Question 122
Section 47: Lord’s Day 47
Which is the first petition?
“Hallowed be thy name;”a that is, grant us first rightly to know thee,b and to sanctify, glorify and praise thee, in all thy works, in which thy power, wisdom, goodness, justice, mercy and truth, are clearly displayed;c and further, also, that we may so order and direct our whole lives, our thoughts, words and actions, that thy name may never be blasphemed, but rather honoured and praised on our account.d
a. Matthew 6:9
Matthew 6:9
6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
6:9 So then, this is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
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b. John 17:3; Jeremiah 9:23–24; Matthew 16:17; James 1:5
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.
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.
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c. Psalm 119:137–138; Luke 1:46; Psalm 145:8–9
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 1:46
1:46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
1:46 Then Mary said: "My soul magnifies the Lord,
Psalm 145:8–9
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.
145:8 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.
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d. Psalm 115:1; 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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