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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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5. Error confuted.
5. Errour confuted.
The Church of Rome teacheth, that men by nature have free-will to good: and that men, being stirred up by the holy ghost, can of themselves will that which is good. But if this were so, why might we not pray, Let my will be done? So far forth as the will of man shall agree with Gods will: but this cannot be, as we see in the tenor of this petition.
THe Church of Rome teacheth, that men by nature haue free-will to good: and that men, being stirred vp by the holy ghost, can of themselues will that which is good. But if this were so, why might we not pray, Let my will bee done? So far foorth as the will of man shall agree with Gods will: but this cannot be, as we see in the tenour of this petition.