Question #145

of An Orthodox Catechism

Question
What is the first Petition?
Answer
Hallowed be thy Name; that is, grant us, first to1know thee right, and worship, praise,2and magnifie thy Almightiness, Goodness, Justice, Mercy and Truth, shining in all thy Works; and further also to direct our whole Life, Thoughts, Words, and Works to this end, that thy most Holy Name be not reproach’d by us, but rather be3renowned with Honour, and Praises.