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And departed into a deserted (solitary) place, and there prayed - Observe here:1. that the Saviour, though perfectly holy, regarded the duty of secret prayer as of great importance.2. that he, sought a solitary place for it - far away from the world and even from his disciples.3. that it was early in the morning - always the best time, and a time when it should not be omitted.4. If Jesus prayed, how much more important is it for us!If Jesus did it in the morning, how much more important is it for us, before the world gets possession of our thoughts; before Satan fills us with unholy feelings; when we rise fresh from beds of repose, and while the world around us is still! Pray---even if you have to get up very early in the morning to do it!