A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 100
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 100
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What doth the Preface of the Lords Prayer teach us?
The Preface of the Lords Prayer [which is, Our Father which art in heaven] tacheth us, to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father able and ready to help us, and that we should pray with and for others.
How many parts be there of the Lords Prayer?
Three; viz. The Preface, six Petitions, and the Conclusion.
Which is the Preface?
Our Father which art in heaven.
How must we draw nigh to God in Prayer?
As children to a Father.
How is that?
With Reverence and Confidence.
Must we come to God with all holy reverence and eonfidence, because he is our heavenly Father?
Yes.
What ground have we for our confidence?
Because he is a Father able and ready to help us.
Why do we say [our Father] and not [my Father]? what doth this teach us?
That we should not only pray by our selves, and for our selves, but with and for others.
Must we pray for others then?
Yes.
For whom must we pray? for all?
Yes, except those that have sinned the sin unto death.
What for our enemies?
Yes.
And especially for the Church of God, for our Magistrates, Ministers, and those that we are most related and engaged to, or desired to pray for?
Yes.
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