A01975:1626
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. What graces are to be prayed for by virtue of the condition annexed to the Fifth Petition?
Q. VVHat graces are to be prayed for by vertue of the condition annexed to the Fift Petition?
A. In general, such a mind to our brother as we desire God to bear to us. This Christ implieth under this one word merciful, where he saith,a Be ye merciful as your heavenly Father is also merciful. Hereby as in a Looking-glass shall we set out Gods mind to man, andb show forth the praises of God: yea andc gain good evidence of Gods good mind to our selves.
A. In generall, such a minde to our brother as wee desire God to beare to vs. This Christ implyeth vnder this one word mercifull, where he saith,a Be yee mercifull as your heauenly Father is also mercifull. Hereby as in a Looking-glasse shall we set out Gods minde to man, andb shew forth the praises of God: yea andc gaine good euidence of Gods good minde to our selues.
- aLuk▪ 6. 36.
- b1. Pet. 2. 9.
- c