A short catechisme wherein are briefely laid downe the fundamentall principles of Christian religion. Needfull to be knowne of all such as come to the Lords Table. Whereunto is added morning and euening prayer for a family.
Gouge, William, 1578-1653.

Question. 54

g Giue thanks alwaies for all things.

h St Paul gaue thanks for the buil∣ding vp of Gods Church in all the world.

iHezechiah gaue thāks for the re∣couery of his health: a particular blessing, concerning his body.

kDauid gaue thankes for spi∣rituall blessings concerning his soule.

l Saint Paul giueth thankes for Gods mercy towards himselfe.

m And hee exhorteth to giue thanks for others.

nThe Patriarchs

receiued not the promises but saw them afar of, & be∣lieued the, & receiued thē thankfully