Q. 124. What is the third petition?

Question. What is the third petition?

Answer. “Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” That is, grant that we and all men may renounce our own will, and without murmuring obey thy will, which is only good (Acts 21;14); that so every one may attend to, and perform the duties of his station and calling, as willingly and faithfully as the angels do in heaven (Ps. 103;20, 21).

Proofs.

• [proof-1] Acts 21;14.—The will of the Lord be done.— Ps. 119;33-36.—Matt. 16;24.—Titus 2;12.
• [proof-2] Ps. 103;20, 21.—Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.— Heb. 1;14.—Eph. 4;1.