Question 145
Section 6: Of Prayer
What is the first Petition?
Hallowed be thy Name; that is, grant us, first toa know thee right, and worship, praise,b and 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 bec renowned with Honour, and Praises.
What is the first Petition?
Hallowed be your Name; that is, grant us, first toa know you right, and worship, praise,b and magnify your Almightiness, Goodness, Justice, Mercy and Truth, shining in all your Works; and further also to direct our whole Life, Thoughts, Words, and Works to this end, that your most Holy Name be not reproach’d by us, but rather bec renowned with Honor, and Praises.
a. John 17:3; Jeremiah 9:23–24; Jeremiah 31:33–34; Matthew 16:17; James 1:5; Psalm 119:105
John 17:3
17:3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
Jeremiah 9:23–24
9:23 Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: 9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
9:23 This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. 9:24 But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth-for I delight in these things," declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 31:33–34
31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the Lord, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the Lord: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
31:33 "But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. 31:34 No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,' because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more."
Matthew 16:17
16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar–jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
16:17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
James 1:5
1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Psalm 119:105
119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
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b. Psalm 119:137–138; Luke 1:45–46,&c; Luke 1:68,&c; Psalm 145:8–9,17; Exodus 34:5–7; Psalm 143:1–2,5,10–12; Jeremiah 31:3; Jeremiah 32:18–19,40–41; Jeremiah 33:11,20; Matthew 19:17; Romans 3:3–4; Romans 11:22–23; 2 Timothy 2:19
Psalm 119:137–138
119:137 Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments. 119:138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
119:137 Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments. 119:138 The testimonies You have laid down are righteous and altogether faithful.
Luke 1:45–80
1:45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. 1:46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 1:47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 1:48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 1:49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. 1:50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 1:51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 1:52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 1:53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. 1:54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; 1:55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. 1:56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. 1:57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 1:58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 1:59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 1:60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 1:61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. 1:62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. 1:63 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. 1:64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. 1:65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judæa. 1:66 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. 1:67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, 1:68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, 1:69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; 1:70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: 1:71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 1:72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; 1:73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, 1:74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, 1:75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. 1:76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; 1:77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, 1:78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, 1:79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. 1:80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
1:45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord's word to her will be fulfilled." 1:46 Then Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord, 1:47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 1:48 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. 1:49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. 1:50 His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. 1:51 He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. 1:53 He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. 1:54 He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, 1:55 as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever." 1:56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. 1:57 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. 1:58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her. 1:59 On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah. 1:60 But his mother replied, "No! He shall be called John." 1:61 They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who bears this name." 1:62 So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child. 1:63 Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, "His name is John." And they were all amazed. 1:64 Immediately Zechariah's mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God. 1:65 All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events. 1:66 And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, "What then will this child become?" For the Lord's hand was with him. 1:67 Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: 1:68 "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. 1:69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, 1:70 as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, 1:71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us, 1:72 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, 1:73 the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us 1:74 deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, 1:75 in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. 1:76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, 1:77 to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, 1:78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, 1:79 to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace." 1:80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.
Luke 1:68–80
1:68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, 1:69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; 1:70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: 1:71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 1:72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; 1:73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, 1:74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, 1:75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. 1:76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; 1:77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, 1:78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, 1:79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. 1:80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
1:68 "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. 1:69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, 1:70 as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, 1:71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us, 1:72 to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, 1:73 the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us 1:74 deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, 1:75 in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. 1:76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, 1:77 to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, 1:78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, 1:79 to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace." 1:80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.
Psalm 145:8–9; Psalm 145:17
145:8 The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. 145:9 The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. 145:17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
145:8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. 145:9 The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made. 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.
Exodus 34:5–7
34:5 And the Lord descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. 34:6 And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, 34:7 Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.
34:5 And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD. 34:6 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: "The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, 34:7 maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations."
Psalm 143:1–2; Psalm 143:5; Psalm 143:10–12
143:1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. 143:2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. 143:5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. 143:11 Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble. 143:12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
143:1 A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me. 143:2 Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You. 143:5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands. 143:10 Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. 143:11 For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble. 143:12 And in Your loving devotion, cut off my enemies. Destroy all who afflict me, for I am Your servant.
Jeremiah 31:3
31:3 The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
31:3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.
Jeremiah 32:18–19; Jeremiah 32:40–41
32:18 Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the Lord of hosts, is his name, 32:19 Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings: 32:40 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. 32:41 Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.
32:18 You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts, 32:19 the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. 32:40 I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. 32:41 Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.
Jeremiah 33:11; Jeremiah 33:20
33:11 The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the Lord of hosts: for the Lord is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the Lord. 33:20 Thus saith the Lord; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season;
33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: 'Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.' For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. 33:20 "This is what the LORD says: If you can break My covenant with the day and My covenant with the night, so that day and night cease to occupy their appointed time,
Matthew 19:17
19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
19:17 "Why do you ask Me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments."
Romans 3:3–4
3:3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 3:4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
3:3 What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness? 3:4 Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: "So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge."
Romans 11:22–23
11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. 11:23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.
11:22 Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. 11:23 And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.
2 Timothy 2:19
2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
2:19 Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity."
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c. Psalm 115:1; Psalm 71:8
Psalm 115:1
115:1 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.
115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to Your name be the glory, because of Your loving devotion, because of Your faithfulness.
Psalm 71:8
71:8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
71:8 My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.
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