02098cam a22003133u 4500 70953 UtSlPG 20260610134636.0 m cr n 260607r20231919utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Jones, J. D. (John Daniel), 1865-1942 The model prayer 3rd edition Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-09 Juliet Sutherland, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "The Model Prayer: A Series of Expositions on 'The Lord's Prayer'" by J. D. Jones is a theological exposition written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies and significance of the Lord’s Prayer, aiming to convey its beauty, spirituality, and impact on Christian life. Through a series of lectures refined into this text, Jones encourages readers to engage with this prayer not just as a routine recitation, but as a profound expression of faith. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the origins of the Lord’s Prayer within the context of the disciples' request for guidance on how to pray. Jones emphasizes the prayer's beauty and risks of familiarity leading to a lack of depth in understanding. He aims to reawaken appreciation for the prayer's meaning by setting it within the narrative of Jesus’ teachings and His relationship with God. Jones argues for the necessity of approaching prayer with sincerity and awareness, ensuring it remains a heartfelt conversation with the divine rather than a mere repetition of words. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: James Clarke & Co., 1919 Lord's prayer https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70953 111679 111679