107. Q. 107. What doth the conclusion of the Lord's prayer teach us? A. The conclusion of the Lord's prayer, which is, "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever, Amen;" teacheth us, to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise him, ascribing kingdom, power, and glory to him. And, in testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard, we say, Amen. EXERCISE. Repeat the conclusion of the Lord's prayer. Whose is the kingdom? What are here said to be God's, besides the kingdom? (The power and the glory.) For what period should kingdom, power, and glory, be ascribed to God? From whom are we to take encouragement? In what are we to take our encouragement? Who are to take their encouragement from God in prayer? From whom are we to take encouragement in prayer? What are we to take from God only? (Encouragement in prayer.) What are we to do to God in our prayers? (We are to praise him.) Who are to praise God in their prayers? Whom are we to praise? In what are we to praise God? What are we to ascribe? (Kingdom, power, and glory.) To whom are we to ascribe kingdom, power, and glory? Who are to ascribe kingdom, power, and glory to God? In what are we to ascribe kingdom, power, and glory, to God? What do we say at the eonclusion of our prayers? (Amen.) For what reason do we add the word "Amen" to our prayers? (In testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard.) In testimony of what is it that we say, "Amen ?" What do we say in testimony of our desire? For what other pur. pose do we say "Amen," besides this testimony of our desire? (In assurance of being heard.) What do we say in assurance of being heard? How many things are, in this conclusion, ascribed unto God? (Three.) What is the first thing here ascribed to God? (Kingdom) What is the second? (Power.) What is the third? (Glory.) In what are kingdom, power, and glory, ascribed to God? How many things does this conclusion of the Lord's prayer teach us? (Two.) What is the first thing which the conclusion of the Lord's prayer teaches us? (To take our encouragement in our prayers from God only.) What is the second? (To praise God in our prayers.) How many things are intended to be expressed by the word "Amen," at the close of our prayers? (Two.) What is the first thing intended to be expressed by the word "Amen ?" (Our desire to be heard.) What is the second? (Our assurance that we shall be heard.) EXPLANATIONS. Conclusion, The last part, or ending. Ascribing, Acknowledging to be his due, and attributing. In testimony, As a proof. Desire, Sincere wish. Assurance to be heard, Certain conviction and belief of being heard. Amen, So be it, or let it be. PARAPHRASE FORMED. The [last part, or ending,] of the Lord's prayer, which is, "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever, Amen ;" teacheth us, to take our [incitements and confidence] in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise him, [acknowledging to be his due, and attributing] kingdom, power, and glory to him. And, [as a proof] of our [sincere wish,] and [certain conviction and belief of being heard,] we say, [so be it, or let it be.] DOCTRINES SEPARATED AND PROVED. 515. We ought to take our encouragement in prayer from God only.Dan. ix. 18. We do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies. 516. We ought, in our prayers, to join thanksgiving and praise. Chron. xxix. 10. David blessed the Lord, before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel, our father, for ever and ever. 517. We ought, in prayer, to ascribe the kingdom, or universal dominion unto God.-1 Chron. xxix. 11. All that is in the heaven and the earth is thine: thine is the kingdom, O Lord; and thou art exalted as head above all. 518. We ought, in prayer, to ascribe all power and glory unto God.-1 Chron. xxix. 11. Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty. 519. We ought, in prayer, earnestly to desire that God would hear us.. Dan. ix. 19. O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not for thine own sake, O my God. 520. We ought to pray with a hope and humble assurance that God will hear us.-Heb. x. 22. Let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith. "Amen.". 521. Our prayers should be closed with an Psal. cvi. 48. Let all the people say, Amen. ON THE SHORTER AND INITIATORY CATECHISMS. N. B.-The plain figures refer to the Question in the Shorter Catechism, and those in parentheses to the Second Initiatory. 1. Of God, Creation, and Providence. What is God in his nature and perfections ? 4. (2.)— What are we taught as to the unity or oneness of God? 5. (2.) What does God reveal as to the Trinity of persons in the Godhead ? 6. (2.)-What are meant by God's decrees? 7.-For what purpose did God fore-ordain and make all things? 7, (1.)-Who preserves all things? 11, (1.) In what state did God create man? 10, (4.)-Into what agreement did God enter with Adam? 12, (4.) 2. Of the Fall and Natural State of Man. How did Adam fall from his state of holiness and happiness? 13, 15, (5.)-Into what estate did man fall? 17, (5.)-In what state are we by nature? (6.)—In what does the sinfulness of our natural state consist? 18, (6.) In what does the misery of our natural state consist? 19, (5.)-Can man do any thing to save him. self from his natural state? (8.); 3. Of the Plan of Salvation by Christ. Who contrived the plan of salvation? 20, (10.)-By whom does God save sinners? 21, (10.)-What offices does Christ execute? 23-26, (14.)-What did Christ do to save us from hell? 27, (12.)-How did Christ work out for us a complete righteousness? (12.)-How does Christ apply redemption? 29, 30, (23, 24.), 4. Of the Offers and Benefits of Redemption. To whom is salvation offered ? (15.)-What are, in his life, the benefits of salvation ? 32, (26.)—What is ncluded in justification? 33, (10, 12.)-What is inluded in adoption? 34, (26.)-What is included in anctification, 35, (24.)-What general benefits do beievers enjoy in this life? 36, (26.)—What are the beefits of salvation at death? 37, (26.)—What benefits hall believers receive at the judgment? 38, (26, 30.) 5. Of the Duties due directly to God. In what manner are we to take God as our God? 6. Of our Duties to our Fellow-men. What is required of us with respect to our parents, 7. Of the Requirements of the Gospel, and the Means of Grace. What does God require from those who will be saved? 8. Of the Resurrection and Last Judgment. Who will judge the world? 28, (27.)-What is the |