Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov: In the grim struggle with the invisible enemies of our salvation, the supreme weapon is the Prayer of Jesus...

In the grim struggle with the invisible enemies of our salvation, the supreme weapon is the Prayer of Jesus. All the nations—the vociferous and wily demons are called nations—surrounded me , says David, and in the name of the Lord I repulsed them.

They encircled and surrounded me, and in the name of the Lord I repulsed them. They surrounded me like bees, and they burnt like fire among thorns; and in the name of the Lord I repulsed them (Ps. 117:10–12).

“With the name of Jesus flog the foes, because there is no stronger weapon in heaven or earth.” Through Thee , Lord Jesus, we will push down our enemies with the horn, and through Thy name we will despise them that rise up against us.

For I will not trust in my bow, neither will my sword save me. But Thou hast saved us from them that afflict us, and Thou hast put to shame them that hate us.

In God shall we glory all the day long, and in Thy name we will give thanks for ever (Ps. 43:6–9).

On the Prayer of Jesus 

FROM THE ASCETIC ESSAYS OF 

Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov

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