Westminister Shorter Catechism
Q. 98.) What is prayer?
A. 98.) Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God,(1) for things agreeable to
his will,(2) in the name of Christ,(3) with confession of our sins,(4) and thankful
acknowledgment of his mercies.(5)
(1) Psalm 62:8;
(2) 1 John 5:14;
(3) John 16:23;
(4) Psalm 32:5-6; Daniel 9:4;
(5) Philippians 4:6;