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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.
II. What we should pray for, for Zion.
1. The Dilatation or Enlargement of it throughout the World. The more ample God's Heritage is, the more is his Glory known. Prov. 14. 28. In the Multitude of the People is the King's Honour; and the Glory of a Shepherd lieth in the Number of his Flock: So Christ's Kingdom, the more it is enlarged, the more Honour God hath. Psal. 67. 2. That thy Way may be known among the Heathen, and thy Saving-Health among all Nations. Especially when the Fullness of the Gentiles is brought in, Psal. 54. 2. and when the Jews are brought in, Hos. 3. 5. To be instrumental to enlarge Christ's Kingdom, 'tis an Honour to us, to draw on Christ's triumphant Chariot, let us be sure to have an hand in it. These Prayers, if sincere, are never in vain; if they profit not others, they promote the Kingdom of God in our selves.
1. The Dilatation or Enlargement of it throughout the World. The more ample God's Heritage is, the more is his Glory known. Prov. 14. 28. In the Multitude of the People is the King's Honour; and the Glory of a Shepherd lieth in the Number of his Flock: So Christ's Kingdom, the more it is enlarged, the more Honour God hath. Psal. 67. 2. That thy Way may be known among the Heathen, and thy Saving-Health among all Nations. Especially when the Fulness of the Gentiles is brought in, Psal. 54. 2. and when the Jews are brought in, Hos. 3. 5. To be instrumental to enlarge Christ's Kingdom, 'tis an Honour to us, to draw on Christ's triumphant Chariot, let us be sure to have an hand in it. These Prayers, if sincere, are never in vain; if they profit not others, they promote the Kingdom of God in our selves.