Augustine of Hippo, on Matt 6:7

“And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.”

“(ubi sup.) For we use many words then when we have to instruct one who is in ignorance, what need of them to Him who is Creator of all things; Your heavenly Father knoweth what ye have need of before you ask Him.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.