Famous quotes containing the word pray:
“And now, dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you ne’er give heed;
Unto an evil counselor close heart, and ear, and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale of the Spider and the Fly.”
—Mary Howitt (1799–1888)
“You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 5:43,44.
Jesus.
“When Death to either shall come—
I pray it be first to me.”
—Robert Bridges (1844–1930)