A01975:2427
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.
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, 1this inuitation is made, Call vpon mee in ihe day of trouble, and I will deliuer thee.
3. Praise is a due debt which Petitioners are bound to pay. He that inviteth thee to call on him, and promiseth to deliver thee, requireth and expecteth this recompense, thou shalt glorify me.1
3. Praise is a due debt which Petitioners are bound to pay. He that inuiteth thee to call on him, and promiseth to deliuer thee, requireth and expecteth this recompence, thou shalt glorifie me.1