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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.
A. 1. By his absolute power he reigneth over the whole world.
A. 1. By his absolute power he raigneth ouer the whole world.
2. By his special grace he reigneth over his Church.
2. By his speciall grace he raigneth ouer his Church.
According to this different manner of Gods reigning is his kingdom distinguished. For
According to this different manner of Gods raigning is his kingdome distinguished. For
1. He hath an universal kingdom,1 called his kingdom of power: because by his absolute and supreme power he over-ruleth all creatures whatsoever, or wheresoever they be In regard of this universal sovereignty of God, the Scripture saith, His kingdom ruleth over all. For who hath resisted his will? And thereupon he saith unto God,2