Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans (Prayers of the Church) World Religions and suffering and explains the

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Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans (Prayers of the Church) World Religions and suffering and explains the"That prayer is most likely to pierce heaven which first pierces one's own heart." For the Puritans, prayer was neither casual nor dull. Their prayers were passionate affairs, from earnestly pleading for mercy to joyful praise. These rich expressions of deep Christian faith are a shining example of holy living. The Puritan combination of warm piety and careful intellect have fueled a renaissance of interest in their movement. This combination is on