What rule hath God given for our direction in the duty of prayer?

The whole word of God is of use to direct us in the duty of prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which our Savior Christ taught his disciples, commonly called The Lord’s prayer.

Proofs

• The whole word of God is of use to direct us in the duty of prayer; (1 John 5:14)
• but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which our Savior Christ taught his disciples, commonly called The Lord’s prayer. (Matthew 6:9–13; Luke 11:2–4)