The Lord’s prayer is not only for direction, as a pattern, according to which we are to make other prayers; but may also be used as a prayer, so that it be done with understanding, faith, reverence, and other graces necessary to the right performance of the duty of prayer.a
How is the Lord’s prayer to be used?
The Lord’s prayer is not only for direction, as a pattern, according to which we are to make other prayers; but may also be used as a prayer, so that it be done with understanding, faith, reverence, and other graces necessary to the right performance of the duty of prayer.a
a. Matthew 6:9; Luke 11:2
Matthew 6:9
6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
6:9 So then, this is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Luke 11:2
11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
11:2 So Jesus told them, "When you pray, say: 'Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.
What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer?
The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called The Lord’s Prayer.
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