What is the cause of most backslidings? I believe, as a general rule, …

J. C. Ryle
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What is the cause of most backslidings? I believe, as a general rule, one of the chief causes is neglect of private prayer. ✨ J.C. Ryle (1853). A call to prayer, p.30, Рипол Классик
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