25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.



Ver. 25. O righteous Father] God’s righteousness is either, 1. Of equity, to punish offences. Or, 2. Of fidelity, to make good his promises. In which respect it is no arrogance nor presumption (said Master Glover, martyr) to burden God, as it were, with his promises; and of duty to claim his aid, help, and assistance.