LORD’S DAY 47
122. What is the first petition?
“Hallowed be Your name,” that is, grant us first, rightly to know You,1John 17:3; Matthew 16:17; James 1:5; Psalm 119:105 and to hallow, magnify, and praise You in all Your works, in which Your power, goodness, justice, mercy, and truth shine forth;2Psalm 119:137; Romans 11:33-36 and further, that we so order our whole life, our thoughts, words, and deeds, that Your name may not be blasphemed but honored and praised on our account.3Psalm 71:8; Psalm 100:3-4; Psalm 92:1-2; Ephesians 1:16-17; Psalm 71:16