1695 Baptist Catechism · 1695

Q110. What do we pray for in the third Petition?

In the third Petition, which is, "Thy Will be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven," we pray, that God by his Grace would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to his Will in all things, as the Angels do in Heaven.
Answer · 1695 Baptist Catechism

Scripture proofs

  1. [1]
    Matthew 6:10

    Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

  2. [2]
    Psalms 67

    To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. 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.

    Psalms 119:36

    Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

    Matthew 26:39

    And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

    2 Samuel 15:25

    And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the Lord, he will bring me again, and shew me both it, and his habitation:

    Job 1:21

    And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

  3. [3]
    Psalms 103:20-21

    Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

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