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A practical exposition of the Lord's-Prayer
A practical exposition of the Lord's-Prayer by ... Thomas Manton.
London: printed by J.D., 1684
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.
In the Words observe three things.
1. We grant [a Kingdom.] 2. By way of Distinction and Appropriation, we say [Thy Kingdom.] 3. By way of Supplication, we beg of God that it [may Come.]
The Concession, the Distinction, the Supplication are the three things to be opened.
First, The Concession of a Kingdom, which our heavenly Father hath. A Kingdom (in the general, signifieth the Government of a People under one Head, or Governor; and therefore the Term may be fitly applied to God, who alone is Supreme, and we are all under his Dominion.
First, The Concession of a Kingdom, which our heavenly Father hath. A Kingdom (in the general, signifieth the Government of a People under one Head, or Governour; and therefore the Term may be fitly applied to God, who alone is Supream, and we are all under his Dominion.