JOWETT Born in 1864 APOSTOLIC OPTIMISM[1] [Footnote 1: Reprinted by permission VariousThe World's Great Sermons, Volume 10The True Nonconformist. What a mighty power of restraint would such an "instancy of prayer" exercise!2. In these times Christ's saying is reversed. "He that Ministereth Let us Wait on Our Ministering" (Rom. What a mighty power of restraint would such an "instancy of prayer" exercise!2. 2. Continuance in personal and secret prayer primarily. In the former part of this letter the Apostle has been building up a massive fabric of doctrine, which has stood the waste of centuries, and the assaults of enemies, and has been the home of devout souls. "Instant," means earnest, pressing, and urgent. "Why so?" "Prove what is that good, and acceptable and perfect will of God" (Rom. V)Another Triplet of Graces'Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.' I have oft prayed, but am never heard (Job 21:15). It is connected with every covenant blessing.3. Men agree with them, they re-echo them, they applaud them; they do everything, in fact, but exhibit them as the moving, inspiring, and guiding truths of their daily practice. 7). Let us study the value of the mercy which we are seeking at God's hand. xii. Its observance is as natural as conversation between men. 5. Eagerly desire the good thing. It does not need a blow upon the head to paralyze the brain; a blow Rev. (4)Or have not used the right means for it. 4, 5). In these verses we pass from the innermost region of communion with God into the wide field of duties in relation to men. You will find these everywhere, in the commonest experiences of every day.4. What a spiritual elevation!3. M. Jarvie.I. xii. When you have found the promise, plead it by saying, "Lord, do as Thou hast said." 3 For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. Prayer moves the band which moves the world.5. INSTANT. There are times when you must say, "I will not let Thee go, except Thou bless me."5. I shall close by recommending to all of you one simple but very comprehensive prayer. Sometimes our communion with God is cut off, or interrupted because of something wrong with a brother, or some lack of unity in the body of Christ. It is hard to give advice without seeming to assume superiority; it is hard to take it, unless the giver identifies himself with the receiver, and shows that his counsel to others is a law for himself. (2)Utter nothing rashly before Him, nor mingle stories with petitions (Ecclesiastes 5:1, 2). H. In these times Christ's saying is reversed. Jortin, D.D. Is hurtful to us.2. The Greek word means "always applying strength in prayer"; "blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee." Spurgeon. (1)Of omnipresence (Psalm 139:2, 3). In the former verses the Christian Alexander MaclarenRomans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. --ROMANS xii. When you have found the promise, plead it by saying, "Lord, do as Thou hast said." In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honour preferring one another.' Alexander MaclarenRomans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. xii. IISunday Before LentText: First Corinthians 13. xii. Men agree with them, they re-echo them, they applaud them; they do everything, in fact, but exhibit them as the moving, inspiring, and guiding truths of their daily practice. (c)End, of prayer (James 4:3). See thy soul's poverty and undeservingness. )PeoplePaul, RomansPlacesRomeTopicsAffliction, Constant, Continuing, Devoted, Earnest, Enduring, Faithful, Full, Glad, Hope, Instant, Joyful, Patient, Persecution, Persevering, Persistent, Prayer, Quiet, Regards, Rejoice, Rejoicing, Steadfastly, Stedfastly, Tribulation, Trouble, TroublesOutline1. H. )Prayer, dailyCawdray.As those who keep clocks wind them up daily, lest the weights should run down, and the clock stop; so we must set apart some portion of every day for meditation and prayer, lest our hearts should so far descend, through the weight of the cares of this world, that our course in godliness should be hindered and stopped.(Cawdray. The Lord might well say to us, "Thou sayest, Thy kingdom come; arise and help to make My kingdom come!" 10. (b)Means (James 1:6). (4)Pray only in the name of Christ (John 14:13, 14; John 16:23; Hebrews 7:25). We are not to make it a mere formal duty. )PeoplePaul, RomansPlacesRomeTopicsAffliction, Constant, Continuing, Devoted, Earnest, Enduring, Faithful, Full, Glad, Hope, Instant, Joyful, Patient, Persecution, Persevering, Persistent, Prayer, Quiet, Regards, Rejoice, Rejoicing, Steadfastly, Stedfastly, Tribulation, Trouble, TroublesOutline1. xii. Because we have prayed for them we are ready to befriend them by deeds of love. (2) Indifference. Its observance is as natural as conversation between men. "Wherever we met," says Mr. Vaughan, "if we were alone, his first salute was, 'Do I meet you praying?' Because it has got in it a spirit that belongs to the distant Pole, and so, even while it is busy in telling the sailors how to steer, it is itself always turning to the north, because its life lies that way. Let us cultivate them. IISunday Before LentText: First Corinthians 13. '"Constant, instant, expectantC. xii. St. Roche for the plague. (5)You have not prayed long enough (Instant in prayerJ. I beseech yon therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Are you doing it with your hands? Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. A. A. "Because," he said, " I would answer your prayers for you." CONSTANT "continuing." )Prayer hindered, not defeatedJeremy Taylor.For so I have seen a lark rising from his bed of grass and soaring upwards, singing as he rises, and hopes to get to heaven, and climb above the clouds; but the poor bird was beaten back with the loud sighings of an eastern wind, and his motion made irregular and inconstant, descending more at every breath of the tempest than it could recover by the liberation and frequent weighing of his wings, till the little creature was forced to sit down and pant, and stay till the storm was over; and then it made a prosperous flight, and did rise and sing, as if it had learned music and motion from an angel, as he passed sometimes through the air about his ministries here below. --ROMANS xii. --Romans xii. What has prayer done? It has been connected with every living spiritual experience you have ever had.4. IISecond Sunday after EpiphanyText: Romans 12, 6-16. xii. THE MATTER AND SUBJECT OF PRAYER.1. Men seem to say, If you pray openly, the Father will reward you in secret. By itself, this command is ambiguous. R. I had occasion to point out, in a sermon on the preceding verse, that the Apostle is, in this context, making the transition from the doctrinal to the practical part of his letter, and that he lays down broad principles, of which all his subsequent injunctions and exhortations are simply the filling up of the details. Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8. Earnestness. We never see any matter as we ought to see it, except we look God in the face about it.3. 3. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 2). We try to get at the Lord, but we cannot, because we are separated from some member of the Lord's body, or because there is not the freedom of His love flowing through every organic part. Jortin, D.D.Prayer is the natural duty of religion. R. Howat.doesn't exactly mean that we should be praying every instant, though we can be doing that also, but not if we are to think a prayer, or speak a prayer, for how could we then be getting on with other things that need all our attention at the time? These three closely connected clauses occur, as you all know, in the midst of that outline of the Christian life with which the Apostle begins the practical part of this Epistle. V)Still Another Triplet'Be of the same mind one toward another. 6 And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; 7 or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching; 8 or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness. 2 And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Brooks saith that the word is a metaphor taken from hunting dogs, which will never give up the game till they have got it. I was reminded of that by a little boy whose father prayed in the family that the Lord would visit the poor and relieve their wants. (3)Use means for obtaining it.IV. And therefore I must cultivate a virtue if I would eradicate a vice. In 1889 he was ordained to St. James's Congregational Church, Newcastle-on-Tyne, and in 1895 was called to his present pastorate of Carr's Lane Congregational Church, Birmingham, where he has taken rank among the leading preachers of Great Britain. Endeavour to get a distinct consciousness of the fact that God must give thee this blessing, or thou wilt never have it.4. (c)End, of prayer (James 4:3). --ROMANS xii. (5)Let your affections and apprehensions go together (1 Corinthians 14:15). St. Anthony for hogs. THE SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS OF THE APOSTLE "Continuing instant." Beloved, are you ministering to Christ? Eagerly desire the good thing. Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8. THE IMPORT OF THE INJUNCTION. (b)It is the best sacrifice we can offer (Psalm 69:30, 31). --Romans xii. xii. No afflictions but others have borne (1 Peter 4:12; 1 Peter 5:9). That religion is not a thing to be put off till we have leisure and opportunity.III. HOW SHOULD WE PRAY.1. First, the boiler may be full and the water clean and clear; or, secondly, the boiler may not only be full but the water may be hot, very hot, hot enough to scald you, almost boiling; thirdly, it may be just one degree hotter and at the boiling point, giving forth its vapor in clouds of steam, pressing through the valves and driving the mighty piston Rev. Let us study the value of the mercy which we are seeking at God's hand. Men do not care to pray. Marvin R. Vincent.Amusement: A Force in Christian TrainingSecond Address. No one can clean a room with a filthy duster. So we may be very busy about other things, and need to fix all our attention upon them; but if our heart is right with Jesus, we shall be always wanting to do things for His sake, and do them right; and that big wish that is always in the heart is a continual prayer.(J. (2)Expect it (Psalm 5:3). "Perpetual prayerS. 12. The basis of that government is atonement, i.e., an embodied supplication for mercy.(S. 3 And if I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profiteth me nothing. Paul speaks of continuance in the sense of importunity and perseverance. Men are often tempted to ask, "What profit shall we have if we pray to Him?" --ROMANS xii. Irwin. But if we neglect prayer it is difficult for us to pray; for the water in the well gets low. xii, 2. Starting with the one all-comprehensive thought of self-sacrifice as the very foundation of all goodness, of transformation as its method, and of the clear knowledge of our several powers Alexander MaclarenRomans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. "Prove what is that Good, and Acceptable and Perfect Will of God" (Rom. Whatever it is that thou art asking for, it is no trifle. The Lord might well say to us, "Thou sayest, Thy kingdom come; arise and help to make My kingdom come!" Men seem to say, If you pray openly, the Father will reward you in secret. "He that Ministereth Let us Wait on Our Ministering" (Rom. Jortin, D.D. Or how continue instant in prayer (Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17).1. And what are these? 11. Here he lays one of his most mystical conceptions as the very foundation on which to rear the great structure of Christian conduct, and links on to one of Alexander MaclarenRomans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. For how else can we cast out evil? H. )Instant in prayerFelix Neff.When a pump is frequently used, but little pains are necessary to have water; the water pours out at the first stroke, because it is high. What has prayer done? Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. 15. Jarvie. )Instant in prayerFelix Neff.When a pump is frequently used, but little pains are necessary to have water; the water pours out at the first stroke, because it is high. JOWETT Born in 1864 APOSTOLIC OPTIMISM[1] [Footnote 1: Reprinted by permission VariousThe World's Great Sermons, Volume 10The True Nonconformist. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth April 6. There are three conditions in which the water in that engine may be. 3. "O Lord, give me grace to feel my need of Thy grace! )Prayer, nightlyIt is said of that good old man, John Quincy Adams, that he never went to his rest at night until he had repeated the simple prayer learned in childhood the familiar "Now, I lay me down to sleep. Is the constant use of the highest agency which Christians can employ. (7)Without wrath (1 Timothy 2:8; Matthew 6:14, 15). Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. Thus far the Apostle has been laying down very general precepts and principles of Christian morals. WHY IS THIS REQUIREMENT MADE? So is the prayer of a good man. All the processes of the Christian life are difficult; but "the Spirit helpeth our infirmities." "Perpetual prayerS. The basis of that government is atonement, i.e., an embodied supplication for mercy.(S. Make prayer your daily exercise. Marvin R. Vincent.Amusement: A Force in Christian TrainingSecond Address. (Felix Neff. Give me grace to receive Thy grace! Now, what he omits in this sketch of Christian duty seems to me quite as significant as what he inserts. Paul believed that Christian doctrine was meant to influence Christian practice; and therefore, after the fundamental and profound exhibition of the central truths of Christianity which occupies the earlier portion of this great Epistle, he tacks on, with a 'therefore' to his theological exposition, a series of plain, practical teachings. '"Constant, instant, expectantC. Conquered the elements, healed the diseased, restored life, etc. "O Lord, give me grace to feel my need of Thy grace! )Prayer unceasingFletcher's whole life was a life of prayer; and so intensely was his mind fixed upon God that he sometimes said, "I would not move from my seat without lifting up my heart to God." It is very remarkable that in the twenty verses devoted to this subject, this is the only one which refers to the inner secrets Alexander MaclarenRomans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. The subject suggests an inquiry as to I. The Greek word means "always applying strength in prayer"; "blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee." It is connected with every covenant blessing.3. Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he that teacheth, on teaching; 8. V)Love that Can Hate'Let love be without hypocrisy. Starting with the one all-comprehensive thought of self-sacrifice as the very foundation of all goodness, of transformation as its method, and of the clear knowledge of our several powers Alexander MaclarenRomans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. By itself, this command is ambiguous. Endeavour to get a distinct consciousness of the fact that God must give thee this blessing, or thou wilt never have it.4. (b)Means (James 1:6). (4)Or have not used the right means for it. )Instant in prayerJ. Endeavour to get a distinct consciousness of the fact that God must give thee this blessing, or thou wilt never have it.4. Let us study the value of the mercy which we are seeking at God's hand. --ROMANS xii. No one can clean a room with a filthy duster. Endeavour to get a distinct consciousness of the fact that God must give thee this blessing, or thou wilt never have it.4. In the former part of this letter the Apostle has been building up a massive fabric of doctrine, which has stood the waste of centuries, and the assaults of enemies, and has been the home of devout souls. (8)For others as well as for yourselves (1 Timothy 2:1; Ephesians 6:18). Who said it was not? 2). The habitual maintenance of a prayerful spirit.2. "Instant," means earnest, pressing, and urgent. xii. Still there is one thing more wanted, and that is strong faith. --ROMANS xii. In 1889 he was ordained to St. James's Congregational Church, Newcastle-on-Tyne, and in 1895 was called to his present pastorate of Carr's Lane Congregational Church, Birmingham, where he has taken rank among the leading preachers of Great Britain. V)"Members one of Another. Jortin, D.D.Prayer is the natural duty of religion. Endeavour to get a distinct consciousness of the fact that God must give thee this blessing, or thou wilt never have it.4. Brooks saith that the word is a metaphor taken from hunting dogs, which will never give up the game till they have got it. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Men seem to say, If you pray openly, the Father will reward you in secret. This is indicated by the employment of the word in other Scriptures (e.g., Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42; Romans 13:6; Acts 8:13; Acts 10:7; Ephesians 6:18). B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth First Sunday after EpiphanyText: Romans 12, 1-6. xii. JOWETT Born in 1864 APOSTOLIC OPTIMISM[1] [Footnote 1: Reprinted by permission VariousThe World's Great Sermons, Volume 10, The True Nonconformist. Recognises the two great blessings of the Christian economy. All blessings are sanctified by it (1 Timothy 4:5).7. --ROMANS xii. V)Transfiguration'Be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.' In the former verses the Christian Alexander MaclarenRomans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. INSTANT. Eagerly desire the good thing. M. If it be a doubtful thing, lay it aside: but if thou art certain that the blessing sought is good and necessary, examine it as a goldsmith inspects a jewel when he wishes to estimate its worth.2. Conquered the elements, healed the diseased, restored life, etc. CONSIDERATIONS BY WHICH THE INJUNCTION MAY BE COMMENDED AND ENFORCED.1. The basis of that government is atonement, i.e., an embodied supplication for mercy.(S. 9-21. 16 (R.V.). There are times when you must say, "I will not let Thee go, except Thou bless me."5. WHAT ARE TRIBULATIONS? Prevalent prayer is frequently spoken of in Scripture as an agony "striving together with me in your prayers," and as "wrestling." The Scriptures urge a constant and careful performance, then, not only as a duty, but a privilege. Marvin R. Vincent.Amusement: A Force in Christian TrainingSecond Address. )Instancy in prayerJ. And among these I fear we must still class John PercivalSermons at RugbyConstant, Instant, ExpectantPrayer is to be exercised in all things, for from its position in the present context we are taught that it is not without prayer that we proceed to "distribute to the necessities of the saints." Endeavour to get a distinct consciousness of the fact that God must give thee this blessing, or thou wilt never have it.4. --ROMANS xii. If we have not been accustomed to pray for the brethren, we shall not be "given to hospitality"; much less shall we "bless them which persecute us." A. The Greek word means "always applying strength in prayer"; "blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee." How different to heathen worship! Jortin, D.D.Prayer is the natural duty of religion. Is in harmony with God's present method of government. M. Jarvie.I. It is to be the constant effort and breath of our very existence. (2)Expect it (Psalm 5:3). --ROMANS xii. St. Roche for the plague. Now these principles are not intended to be within us like gems in a casket, but are like muscles. --ROMANS xii. --ROMANS xii. ""So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another." CONSTANT "continuing." Prayer must be continuous, because 1. (5)You have not prayed long enough (Instant in prayerJ. "Wherever we met," says Mr. Vaughan, "if we were alone, his first salute was, 'Do I meet you praying?' --ROMANS xii. (2)The sacrifices of the Old Testament were daily (Numbers 28:3; Acts 3:1). --ROMANS xii. 2). 6 And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; 7 or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching; 8 or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness. --ROMANS xii. The Greek word means "always applying strength in prayer"; "blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee." xii. Brooks saith that the word is a metaphor taken from hunting dogs, which will never give up the game till they have got it. '"Constant, instant, expectantC. "As we have Many Members in one Body, So we Being Many are one Body in Christ" (Rom. 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