Prayer: The Trustiest Messenger to the Throne
Bernard of Clairvaux offers a medieval allegory worthy of our attention. The kings of Babylon and Jerusalem wage eternal war—representing the world and the church...
This is historical examples on divine access and intercession, drawing on Psalms 30:8.
Bernard of Clairvaux offers a medieval allegory worthy of our attention. The kings of Babylon and Jerusalem wage eternal war—representing the world and the church in perpetual conflict. A soldier of Jerusalem flees to the castle of Justice, besieged by multitudes of enemies. Fear surrenders all hope, but Prudence counters: "Our King is the Lord mighty in battle. Let us dispatch a messenger to inform Him of our necessities."…
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