Question 101
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 101
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What do we pray for in the first Petition?
In the first Petition [which is, Hallowed by thy Name] we pray that God would enable us and others, to glorifie him in all that whereby he maketh himself known, and that he would dispose all things to his own glory.
Which is the first Petition?
Hallowed be thy Name.
What is it to Hallow Gods Name?
To glorifie him in all that whereby he makes himself known, viz. His Titles, Attributes, Ordinances, Word and Works; all which are explained particularly in the third Commandment.
Are we to pray that God would enable us and others thus to glorifie him?
Yes.
And that he would dispose all things, in his all-wise over-ruling providence to his own glory?
Yes.
And do we pray in this first Petition, that God may be known to be what be is, and accordingly esteemed, worshipped, and praised in word and deed, throughout the world?
Yes.
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