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Witsius explores the significance and usage of the Lord’s Prayer in this exposition. First of all, he examines the definition and history of prayer throughout the Old Testament. He then moves on to the practical and spiritual advantages of prayer, as well as motivations and physical aspects of prayer. Witsius finishes this volume with a thorough inspection of each line of the Lord’s Prayer,...

them depends the sanctification or profanation of his Name. When we PRAY TO GOD that his name may be hallowed, we declare, I. Our true and sincere desire to seek his glory above all things. “The desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.”1 “Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.”2 II. That the glorifying of his name must proceed from God himself, who alone is competent to display his
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