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we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings being ordered by thy governance, may be righteous in thy sight. May we live as seeing thee who art invisible; and wilt thou, who art the author of peace, and lover of concord, in knowedge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom; defend us, thy humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries. adversaries. May we have the mind and fortitude which were in Christ Jesus. Hear our intercessions, O Lord, for the land in which we live; and wilt thou, who art the high and mighty Ruler of the universe, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth, behold and bless with thine abundant favour all those, who rule over us in our national and state governments. Replenish them with the grace of thy holy spirit, so that they may always incline to thy will and walk in thy way; endue them plenteously with heavenly gifts, so as to enable them most effectually to advance learning, and peace, and holiness.

O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men, that thou wouldst be pleased to make thy ways known unto them,

thy saving health unto all nations. More espe cially we pray for thy holy church universal, that

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may be so guided and governed by thee, that all who profess and call themselves Christians, may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are any ways afflicted or distressed, in mind, body, or estate, that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities; giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions.

But while we acknowledge thee, O Father, as the supreme Disposer of our condition, we would not overlook the mercies which surround us. We, thine unworthy servants, would give thee most humble and hearty thanks for thy goodness and loving kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but, above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world through our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace and for the hope of glory. And we beseech thee, give us such a due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we may show forth

thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee, in holiness and righteousness all our remaining days.

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Merciful God, wilt thou go with us through this day. Aid us in all our duties, shield us from every harm, and bring us at last to thyself, which we ask, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FRIDAY EVENING.

O THOU, on whom all eyes wait, all creatures depend! Our God and Father! We come now in the solemnities of prayer, to spread out our wants before thee, who alone can relieve them; and to dedicate to thee the lives thou art sparing. Aware of the sacred presence in which we stand, may our prayers be the assent of our souls to thee.

O thou, whose ear is this moment open to our cry! we bow before thee with profound veneration and holy fear; remembering the distance there is between thee and us. Infinite, eternal God! we would come to submit our ways to thy

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guidance, our interests to thy disposal. thee we depend for our continuance in life, both in this world and the next. To thee we must

look for safety amidst unforseen exposures; for the means of subsistence; for our daily bread; for our necessary raiment; for the vigour of health; for fruitful seasons; and for all the supports and comforts of life.

On thee must we depend for our social blessings; for our religious privileges; for the benefit of divine instruction; and for all our opportunities of improving in virtue and piety. To thee alone would we render thanks, that a Saviour was sent to bless us, by throwing light upon the path of duty; by setting before us a spotless example; by imparting the renewing influences of Christianity; and by yielding himself up to death, that he might become the author of eternal salvation to all who obey him.

O God! who can declare thy mighty acts? who can shew forth all thy praise? If we speak of thy mercies, they are more than can be numbered. We will give thee thanks as long as we live ; every day will we bless thee, and we will praise thy name forever.

But whilst we acknowledge thy kindness with gratitude, it becometh us to confess with heart

felt penitence, that we have sinned against thee. We have disregarded thine all-searching eye, and have offended against thy goodness. Merciful Father, we sincerely lament our past unthankfulness and disobedience; and earnestly intreat that thou wouldst not be strict to mark iniquity against us. According to thy rich grace in Jesus Christ, grant us mercy and pardon; so that we may return to thee, humble and penitent and do thou, O God, never suffer us again to wander.

We would now commit ourselves into thine hands, and may all our devotions produce in us the fruits of good living, to the honour of thy name; so that continually advancing in our likeness to thee, the great object of our worship, we may, at length, be trained up to dwell with thee, under a more pefect discipline, and in higher, services, in thy heavenly kingdom. But O God of goodness! while we supplicate for ourselves, we would not forget to ask thy choicest favour upon our friends. May those who are united to us by the ties of nature or affection, be united to thee in the ties of piety and holiness. Preserve thou their lives, and make them instrumental of good in their day and generation.

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