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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 99

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 99

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What Rule hath God given us, 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 called the Lords Prayer.

1. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer.a*

The especial Rule of our direction in Prayer, is that form of Prayer, which Christ taught his Disciples, commonly called the Lords Prayer.b†

Notes

  1. *1 Joh. 5.14. This is the confidence, that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.
  2. †Mat. 6.9. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed be thy Name, &c.

Proofs

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

  1. a1 John 5:14
  2. bMatthew 6:9

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