An Orthodox Catechism

    The Summe of Christian Religion (1587), Zacharias Ursinus

    Question 117

    THE THIRD PART OF MANS THANKFVLNES

    1. What is required vnto that praier, which shal please God & be hearde of him?

      That we aske of the onely true God, who hath manifested himselfe in his woorde, all thinges, which he hath commaunded to be asked of him with a true affection and desire of our heart, and through an inwarde ; feeling of our neede and miserie ; cast our selues downe prostrate in the presence of his diuine maiestie: and builde our selues on this sure foundation, that wee, though vnworthily, yet for Christes sake, are certainely ; ; heard of god, euen as hee hath ; ; promised vs in his worde. ; ; ; ; ;