Q. 123. What is the second petition?

Question. What is the second petition?

Answer. “Thy kingdom come.” That is, rule us so by thy word and Spirit, that we may submit ourselves more and more to thee (Ps. 143;10); preserve and increase thy Church (Ps. 122;6, 7); destroy the works of the devil, and all violence which would exalt itself against thee, and also all wicked counsels devised against thy holy word (1 John 3;8); until the full perfection of thy kingdom takes place, wherein thou shalt be all in all (Rev. 22;20).

Proofs.

[proof-1] Ps. 143;10.—Teach me thy will, for thou art my God; thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.— Ps. 25;4, 5.—Ps. 119;5.
[proof-2] Ps. 122;6, 7.—Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.— Ps. 118;25, 26.—Ps. 51;18.
[proof-3] 1 John 3;8.—For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.— Rom. 16;20.—Ps. 129;5.—Ps. 5;10.
[proof-4] Rev. 22;20.—He which testifieth these things, saith, surely, I come quickly: Amen.—1 Cor. 15;24, 28.