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A petition for peace with the reformation of the liturgy, as it was presented…
A petition for peace with the reformation of the liturgy, as it was presented to the right reverend bishops, by the divines appointed by His Majesties commission to treat with them about the alteration of it.
London printed : s.n., MDCLXI 1661
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.
A Prayer for Women drawing near the time of Child-bearing.
A Prayer for Women drawing neer the time of Childe-bearing.
Most merciful Father, who hast justly Sentenced Woman that was first in the Transgression, to great and multiplied 1sorrows, and particularly in sorrow to bring forth Children; yet grantest preservation and relief, for the propagation of Mankind. Be merciful to this thy servant, be near her with thy present help, in the needful time of trouble, and though in Travel she hath sorrow, give her strength to bring forth. Being delivered, let her remember no more the Anguish, for joy that a Child is born into the World. Bless her in the fruit of her body and being safely delivered, let her return thee hearty thanks, and devote it and the rest of her life to thy service, through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
MOst merciful Father, who hast justly Sentenced Woman that was first in the Transgression, to great and multiplyed 1sorrows, and particularly in sorrow to bring forth Children; yet grantest preservation and reliefe, for the propagation of Mankinde. Bée merciful to this thy servant, bée néer her with thy present help, in the néedful time of trouble, and though in Travel shée hath sorrow, give her strength to bring forth. Being delivered, let her remember no more the Anguish, for ioy that a Childe is born into the World. Bless her in the fruit of her body and being safely delivered, let her return thée hearty thanks, and devote it and the rest of her life to thy service, through Jesus Christ our Saviour.