“Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” That is, grant that we and all men may renounce our own will, and without murmuring obey thy will, which is only good (Acts 21;14); that so every one may attend to, and perform the duties of his station and calling, as willingly and faithfully as the angels do in heaven (Ps. 103;20, 21).
Acts 21;14.—The will of the Lord be done.—Ps. 119;33-36.—Matt. 16;24.—Titus 2;12.
Ps. 103;20, 21.—Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.—Heb. 1;14.—Eph. 4;1.
50. LORD’S DAY.
125. What is the fourth petition?
“Give us this day our daily bread.” That is, be pleased to provide us with all things necessary for the body (Ps. 145;15); that we may thereby acknowledge thee to be the only fountain of all good (Acts 17;25); and that neither our care nor industry, nor even thy gifts, can profit us without thy blessing, and therefore we may withdraw our trust from all creatures, and place it alone in thee (Ps. 55;22).
Ps. 145;15.—The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.—Prov. 30;7-9.—Ps. 85;12.
Acts 17;25.—Seeing he giveth to all, life and breath, and all things.—Acts 14;15, 17.
Ps. 55;22.—Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.—Ps. 62;8, 10.—Ps. 146;3-7.—Ps. 127;1, 2.—Deut. 8;3.—Prov. 10;12.
