Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 187
Question 187
How is the Lord's prayer to be used?
The Lord's prayer is not only for direction, as a pattern, according to which we are to make other prayers; but may also be used as a prayer, so that it be done with understanding, faith, reverence, and other graces necessary to the right performance of the duty of prayer.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Matthew 6:99So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Luke 11:22So Jesus told them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.
Source and edition
Westminster Larger Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
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