THIRTEENTH MORNING.

Most gracious and merciful God, who hast protected us through the night, hast refreshed us with sleep, and hast brought us together this morning in peace,-We desire to present unto Thee our unfeigned thanks and praise for all Thy various and great mercies. We confess that we are unworthy to come into Thy presence, before whom the angels veil their faces, and in whose sight the heavens are not clean; for our lives have been unholy, and our sins many and great. If, therefore, Thou shouldst mark iniquity, O LORD, who shall stand? But we rejoice that there is with Thee forgiveness and plenteous redemption, through JESUS CHRIST Thy Son. Pleading, therefore, His sacrifice, and trusting in His intercession, we approach the throne of Thy grace, and say, "GOD be merciful to us sinners, for JESUS CHRIST'S sake." O LORD, grant unto us true repentance, and a lively faith. Convince us of our guilt. Discover to us every thing, (either in our hearts or lives,) which hath been displeasing to Thee.

We pray, that, through faith in the blood of Thy Son, we may obtain peace in our consciences; and that, through that blessed hope which is set before us, we may be raised above the various troubles, disappointments, and temptations, of this present evil world.

We pray, also, that through the knowledge of Thy truth, and the help of Thy Spirit, we may be disposed to fulfil every precept of Thy word. May we do unto all men as we would that they should do unto us; and

may we forgive one another, even as we hope to be forgiven. May we be clothed with humility; and, denying all ungodliness and worldly lusts, may we live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. May we be content with such things as we have; fulfilling, each of us, our proper duties; and watching against anger, malice, hatred, envy, and all other evil tempers, which are ready to rise up within us. And thus doing Thy will, and walking in Thy ways, and improving every talent committed to us, may we wait for the second coming of our Lord.

We, also, most humbly beseech Thee, O Father of mercies, to look down with an eye of favour on all our friends and relations.

Bring home to Thy flock all those who are wandering in the ways of sin. Strengthen and confirm those who love Thy name, that they may rejoice in Thy sal

vation.

Be gracious unto all whom Thou hast disposed to be kind to us sanctify them to Thyself; and shower down Thy best blessings upon them.

Pity those who are afflicted, tempted, persecuted, enslaved, or oppressed; and in Thy good time give them deliverance.

Give success to the labours of the ministers of Thy gospel. Bless and purify Thy Church. Have compassion on our native land; and, though many sins testify against us, take not away the means of grace so long afforded us.

Bless the President of these United States, and all in authority direct the public measures to our best

interests, and to Thy glory: and teach all orders of men to serve their generation according to Thy will. And grant that all the changes in the kingdoms of the world may issue in Thy glory, and in the furtherance of Thy gospel.

These, and all other things needful for us, we ask in the name of JESUS CHRIST our Lord.

Our Father, &c.

The grace of our Lord, &c.

FOURTEENTH MORNING.

ALMIGHTY AND everlasting God, who art the giver of all the good things which we enjoy, we, Thy creatures, who are here assembled together in Thy name, desire to offer our unfeigned thanks for all Thy temporal as well as spiritual mercies. 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 by our LORD JESUS CHRIST. We thank Thee, that the knowledge of this salvation hath extended to us; and that we have been instructed in the will of God, and in the blessed doctrines of Thy Gospel. We praise Thee for that good providence which hath directed our steps in life. We thank Thee, if Thou hast in any measure enlightened our minds to understand the truths which we have heard; and to

know the things which make for our everlasting peace. O LORD, grant, we now most humbly beseech Thee, that we may not walk in darkness; but, as He that hath called us is Holy, may we also be Holy in all manner of conversation. Give us grace to overcome our sinful appetites and passions; and to be sober and temperate in all things. Assist us, also, by Thy Holy Spirit, to subdue the corrupt affections of the mind ; all anger, and malice, and envy, and pride, and covetousness; and make us patient and contented, kind and charitable, humble and spiritually-minded. We pray Thee also, to make us diligent, and useful, in that world in which Thou hast placed us. May we not misspend our time, nor neglect any opportunity of doing good; but may we be willing daily to deny ourselves, that we may the more abundantly minister to the various wants of others.

We pray Thee, O LORD, to give unto each of us grace to know the several duties to which we are called; and to be both faithful and zealous in the performance of them.

May those who bear rule in this house remember, that they are only the stewards of the good things which Thou entrustest to them; and that they must give account hereafter to their Master who is in heaven.

Give to the children of this family grace to be obedient in all things; and to learn to walk in the fear of the Lord, and to exercise brotherly kindness towards each other.

May the servants of this house remember, that Thine eye is upon them; and that the Gospel, which they have

been taught, requires them not only to approve themselves to their master after the flesh, but also to please GOD who trieth the heart.

May we all live together in Christian peace, harmony, and love; endeavouring to administer to each other's comfort, to bear each other's burdens, and to promote each other's temporal as well as spiritual good. Teach us, also, to abound in charity towards all those with whom we may this day have any intercourse.

Pardon, we beseech Thee, for CHRIST's sake, the multitude of our past negligences and sins; and help us to awake unto righteousness, and to be diligent in every good work: and, when we shall lie down at night, may we have the testimony of our consciences, that we have been serving Thee according to our best opportunities and abilities, with humility and integrity of heart. We pray for Thy blessing on our President and country; on our friends and relations; and on all who are afflicted in mind, body, or estate. Have pity on those who are walking after the way of their own hearts; and bring them home, O LORD, to Thy flock.

Pardon the coldness and imperfection of these our prayers; and accept them for Thy Son our LORD Jesus CHRIST's sake.

Our Father, &c.

The grace of our Lord, &c.

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