 thy will be done in earth even as it is in heaven. Russell, the answer to that prayer will at the same time be the answer to every prayer for health and peace and protection that has ever been offered, and the answer will come in God's own way. Ed, I'm not sure that I follow you in that explanation. Well, you see, God has not been unmindful of the world's suffering. In his love, he gave his Son to redeem the world from death.