Q189
What doth the preface of the Lord's Prayer teach us?
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