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    Section 6: Of Prayer

    What is the third Petition?

    Thy Will be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. That is, grant that we, and all Men, renouncinga and forsaking our own Will, may readily, and without anyb grudging, obey thy Will, which is only holy; and that so every one of us mayc faithfully perform that Duty and Charge which thou hast committed unto us, even as the blessed Angels dod in Heaven.

    What is the third Petition?

    Your Will be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. That is, grant that we, and all Men, renouncinga and forsaking our own Will, may readily, and without anyb grudging, obey your Will, which is only holy; and that so every one of us mayc faithfully perform that Duty and Charge which you have committed unto us, even as the blessed Angels dod in Heaven.

    1. a. Matthew 16:24; Titus 2:12

      Matthew 16:24

      16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

      16:24 Then Jesus told His disciples, "If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

      Titus 2:12

      2:12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

      2:12 It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

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    2. b. Luke 22:42

      Luke 22:42

      22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

      22:42 "Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done."

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    3. c. 1 Corinthians 7:24

      1 Corinthians 7:24

      7:24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

      7:24 Brothers, each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him.

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    4. d. Psalm 103:20–21

      Psalm 103:20–21

      103:20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. 103:21 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

      103:20 Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. 103:21 Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.

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    Changes from Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 124

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 124

    Which What is the third Petition?

    Thy Will be done on in Earth, as it is in Heaven. That is, grant that we, and all Men, may renounce renouncing and forsaking our own Will, may readily, and without murmuring any grudging, obey thy Will, which is only good; holy; and that so every one may attend to and perform the duties his station and calling as willingly and of us may faithfully perform that Duty and Charge which thou hast committed unto us, even as the blessed Angels do in Heaven.

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 124

    Which is the third petition?

    “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;” that is, grant that we and all men may renounce our own will, and without murmuring obey thy will, which is only good; that so every one may attend to and perform the duties of his station and calling as willingly and faithfully, as the angels do in heaven.

    An Orthodox Catechism (1680), Question 147

    What is the third Petition?

    Thy Will be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven. That is, grant that we, and all Men, renouncing and forsaking our own Will, may readily, and without any grudging, obey thy Will, which is only holy; and that so every one of us may faithfully perform that Duty and Charge which thou hast committed unto us, even as the blessed Angels do in Heaven.

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