Hallowed Be Thy Name (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Hallowed Be Thy Name (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Hallowed Be Thy Name is Section XLVI 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 interprets the first petition as a prayer that God's name be honored in worship, conduct, and the life of the Church. He connects reverence for God's name with the sanctifying witness of Christians.

Sadler's Text

Sadler's catechetical treatment of this topic is anchored in the statement, "Hallowed be Thy Name." He further explains the section by saying, "By offering to Him the holy worship which is His due."

Theological Themes

• Holiness of God's name
• Worship
• Christian witness
• Reverence

Scripture References

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

• Malachi 1:11
• Philippians 2:10
• 1 Peter 3:15
• Matthew 5:16
• Romans 12:1
• John 17:4

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