The Lord's Prayer
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Our Father which art in Heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done in Earth
As it is in Heaven

Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our debt
As we forgive our debtors

And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil




For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power
And the Glory, forever, Amen

Overall Meaning

The Lord's Prayer is a deeply spiritual and religious song that speaks to the relationship between humans and the divine. The opening lines of the prayer address God as 'our Father' and acknowledge His presence in Heaven. The use of 'art' instead of 'are' in the phrase 'which art in Heaven' is an archaic form of English that was once commonly used in religious texts. The line 'Hallowed be Thy name' is an expression of reverence and worship for God.


The following lines of the prayer affirm the belief that God's Kingdom will come and His will will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. This is a call for faith and trust in God's plan and His sovereignty over all things. The next line is a request for daily sustenance and forgiveness, both physical and spiritual. This acknowledges the human need for sustenance and the need for divine forgiveness in order to continue to walk in faith.


The final lines of the prayer are a plea for protection from temptation and evil. The phrase 'For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory, forever, Amen' is a doxology, which is a short hymn of praise to God. This is an affirmation of God's ultimate authority and the submission of humans to His will.


Line by Line Meaning

Our Father which art in Heaven
Our loving and caring Creator who is in the highest of heavens


Hallowed be Thy name
May Your name be praised and honored with the utmost respect


Thy Kingdom come
May Your divine rule reign over all things


Thy will be done in Earth
May Your perfect plan and purpose be carried out on this earth, as intended


As it is in Heaven
Just as Your will is done perfectly in heaven, may it also be done here on earth


Give us this day our daily bread
Provide us with the basic necessities for our daily lives, both physically and spiritually


And forgive us our debt
Forgive us for our wrongdoings and shortcomings


As we forgive our debtors
Help us to extend the same forgiveness to others who have wronged us


And lead us not into temptation
Guide and protect us, so that we are not influenced or tempted towards sinful behavior


But deliver us from evil
Rescue and free us from the clutches of all evil forces and influences


For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power
You alone rule and have ultimate power over all things


And the Glory, forever, Amen
May all the honor and praise be given to You, for eternity and beyond. So be it




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Written by: MICHAEL LEOPOLD WILLIAMS, TRADITIONAL

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