LORD’S DAY 52
Q. 127. Which is the sixth petition?
A. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;1 that is, since we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand a moment;2 and besides this, since our mortal enemies, the devil,3 the world,4 and our own flesh5 cease not to assault us, do Thou therefore preserve and strengthen us by the power of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may not be overcome in this spiritual warfare, but constantly and strenuously may resist our foes,6 till at last we obtain a complete victory.7 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;1 that is, since we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand a moment;2 and besides this, since our mortal enemies, the devil,3 the world,4 and our own flesh5 cease not to assault us, do Thou therefore preserve and strengthen us by the power of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may not be overcome in this spiritual warfare, but constantly and strenuously may resist our foes,6 till at last we obtain a complete victory.7
- Mat. 6:13.
- Rom. 8:26. Psa. 103:14.
- 1 Pet. 5:8.
- Eph. 6:12. John 15:19.
- Rom. 7:23. Gal. 5:17.
- Mat. 26:41. Mark 13:33.
- 1 Thes. 3:13. 1 Thes. 5:23.
Q. 128. How dost thou conclude thy prayer?
A. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever;1 that is, all these we ask of Thee, because Thou, being our King and almighty, art willing and able to give us all good;2 and all this we pray for, that thereby not we, but Thy holy name, may be glorified for ever.3 For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever;1 that is, all these we ask of Thee, because Thou, being our King and almighty, art willing and able to give us all good;2 and all this we pray for, that thereby not we, but Thy holy name, may be glorified for ever.3
- Mat. 6:13.
- Rom. 10:12. 2 Pet. 2:9.
- John 14:13. Psa. 115:1. Phil. 4:20.
Q. 129. What doth the word Amen signify?
A. Amen signifies, it shall truly and certainly be; for my prayer is more assuredly heard of God than I feel in my heart that I desire these things of Him.1 Amen signifies, it shall truly and certainly be; for my prayer is more assuredly heard of God than I feel in my heart that I desire these things of Him.1
- 2 Cor. 1:20. 2 Tim. 2:13.
LORD’S DAY 52
Prayer for Preservation from Evil
1. What is the sixth petition?
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”; that is, preserve and strengthen us by Thy Spirit, that we may not be overcome in our spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:11-13.
2. Against whom do we fight in our spiritual warfare?
Our mortal enemies: the devil, the world, and our own flesh, all of which cease not to assault us. Ephesians 6:11, 12; John 15:19; Romans 7:23.
3. Why do we ask God to preserve and strengthen us?
Because we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand a moment. Matthew 26:41.
4. Why do we ask for the power of the Holy Spirit in us?
That we might strenuously resist our foes till at last we obtain a complete victory. II Timothy 4:7, 8.
5. How do we conclude our prayer?
“For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever”; that is, all these we ask of Thee because thou are willing and able to give us all good.
6. Why is God willing and able to give us all good?
Because He is our King and He is almighty. Psalm 145:1, 8, 18, 19.
7. What desire do we express in the conclusion to our prayers?
That in all that we pray for, our desire is that not we, but God’s holy name, may be glorified for ever. Psalm 115:1; Philippians 4:20.
8. What does the word “Amen” signify?
“Amen” signifies it shall truly and certainly be: for my prayer is more assuredly heard of God, than I feel in my heart that I desire these things of Him. II Corinthians 1:20; II Timothy 2:13.