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  A PRAYER UNTO CHRIST
  by Michael Wigglesworth
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of direct prayer to Christ
and the dangers of seeking aid from other sources, as well as the need
to praise Christ alone and display His glory in all we do.

Topics: "Worship", "Holy Spirit"
Scripture References: Exodus 20:3, Psalm 29:2, John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 10:14, Colossians 3:17

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Michael Wigglesworth preaches about the importance of worshiping God
alone and not mixing praises to Him with praises to false gods or idols.
He emphasizes the need to pray only to God in Christ and to avoid any
form of blasphemy or impurity in our worship. Wigglesworth urges
believers to seek guidance from the Holy Spirit in praising God's holy
name and teaching others His ways.

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CONTENT
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The Judge Of The World

O Dearest Dread, most glorious King,

I'le of thy justest Judgements sing:

So thou my head and heart inspire,

To Sing aright, as I desire.

Thee, thee alone I'le invocate,

For I do much abominate

To call the Muses to mine aid:

Which is th' Unchristian use, and trade

Of some that Christians would be thought,

And yet they worship worse then nought.

Oh! what a deal of Blasphemy,

And Heathenish Impiety,

In Christian Poets may be found,

Where Heathen gods with praise are Crown'd,

They make Jehovah to stand by,

Till Juno, Venus, Mercury,

With frowning Mars, and thundering Jove

Rule Earth below, and Heaven above.

But I have learnt to pray to none,

Save unto God in Christ alone.

Nor will I laud, no, not in jest,

That which I know God doth detest.

I reckon it a damning evil

To give Gods Praises to the Devil.

Thou, Christ, art he to whom I pray,

Thy Glory fain I would display.

Oh! guide me by thy sacred Sprite

So to indite, and so to write,

That I thine holy Name may praise,

And teach the Sons of men thy wayes.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/michael-wigglesworth/a-prayer-unto-christ/
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