A01975:1282
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.
Q. Who are comprised under this particle Us?
Q. VVHo are comprised vnder this particle Vs?
A. We our selves, and others. The first person includeth our selves. The plural number extendeth this Petition to others.
A. We our selues, and others. The first person includeth our selues. The plurall number extendeth this Petition to others.
Q. What doctrine may thence be gathered?
A. Pardon is to be sought for our own and others sins. Of ⟨p. 161⟩seeking pardon for our own sins no question can be made. Holy men of God guided by the Spirit of God have done this in particular, even in the singular number for themselves. Put away MINE iniquity, 1Cleanse ME from MY sin, wash ME, Purge ME, saith the Psalmist.