mediation of thy blessed Son; by crucifying the "old man," and "by walking before Thee in newness of life." Suffer not, we beseech Thee, the bewitching temptations of this world, to draw us off from that serious attention which is due to eternal things-but grant that amidst all the changes and chances of this mortal life, "our hearts may surely there be fixed, where alone true joys are to be found." Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls; that we being defended by Thy most gracious and ready help, may be able to triumph over all our enemies, ghostly and bodily; and finally, by Thy mercy, obtain everlasting life, through the merits of our blessed Saviour and Redeemer, Jesus Christ the righteous. Amen."

“O Lord, our heavenly Father, who hast commanded us most conscientiously to discharge each duty that we owe one to another, from those peculiar bonds in which, by Thy providence, we are united-grant unto us, we most humbly beseech Thee, a constant sense of these duties, and likewise of those, which belong to the station of life, in which we are severally placed; that through Thy grace we may be enabled to do every thing that is pleasing in Thy sight; by walking before Thee in all holy and godly conversation-by evincing a tender and constant affection towards each other, and towards all those with whom we are particularly connected-and by abounding in brotherly love and charity towards all mankind.

Grant this, O merciful Father, for thy dear Son Jesus Christ's sake. Amen."

Thanksgiving.

"Accept, O Lord, our humble tribute of praise and thanksgiving for the numberless instances of Thy goodness, which have been from time to time vouchsafed unto us; for Thy preservation and protection of us from day to day--but more especially for that stupendous instance of Thy love, in the redemption of the world by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Grant, O Lord, that a due sense of these mercies towards us may become so apparent in our lives and actions, that we may be enabled with confidence to look up to Thee, the Author and Giver of every good gift, for a continuance of these blessings, in such manner and degree as Thou shalt judge most fitting for us. Continue to us, gracious Lord, thy protection this day (or this night). Let Thy good providence so watch over, defend, and follow us, that Thou mayest be to us a never failing ground of hope and consolation, strength and confidence, in this world; and become the endless theme of our praise and adoration, in the world to come. We commend, O gracious Lord, to thy fatherly goodness, mercy, and protection, those tender infants which Thou hast given to us-sanctify them, we humbly pray Theeand so fill them with the graces of thy Holy Spirit, that they may ever be in the number of Thy

faithful and devoted children. Accept, merciful Lord, this our humble and imperfect service; and those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to grant unto us, for the worthiness of Him, who in compassion to our ignorance and infirmities, hath taught and commanded us, when we pray,

to say,

Our Father, &c."

For Sunday.

"O Lord God! of whose gift alone it cometh that we do unto Thee true and laudable service, give us grace to perceive our absolute need of instruction in righteousness; and to depend, in reading the word of God and in prayer, upon Christ, who is the wonderful Counsellor, to reveal to us by his spirit all things that pertain unto life and godliness. And as thou knowest the frailty and infirmity of our nature, lead us, O Lord! to the Rock of Faith, that we may not yield to any doubts or fears which may at any time assault us; but in all things, and at all times, cleave steadfastly to our Head and our Redeemer. And as an evidence that we do indeed trust in thy dear Son, may we feel our souls endued with strength from on high, to walk uprightly, to work righteousness, and in all things to adorn the Gospel of Christ. Grant us, Lord, such faith in his power, his love, and all-sufficient mediation, as may expel out of our hearts

that dread of death, from which thy blessed Son hath delivered all those who believe in his name. And finally, we beseech Thee, O God merciful and gracious, that when the trying and most solemn hour of our dissolution is at hand, and we shall most need the consolations which are in Christ Jesus we may know in whom we have believed--that he is able to keep that which we have committed unto him, and to save us for his own name and for his truth's sake, with an everlasing salvation. We beg this, most merciful Father, in perfect dependence upon Him, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen."

No. VII.

On Riches-1784.

"O blessed Lord! who in thy wisdom hast been pleased to heap an abundance of the good things of this world upon thine unworthy servant, suffer me not, I pray Thee, to set my heart upon them. Guard me, O Lord, I most earnestly beseech Thee, against the sin of covetousness, which doth too easily beset us. And as Thou hast given me riches, give me understanding to consider them as talents committed to my care, for which I must be accountable; and also grace to make use of them, to the promotion of Thy honour, and the salvation of my own soul. Hear, O blessed Lord!

this the imperfect prayer of thy servant, who, feeling himself humbled under the conscious sense of the corruption of his fallen nature, crieth aloud to Thee for help and deliverance, in the name and through the mediation of the crucified Jesus; to whom with Thee, and the Holy Spirit, be ascribed all honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen."

No. VIII.

Evening Prayer for Private Use—1784.

"O Lord God! Thou hast commanded us to pray unto Thee. Grant, that as it is our duty and interest to obey Thee, it may also become our chief delight so to do. Pardon, O Lord, we most earnestly beseech Thee, the offences which we have this day committed, and continue Thy gracious protection to us throughout the night. All that we are or have in this world, we owe to thy bounty. Grant unto us, above all things, the blessing of thankful and obedient hearts. Every hour of our lives brings us nearer to our end.-Grant, O Lord, that in the days of health we may consider this, and remember to provide for the great account which we must one day give. To this end, O Lord, we beseech Thee, suffer us not to put off the hour of repentance, lest death overtake us unawares, and dread and fear overwhelm us.

“O Lord, what shall we render unto Thee for all Thy goodness and loving-kindness from time