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PRAYER
When you pray do not be like the hypocrites who love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners where they will be seen and recognized by all, for that recognition shall be their only reward. Rather, when you pray go into your room, and there behind closed doors say your prayers privately and in secret. For your heavenly Father hears all secrets, and he alone will reward you openly and abundantly for all that you ask of him secretly. And see to it that you are not like the pagans who pray in vain using lengthy repetitions, thinking their many words will have them heard, for your Father in heaven knows all your needs even before you utter a single word.
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THE VOICE OF THE NAZARENE
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