Paragraph 22.3

Of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Prayer, with thanksgiving, being one part of natural worship, is by God required of all men.⁠1 But that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the name of the Son,⁠2 by the help of the Spirit,⁠3 according to His will;⁠4 with understanding, reverence, humility, fervency, faith, love, and perseverance; and when with others, in a known tongue.⁠5

The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)

21.3

Prayer with thanksgiving, being one special part of religious worship,⁠1 is by God required of all men;⁠2 and that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the name of the Son,⁠3 by the help of his Spirit,⁠4 according to his will,⁠5 with understanding, reverence, humility, fervency, faith, love, and perseverance;⁠6 and, if vocal, in a known tongue.⁠7