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" But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do : for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. "
Sermons on various subjects, with a preface [by J. Duchal]. - Page 282
by John Abernethy - 1751
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A practical exposition of the Gospels of st. Matthew and st. Mark, in the ...

John Bird Sumner (abp. of Canterbury.) - 1831 - 722 pages
...our duty : and yet the exercise of our privilege is followed by a reward. 7. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shatt be heard for their much speaking. 8. Be not ye therefore like unto them : for your Father knoweth...
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Sermons on Several Occasions, Volume 1

John Wesley - Methodist Church - 1831 - 466 pages
...in secret; and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. " But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do ; for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. " Be not ye therefore like unto them : for your Father knoweth...
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Discourses on Various Subjects Relative to the Being and ..., Volume 2

Adam Clarke - God - 1831 - 334 pages
...in secret; and thy Father which eceth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do : for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth...
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A journal or historical account of the life, travels, sufferings, Christian ...

George Fox - Society of Friends - 1831 - 410 pages
...is in secret, and thy Father, that seeth in secret, will reward thee openly. But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the Heathen do ; for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore, like them ; for your Father( knoweth what...
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The Morning and Evening Sacrifice; Or: Prayers for Private Persons and Families

Thomas Wright - Families - 1831 - 424 pages
...correct ; and he has accordingly thus expressed himself at the 7th verse : — " But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do : for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking : be not ye therefore like unto them : for your Father knoweth...
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A journal or historical account of the life, travels, sufferings, Christian ...

George Fox - Society of Friends - 1831 - 466 pages
...is in secret, and thy Father, that seeth in secret, will reward thee openly. But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the Heathen do ; for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore, like them ; for your Father knoweth what...
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Lectures on Revivals of Religion

William Buell Sprague - Revivals - 1832 - 552 pages
...is in secret ; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do : for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them — After this manner therefore...
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Indian Recollections

John Statham - India - 1832 - 570 pages
...cordially. During the time they were calling upon Allah, I was reminded of our Lord's exhortation : " Use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do, for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking;" and could but think of Elijah's ironical address to Baal's...
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The New Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Translated Out of the ...

Bible - 1832 - 244 pages
...secret ; and tby Father, iyhich seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do : for they think that they shall be heard for their therefoi much speaking 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them : for your feather...
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The New evangelical Church of England champion, by W. Bailey

William Bailey (A.B.) - 534 pages
...verse 7, there is another mode of superstitious worship to which our Lord alludes, " when you pray, use not vain repetitions as the heathen do; for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking." It was customary, in fact, to repeat over and over again precisely...
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