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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.
Two things in an Author make his work to be esteemed 1. Eminency of place. 2. Excellency of parts.
Two things in an Author make his worke to be esteemed 1. Eminencie of place. 2. Excellencie of parts.
The work of a King is honoured, because it is the work of a King, even for his place sake.
The worke of a King is honoured, because it is the worke of a King, euen for his place sake.
The work of a great Scholar is admired for his learning sake, though in his estate he be never so mean.
The worke of a great Scholer is admired for his learning sake, though in his estate he be neuer so meane.
Two things also in the Matter or work it self do commend it 1. The perfection of it. 2. The profit that may be got by it.
Two things also in the Matter or worke it selfe do commend it 1. The perfection of it. 2. The profit that may be got by it.