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A guide to go to GodA guide to goe to God
A guide to go to God: or, An explanation of the perfect pattern of prayer, the Lords prayer. By William Gouge, B. in D. and minister of Gods Word in Black-Friars LondonA guide to goe to God: or, An explanation of the perfect patterne of prayer, the Lords prayer. By William Gouge, B. in D. and minister of Gods Word in Black-Friers London
London: printed by G. Miller for Edward Brewster, 1626
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
6. The extent of Gods providence to our Family, and to such as we ought to provide for. Jacob acknowledgeth thus much, saying,1 God hath dealt graciously with me, and I have enough, meaning enough for himself, and all that belonged to him: and thereupon he erected an Altar in testimony of his thankfulness.
6. The extent of Gods prouidence to our Family, and to such as we ought to prouide for. Iaakob acknowledgeth thus much, saying,1 God hath dealt graciously with mee, and I haue enough, meaning enough for himselfe, and all that belonged to him: and thereupon he erected an Altar in testimonie of his thankefulnesse.
7. Gods bounty extended to the places where we dwell. Zion was the City of David, 1and in Jerusalem was his habitation: he doth therefore praise the Lord for that peace, plenty, safety, and other like blessings which God had bestowed thereupon. On this ground we are to bless God for such good Governors as he hath set over us,2 in regard of the temporal benefits which we receive thereby.3
7. Gods bounty extended to the places where wee dwell. Sion was the Citie of Dauid, 1and in Ierusalem was his habitation: he doth therefore praise the Lord for that peace, plenty, safety, and other like blessings which God had bestowed thereupon. On this ground wee are to blesse God for such good Gouernours as he hath set ouer vs,