1695 Baptist Catechism · 1695

Q106. What Rule hath God given for our Direction in Prayer?

The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in Prayer; but the special Rule of Direction is, that Prayer which Christ taught his Disciples, commonly called, The Lord's Prayer.
Answer · 1695 Baptist Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    1 John 5:14

    And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

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    Mark 6:9-13

    But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. …

    Luke 11:2-4

    And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.