Lord, teach us to pray. Luke 11:1. Christ did not give this prayer [the Lord’s Prayer, Luke 11:2–4] for men to repeat as a form. He gave it as an illustration of what our prayers should be—simple, earnest, and comprehensive. Many prayers are offered without faith. A set form of words is used, but there is no real importunity. These prayers are doubtful, hesitating; they bring no relief to those who offer them, and no comfort or hope to others. The form of prayer is used,