Question 102

Which is the second Petition?

Thy Kingdom come.

In this Petition, whose Kingdom do we pray against?

The Kingdom of Satan.^a

How manifold is the Kingdom of Satan?

Twofold, 1. That within, viz. The rule Satan hath in the hearts of men by Nature.^b 2. That without, consisting in an open advancement of false Doctrine, Worship, and Prophaneness.^c

And are we to pray that the Kingdom of Satan, in both these senses may be destroyed?

Yes.

Whose Kingdom do we pray for?

The Kingdom of God.

How manifold is the Kingdom of God?

Twofold: The Kingdom of Grace, and the Kingdom of Glory.

What are we to pray for in reference to the Kingdome of Grace?

That it may be advanced.^d

How is the Kingdom of Grace advanced?

By our selves and others, being brought into it, and kept in it.

How manifold is the Kingdom of Grace?

Twofold, 1. That within, viz. The rule which God hath in the hearts of his people by his Word, Grace and Spirit. Rom. 6. 17. Ephes. 2. 5, 6. 2. That without, viz. in an open advancement of the true Religion, and pure worship of God in the Church.^e

What do we pray for in reference to the Kingdom of Glory.

That it may be hastened.^f

What is the Kingdom of Glory?

It is that state of bliss and glory in Heaven, wherein the people of God shall dwell with God and Christ hereafter for ever.

Can our Prayers hasten this?

We cannot hasten it till Gods appointed time be fully come.

How then are we said so to do?

We are said to hasten it, 1. In our Expectations. 2. In our Preparations. 3. In our Longings. 4. And in our Prayers for it.