Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 46 Q & A 190 Q What do we pray for in the first petition? (of the Lord’s prayer) A In the first petition (which is, Hallowed be your name), acknowledging the utter inability and indisposition that is in ourselves and all men to honor God aright, we pray, …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 45 Q & A 186 Q What rule has God given for our direction in the duty of prayer? A The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in the duty of prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which our …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 44 Q & A 178 Q What is prayer? A Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, in the name of Christ, by the help of his Spirit; with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies. Q & A 179 Q Are we …
Along the gradual disappearance of Bible reading from gathered worship, the loss of public pastoral prayer is another mystery situation which I notice when visiting other churches. (Of course there’s lots of music) On Christward Collective Nick Batzig has posted Samuel Miller’s Frequent Faults In Public Prayer. Given that there are eighteen of these they …
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