This exposition is excerpted from the Large Catechism. This text is in the public domain and may be accessed at www.wolfmueller.co/EveryonesLuther.
Martin Luther's Exposition of the Lord's Prayer
When asked by his barber and good friend, Peter Beskendorf, for some practical guidance on how to prepare oneself for prayer, Luther responded by writing this brief treatise, first published in the spring of 1535.
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The Lord's Prayer is for many people a mere collection of words that has been repeated so often that is has lost its meaning.
The deplorable destitution which I recently observed, during a visitation of the churches, has impelled and constrained me to prepare this Catechism or Christian Doctrine in such a small and simple form.
Luther and Prayer
Do not be anxious -- When you pray -- Blessed are.
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