Q108. What do we pray for in the first Petition?
In the first Petition, which is, "Hallowed be thy Name," we pray, that God would enable us and others, to glorify him in all that, whereby he maketh himself known; and that he would dispose all things to his own Glory.
Scripture proofs
- [1]Matthew 6:9
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
- [2]Psalms 67:2-3
That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
- [3]Psalms 83
A Song or Psalm of Asaph. Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden ones.
Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.