"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil"; that is, since we are so weak in ourselves, that we cannot stand a moment; [375] and besides this, since our mortal enemies, the devil, [376] the world, [377] and our own flesh, [378] 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, [379] but constantly and strenuously may resist our foes, till at last we obtain a complete victory. [380]

[375] John 15:5; Ps. 103:14.

[376] 1:Pet. 5:8; Eph. 6:12.

[377] John 15:19.

[378] Rom. 7:23; Gal. 5:17.

[379] Matt. 26:41; Mark 13:33.

[380] 1:Thess. 3:13; 1:Thess. 5:23.