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We look upon prayer as a means of getting things for ourselves The Bible idea of prayer is that we may get to know God Himself.

Oswald Chambers

We look upon prayer as a means of getting things for ourselves The Bible idea of prayer is that we may get to know God Himself.

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About Oswald Chambers

Oswald Chambers (24 July 1874 – 15 November 1917) was an early-twentieth-century Scottish Baptist evangelist and teacher who was aligned with the Holiness Movement. He is best known for the daily devotional My Utmost for His Highest.