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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 102

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 102

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What do we pray for in the second Petition?

In the second Petition, which is, Thy Kingdom come; we pray, that Satans Kingdom may be destroyed, that the Kingdom of Grace may be advanced, our selves, and others brought into it, and kept in it; and that the Kingdom of Glory may be hastned.

1. The second Petition is, Thy Kingdom come,a*

2. We are to pray, that Satans Kingdom may be destroyed.b†

3. We are to pray, that the Kingdom of Grace, may be advanced.c‡

4. We are to pray, that our selves, and others, may be brought into the Kingdom of Grace, and kept in it.d4

5. We are to pray, that the Kingdom of Glory may be hastened.e5

Notes

  1. *Mat. 6.10.
  2. †Psal. 68.1. Let God arise, and let his Enemies be scattered, let them also, that hate him, flee before him.
  3. ‡Psal. 51.18. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Sion, build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
  4. 42 Thes. 3.4. Brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have a free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you. Rom. 10.1. My hearts desire, and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
  5. 5Rev. 22.20. Surely, I come quickly Amen: Amen, Even so come Lord Jesus.

Proofs

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

  1. aMatthew 6:10
  2. bPsalm 68:1
  3. cPsalm 51:18
  4. d2 Thessalonians 3:4; Romans 10:1
  5. eRevelation 22:20

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