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Indeed, many times those whose minds are deeply engaged are impatient of any interruption, and even loathe their needful food, as diverting their thoughts from what they desire should engross their whole attention.Even as Saul, when on the occasion mentioned before he had fallen all along upon the earth and there was no strength in him, yet said, I will not eat, till his servants together with the woman compelled him (1 Samuel 28:23).
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Nay, many times they whose minds are deeply engaged, are impatient of any interruption, and even loath their needful food, as diverting their thoughts, from what they desire should engross their whole attention. Even as Saul, when on the occasion mentioned before, he had fallen all along upon the earth and there was no strength in him, yet said, I will not eat, till his servants, together with the woman compelled him.