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The Lord's Prayer
The W.E.S. Group Lyrics
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Please Teach us how to pray
Jesus instructed His disciples
When you pray, you may say
Our Father, Who art in Heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done
On Earth, as it is in Heaven
Forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us
Forgive us our trespasses
Our Father, Who art in Heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done
On Earth, as it is in Heaven
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
For Thine is the Kingdom Forever and ever
For ever and ever
Our Father, Who art in Heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done
On Earth, as it is in Heaven
Ask, and It shall be given to you
Seek It, and ye shall find
Knock, and It shall be opened to you
The Holy Spirit will be thine
Our Father, Who art in Heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done
On Earth, as it is in Heaven
The lyrics of The W.E.S. Group's song "The Lord's Prayer" focus on the passage in the Bible where Jesus instructs his disciples on how to pray. The song begins by acknowledging the disciples' request to be taught how to pray, drawing a parallel to John the Baptist who likely passed on teachings about prayer to his followers.
The first part of the song then directly references the Lord's Prayer, which Jesus gave as a model for effective prayer. The lyrics speak of addressing God as "Our Father," recognizing His holiness and His heavenly dwelling. The song emphasizes the desire for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done both on earth and in heaven. This conveys a yearning for God's reign and His purposes to be fulfilled in every aspect of life.
The following lines highlight the need for sustenance, not only physically but also spiritually. The request for daily bread indicates a dependence on God for essential provisions. The lyrics then emphasize the importance of forgiveness, both asking for forgiveness for our own wrongdoings and expressing a commitment to forgive others who have wronged us.
The next part of the song reiterates the previous lines, emphasizing the holiness of God's name and the desire for His kingdom and will to be realized on earth. It then addresses the need for God's guidance and protection, asking to be led away from temptations and delivered from evil. The lyrics acknowledge that God's kingdom is eternal and will endure forever.
Finally, the song introduces another familiar teaching of Jesus, encouraging believers to ask, seek, and knock for what they need. It suggests that through prayer, one can receive from God, find what they are looking for, and have doors opened to them. The lyrics conclude by reaffirming the acknowledgment of God as our Father in heaven, hallowing His name and desiring His kingdom to be established on earth.
In summary, The W.E.S. Group's song "The Lord's Prayer" explores the teachings of Jesus on prayer, specifically focusing on the model prayer He provided to His disciples. The lyrics highlight the importance of addressing God as our Father, expressing a desire for His kingdom and will to be realized on earth. They also convey a reliance on God for sustenance, forgiveness, guidance, and protection. Ultimately, the song encourages believers to approach God in prayer, asking, seeking, and knocking for what is needed and acknowledging His eternal kingdom.
Line by Line Meaning
Teach us to pray, as John did before you
Please Teach us how to pray
Jesus instructed His disciples
Jesus taught His followers
When you pray, you may say
When you pray, you can use these words
Our Father, Who art in Heaven
Our Heavenly Father
Hallowed be Thy name
May Your name be holy and revered
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done
May Your Kingdom come, and Your desires be fulfilled
On Earth, as it is in Heaven
Here on Earth, just like in Heaven
Give us this day, our daily bread
Provide us with our daily sustenance
Forgive us our trespasses
Pardon our wrongdoings
As we forgive those who trespass against us
In the same way we forgive those who wrong us
Forgive us our trespasses
Pardon our wrongdoings
Our Father, Who art in Heaven
Our Heavenly Father
Hallowed be Thy name
May Your name be holy and revered
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done
May Your Kingdom come, and Your desires be fulfilled
On Earth, as it is in Heaven
Here on Earth, just like in Heaven
Lead us not into temptation
Guide us away from temptation
But deliver us from evil
But protect us from evil
For Thine is the Kingdom Forever and ever
Because Yours is the everlasting Kingdom
For ever and ever
Forever and ever
Our Father, Who art in Heaven
Our Heavenly Father
Hallowed be Thy name
May Your name be holy and revered
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done
May Your Kingdom come, and Your desires be fulfilled
On Earth, as it is in Heaven
Here on Earth, just like in Heaven
Ask, and It shall be given to you
Request, and you will receive
Seek It, and ye shall find
Search for It, and you will discover
Knock, and It shall be opened to you
Knock, and It will be revealed to you
The Holy Spirit will be thine
The Holy Spirit will be yours
Our Father, Who art in Heaven
Our Heavenly Father
Hallowed be Thy name
May Your name be holy and revered
Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done
May Your Kingdom come, and Your desires be fulfilled
On Earth, as it is in Heaven
Here on Earth, just like in Heaven
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: BRUCE NUNNALLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bryan M
Kim is awesome on the piano, and Wes is Awesome at singing!
WfnC4
This is beautiful!!! Love his voice!
MrsKravitz4u1
Wes is doing a very personal interpretation, and it's awesome. I take it this was a wedding? Beautifully done !
Larry Shinabargar
What an amazing voice
Caroline Vorster
May God be glorified as Wes continues to bless us with his godly talent!
Wilma Metcalf
Awesome!!!!
Love Live Forgive
That was amazing.
carolyn rigby
Amazing!
Travis Hall
if I could only get him to sing at my wedding my wedding would be complete amen brother
Cicilyn Thompson
I hope it happen nothing is in possible if you believe and ask 🙏