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PREFATORY NOTE
I The Disciples’ Request.
II “Our Father”
III “Hallowed be Thy Name”
IV The Second Petition
V The Third Petition
VI “Daily Bread”
VII “Forgiveness”
VIII “Temptation”
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.
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
Jun 9, 2023
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1865–1942
A celebrated Welsh Congregational minister and devotional writer, he became known for warm, thoughtful biblical commentaries that reached a wide English-speaking readership. His life joined preaching, public leadership, and a steady stream of accessible religious books.
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