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Charles Simeon

You often feel that your prayers scarcely reach the ceiling but, oh, get into this humble spirit by considering how good the Lord is, and how evil you all are, and then prayer will mount on wings of faith to heaven.

Charles Simeon

Faith

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Charles Simeon is saying that our prayers may seem weak or ineffective because we don't fully appreciate God's greatness compared to our own faults. However, when we truly recognize God's goodness and our own shortcomings, our prayers become stronger and rise confidently to heaven through faith.

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