The Lord's Prayer
Debbie Boone Lyrics
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Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power
and the glory.
For ever and ever
Amen.
The Lord's Prayer, as sung by Debbie Boone, is a rendition of the most widely known Christian prayer. The prayer, which Jesus taught his disciples to pray, is a prayer of praise, submission, and supplication. The opening line, "Our Father who art in heaven," is an acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and a reminder of our relationship with him. The prayer exalts the name of God and supplicates him to provide for us our daily needs, forgive us our sins, and guide us in our daily lives.
The prayer reminds us of the two-fold nature of our relationship with God. It is a combination of respect and submission to his authority as our Father and provider, as well as seeking his mercy and forgiveness for our sins. The line "Thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven," is an affirmation of the promise of God's sovereignty over the universe and a reminder of our duty to obey his will. The prayer also makes provisions for our physical needs, asking for daily bread, and mental and emotional needs, asking for the strength to forgive others as we seek God's forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Our Father in heaven, divine and almighty
Acknowledging God as a supreme power and a fatherly figure who is always available to listen to our prayers and help us in times of need.
May your name be revered and sanctified
Asking for God's name to be held in high esteem and for his commands to be followed, respected, and honored.
May your rule come and your will be done
Asking for God's guidance and direction in life, and for his plans and purposes to be fulfilled.
On earth just as it is in heaven
Requesting God's presence and authority on earth to be as evident and glorified as it is in heaven.
Give us today the food we need
Asking for God's provision and sustenance in our daily lives, both physically and spiritually.
Forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who sin against us
Seeking God's pardon for our transgressions and asking him to help us forgive those who have wronged us.
Keep us from temptation and deliver us from evil
Requesting God's protection from harmful influences and asking him to help us overcome temptations and resist the devil's schemes.
For yours is the power and the kingdom and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Proclaiming God's sovereignty, majesty, and eternal nature, recognizing that all belongs to him and humbly submitting to his authority and will.
Contributed by Alexandra I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.