THE FIRST PETITION.
Hallowed be Thy name.
That is,
The name of God is indeed holy in itself; but we pray in this petition that it may be hallowed also among us.
This is done when the Word of God is rightly taught, and when we as the children of God live holy lives in obedience to the Word. This grant us, heavenly Father!
But he that teaches and lives otherwise than the Word of God teaches, profanes the name of God among us. From this preserve us, heavenly Father!
282. What do you pray for in the first petition?
I pray that the name of God may be hallowed among us.
Ps. 72:19. Blessed be his glorious name forever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory.