LORD’S DAY 48 Which is the second petition? “Thy kingdom come”; that is, rule us so by Thy Word and Spirit, that we may submit ourselves more and more to Thee; preserve and increase Thy church; destroy the works of the devil,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 47 Which is the first petition? “Hallowed be Thy name”; that is, grant us, first, rightly to know Thee, and to sanctify, glorify and praise Thee in all Thy works, in which Thy power, wisdom, goodness, justice,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 46 Why hath Christ commanded us to address God thus: “Our Father”?That immediately, in the very beginning of our prayer, He might excite in us a childlike reverence for and confidence in God, which are the foundation...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 45 Why is prayer necessary for Christians?Because it is the chief part of thankfulness which God requires of us; and also, because God will give His grace and Holy Spirit to those only, who with sincere desires continually ask...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 44 What doth the tenth commandment require of us?That even the smallest inclination or thought contrary to any of God’s commandments never rise in our hearts; but that at all times we hate all sin with our whole heart, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 43 What is required in the ninth commandment? That I bear false witness against no man nor falsify any man’s words; that I be no backbiter nor slanderer; that I do not judge, nor join in condemning any man rashly or...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 42 What doth God forbid in the eighth commandment?God forbids not only those thefts and robberies which are punishable by the magistrate; but He comprehends under the name of theft all wicked tricks and devices, whereby we...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 41 What doth the seventh commandment teach us?That all uncleanness is accursed of God; and that therefore we must with all our hearts detest the same, and live chastely and temperately, whether in holy wedlock or in single life.
LORD’S DAY 40 What doth God require in the sixth commandment?That neither in thoughts, nor words, nor gestures, much less in deeds, I dishonor, hate, wound, or kill my neighbor, by myself or by another; but that I lay aside all desire of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
LORD’S DAY 39 What doth God require in the fifth commandment? That I show all honor, love and fidelity, to my father and mother and all in authority over me, and submit myself to their good instruction and correction, with due obedience;...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
