Life: April 17, 1772 - October 22, 1851
Birthday: April 17
Death: October 22
It is as natural and reasonable for a dependent creature to apply to its Creator for what it needs, as for a child thus to solicit the aid of a parent who is believed to have the disposition and ability to bestow what it needs.
source: Archibald Alexander (2009). “Outlines of Moral Science”, p.264, Applewood Books
topic: Prayer, Children, Parent