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Certain devout prayers of Mr. Bolton upon solemn occasions. PublishedCertaine devout prayers of Mr. Bolton upon solemne occasions. Published
Certain devout prayers of Mr. Bolton upon solemn occasions. Published by E. B. by M. Bolton's own copyCertaine devout prayers of Mr. Bolton upon solemne occasions. Published by E. B. by M. Boltons owne coppy
London: printed by George Miller, 1638
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.
Add I pray thee, daily more and more strength and life, and new degrees ⟨p. 280⟩unto all these graces, which it hath pleased thee in some measure to plant in my soul of thy own free mercy, and for the mediation of▪ thy Son. Increase my knowledge in the great mystery of grace, my reliance and trust in thee, as one most powerful, merciful and true; my hope and patient expectation of thy presence, and assistance in all things that are to come; my love of thee, thy Word, thy children and all things that belong unto thee; my zeal & courage for thy ⟨p. 281⟩glory and truth & good causes and good men; fear of thy great name; humbleness and lowliness of mind. The Spirit and power of Prayer; Patience and contentedness in all troubles and trials, &c. or what other holy virtue thou hast in great mercy vouchsafed unto me. Grant I pray thee and give me grace to employ and improve them all to the utmost & for the best advantage in procuring thee glory, good unto thy Church and comfort unto mine own soul.
Add I pray thee, daily more and more strength and life, and new degrees ⟨p. 280⟩unto all these graces, which it hath pleased thee in some measure to plant in my soule of thy owne free mercy, and for the mediation of▪ thy Son. Increase my knowledge in the great mystery of grace, my reliance and trust in thee, as one most powerfull, mercifull and true; my hope and patient expectation of thy presence, and assistance in all things that are to come; my love of thee, thy Word, thy children and all things that belong unto thee; my zeale & courage for thy ⟨p. 281⟩glory and truth & good causes and good men; feare of thy great name; humblenesse and lowlinesse of minde. The Spirit and power of Prayer; Patience and contentednesse in all troubles and trials, &c. or what other holy virtue thou hast in great mercy vouchsafed unto me. Grant I pray thee and give me grace to imploy and improove them all to the utmost & for the best advantage in procuring thee glory, good unto thy Church and comfort unto mine owne soule.