LORD’S DAY 52
127. What is the sixth petition?
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one,” that is, since we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand a moment,1John 15:5; Psalm 103:14-16 and besides, our deadly enemies, the devil,21 Peter 5:8-9; Ephesians 6:12-13 the world,3John 15:19 and our own flesh,4Romans 7:23; Galatians 5:17 assail us without ceasing, be pleased to preserve and strengthen us by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may make firm stand against them and not be overcome in this spiritual warfare,5Matthew 26:41; Mark 13:33 until finally complete victory is ours.61 Thessalonians 3:13; 5:23-24; 2 Corinthians 12:7
128. How do you close this prayer?
“For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever,” that is, all this we ask of You, because as our King, having power over all things, You are willing and able to give us all good;7Romans 10:11-12; 2 Peter 2:9 and that thereby not we, but Your holy name may be glorified for ever.8John 14:13; Psalm 115:1
129. What is the meaning of the word “Amen”?
“Amen” means: so shall it truly and surely be. For my prayer is much more certainly heard of God than I feel in my heart that I desire these things of Him.92 Corinthians 1:20; 2 Timothy 2:13; Psalm 145:18-19