We pray not to inform God or instruct Him but to beseech Him closely, to be made intimate … - Saint John Chrysostom

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Saint John Chrysostom

We pray not to inform God or instruct Him but to beseech Him closely, to be made intimate with Him, by continuance in supplication; to be humbled; to be reminded of our sins.

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