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The Art of Prophesying
The art of prophesying, or, A treatise concerning the sacred and only true manner and method of preaching first written in Latin by Master William Perkins ; and now faithfully translated into English (for that it containeth many worthy things fit for the knowledge of men of all degrees) by Thomas Tuke.The arte of prophecying, or, A treatise concerning the sacred and onely true manner and methode of preaching first written in Latine by Master William Perkins ; and now faithfully translated into English (for that it containeth many worthie things fit for the knowledge of men of all degrees) by Thomas Tuke.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston for E.E., 1607
THE ART OF PROPHESYING. › Chapter 11THE ARTE OF PROPHECYING. › Chapter 11
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.
Here are to be considered:
1. The matter thereof, first the wants and sins of the people: and then the graces of God and the blessings they stand in need of. 1. Tim. 2. 1. I exhort therefore above all things, that supplications—be made for all men. 2. For Kings and those that are in authority. Tertul. Apolog. saith, We do all pray for all Emperors, that they may obtain a long life, a quiet reign, a safe family, courageous armies, a ⟨p. 146⟩faithful Counsel, loyal subjects, a peaceable world, and whatsoever things are desired of a man and of Caesar, Again: We pray for Emperors, for their ministers and powers, for the state of the time, for the quietness of their affairs, and for the delaying of their death. The Lords prayer reduceth this matter to six heads, which are Gods glory, kingdom, obedience, the preservation of the life, the remission of sins, and the strengthening of the spirit.
1. The matter thereof, first the wants and sinnes of the people: and then the graces of God and the blessings they stand in neede of. 1. Tim. 2. 1. I exhort therefore aboue all things, that supplications—be made for all men. 2. For Kings and those that are in authoritie. Tertul. Apolog. saith, Wee doe all pray for all Emperours, that they may obtaine a long life, a quiet raigne, a safe familie, couragious armies, a ⟨p. 146⟩faithfull Counsell, loyall subiects, a peaceable world, and whatsoeuer things are desired of a man and of Caesar, Againe: Wee pray for Emperours, for their ministers and powers, for the state of the time, for the quietnes of their affaires, and for the delaying of their death. The Lords prayer reduceth this matter to sixe heads, which are Gods glorie, kingdome, obedience, the preseruation of the life, the remission of sinnes, and the strengthning of the spirit.