A01975:411
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.
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 How terrible art thou in thy works? Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves to thee.3
1. He hath an vniuersall kingdome,1 called his kingdome of power: because by his absolute and supreme power he ouer-ruleth all creatures whatsoeuer, or wheresoeuer they be In regard of this vniuersall soueraignty of God, the Scripture saith, His kingdome ruleth ouer all. For who hath resisted his will? And thereupon he saith vnto God,2 How terrible art thou in thy workes? Through the greatnesse of thy power shall thine enemies submit themsel•es to thee.3
- 1Gods universal kingdom. Ubique, regnat, ubique, imperat, ubique, maiestas eius. Bern. de verb. Isay. Serm. 5.Gods vniuersall kingdome. Vbique, regnat, vbique, imperat, vbique, maiestas eius. Bern. de verb. Isay. Serm. 5.