The second Prayer, before the raiSing of Lazarus, is recorded by St. John. 50 Thanksgiving precedes the event: "Father, I thank you for Having heard me," which implies that the Father always hears his Petitions. Jesus immediately adds: "I know that you always hear me," which implies that Jesus, on his part, constantly made such petitions. Jesus' Prayer, Characterized by thanksGiving, Reveals to us how to ask: before the Gift is given, Jesus commits himself to the One who in giving gives himself. the Giver is more precious than the gift; he is the "treasure"; in him abides his Son's Heart; the gift is given "as well." 51