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Wouldst thou know the lawfulness of the action which thou desirest to undertake, let thy devotion recommend it to divine blessing: if it be lawful, thou shalt perceive thy heart encouraged by thy prayer; if unlawful, thou shalt find thy prayer discouraged by thy heart. that action is not warrantable which either blushes to beg a blessing, or, having succeeded, dares not present a thanksgiving.
-Francis Quarles
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Wouldst Thou Know The Lawfulness Of The

Francis Quarles
Wouldst thou know the lawfulness of the action which thou desirest to undertake, let thy devotion recommend it to divine blessing: if it be lawful, thou shalt perceive thy heart encouraged by thy prayer; if unlawful, thou shalt find thy prayer discouraged by thy heart. that action is not warrantable which either blushes to beg a blessing, or, having succeeded, dares not present a thanksgiving.
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