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On the Doxology.

The Longer Catechism of the Orthodox, Catholic, Eastern Church · St. Philaret of Moscow

432. Why after the Lord's Prayer do we subjoin the Doxology? First, that when we ask mercies for ourselves from our heavenly Father, we may at the same time render him that honor which is his due; secondly, that by the thought of his everlasting kingdom, power, and glory , we may be more and more established in the hope that he will give us what we ask, because this is in his power, and makes to his glory.

Q. 432

433. What means the word Amen T It means verily , or so be it.

Q. 433

434. Why is this word added to the Doxology? To signify that we offer the prayer in faith, and without doubting, as we are taught to do by the Apostle James. James i. 6 .

Q. 434