And Forgive Us Our Trespasses (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

And Forgive Us Our Trespasses (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

And Forgive Us Our Trespasses is Section L of The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction, Michael Ferrebee Sadler's 1872 expansion of the Church Catechism in question-and-answer form.

Summary

Sadler treats the forgiveness petition as both a request for mercy and a summons to forgive others. He emphasizes the inseparability of seeking forgiveness and renouncing resentment.

Sadler's Text

Sadler's catechetical treatment of this topic is anchored in the statement, "And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us." He further explains the section by saying, "As the free remission of a debt."

Theological Themes

• Forgiveness
• Repentance
• Mercy toward others
• Reconciliation

Scripture References

The following references are representative biblical texts used or implied in this section of Sadler's catechetical exposition:

• Matthew 6:14-15
• Mark 11:26
• Matthew 5:44
• Luke 11:4

Anglican Context

This section belongs to Sadler's exposition of prayer in the Church Catechism. It is connected with the regular use of the Lord's Prayer in the Daily Office, Holy Communion, baptism, confirmation, and other Anglican services. Sadler's treatment reflects nineteenth-century Church of England catechesis and should be read as a historical Anglican source alongside current provincial formularies and catechetical resources.

See Also

• The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction
• Lord's Prayer
• Prayer
• Daily Office
• Book of Common Prayer