The Devotions of Christ
Mark 1:35
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.


I. THE FACT OF HIS PRAYING. It is a wonderful fact that one like Him should pray at all. But it may be explained.

1. He prayed as a Man.

2. He prayed as Mediator.

3. He prayed as an Example.

II. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS PRAYING.

1. Early. "His morning smiles bless all the day."

2. Frequent.

3. Long. Much of the heart may be thrown into a short prayer.

(Various.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

WEB: Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.




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