THE LORD'S PRAYER.


_In the plain form in which it is to be taught by the head of a family._

INTRODUCTION.

Our Father Who art in heaven.

_What is meant by this Introduction?_

_Ans._ God would thereby affectionately encourage us to believe that He
is truly our Father, and that we are His children indeed, so that we may
call upon Him with all cheerfulness and confidence, even as beloved
children entreat their affectionate parent.

FIRST PETITION.

Hallowed be Thy Name.

_What is meant by this Petition?_

_Ans._ The Name of God is indeed holy in itself; but we pray in this
petition that it may be hallowed also by us.

_How is this effected?_

_Ans._ When the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we,
as the children of God, lead holy lives, in accordance with it; to this
may our blessed Father in heaven help us! But whoever teaches and lives