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The whole-armour of GodThe vvhole-armor of God
The whole-armour of God: or A Christians spiritual furniture, to keep him safe from all the assaults of Satan First preached, and now the second time published and enlarged for the good of all such as well use it:whereunto is also added a treatise of the sin against the Holy Ghost. By William Gouge B.D. and preacher of Gods Word in Black Fryers London. ...The vvhole-armor of God: or A Christians spiritual furniture, to keepe him safe from all the assaults of Satan First preached, and now the second time published and enlarged for the good of all such as well vse it:whereunto is also added a treatise of the sinne against the Holy Ghost. By VVilliam Gouge B.D. and preacher of Gods Word in Blacke Fryers London. ...
London: printed by John Beale, 1619London: printed by Iohn Beale, 1619
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.
The ground of this Perseverance is Gods wise disposing providence,1 who oft setteth a long date to the accomplishment of his promises, till which time come, he seemeth not to hear us, and yet expecteth that we should solicit and ply him with our prayers, not because he needeth solicitors, and remembrancers, but for just and weighty reasons,
THe ground of this Perseuerance is Gods wise disposing prouidence,1 who oft setteth a long date to the accomplishment of his promises, till which time come, he seemeth not to heare vs, and yet expecteth that wee should solicite and ply him with our prayers, not because he needeth soliciters, and remembrancers, but for iust and weightie reasons,
- 1Reason. Why God oft seemeth not to hear our prayers.Reason. Why God oft seemeth not to heare our prayers.
1 The sacrifice of prayer is a sweet and delight some sacrifice to God.f The Apostle speaking of the calves or fruits of our lips, which are prayers and praises, saith, with such sacrifices God is pleased. gIn this respect prayer is called Incense: God is delighted with the prayers of his Saints, as men with the savour of sweet incense. He loveth to hear them oft praying, and long to continue, provided that the prayer come from an honest heart and true desire.
1 The sacrifice of prayer is a sweete and delight some sacrifice to God.f