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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.
§. 101. Of the things for which by virtue of the fourth Petition we ought to give thanks.
§. 101. Of the things for which by vertue of the fourth Petition we ought to giue thankes.
Q. What are the particular good things for which, by reason of the fourth Petition, thanksgiving is required?
Q. VVHat are the particular good things for which, by reason of the fourth Petition, thanksgiuing is required?
A. 1. Life it self. For every day that is renewed unto us affordeth matter of thanks even for that life which is lent us. Thus much doth the Psalmist intend in these words. While I ⟨p. 119⟩live will I praise the Lord, 1I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.
A. 1. Life it selfe. For euery day that is renewed vnto vs affordeth matter of thankes euen for that life which is lent vs. Thus much doth the Psalmist intend in these words. While I ⟨p. 119⟩liue will I praise the Lord, 1I will sing praises vnto my God while I haue any being.