Holding forth the Word of Life
— Philippians 2:16a (KJV)
Hallowed be your name.
That is:
Grant us first of all
that we may rightly know you,1 and sanctify, glorify, and praise you in all your works, in which shine forth your almighty power, wisdom, goodness, righteousness, mercy, and truth.2
Grant us also
that we may so direct our whole life— our thoughts, words, and actions— that your name is not blasphemed because of us but always honoured and praised.3