A01975:1942
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. Restraint of Satan's power. This the Angel intended when he said to the Devil,1 The Lord rebuke thee. So malicious and audacious is Satan as he will not stick to assault the best, if the Lord do not restrain him. It is most likely that he could not be ignorant that Christ was the Son of God, and yet did he venture to set upon him.2 Now when God hath given us understanding of his own power, of our own weakness, and of Satan's might and malice, then shall we see just cause to pray to God to rebuke Satan.
6. Restraint of Satans power. This the Angell intended when hee said to the Diuell,1 The Lord rebuke thee. So malicious and audacious is Satan as hee will not sticke to assault the best, if the Lord doe not restraine him. It is most likely that hee could not be ignorant that Christ was the Sonne of God, and yet did hee venter to set vpon him.2 Now when God hath giuen vs vnderstanding of his owne power, of our owne weakenesse, and of Satans might and malice, then shall wee see iust cause to pray to God to rebuke Satan.
7. Assistance from God: for though Satan be restrained, yet cannot we stand of our selves, but shall fall even through our own weakness.