Q. 103. What do we pray for in the third petition?

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In the third petition, which is, “Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven,” we pray, that God, by his grace, would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to his will in all things, as the angels do in heaven.

Matt. 6:10; Ps. 67; Ps. 119:36; Matt. 26:39; 2 Sam. 15:25; Job. 1:21; Ps. 103:20-21.

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Matthew 6:10
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Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
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Psalm 67
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Psalm 67:1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
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Psalm 119:36
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Psalm 119:36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Matthew 26:39
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Matthew 26:39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
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- LC 185
2 Samuel 15:25
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2 Samuel 15:25 And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and shew me both it, and his habitation:
Job 1:21
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Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
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- LC 192
Psalm 103:20-21
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Psalm 103:20 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
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- LC 192

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