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The spiritual favourite at the throne of grace. By the late learned, and reverend…The spirituall favorite at the throne of grace. By the late learned, and reverend…
The spiritual favourite at the throne of grace. By the late learned, and reverend divine Richard Sibbs Doctor in Divinity. Published by the authors own appointment, subscribed with his hand; to prevent unperfect copiesThe spirituall favorite at the throne of grace. By the late learned, and reverend divine Richard Sibbs Doctor in Divinity. Published by the authors owne appointment, subscribed with his hand; to prevent unperfect copies
London: printed by Thomas Paine for Ralph Mabb, 1640
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.
First of all, that in our selves, there is neither direction nor wisdom, nor ability enough for success: we have not power in our selves to bring ⟨p. 61⟩things to a comfortable issue: so it enforceth self denial; which is a good disposition when we come to God in prayer.
First of all, that in our selves, there is neither direction nor wisedome, nor abilitie enough for successe: we have not power in our selves to bring ⟨p. 61⟩things to a comfortable issue: so it inforceth selfe deniall; which is a good disposition when we come to God in prayer.
And then again to attribute §2to God all, both wisdom, and strength, and goodness and all: here is a giving to God the glory of all, when he saith, prosper thy servant this day.
And then againe to attribute §2to God all, both wisedome, and strength, and goodnesse and all: here is a giving to God the glory of all, when hee saith, prosper thy servant this day.
Then in the third place,§3 here is a dependence upon God; not only acknowledging these things to be in God; but it implies a dependence upon God for these, Prosper me Lord, I cannot prosper my self; & thou who art the Creator, ⟨p. 62⟩