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  CEASE NOT TO CRY UNTO THE LORD OUR GOD
  by F.B. Meyer
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the vital role of persistent and fervent
prayer in the life of believers, drawing on biblical examples and the
power of intercession.

Topics: "The Power of Prayer", "Persistence in Faith"
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 7:8, Luke 18:7

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F.B. Meyer emphasizes the power of persistent prayer in his sermon
'Cease Not to Cry Unto the Lord Our God,' drawing inspiration from
Samuel's life as a man of prayer who interceded for Israel. He
highlights that true blessings and spiritual awakenings come through
fervent and expectant prayer, as demonstrated by historical figures like
John Knox and Reginald Radcliffe. Meyer urges believers to remain
steadfast in their cries to God, reminding them that just as God avenged
the widow, He will respond to His elect who pray day and night. The
sermon calls for a renewed commitment to continuous prayer, following
the example of Jesus, who prayed at all times. Ultimately, Meyer
challenges the congregation to reflect on their prayer lives and the
necessity of ceaseless communication with God.

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Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God. 1 Sam. vii, 8.

SAMUEL was famous for his prayers. They are repeatedly referred to in
the brief record of his life. In the Psalms he is spoken of as the one
"who called upon God's name." Indeed, he fought and won Israel's battles
by his strong intercessions. Mary of Scots said that she dreaded the
prayers of John Knox more than the battalions of the King of France. So
his people were accustomed to think that if the prophet's hands were
held out in importunate prayer, their foes must be restrained.

In the Life of Mr. Reginald Radcliffe, one who contributes a
reminiscence interjects a remark which deserves to be carefully
pondered: ‑‑ "The great secret of the blessing which came
from God to the awakening of whole districts, the quickening of
Christians, and the salvation of multitudes, was prayer, continued,
fervent, believing, expectant. There was never anything striking in the
addresses; but through communion with the living Christ, the word came
forth with living and life‑giving power. Often would the forenoon
be spent in continuous prayer." This may well convict some of us of the
cause of our failure. We have expected the Lord to thunder and
discomfort our Philistines, and with a great deliverance ; but we have
ceased to cry unto the Lord.

Ye that are the Lord's remembrancers, cease not to cry unto Him. If the
judge avenged the unfortunate widow, shall not God avenge his own elect,
who cry day and night? It is recorded of our Lord that He prayed early
and late, and all night. He prayed when He was about to be transfigured;
for his disciples; in the Garden of Gethsemane; and for his murderers.
How much more do we need to "pray without ceasing"!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/fb-meyer/cease-not-to-cry-unto-the-lord-our-god/
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