pray with meekness

"Prayer is another duty which meekness disposes us rightly and acceptably to perform. We do not lift up pure hands in prayer, if they are not 'without wrath.' Prayers made in wrath are written in gall, and can never be pleasing to, or prevailing with the God of love and peace. Our rule is, 'First go and be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.' And if we do not take this method, though we seek God in a due ordinance, we do not seek Him in the due order."