=Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.= _That is_, The good and gracious will of God is done indeed without our prayer; but we pray in this petition that it may be done also among us. This is done when God brings to nothing all evil plans and purposes of the devil, the world, and our own flesh, that would hinder the hallowing of His name and the coming of His kingdom. On the other hand, it is the good and gracious will of God to strengthen us and keep us steadfast in His Word and in faith, until death. THE FOURTH PETITION. =Give us this day our daily bread.= _That is_, God gives daily bread indeed without our prayer even to the wicked; but we pray in this petition that He would help us to appreciate His benefits, that we may receive our daily bread with thanksgiving. By daily bread is meant all those things which are needed for our support and well-being in life, as food and clothing, home and property, happy family relations, a good government, favorable weather, peace and health, faithful friends, good neighbors, and the like. THE FIFTH PETITION. =And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.= _That is_, We pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would not look upon our sins, nor, on account of them, deny our prayer, for we are not worthy of anything we ask, neither have we deserved it; but we pray that He would give it to us out of His mercy; for we sin every day, and deserve nothing but punishment. And we on our part will heartily forgive those who have sinned against us, and return good for evil. THE SIXTH PETITION. =And lead us not into temptation.= _That is_, God indeed tempts no one, but we pray in this petition that He would guard and keep us from the devil, the world, and our own flesh, that we fall not, through their deceit, into unbelief, despair, or other sins; but we pray that although we be thus tempted, we may overcome the temptation, and remain victorious. 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. PART FOUR. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM. _What is Baptism?_ Baptism is not water alone, but it is water comprehended in God's command, and united with His Word.