A01975:1943
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.
7. Assistance from God: for though Satan be restrained, yet cannot we stand of our selves, but shall fall even through our own weakness.1 The consideration of his own weakness made the Psalmist seek help of God.2 For If God be for us, who can be against us? Great reason there is therefore to seek assistance of God.
7. Assistance from God: for though Satan be restrained, yet cannot wee stand of our selues, but shall fall euen thorow our owne weakenesse.1 The consideration of his owne weakenesse made the Psalmist seeke helpe of God.2 For If God be for vs, who can be against vs? Great reason there is therefore to seeke assistance of God.
8. Confidence and courage in God. This is it which the Apostle intendeth,1 where he exhorteth to be strong in the Lord. For none of them that trust in God shall be desolate. 2He is their buckler. He saveth them. It is therefore most requisite to pray for affiance in him.
8. Confidence and courage in God. This is it which the Apostle intendeth,