Holding forth the Word of Life
— Philippians 2:16a (KJV)

Lord’s Day 47

Q122: What is the first petition?

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

Scripture References (hover over or tap to see verses)
  1. Jeremiah 9:23, 24; Jeremiah 31:33, 34; Matthew 16:17; John 17:3
  2. Exodus 34:5-8; Psalm 145; Jeremiah 32:16-20; Luke 1:46-55, 68-75; Romans 11:33-36
  3. Psalm 115:1; Matthew 5:16