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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
In this kingdom, Christ is the king, it is he to whom the father hath given all authority in heaven and earth.
In this kingdome, Christ is the king, it is he to whome the father hath giuen all authoritie in heauen and earth.
In this kingdom, all are not subjects, but such as are willing to give free and frank obedience to Gods word; or at the least, though their hearts be not sound, make an outward profession of it.
In this kingdom, al are not subjects, but such as ar willing to giue free and frank obedience to Gods word; or at the least, though their hearts be not sound, make an outward profession of it.
The laws of this kingdom, is the word of God, in the books of the old and new Testament. Therefore it is called the kingdom of heaven. Mat. 13. The Gospel of the kingdom. Mar. 1. 13. The rod of his mouth. Isai. 11. 4 The arm of God. Isai. 53. 1. As a King by his laws brings his people in order, & keeps them in subjection: so Christ by his word, and the preaching of it, as it were by a mighty arm, draws the elect ⟨image 35⟩into his kingdom, and fashions them to all holy obedience.
The lawes of this kingdome, is the word of God, in the books of the old and new Testament. Therfore it is called the kingdome of heauen.