The Lord's Prayer

Scripture References:
st. = Matt. 6:9-13

This is the first of three settings based on the Lord's Prayer (see also 208 and 562). The Lord's Prayer, recorded in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4, is the prayer taught by Christ himself as a model for our prayers. It lies at the heart of Christian piety and has a rich tradition in Christian liturgy. Later manuscripts added the doxological ending "for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen," reflecting a Jewish practice. Except for the addition of one word to fit the rhythm of the chant setting (the word and before the phrase "forgive us our debts"), the text follows exactly from the New International Version.

Liturgical Use:
Traditional as a corporate conclusion to spoken prayer; as part of special liturgies or services.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook

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