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

1 The graces to be desired, and ⟨image 32⟩to be prayed for at Gods hand, are three. The first is, the knowledge of God: that is, that we might know him, as he hath revealed himself in his word, works and creatures. For how shall any glorify God before he know him? Our knowledge in this life is imperfect. Exo. 23. Moses may not see Gods face, but his hinder parts. 1. Cor. 13. 12. We may see God as men do, through spectacles, in his word, sacraments and creatures. And therefore, as Paul prayed for the Colossians, Col. 1. 10. that they might increase in the knowledge of God, so are we taught to pray for our selves in this petition.

1 The graces to be desired, and ⟨image 32⟩to be prayed for at Gods hand, are three. The first is, the knowledge of God: that is, that we might know him, as he hath reueiled himself in his word, works and creatures. For how shal anie glorifie God before he know him? Our knowledge in this life is imperfect. Exo. 23. Moses may not see Gods face, but his hinder partes.