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."