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 "Brethren, pray for us," 1 Thes. v. 25.

"Brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you; and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men." 2 Thes. iii. 1, 2.

"Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly. But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner." Heb. xiii. 18, 19.

"I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; that I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judea; and that my service which I have

for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; that I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed." Rom. xv. 30-32.

"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit; and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints, and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel,—that therein I may speak boldly as I ought to speak." Eph. vi. 18-20.

"Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ." Col. iv. 2, 3.

Observe how the Apostle expresses his confidence in the help of their Prayers.

"I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you." Phile. 22.

"In whom we trust that he will deliver us; ye also helping together by prayer

for us." 2 Cor. i. 10, 11.

"I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ." Phil. i. 19.