The Lord's Prayer
Il Divo (Holiday) Lyrics

The lyrics to Il Divo’s version of “The Lord’s Prayer” captures the essence of the biblical passage it was derived from, which extends the prayer out to God as our loving and almighty Father. The opening lines, “Our Father, which Art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name” acknowledge God’s presence as a spiritual Father and invites him to be a part of the listener’s life. The line, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth, as it is, in Heaven” speaks to the desire to bring God’s vision and will for the world to fruition in the same way it exists in heaven.

As the song continues, the lyrics address the material needs of life, indicating that God should continue to provide for his children, “Give us this day, our daily bread.” It then calls for God’s forgiveness and for the capacity to offer forgiveness to others, “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” Lastly, it acknowledges the presence of evil and asks for God’s continued protection and guidance, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,” before ending with the affirmation of the eternal nature of God’s kingdom, power, and glory.

In summary, “The Lord’s Prayer” is a powerful and deeply spiritual prayer that speaks to individual’s and community’s desire for God’s presence, guidance, protection, provision, and forgiveness.