The preface of the Lord's prayer (contained in these words, Our Father which art in heaven,)¹ teacheth us, when we pray, to draw near to God with confidence of his fatherly goodness, and our interest therein;² with reverence, and all other childlike dispositions,³ heavenly affections,⁴ and due apprehensions of his sovereign power, majesty, and gracious condescension:⁵ as also, to pray with and for others.⁶