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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.
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⟩hast wisdom and strength, and goodness enough: therefore I depend upon thee; upon thy wisdom for direction, and upon thy strength for assistance, I depend upon thy goodness, and all for a blessed issue, here is dependence.
Then in the third place,§3 here is a dependance upon God; not onely acknowledging these things to be in God; but it implies a dependance upon God for these, Prosper me Lord, I cannot prosper my selfe; & thou who art the Creator, ⟨p. 62⟩hast wisedome and strength, and goodnesse enough: therefore I depend upon thee; upon thy wisedome for direction, and upon thy strength for assistance, I depend upon thy goodnesse, and all for a blessed issue, here is dependance.
Again in the fourth place, here is a recommendation of all by prayer: a recommendation of his inward dependence upon God for all.1 Now Lord prosper thy servant.
Againe in the fourth place, here is a recommendation of all by prayer: a recommendation of his inward dependance upon God for all.1 Now Lord prosper thy servant.
- 1In our Petitions to God for any prosperity or good success, we must bring self denial.