1. The Lord is quick in hearing the fervent prayer of a humble soul, though he doth not presently let them know it. God heard the first day, though he sent not his angel to tell Daniel of it till three weeks after.
2. A soul that would obtain great things from God by prayer must be solemn and fervent in seeking God.
3. The fervent and constant prayers of the saints make God to send from heaven and save. Thus in Peter's case, Acts 12:5-15, and here in Daniel s.