A44348:314
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.
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.
Q. Why do we say Our Father?
Q. Why doe we say Our Father?
A. Our betokeneth a kind of propriety and interest; As we say, This is our house, we have a special interest therein: So here it showeth a special interest that Gods people have in him.
A. Our betokeneth a kind of propriety and interest; As we say, This is our house, we have a speciall interest therein: So here it sheweth a speciall interest that Gods people have in him.