Keach's Catechism · 1794

Q112. 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 makes Himself known, and that He would dispose all things to His own glory.
Answer · Keach's Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Matthew 6:9

    After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

    Psalms 67:1-3

    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.

    Romans 11:36

    For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

    Revelation 4:11

    Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

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