THE SEVENTH PETITION.

=But deliver us from evil.=

_That is_,

We pray in this petition, in general, that our Father in heaven would

deliver us from all evil, affecting body and soul, property and honor,

and at last grant us a blessed end, and graciously take us from this

world of sorrow to Himself in heaven.

_What are the closing words of the Lord's Prayer?_

=For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and

ever. Amen.=

_That is_,

We should remember that God is able to answer our prayer, and that the

glory belongs to Him alone, when we get according to our prayer.

_Why is the word "Amen" added?_

It is added in order that I may be fully assured that these petitions

are acceptable to our Father in heaven, and are heard by Him.

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