c. World, the corrupt maxims and ungodly influences with which we are surrounded in the present state of human society.

d. Flesh, our corrupt human nature.

DOCTRINES SEPARATED AND PROVED.

1. We are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand a moment. Matt. xxvi. 41-Watch, and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. John xv. 5-For without me ye can do nothing. Psalm ciii. 14.

2. The devil, as our mortal enemy, ceases not to assault us. 1 Pet. v. 8-Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. Luke xxii. 31, 32-And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, Behold, Satan hath desired to have you that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. Eph. vi. 12.

8. The world, as our mortal enemy, ceases not to assault us. Prov. i. 10-My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. John xv. 19-But because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 1 John ii. 15-17.

4. Our own flesh, as our mortal enemy, ceases not to assault Gal. v. 17-For the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.. James i. 14-But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Rom. vii. 23.

5. We are to pray to God that he would preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare. 2 Cor. xii. 7 and 8-And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

6. We are to pray to God that he would preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare by the power of his Holy Spirit. Eph. iii. 14-16-For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.

7. We are to pray to God to preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare, by the power of his Holy Spirit, that we may not be overcome therein. Eph. vi. 10-13-Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 1 Thess. v. 23 and 24.

8. We are to pray to God to preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare, by the power of his Holy Spirit, that we may constantly and strenuously resist our foes, until at last we obtain a complete victory. 1 Thess. iii. 13-To the end that he may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. 1 Thess. v. 23-And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom. xvi. 20.

EXERCISES.

What is the one hundred and twenty-seventh question? What answer is returned to this question? What does the answer say the sixth petition is? What do you mean by temptation? (a.) What by evil? (b.) How does the answer explain the sixth petition? How do you prove that we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand a moment? (1.) How do you prove that the devil, as our mortal enemy, ceases not to assault us? (2.) What do you mean by the world? (c.) How do you prove that the world, as our mortal enemy, ceases not to assault us? (3.) What do you mean by our own flesh? (d.) How do you prove that our own flesh, as our mortal enemy, ceases not to assault us? (4.) How do you prove that we are to pray to God that he would preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare? (5.) By what do we ask God to preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare? How do you prove that we are to pray to God that he would preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare by the power of his Holy Spirit? (6.)

With what particular object in view are we thus to pray to God, that he would preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare by the power of his Holy Spirit? How do you prove that we are to pray to God to preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare by the power of his Holy Spirit, that we may not be overcome therein? (7.) With what further object in view are we to pray to God to preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare by the power of his Holy Spirit? How do you prove that we are to pray to God to preserve and strengthen us in our spiritual warfare by his Holy Spirit, that we may constantly and strenuously resist our foes until at last we obtain a complete victory? (8.)

Q. 128. How dost thou conclude thy prayer?

A. "FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM, THE POWER, AND THE GLORY, FOR EVER;" that is, all these we ask of thee, because thou being our King and Almighty, art willing and able to give us all good; and all this we pray for, that thereby, not we, but thy holy name, may be glorified for ever.

EXPLANATIONS.

a. Conclude, end; finish.

b. Kingdom, government; supreme administration. c. Power, dominion; rule; sway.

d. Glory, honor; praise.

e. All good, every thing essential to our support, and comfort, and happiness.

f. Holy name, God himself, as known by his titles, attributes, and works.

DOCTRINES SEPARATED AND PROVED.

1. God is our King. Psalm v. 2-Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King and my God: for unto thee will I pray. Isaiah xxxiii. 22-The Lord is our King. Psalm x. 16, and xlvii. 2.

2. God is Almighty. Gen. xvii. 1-The Lord appeared to Abraham, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God. Exod. vi. 3-And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty.

3. God, as our King and Almighty, is willing to give us all good. 2 Pet. ii. 9-The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations. Rom. x. 12-For the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

4. God as our King and Almighty, is able to give us all good. 2 Chron. xx. 6-And said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee? 1 Chron. xxix. 11 and 12-Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou reignest over all: and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

5. We are to ask of God all those things for which we pray in the Lord's prayer, that not we, but his holy name, may be thereby glorified for ever. Psalm cxv. 1-Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us; but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy and for thy truth's sake. John xiv. 13-And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Dan. ix. 19; Isaiah xxxvii. 20; Eph. iv. 20.

EXERCISES.

What is the one hundred and twenty-eighth question? What do you mean by conclude? (a.) What answer is returned to the question? What does the question say the conclusion of the Lord's prayer is? What do you mean by kingdom? (b.) What by power? (c.) What by glory? (d.) How does the answer explain this conclusion of the Lord's prayer? How do you prove that God is a King? (1.) How do you prove that God is Almighty? (2.) What do you mean by all good? (e.) How do you prove that God, as our King and Almighty, is willing to give us all good? (3.) How do you prove that God, as our King and Almighty, is able to give us all good? (4.) For what purpose are we said to ask all this? What is meant by his holy name? (f.) How do you prove that we are to ask of God all those things for which we pray in the Lord's prayer, that not we, but his holy name may be thereby glorified for ever? (5.)

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 Í feel in my heart that I desire these things of him.

a. Heard, answered.

EXPLANATIONS.

b. Desire, wish for the possession or enjoyment of.

DOCTRINES SEPARATED AND PROVED.

1. The word "Amen” signifies, it shall truly and certainly be. Jer. xxviii. 6-Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the Lord do so; the Lord perform thy words which thou hast prophesied. 2 Cor. i. 20-For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by

us.

2. Our prayer is more assuredly heard of God, than we feel in our hearts that we desire the things we ask of him. Isaiah lxv. 24-And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. 2 Tim. ii. 13-If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful; he cannot deny himself. Eph. iii. 20

EXERCISES.

What is the one hundred and twenty-ninth question? What answer is returned to the question? How do you prove that the word "Amen" signifies, it shall truly and certainly be? (1.) What inference is drawn from this signification of the word "Amen ?" What do you mean by heard? (a.) What by desire? (b.) How do you prove that our prayer is more assuredly heard of God, than we feel in our hearts that we desire the things we ask of him? (2.)