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An Explicatory Catechism

Question 103

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 103

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What do we pray for in the third Petition?

In the third Petition [which is, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven] we pray that God by his Grace would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to his will in all things, as the Angels do in Heaven.

Which is the third Petition?

Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

What is prayed for in this Petition?

That God would make us able and willing to know, obey, and to submit to Gods Will.a

What is it that must make us able and willing to do all this?

The Grace of God enlightening, and assisting us.

How ought we to know, obey, and to submit to Gods Will?

In all things.

What do you mean by Gods Will, which we ought thus to know, obey and submit to?

We are to know and obey the Will of Gods precept,b and that which he is pleased to require of us; and to submit to the Will of Gods providence, or that which he is pleased to do with us, and unto us.c

After what manner ought we to do this?

As the Angelsd do in Heaven.

And ought we as chearfully, unanimously, and impartially to execute Gods commands on Earth as the Angels do in Heaven?

Yes.

Proofs

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

  1. aPsalm 119:33–36; Deuteronomy 29:29; 1 Samuel 3:18; Psalm 39:9; Job 1:21–22; Acts 21:14
  2. bActs 9:6; Micah 6:8
  3. cRomans 1:10; 1 Peter 3:17
  4. dPsalm 103:20–21

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