Thine, Lord, is the Kingdom (The Lord’s Prayer)

Matthew 6:9-13

To Thee, O Heav’nly Father, our voices now we raise;
Thy name be ever hallowed, with loud and ceaseless praise!
Thy kingdom, may it prosper; oh hasten—let it come;
on earth as now in heaven, so may Thy will be done!

Give us this day, we pray Thee, our daily bread to live,
and pardon our transgressions, as others we forgive.
Then lead us not, dear Father, into temptation’s lure; 
deliver us from evil, and make our footsteps sure.

For Thine Lord is the kingdom,
forever and for aye;
the power and the glory
is Thine eternally!
For Thine Lord is the kingdom.
Oh, may Thy will be done.

Amen.

fpn / 1964
This poem is set to music, published in “Sing and Give Thanks” as song #9
Please contact Joyce for a copy.



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The Lord’s Prayer Potential

The Lord’s Prayer Potential
Matthew 6:9-13

Not only “Our Father in heaven”—
but also our “Father on earth.”
How we need this One we can talk to
in the native land of our birth.

“Thy will” – is not good just for heaven
where only is done what is right;
no billions for bombs and for war planes,
not a case of the refugee’s plight.

No starving nor crying for hunger;
if we’ll all cooperate with our God.
We’ll eat only what is nutritious
“Our bread” means we’ll eat wholesome food.

We will not be crooked or spiteful—
never carry a grudge for a day!
And we’ll know the release of forgiveness
and a glad heart when ever we pray.

A deaf ear we’ll turn to temptation
whenever we’re put to the test;
the devil offers all that’s alluring,
Caution! Not time yet to sit back and rest.

Now that is the way that it will be;
if God gets the credit that’s due.
The kingdom, the power and the glory
belongs not to me or to you!

fpn 11/81



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