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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

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 be 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.

1. The first Petition is, Hallowed be thy name,a*

2. We are to pray that God would enable us, and others to glorifie him in all that, whereby he makes himself known.b†

3. We are to pray, that God would dispose all things to his own glory.c‡

Notes

  1. *Mat. 6 9.
  2. †Psal. 67.1. God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us. 2. That thy way may be known upon Earth, thy saving health among all Nations. 3. Let the people praise thee, O God, let all the people praise thee.
  3. ‡Rom. 11.36. Of him, and through him, and to him are all things, to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

Proofs

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

  1. aMatthew 6:9
  2. bPsalm 67:1
  3. cRomans 11:36

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