A01975:637
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
Preface › Section 56: §. 56. Of the will of God here meant, and doing it.
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.
There is therefore great need that we should pray to have this done.1 Not that God would do what he will, but that we may be able to do what he will. As for Gods secret co•nsell (as it is kept secret) it cannot be here meant, as appeareth by these reasons.
There is therefore great need that wee should pray to haue this done.1 Not that God would doe what he will, but that we may be able to doe what he will. As for Gods secret co•nsell (as it is kept secret) it cannot be here meant, as appeareth by these reasons.
- 1Non ut Deus faciat quae vult sed ut nos facere possimus quae deus vult. Cypr. de Orat. dom. §. 11.Non vt Deus faciat quae vult sed vt nos facere possimus quae deus vult. Cypr. de Orat. dom. §. 11.