otherwise than as God's Word prescribes, profanes the Name of God among
us; from this preserve us, Heavenly Father!

SECOND PETITION.

Thy kingdom come.

_What is meant by this Petition?_

_Ans._ The kingdom of God comes indeed of itself, without our prayer;
but we pray in this petition that it may come unto us also.

_When is this effected?_

_Ans._ When our Heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by His
grace we believe His holy Word, and live a godly life here on earth, and
in heaven for ever.

THIRD PETITION.

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

_What is meant by this Petition?_

_Ans._ The good and gracious will of God is done indeed without our
prayer; but we pray in this petition that it may be done by us also.

_When is this effected?_

_Ans._ When God frustrates and brings to naught every evil counsel and