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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.
2. For our Will, 1we desire a thorough and full submission of it to God, as to our sovereign Lord. Hereof we have a worthy pattern in Eli, 2David, and Christ himself. Hence will follow Patience under all crosses,3 as laid upon us by God.4 Contentment in our estate,5 as appointed to us by God. Thankfulness for every blessing,6 as bestowed upon us by God, and other like virtues,7 which as they have respect to God do make much to the hallowing of his name.
2. For our Will, 1we desire a thorow and full submission of it to God, as to our soueraigne Lord. Hereof we haue a worthy patterne in Eli, 2Dauid, and Christ himselfe. Hence will follow Patience vnder all crosses,3 as laid vpon vs by God.4 Contentment in our estate,5 as appointed to vs by God. Thankfulnesse for euerie blessing,6 as bestowed vpon vs by God, and other like vertues,7 which as they haue respect to God do make much to the hallowing of his name.