The Lord's Prayer
Gladys Knight & Johnny Mathis Lyrics
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Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth as in heaven
Give us today
Our daily bread
And forgive our sins
As we forgive
Each one of those
Who sins against us
And lead us
Not to the time of trial
But deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom
The power and the glory
Let all the people
Say amen
In every tribe
And tongue
Let every heart's
Desire be joined
To see the kingdom come
Let every hope
And every dream
Be born in love again
Let all the world
Sing with one voice
Let the people
Say amen
The Lord's Prayer is a Christian prayer that is recited or sung in many worship services. The song by Gladys Knight & Johnny Mathis is a musical interpretation of this prayer. The lyrics are a tribute to the power and grace of God. The song begins by addressing God as "Our Father," the loving and merciful creator of the universe. The next few lines are an acknowledgment of the holiness of God and the desire for his kingdom to come to earth. The phrase "thy will be done" is a declaration of submission and surrender to God's plan for humanity.
The next few lines of the song are an appeal to God for sustenance and forgiveness. The phrase "give us this day our daily bread" is a request for God to provide us with our basic necessities. The line "forgive us our sins" is a petition for God's mercy and grace to cover our mistakes and shortcomings. Furthermore, the song emphasizes the importance of forgiving others, as it's a fundamental part of the Christian faith. The next line "lead us not to the time of trial" is an appeal to God for protection from the temptations and challenges of life. The final verses are a call for unity and hope - that all people will come together to see the kingdom of God.
Line by Line Meaning
Our Father
We address God as our Father, showing reverence and affection towards Him
Who art in heaven
God resides in heaven, where He reigns over everything and everyone
Hallowed be Thy name
We speak of God's name with utmost respect, recognizing His holiness
Thy kingdom come
We ask for God's kingdom to come, where He will rule with justice and peace
Thy will be done
We accept God's will, understanding that His plan is perfect and good
On earth as in heaven
We desire for God's will to be manifested on earth, just as it is in heaven
Give us today
We ask for God's provision, especially for our daily needs
Our daily bread
We specifically ask for God to provide our daily necessities, including food
And forgive our sins
We seek God's forgiveness for our own sins, recognizing our need for grace
As we forgive
We acknowledge that we must also forgive others who have wronged us
Each one of those
We must forgive each person who has sinned against us
Who sins against us
We recognize that others may sin against us, but we are called to forgive them nonetheless
And lead us
We ask God to guide and direct us on the path of righteousness
Not to the time of trial
We pray that we will not have to endure times of hardship and testing
But deliver us from evil
We ask God to protect us from the temptations of sin and from the power of the evil one
For Thine is the kingdom
We acknowledge that all power and authority belongs to God, and we submit to His rule
The power and the glory
We recognize that God's power and glory are beyond measure and we praise Him for it
Let all the people
We call for everyone to join in expressing approval and agreement
Say amen
We affirm this prayer, declaring our acceptance of what has been prayed
In every tribe
We call for everyone in every nation and culture to join in unity
And tongue
We join together regardless of language or background
Let every heart's
We desire that everyone's deepest longings
Desire be joined
Will be united and in agreement
To see the kingdom come
In longing anticipation of the fulfillment of God's kingdom on earth
Let every hope
Our aspirations and dreams
And every dream
Are to be realized and actualized
Be born in love again
Under the banner of love and compassion for one another
Let all the world
May the entire planet
Sing with one voice
Join together in harmony and agreement
Let the people
All humanity
Say amen
Affirming and agreeing with God's sovereign will and plan
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SCHUBERT, DAVID DELARGY, EUGENE O'HAGAN, MARTIN O'HAGAN, MIKE HEDGES, SALLI ISAAK, SARA HERBERT
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@gemeyes2
A most incredible version of the Lord's Prayer done by Mr. Johnny Mathis and Gladys Knight. Johnny Mathis is the greatest singer this lifetime will ever know. Jane in Ohio
@tinascaravans
+gemeyes2 Yes, Johnny is one of the greatest all time male singers. But right now he could use our prayers, a fire recently destroyed his Los Angeles home, causing extensive damage and leaving the singer with only a few mementos. Thanks for viewing.
@gemeyes2
+tinascaravans I know about the fire..I was at his Cleveland, Ohio show the night before the fire...I held this dear man's hands as he smiled at me so graciously. I've said prayers for him...I love him so.
@whodatsuperbowlqueen5778
You are so correct! The GREATEST singer, JOHNNY MATHIS!!
@lizpull2809
The first time I listened to this on record, I couldn’t stop listening to it. I played it for 3 months straight. Thank you for sharing, I’ve been looking for this….I don’t have the record anymore😢 lol or a record player, so m glad I can find it here! I honestly think this is the best version of this song I’ve ever heard!
@gracecreager1223
definitely!!!
@gemeyes2
Ain't nobody sings the Lord's prayer like the greatest singer on earth: Mr. Johnny Mathis. I just adore him.
@tinascaravans
Johnny is Great, but don't 4get Gladys, there're the best soul singers, and have survived the times of change. Today's generation should take a lesson from these two icons, and learn how 2 sing, if they want to achieve lasting greatness.
@whodatsuperbowlqueen5778
AMEN!! You are so correct!
@ShirleyArleneGray1935
I love both, of them! Johnny Mathis has been my favorite, for longer, since we are the same age. They always sound wonderful together!