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I. This kingdom shows THE CHURCH OF CHRIST. It is always used in the singular number, showing that there is but one Church, wheresoever dispersed through the world.

(1) It reminds us — that we have but one God, one faith, and one baptism;

(2) That the several parts of it, however distant in interests, judgment, or affection, yet are but many members of one body.

II. The kingdom of God is NOT YET FULLY COME from the narrow extent of Christianity.

(1) It cannot be said to come till all nations have received and submitted to it;

(2) Until it hath been preached to all the world.

III. This kingdom is NOT YET COME, FROM THE WANT OF DUE OBEDIENCE IN THE MEMBERS.

(1) A government cannot be said to be perfect — where the laws and constitutions of it have not their due force;

(2) Till the power and efficacy of it be more visible in the orderly lives of its subjects.

IV. The kingdom of God cannot be said to come — TILL THE TRUE MEMBERS OF IT RECEIVE THEIR REWARD;

(1) Till His faithful servants are made sharers in it;

(2) Till the subjects of it are freed from hardships and oppression.

V. This petition SHOULD DISPOSE US TO UNITY. We pray not here for this or that particular Church, but for that diffusive universal one that makes up Christ's kingdom.

(Thomas Mangey.)

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KJV: Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

WEB: Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.