_322. From what evil do you pray God to deliver us in this
petition?_
I pray God to deliver us from all sin that still clings to us, and
from all the destructive effects of sin upon soul and body, property
and honor.
_323. Can we expect to be entirely free from all evil while in
this world?_
No, we cannot; but we pray God in this petition to deliver us more and
more from all evil, and at last grant us a blessed end, and graciously
take us from this world of sorrow to Himself in heaven.
=Phil. 1:23. I have a desire to depart, and to be with Christ;
which is far better.=
_324. 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.=
_325. Of what do these words remind us?_
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.
_326. What is the meaning of the word "Amen"?_
Its meaning is, Surely; so be it.
_327. Why is this word 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.
_328. How can I feel assured of this?_
God Himself has commanded us to pray, and has added this promise to
hear us: Amen, Amen; that is, Surely; so be it.
_329. Does this promise hold good only when we use the Lord's
Prayer?_
No; God hears every prayer offered up according to His will.
=Matt. 7:7. Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall
find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.=
_330. Does God always answer our prayer as we desire?_
No; He often answers our prayer by giving us something else and
something better than we ask or think.
=Eph. 3:20. God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that
we ask or think.=
_331. Does God answer our prayer at once?_
Sometimes; but He often delays His answer in order to strengthen our
faith and our hope.
_332. In speaking with God, should we only ask for the good
things which we like to get?_
No; we must also return Him thanks for the blessings which we have
received.
=Eph. 5: 20. Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the
Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.=