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

4. Whatsoever we ask, we must refer it to Gods glory: this is the first thing, which we were taught to crave, and the […] we are to perform, because it is noted both in the beginning & end of the prayer

4. Whatsoeuer we ask, we must refer it to Gods glorie: this is the first thing, which wee were taught to craue, and the 〈…〉 we ar to performe, because it is noted both in the beginning & end of the praier

Thus much of the use of these words altogether. Now let us make use of them particularly. First, where as we say, Thine is the kingdom. Magistrates and rulers must know, that all the authority and rule which they have is from the Lord; & therefore they must remember to order themselves as gods Vicegerents, using their power to bring men in subjection to Gods laws: ⟨image 67⟩and referring all their callings to his glory.

Thus muche of the vse of these words altogether. Now let vs mak vse of thē particularly. First, where as we say, Thine is the kingdome. Magistrates and rulers must knowe, that all the authoritie and rule which they haue is from the Lord; & therefore they must remember to order themselues as gods Vicegerents, vsing their power to bring men in subjection to Gods lawes: ⟨image 67⟩and referring all their callings to his glorie.

2 Where we say▪ Thine is the power. We are admonished, when we are to perform any work, as to do service to God, to walk in our callings, that we have no power of our selves: and for this cause we must ask power at Gods hands, that we may be enabled to walk uprightly before him, and do our duties.