The certain prevalency of Prayer. [ 570]
IT is reported of a Nobleman in this Kingdom,* 1.1 that had a Ring given him by the Queen, with this promise, That if he sent that Ring to her at any time when he was in danger,* 1.2 she would remember him and relieve him. This was a great priviledge from a Prince, yet it is known to many, what that was subject unto; he might be in such distress as the Queen could not be able to help him, or though she were a∣ble (as she was in that case) yet the Ring might be sent and not delivered: Now then consider what the Lord doth to us; He ••ath given us this priviledge, he hath given us Prayer, as it were this Ring, he hath given us that to use, and tells us whatsoever our case is, whatsoever we are, whatsoever we stand in need of, what∣soever distress we are in,* 1.3 do but send this up to me (saith he) do but deliver up this message to me of Prayer, and I will be sure to relieve thee: And most certain it is, whatsoever case we are in, when we send up our prayers to God, they are sure to be conveyed, for we send them to one that is able and ready to help us, which a Prince many times is not willing, or not able to perform.