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Title:  The returne of prayers A treatise wherein this case how to discerne Gods answers to our prayers is briefly resolved, with other observations vpon Psal. 85.8. concerning Gods speaking peace, &c. By Tho: Goodvvin. B.D.
Author: Goodwin, Thomas, 1600-1680.
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firme their faith in this, that no prayers made, would faile, being groun∣ded on a promise, thereby o encourage others, and his owne heart to dili∣gence herein, as also as a motive unto God to hear him; for vers. 59. hee in∣ferres upon it, Let my words be nigh thee, &c. See∣ing thou alwaies thus per∣formest thy good word unto thy people.4. Yea,Reas. 4. God may be provo∣ked not to answer at all. you will pro∣voke the Lord not to an∣swer at all, he will forbear to answer, because hee sees it will be thus in vain. When a man is talking to one that listens not to him, hee will cease to an∣swer, and leave off speak∣ing, 0