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Q. With what words are we to pray against the evil of Sin?
A. Forgive us our sins as we forgive these that sin against us. Mat. 6. 12.
Take away all iniquitie. Hosea. 14. 2.
Subdue our iniquities and cast all our sins into the deeps of the Sea: that they may not rise up to our Shame here or condemnation hereafter. Mica. 7. 19.
Q. With what words can you pray against the evil of punishment?
A. Enter not into Judgement with thy servant, Lord. Psal. 143. 2.
Lord deal not with me as I have sinned: not reward me according to my iniquities. Psal. 103, 10.
Q. What are the Good things you may ask of God in prayer?
A. They are of three Sorts: Temporal, Spiritual, Eternal.
Q. What are the temporal good things we may pray for?
A. They are chiefly three: provision, success, protection.
Q. In what words can you ask for provisions?
A. Lord give us this day; our daily bread Matt. 6. 11.
Give me neither povertie nor riches, but feed me with food convenient for me. Pro. 30. 3.
Q. With what words can you pray for Success in your lawfull undertakings, and affairs?
A. Lord prosper the work of my hands.
