=And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us.=
_That is_,
We pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would not look upon
our sins, nor, on account of them, deny our prayer; for we are not
worthy of anything we ask, neither have we deserved it; but we pray
that He would give it to us out of His mercy; for we sin every day,
and deserve nothing but punishment.
And we on our part will heartily forgive those who have sinned against
us, and return good for evil.
_304. What do you pray for in the fifth petition?_