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Westminster on Hallowed be Thy Name

Question 190

What do we pray for in the first petition?

In the first petition, (which is, Hallowed by thy name, (Matt. 6:9) ) acknowledging the utter inability and indisposition that is in ourselves and all men to honor God aright, (2 Cor. 3:5, Ps. 51:15) we pray, that God would by his grace enable and incline us and others to know, to acknowledge, and highly to esteem him, (Ps. 67:2–3) his titles, (Ps. 83:18) attributes, (Ps. 86:10–13,15) ordinances, word, (2 Thess. 3:1, Ps. 147:19–20, Ps. 138:1–3, 2 Cor. 2:14–15) works, and whatsoever he is pleased to make himself known by; (Ps. 145, Ps. 8) and to glorify him in thought, word, (Ps. 103:1, Ps. 19:14) and deed: (Phil. 1:9,11) that he would prevent and remove atheism, (Ps. 67:1–4) ignorance, (Eph. 1:17–18) idolatry, (Ps. 97:7) profaneness, (Ps. 74:18,22–23) and whatsoever is dishonorable to him; (2 Kings 19:15–16) and, by his over-ruling providence, direct and dispose of all things to his own glory. (2 Chron. 20:6,10–12, Ps. 83, Ps. 140:4,8)

The Westminster Larger Catechism: With Scripture Proofs. (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1996).

 

Question 101

What do we pray for in the first petition?

In the first petition, (which is, Hallowed be thy name, (Matt. 6:9)) we pray, That God would enable us and others to glorify him in all that whereby he maketh himself known; (Ps. 67:2–3) and that he would dispose all things to his own glory. (Ps. 83)

The Westminster Shorter Catechism: With Scripture Proofs, 3rd edition. (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1996).

About author

Thomas Rickard serves as the minister of Seven Springs Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring, VA, and as the Stated Clerk of Westminster Presbytery. He is also a professor at Graham Bible College in Bristol, VA. Thomas holds an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Originally from Australia, he moved to the United States to marry his beloved wife, Sarah. Together, they have four children. Thomas enjoys tackling projects, reading, and spending quality time with his family.

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