414. THE LORD'S PRAYER (MATTHEW 6:9-13)

The Lord's Prayer may be summed up as follows:—

Position. A son adopted. "Our Father, which art in heaven."

Fitness. A worshipper sanctified. "Hallowed be Thy name."

Allegiance. A citizen enfranchised. "Thy kingdom come."

Usefulness. A servant employed. "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

Provision. A beggar fed. "Give us this day our daily bread."

Pardon. A sinner absolved. "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors."

Safety. A pilgrim guided. "And lead us not into temptation."

Victory. A soldier succoured. "But deliver us from evil."

Testimony. A witness's confession. "For Thine is the kingdom."

Supply. A weakling empowered. "The power."

Praise. A chorister's song. "And the glory."

Assurance. A saint's belief. "For ever."

Prayer. A believer's acquiescence. "Amen."

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