N° O man is likely to do much good in prayer who does not begin by looking upon it in the light of a work, to be prepared for and persevered in with all the earnestness which we bring to bear upon subjects which are at once most interesting and most necessary.-Bishop Hamilton, of Salisbury. THE supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.-James 5:16. IV PRAYERS FOR USE IN THE MORNING AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise Bishop Ken, 1637-1711. LORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day; Defend us in the same with Thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do always that is righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.-"Gelasian Sacramentary" 494; "Book of Common Prayer" 1549. GOD .. the fountain of blessings. open to us this day the sea of Thy love, and water us with plenteous streams from the riches of Thy grace. Make us children of quietness, and heirs of peace. Enkindle in us the |