A26856:195
Additions to the poetical fragments of Rich. Baxter written for himself and communicated to…
Additions to the poetical fragments of Rich. Baxter written for himself and communicated to such as are more for serious verse than smooth.
London: printed for B. Simmons, 1683
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.
They Pray, that Gods great Name may Hallowed be, Which they profane, by pleading it for Evil; They Pray, as if Christs Kingdom they would see, But mean their own, that's ruled by the Devil.
They hate Gods Will, & Pray it may be done, Even as it is in Heaven: A high degree! Yet if one plead Gods Will against their own; Who's hated more, or used worse than he.
They hate Gods Will, & Pray it may be done, Ev'n as it is in Heaven: A high degree! Yet if one plead Gods Will against their own; Who's hated more, or used worse than he.
They Pray for Daily Bread; for Life & Health: But without Plenty are not satisfied: But seek Preferment, Fullness, Rule & Wealth; And grudge if Fleshly Lust be but denied.
They Pray for Daily Bread; for Life & Health: But without Plenty are not satisfi'd: But seek Preferment, Fulness, Rule & Wealth; And grudg if Fleshly Lust be but deny'd.
The' ask pardon of the Sin they Love & Cherish: And that but as themselves forgive another, Yet to fear God, Sin, Hell, as loath to perish, They'll not forgive to a dissenting Brother.