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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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3. The uses of the words.
3. The vses of the vvords.
1. Here we may learn many lessons; the first is, that seeing we must pray thus, Lord forgive, &c. We must hold, that there ⟨image 53⟩is no satisfaction to Gods justice for sin by our works; no not in temporary punishments: but that the doing away of our sins, is of Gods mere favour: for, to forgive and to satisfy be contrary: wherefore the doctrine of human satisfactions, taught in the Church of Rome, is vile and devilish.
1. HEre we may learn many lessons; the first is, that seeing we must pray thus, Lord forgiue, &c. We must hold, that there ⟨image 53⟩is no satisfaction to Gods iustice for sinne by our workes; no not in temporary punishments: but that the doing away of our sinnes, is of Gods meere fauour: for, to forgiue and to satisfie be contrary: wherefore the doctrine of humain satisfactions, taught in the Church of Rome, is vile and diuelish.
2. Secondly, we are taught thus to pray continually, from day to day: where we note the great patience and long suffering of God: in that we offending daily, yet he suffers and forbears still, and doeth not pour out his confusion upon us. This teacheth us, like patience towards our brethren: we cannot put up the least injury, and forbear but one day, yet we desire that god would forgive us all our lives long.