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A Catechisme of Christian Religion, with the Arguments and Use

Question 117

On Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Q. 117

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What thinges are required to that prayer, wherewith God is pleased, and which he heareth and graunteth?

That with true affection of harte, we ask of that true God alone, whoe hath reueiled himselfe in his worde, all things, whatsoeuer hee hath commanded vs toa ask of him, and that with an inwardb feeling of our owne needie & miserable estate, wec humbly throwe our selues downe before the maiestie of God,d leaning vpon this strong foundation, that we, albeit vnworthie: yet are vndoubtedlye heard of God for Christes sake, as he hathf promised vnto vs in his word.g

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aJohn 4:22; Psalm 81:8–10; James 1:5
  2. bRomans 8:26; 1 John 5:14; Psalm 145:18
  3. cJohn 4:21–22; Psalm 145:18; 2 Chronicles 20:12
  4. dPsalm 2:11; 119:120; Isaiah 66:2; Psalm 34:17–18; 51:17; Jonah 3:4
  5. eRomans 10:14; Mark 11:24; 1 John 5:14–15; Matthew 15:22
  6. fJohn 16:23; Colossians 3:17; John 14:13
  7. gMatthew 7:7–8; Psalm 50:14

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