A01975:2426
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
Petition 6 › Section 238: §. 238. Of adding Praise to Petition.
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.
1. Praise is the end of Petitions. We call upon God for such and such blessings that we may praise and bless God for the same.1 Thus are we taught to pray, Save us O God of our salvation, that we may give thanks to thy holy Name, and glory in thy praise.
1. Praise is the end of Petitions. Wee call vpon God for such and such blessings that we may praise and blesse God for the same.1 Thus are we taught to pray, Saue vs O God of our saluation, that we may giue thankes to thy holy Name, and glory in thy praise.
2. Praise maketh Petition powerful. For God is most willing and ready to grant their Petitions, whose heart he knoweth to be ready and willing to praise him. To give praise for former benefits is an effectual means to obtain further benefits. The trades-man that dealeth with a chap-man that is careful to pay for wares formerly received, will be ready to trust him with more, according to his need. On this direction, Offer unto God thanksgiving, 1this invitation is made, Call upon me in ihe day of trouble, and I will deliver thee.
2. Praise maketh Petition powerfull. For God is most willing and ready to grant their Petitions, whose heart hee knoweth to be ready and willing to praise him. To giue praise for former benefits is an effectuall meanes to obtaine further benefits. The tradese-man that dealeth with a chap-man that is carefull to pay for wares formerly receiued, will bee ready to trust him with more, according to his neede. On this direction, Offer vnto God thanksgiuing,