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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 98

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 98

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What is Prayer?

Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.

Prayer,

1. Is an offering up of our desires to God.a*

2. Is to be made, for things agreeable to Gods will.b†

3. Is to be made in the name of Christ.c‡

4. Is to be made with confession of our sins.d4

5. Is to be made with a thankful acknowledgment of Gods mercies.e5

Notes

  1. *Psal. 62.8. Trust in him at all times, ye people, pour out your hearts before him, God is a refuge for us.
  2. †Rom. 8.27. He that searcheth the heart, knoweth the mind of the spirit, because he maketh intercession for the Saints, according to the will of God.
  3. ‡Joh. 16.23. Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you.
  4. 4Dan. 9.4. I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession.
  5. 5Phil. 4.6. Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer, and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Proofs

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

  1. aPsalm 62:8
  2. bRomans 8:27
  3. cJohn 16:23
  4. dDaniel 9:4
  5. ePhilippians 4:6

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