Bring in, O God, the fulness of the Gentiles; and give thy Son the heathen for his inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for his possession. O give thy gospel a free course throughout the world; let it be propagated where it has not yet reached; and let the joyful sound be heard, even where Christ is not yet named. Give success to it, where it shines already; let all who have received it sincerely obey it: cause every one that names the name of Christ, to depart from iniquity; and grant that all who make a profession of godliness may be constrained by the love of Christ to live unto thee, and to adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

Convince and convert both the avowed enemies of Christ, and also the enemies of his own house. Beat down all antichristian powers, both in the false church, where Christianity is so foully corrupted, and also beyond the borders of Christendom, where it is openly opposed. Show unto all of them the light of thy truth, that they may know it, as it is in Jesus: dispel their prejudices together with their darkness, and bring them to receive thy truth in the love of it, that they may be saved. O that the true religion of our Lord Jesus may prevail powerfully, and gain more proselytes daily throughout the world. O that Jerusalem may soon become the joy and praise of the whole earth; and that we may see the good of it all the days of our life! O thou Father of lights, grant that all errors in doctrine, and all ungodliness in practice, may be more and more exposed and suppressed, till they be utterly abolished! Let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but let truth and holiness increase in credit and au

thority, till they reign and flourish even to the ends of the earth: grant this, we most humbly beseech thee, through the abundant grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

SENTENCES, AND OCCASIONAL EJACULATIONS.

ON AWAKING.

I LAID me down and slept: I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round. about.

My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness, because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

Gracious God, cause me to be in the fear of the Lord, all the day long.

ON RETIRING.

I will both lay me down in peace and sleep; for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

As for me, I will call upon God, and the Lord shall save me. Evening and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud, and he shall hear my voice.

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

O Lord, preserve me from all evil; preserve my soul.

IN NIGHT.WATCHES.

Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee, because of thy righteous judgments.

The darkness hideth not from thee, but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, may thy comforts delight my soul!

The night is far spent, the day is at hand: cause me, O Lord, to cast off the works of darkness, and to put on the armour of light.

IN SUDDEN DANGER.

Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul trusteth in thee. Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.

Give us help from trouble; for vain is the help of man. Through God, we shall do valiantly; for He it is, that shall tread down our enemies,

Show thy marvellous loving-kindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee, from those that rise up against them!

Our soul waiteth for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.

Forsake me not, O Lord; O my God, be not far from me. Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation. God be merciful to me a sinner!

Whether I live, may I live unto the Lord; or

whether I die, may I die unto the Lord! When my flesh and my heart faileth, be thou the strength of my heart and my portion for ever!

In the hour of death, Lord Jesus, receive my Spirit!

PRAYER FOR A CHILD.

O LORD, my heavenly Father, hear the prayers of a weak and sinful child. Thou art a holy God, and hatest sin. Forgive me all my sins, for the sake of Jesus Christ my Saviour. Give me a new heart, that I may praise thee for all thy goodness to me; and that I may love and serve thee all the days of my life. In all I do, and speak, and think, may I remember that thou, O Lord, seest me. Bless my father, my mother, and all my dear relations and friends, and make me affectionate and obedient to them. Keep me from all evil by day and by night; and when I die, may I go to heaven, to be with thee for ever. Hear me for the sake of Jesus Christ, my only Saviour. Amen.

THE HUSBAND'S PRAYER.

ACCEPT my humble thanks, O Lord my God, who hast provided a help meet for me, to be my partner in the nearest of all relations. O teach and enable me, in all things, to conduct myself towards her as it becomes me in this station. May I be enabled to cherish her as my own flesh. account despise her, or be bitter

Let me never on any against her; but may

I bear with her infirmities, and forbear her in love

and all gentleness. Nor let me insult over her, as an inferior; but mildly use my authority, in treating her as my dear yoke-fellow and companion. O make me meek and patient, faithful and kind, respectful and tender in all my conduct towards her; and may I show myself on all occasions well pleased and satisfied with her, that she may find comfort in fellowship with me, and never have reason to regret that she has forsaken all others for my sake. And while, in thy good providence, we are separated from each other, be thou her protector and almighty friend. O blessed Lord, espouse my dear friend to thyself, in lovingkindness, and faithfulness, and tender mercies. Bless her and love her, and make her lovely in thy sight, and in the eyes of all. And grant, O Lord our God, that we may be lovers of one another's souls, and promoters of each other's salvation; so that after a short season of fellowship here, we may meet again with rejoicing there, where we shall never part, even in that fulness of joy which is in thy presence; where, though there be no marrying nor giving in marriage, yet is there greater festivity and gladness, than in any day of espousals; and where those who are united together in thy fear and love, shall be blessed together in everlasting fellowship with thee, and with thy dear Son Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE FATHER'S PRAYER.

BEHOLD, O Lord, the children which thou hast graciously vouchsafed to give me, I humbly dedicate and devote to thee. O that they may know thee, and be