So unique and so God-like a thing is real unity on earth, absolute disinterested agreement in heart and motive, that its occurrence is not, and cannot be, anything short of the presence of God Himself. We know the agreement of the Triune God: earthly agreement is its manifestation.
This, then, cuts at the root of all envy, jealousy, petty irritation, personal dislike, contempt, conceit, self-assertiveness.
It is often more a sign of grace and love and humility to say "Amen" to another's prayers than to lead in prayer oneself.
~ Temple Gairdner (cited in Temple Gairdner of Cairo by Constance Padwick, pg 126-127)
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