A26780:531
An account of the life and death of Mr. Philip Henry, minister of the…
An account of the life and death of Mr. Philip Henry, minister of the gospel near Whitechurch in Shropshire, who died June 24, 1696, in the sixty fifth year of his ageAn account of the life and death of Mr. Philip Henry, minister of the gospel near Whitechurch in Shropshire, who dy'd June 24, 1696, in the sixty fifth year of his age
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1698
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.
3. Petition, for such good things as God hath promised, and you have need of, both concerning this Life and that which is to come. As to the latter, you are to pray for Mercy to pardon, and Grace to help in time of need. As to the former, for Bread to eat, and Raiment to put on, and a Heart to be therewith contented. You are to pray for others also, the Church of God, the ⟨p. 249⟩Land of your Nativity, Magistrates, Ministers, Relations, and Friends, not forgetting the Afflictions of the Afflicted.
4. Thanksgiving, which should have a considerable share in every Prayer; for our Duty is, in every thing to give thanks for Mercies received, Public and Personal, which is the Will of God in Christ Jesus concerning us.
4. Thanksgiving, which should have a considerable share in every Prayer; for our Duty is, in every thing to give thanks for Mercies received, Publick and Personal, which is the Will of God in Christ Iesus concerning us.
This Rule of Method is not so necessary to be observed in Prayer, as in no case to be varied from; but it is certainly very useful and expedient, and a great help to young beginners in that Duty.
This Rule of Method is not so necessary to be observ'd in Prayer, as in no case to be varied from; but it is certainly very useful and expedient, and a great help to young beginners in that Duty.