Keach's Catechism · 1794

Q114. What do we pray for in the third petition?

In the third petition, which is, "Thy will be done in 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 · Keach's Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Matthew 6:10

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

    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.

    Psalms 25:4-5

    Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

    Psalms 119:26

    I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes.

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