Lord’s Day 49: The Third Petition

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Lord’s Day 49

The Third Petition

Christian Gratitude

Question 124

Which is the third petition?

Answer

“Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”; that is, grant that we and all men may renounce our own will, ¹ and without murmuring obey thy will, which is only good; ² that every one may attend to, and perform the duties of his station and calling, ³ as willingly and faithfully as the angels do in heaven. ⁴

Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

Titus 2:12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;↩︎
Luke 22:42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

Ephesians 5:10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.↩︎
1 Corinthians 7:24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.↩︎
Psalm 103:20 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Psalm 103:21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.↩︎

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