Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. This prayer directory for the matter and order of our desires. I. What we should INCLUDE in this prayer. 1. Just and worthy apprehensions of the Divine character and attributes. 2. That fresh accessions of glory may be constantly accruing to that name from the Person and work of Christ. 3. That in everything which pertains to God, due regard may be had to the sanctities of His holy nature. 4. To emphasize the utterance of the sacred name by some act of mental worship. 5. A reverent observance of His ordinances. II. What we may LEARN from this petition. 1. That in all our prayers, regard must be had to certain fixed principles of moral government. 2. The law of subordination according to which we are to frame our desires. 3. He may not allow praise to be given to any other name. (D. Moore, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.WEB: Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. |
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