Westminster Larger Catechism

The preface of the Lord's Prayer (contained in these words, Our Father which art in heaven,¹²⁰¹ ) teacheth us, when we pray, to draw near to God with confidence of his fatherly goodness, and our interest therein;¹²⁰² with reverence, and all other childlike dispositions,¹²⁰³ heavenly affections,¹²⁰⁴ and due apprehensions of his sovereign power, majesty, and gracious condescension:¹²⁰⁵ as also, to pray with and for others.¹²⁰⁶