The Lord's Prayer concludes with a grand crescendo, emphasizing the kingdom, power, and glory of God. This phrase, although not originally part of the prayer, has been included in the manuscript tradition, modeled after 1 Chronicles 29. The benediction provides the frame, scope, and goal of our prayers, reminding us that our lives are connected to God's overarching story and that we are co-conspirators in the redemption of the world.
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