When we pray, "Lord be merciful to me, a sinner," does it really help?
Maybe the answer lies in an incident that took place in 1347, when King Edward III of England invaded France and besieged the city of Calais. Because of the city's resistance, he vowed to destroy it.
Finally the city's burgesses came out and pleaded for clemency if they surrendered. The King answered, "My word is pledged. I cannot go back."
But Queen Philippa interposed saying, "I pray thee, gentle sir, for the love of me, forgive them." And the city was saved. -A. Stauderman
There is always hope. Do not give up as we stand before the King. Just open your heart.
Maybe the answer lies in an incident that took place in 1347, when King Edward III of England invaded France and besieged the city of Calais. Because of the city's resistance, he vowed to destroy it.
Finally the city's burgesses came out and pleaded for clemency if they surrendered. The King answered, "My word is pledged. I cannot go back."
But Queen Philippa interposed saying, "I pray thee, gentle sir, for the love of me, forgive them." And the city was saved. -A. Stauderman
There is always hope. Do not give up as we stand before the King. Just open your heart.
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