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7월 15일 스펄전 아침묵상 “불은 끊이지 않고 단 위에 피워 꺼지지 않게 할지니라”[레위기 6장 13절]

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July 15 "The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out" (Leviticus 6: 13). Keep the altar of private prayer burning.  This is the very life of all piety.  Burn here the fat of your sacrifices.  Let your private devotions be, if possible, regular, frequent, and undisturbed.  Effectual prayer availeth much.  Have you nothing to pray for?  Let us suggest the Church, the ministry, your own soul, your children, your relations, your neighbors, your country, and the cause of God and truth throughout the world.  Let us examine ourselves on this important matter.  Do we engage in private devotion with lukewarmness?  Is the fire of devotion burning dimly in our hearts?  If so, be alarmed at this sign of decay.  Let us ask for the spirit of grace and of supplication.  Let us set apart special periods for extraordinary prayer.  For if this f...