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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
THE Ordinary Public-Worship ON THE LORDS-DAY.THE Ordinary Publick-Worship ON THE LORDS-DAY.
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.
THE Ordinary Public-Worship ON THE LORDS-DAY.
THE Ordinary Publick-Worship ON THE LORDS-DAY.
The Congregation being reverently composed, let the Minister first crave Gods assistance and acceptance of the Worship, to be performed in these or the like words, ETERNAL, Incomprehensible, and Invisible GOD, 1infinite in Power, Wisdom and Goodness, dwelling in the Light which no man can approach, where thousand thousands minister unto Thee, and ten thousand times ten thousand stand before Thee, yet dwelling with the humble and contrite, and taking pleasure in thy People: Thou hast consecrated for us•a new and living way, that with boldness we may enter into the holiest, by the blood of Jesus, and hast bid us seek Thee, while thou mayest be found; We come to Thee at thy call, and worship at thy Footstool. Behold us in thy tender Mercies. Despise us not, though unworthy. Thou art greatly to be feared in the Assembly of the Saints, and to be had in Reverence of all that are about thee. Put thy fear into our hearts, that with Reverence we may serve Thee; sanctify us, that thou mayest be sanctified of us, when we draw nigh Thee. Give us the Spirit of Grace and Supplication, to help our infirmities, that our prayers may be faithful, fervent, and effectual. Let the desire of our souls be to Thee; Let us draw near Thee with our hearts, and not only with our lips, and worship Thee, who art a Spirit, in Spirit and Truth. Let thy Word be spoken and heard by us as the Word of God; Give us attentive, hearing Ears, and opened, believing, understanding hearts, that we may no more refuse thy calls, nor disregard thy merciful, cut-stretched-hand, nor sleight thy Counsels and Reproofs; but be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice ⟨p. 26⟩of Fools. Put thy Laws into our hearts, and write them in our 2minds, and let us be all taught of God. Let thy Word be unto us quick and powerful; a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the hearts; mighty to pull down strong-holds, casting down imaginations and reasonings, and every high thing that advanceth it self against the knowledge of God; and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; Let us magnify Thee with thanksgiving, and triumph in thy Praise. Let us rejoice in thy Salvation, and glory in thy holy Name. Open thou our lips, O Lord, and let our mouths show forth thy praise.