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I speak of prayer, not words

S. John Chrysostom
January 2003 (Vol. XVI, Vol. 1)

Prayer gives joy to the spirit, peace to the heart. I speak of prayer, not words. It is the longing for God, too deep for words.

~ by S. John Chrysostom
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