On the record
In prayer they are generally very earnest, often using expressions that indicate a deep sense of unworthiness.
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Whitelaw Reid
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gutenberg.orgWhitelaw Reid: “In prayer they are generally very earnest, often using expressions that indicate a deep sense of unworthiness.”
Editor's note · Context
Reid describes the earnestness of formerly enslaved individuals in prayer, reflecting a deep sense of humility.
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