51. LORD’S DAY.
126. What is the fifth petition?
“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” That is, be pleased for the sake of Christ’s blood, not to impute to us, poor sinners, our transgressions, nor that depravity which always cleaves to us (Ps. 25;7); even as we feel this evidence of thy grace in us, that is our firm resolution from the heart to forgive our neighbours (Matt. 18;35).
Ps. 25;7.—Remember not the sins of my youth, not my transgressions; according to thy mercy remember thou me, for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.—Eph. 1;7.—Ps. 51;1, 2, 7, 9.—Rom. 4;7, 8.
Matt. 18;35.—So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.—Matt. 6;14, 15.—Col. 3;13.—Gal. 5;22, 23.
52. LORD’S DAY.
127. What is the sixth petition?
“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; and besides this, since our mortal enemies, the devil, the world, and our own flesh, cease not to assault us (Matt. 26;41); 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, until at last we obtain a complete victory (Eph. 3;14-16).
Matt. 26;41—Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the
