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).