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An exposition of the Lords prayer in the way of catechism By William PerkinsAn exposition of the Lords praier in the way of catechisme By William Perkins
Edinburgh: printed by Robert Walde-grave, 1593Edinburgh: printed by Robert Walde-graue, 1593
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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.
1 Coherence.
IN the second petition, we desired that God would let his kingdom come, uz. that he would rule in our harts. If he then must reign we must be his subjects: and therefore, here we crave, that being his subjects, we may obey him, and do his will. Mal. 1. 6. If I be a Father, ⟨image 40⟩where is mine honour? If I be a master, where is my fear?
IN the seconde petition, we desired that God wold let his kingdom come, vz. that he would rule in our harts. If he then must raign we must be his subjects: and therfore, here we craue, that being his subjects, we may obey him, and do his will. Mal. 1. 6. If I be a Father, ⟨image 40⟩where is mine honour? If I be a maister, where is my feare?
2. The meaning.
VVIL] Will here signifies Gods word, written in the old and new Testament. For in his word his will is revealed. Of the whole will of God, there be three special points, which are in this place meant. 1. To believe in Christ.