The model prayer : A series of expositions on "the Lord's prayer"

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The model prayer : A series of expositions on "the Lord's prayer"

by J. D. (John Daniel) Jones

EN·~4 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

on

0:15
2

PREFATORY NOTE

0:52
3

I The Disciples’ Request.

20:03
4

II “Our Father”

23:33
5

III “Hallowed be Thy Name”

22:22
6

IV The Second Petition

25:07
7

V The Third Petition

22:32
8

VI “Daily Bread”

21:20
9

VII “Forgiveness”

24:24
10

VIII “Temptation”

24:36

Description

In this thoughtful collection, a seasoned preacher guides listeners through the timeless words of the Lord’s Prayer, treating each phrase as a doorway to deeper understanding. Drawing from the rhythm of Sunday‑morning lectures, he sets the prayer in its biblical context, reminding us why the disciples first asked Jesus to teach them to pray. The opening essays gently ease listeners from the familiar cadence of childhood repetition toward a more vivid, living experience of the prayer.

The ensuing chapters unpack each petition—“Our Father,” “Hallowed be Thy Name,” “Give us this day our daily bread,” and beyond—offering historical insights, theological reflections, and practical applications for daily life. The tone is conversational yet scholarly, encouraging listeners to move past mechanical recitation and discover the prayer’s fresh relevance. By the close, the series leaves you with a renewed appreciation for this “Pearl of Prayers,” inviting a richer, more heartfelt dialogue with the divine.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (258K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United Kingdom: James Clarke & Co., 1919.

Credits

Juliet Sutherland, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.

Release date

2023-06-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

J. D. (John Daniel) Jones

J. D. (John Daniel) Jones

1865–1942

A Welsh Congregational minister with a gift for clear, thoughtful writing, he became widely known for sermons, biblical commentaries, and devotional books that reached readers well beyond Wales. His work blends pastoral warmth with practical faith, making him a memorable voice in early 20th-century religious writing.

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