When God invited His people to approach Him in the Old Testament, He invited them to the mercy seat--not the judgment seat. This represents the way we approach God in prayer--as sinners desiring mercy. In this book, the author uses the Lord's Prayer to teach us about both the matter and manner of prayer. Gardiner Spring will challenge your prayer life and will increase the devotional thoughts and affections of your soul.
Gardiner Spring was born in 1785, attended Berwick Academy in Maine and later graduated from Yale University in 1805. In 1806 he married Miss Susan Barney and moved to Bermuda where he worked as a teacher while studying law. By 1808 he left that teaching position to be admitted to the bar in Connecticut, but within a short time came to explore a call to ministry, attending Andover Seminary from 1809 - 1810. His first pastoral call was to the Brick Church of New York City in 1810 and his entire ministerial career of 63 years was served at this post.
He was an industrious author, and wrote many works.
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