"LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION." Temptations are trials; but by temptations very generally we understand solicitations to evil. Satan is the arch tempter; he uses every possible instrument, to draw us into sin and folly; consequently we are always in danger from him. We are liable to be led astray by his temptations often, because they are sudden, powerful, insidious, deceptive, and so timed as to fall in with our peculiar circumstances. Also because our hearts are weak, changeable, prone to evil, and open to seduction. How many eminent saints have fallen! Let us beware! Falling into temptation dishonours God, disgraces our profession, and distresses the soul. God is able to preserve and deliver us. He has promised. But prayer is implied in every promise. Beloved, daily remember you have a malicious and scheming foe; he is ever present with you! He will use saints and sinners as instruments to lead you astray. Pray without ceasing. Pray in simplicity, in sincerity, with impor tunity. God is faithful and will, with the temptation, make a way for your escape.

For Meditation:
Jesus Redeemer, Saviour, Lord -
The weary sinner's Friend.
Come to my help, pronounce the word,
And bid my troubles end:
Wisdom and strength to me impart,
To quench each flaming fiery dart.