A44348:311
An exposition of the principles of religion
An exposition of the principles of religion by Tho. Hooker.
London: printed for R. Dawlman, 1645
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.
Q. How may this word Father be a preparative to Prayer?
Ans.
1. If God be a Father, then he is bountiful, and we may receive what ever we ask.
1. If God be a Father, then he is bountifull, and we may receive what ever we aske.
2. If God be a Father, he is merciful, ready to pardon all our sins.
2. If God be a Father, he is mercifull, ready to pardon all our sins.
3. He will take in good part any service done in truth of heart, though never so small.