A Catechisme of Christian Religion, with the Arguments and Use
Question 126
On Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Q. 126
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THE ARGVMENT.
Because the conscience of sinne hindreth men in praying, by reason that the Deuill suggesteth such thoughts, to the end wee might not bee overcome with these temptations, Christ would haue vs set against them, as a comfort, this petition of forgiuenes of sinnes.
What is the fift petition?
Forgiue vs our debtes, as we forgiue them that are indebted vnto vs, that is, for the blood of Christ, impute not vnto vs most miserable sinners, al our sinnes, and even that corruption, which as yet cleaueth vnto vs: as wee also feele this testimonie of thy fauour in our harts, that we haue a stedfast purpose from our hartes, toa forgiue all that haue offended vs.b
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