65

_We must ask_,--

For Things agreeable to the Will of God, 65
In Faith, 66
With Humble Submission, 67

_Practical Hints_, 67

1. Maintain a Constant Spirit of Prayer, 67
2. Observe Stated and Regular Seasons of Prayer, 68
3. Observe Special Seasons of Prayer, 71
Fasting, 72
4. Preparation of Heart, 74
5. Persevere in Prayer, 74

LETTER VI.

_Temptation_, 76

Existence of the Devil, 76
His Character, 76
1. He is Powerful, 77
His Power limited, 77
Why he is permitted to exercise Power, 77
2. He has much Knowledge, 78
3. He is Wicked, 78
4. He is Crafty, Deceitful, and Treacherous, 78
5. He is a Liar, 78
6. He is Malicious, 79
The Devices of Satan, 79
He suits his Temptations to our Circumstances, 80
Impulses to be tried by the Word of God, 81
Subtlety of Satan, 82
Temptations from the World, 82
From our own Hearts, 82
The Heart a Castle, 83
We must set a Watch, 83
The Double Watch, 83
Watch _unto_ Prayer, 83
Watch _in_ Prayer, 84
Watch on the Mount, 84
Watch