_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.= THE SACRAMENTS. _333. What is a sacrament?_ A sacrament is a holy ordinance made by God Himself, in which He gives and confirms His invisible grace through outward and visible means. _334. Which are the sacraments of the Christian church?_ They are Baptism and the Lord's Supper. PART FOUR. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM. _335. What is Baptism?_ Baptism is not water alone, but it is water comprehended in God's command, and united with His Word. _336. What is God's command concerning Baptism?_ It is given in the words of Christ in the last chapter of Matthew: