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Matthew Henry’s Westminster Shorter Catechism Commentary on Question 99

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Do we need direction in prayer? Yes: For we know not what we should pray for as we ought,
Rom. 8:26
. Should we pray to God for direction? Yes: Lord, teach us to pray,
Luke 11:1
. Hath he given us direction in prayer? Yes: Take with you words, and turn to the Lord,
Hos. 14:2
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Is the whole word of God of use to direct us. Yes: I will show thee that which is noted in the Scripture of truth,
Dan. 10:21
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2 Chron. 9:23
. Is the Lord’s Prayer to be used as a directory for prayer? Yes: After this manner therefore pray ye,
Matt. 6:9
. And is it to be used as a form of prayer? Yes: When ye pray, say, Our Father,
Luke 11:2
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