Question 99
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 99
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What Rule hath God given for our Direction in Prayer?
The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer, but the special Rule of Direction is that Form of Prayer which Christ taught his Disciples, commonly call’d the Lord’s Prayer.
Do we need Direction in Prayer?
Yes. For we know not what we should pray for as we ought,a
Should we pray to God for Direction?
Yes. Lord teach us to pray,b
Hath he given us Direction in Prayer?
Yes. Take with you Words, and turn to the Lord,c
Is the whole Word of God of use to direct us?
Yes. I will shew thee that which is noted in the Scripture of Truth,d comparee
Is the Lord’s Prayer to be us’d as a Directory for Prayer?
Yes. After this manner therefore pray ye,f
And is it to be us’d as a Form of Prayer?
Yes. When ye pray, say, Our Father,g
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