Thy Kingdom Come (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Thy Kingdom Come (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Thy Kingdom Come is Section XLVII 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

This section treats the kingdom petition as a prayer for God's reign in the Church, the conversion of the world, and the final coming of Christ's kingdom in glory.

Sadler's Text

Sadler's catechetical treatment of this topic is anchored in the statement, "It means the kingdom of God in the heart." He further explains the section by saying, "It also means the kingdom of Glory to be revealed at the second coming of Christ."

Theological Themes

• Kingdom of God
• Mission
• Christ's reign
• Eschatological hope

Scripture References

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

• Romans 14:17
• 2 Timothy 4:1
• Matthew 13:24, 47
• Revelation 22:20

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