What is the first petition?

Hallowed be Thy Name. That is: Grant us first of all that we may rightly know Thee, and sanctify, glorify, and praise Thee in all Thy works, in which shine forth Thy almighty power, wisdom, goodness, righteousness, mercy, and truth. Grant us also that we may so direct our whole life—our thoughts, words, and actions—that Thy Name is not blasphemed because of us but always honoured and praised.

Proofs

• Hallowed be Thy Name. That is: Grant us first of all that we may rightly know Thee, (Jeremiah 9:23–24; Jeremiah 31:33–34; Matthew 16:17; John 17:3)
• and sanctify, glorify, and praise Thee in all Thy works, in which shine forth Thy almighty power, wisdom, goodness, righteousness, mercy, and truth. (Exodus 34:5–8; Psalm 145; Jeremiah 32:16–20; Luke 1:46–55; Luke 1:68–75; Romans 11:33–36)
• Grant us also that we may so direct our whole life—our thoughts, words, and actions—that Thy Name is not blasphemed because of us but always honoured and praised. (Psalm 115:1; Matthew 5:16)