Prayer without study would be empty. Study without prayer would be blind. Author: Karl Barth Copy Quote More from Karl Barth “Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.” “...The cry of revolt against such a god [a god which just affirms the world as …” “It may be that when the angels go about their task praising God, they play only…” “In His free grace, God is for man in every respect; He surrounds man from all s…”