goodness to the children' of men, and of which, our own history and experience afford such numberless proofs. In thy works of creation, we read thy name, the Lord God Almighty; in the dispensations of thy providence, we acknowledge Thee as the only wise God; but in the gospel of thy grace, we behold Thee as the God of love; and so loving the world, as to give thine only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. In Him Thou hast provided for our deliverance, from all the effects of sin; for the justification of our persons, the sanctification of our natures, and our perseverance in the path of life, till we receive the end of our faith, the salvation of our souls.

We bless Thee, that, exposed as we are to the terrors of thy law, which we have so often transgressed, here we have a refuge from the storm ; and learn, that there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. We bless Thee, that while we are compelled to exclaim, Unclean, unclean, here is an open fountain, the efficacy of which, cleanseth from all sin. We bless Thee, that while in us dwelleth no good thing, there is a fulness accessible to all, and incapable of reduction, from which we can receive, and grace for grace.

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O Lord, we ask not for worldly riches or honours, but pray, that we may be blessed with all spiritual blessings, in heavenly places in Christ. We envy not those whom the multitude admire they will be cut down as the grass, and wither as the green herbs: but remember us, O Lord, with the favour Thou bearest unto thy people: look Thou upon us, and be merciful to us, as Thou usest to do unto those that fear thy name. They are happy-now and are inviting and encouraging us, to taste and see, that the Lord is good. May a vital union be immediately established between Him and us-He the head, and we the members-He the vine, and we the branches-He the

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shepherd, and we the sheep of his pasture-He the chief corner stone, and we also as lively stones, built up a spiritual house, an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Let us not walk as other Gentiles, in the vanity of our minds, and having our understandings darkened; but may we estimate things according to the testimony of thy word, and feel a persuasion, that to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, is a concern, in comparison with which, every other interest is a shadow, and a dream.

And, O Lord, save us from presumption. Keep us from suspending our attention to the things of eternity, and on a more convenient season, or any future period, which may never arrive; but reflecting upon the shortness and uncertainty of life, and knowing how frail we are, may we seek the Lord while He may be found, and call upon Him while He is near. May we immediately begin to live the life of the righteous, that we may die the death of the righteous, and that our last end may be like his.

And O, save us from the delusion of those who go far, but not far enough, in religion; who are convinced, but not converted; who have another heart, but not a new one ; and who, with all their light, and zeal, and confidence, have not the spirit of Christ, and therefore are none of his. May we judge of our christianity, not only by our dependence upon Christ, but our love to Christ, and our conformity to Christ: and know that He dwelleth in us, and we in Him, because He hath given us of his spirit.

May our religion not only be real, but progressive; may we not only hold on our way, but wax stronger and stronger. May we live, and may we walk, in the spirit. May we profit by every correction, and be injured by no indulgence.

Accept of our personal and combined ackowledgments, that Thou hast been our salvation in

the night watches; and that we are not only living to praise Thee this morning, but have all things richly to enjoy.

Bless the word which we have been reading. Let not the cares of this life, or the deceitfulness of sin, render it unfruitful. May thy word abide in us, and operate. May it attend us in all the businesses of the day, that we may not sin against Thee; and that whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do, we may do all to the glory of God

To whom be glory in the church, by Christ Jesus, throughout all ages, world without end.

Amen.

WEDNESDAY EVENING.

O THOU, that inhabitest eternity, and with whom a thousand years are as one day. If we were angels, we should veil our faces as we approach Thee, and exclaim, holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of Hests, the whole earth is full of His glory. With what emotions then should we enter thy presence, who are but sinful dust and ashes. Give us grace, whereby we may serve Thee acceptably, with reverence and godly fear.

May we always combine thy majesty with thy mercy, that we may not trifle before Thee, or incur the reproach of the hypocrite, and the formalist, who draw nigh unto Thee with their mouth, and honour Thee with their lips, while their heart is far from Thee. And may we always connect thy goodness with thy greatness, that we may draw near in full assurance of faith. May our consciences, at this moment, believe that Thou art good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mer. cy to all that call upon Thee.

And do Thou have mercy upon us, O God, according to thy loving kindness, according to the multitude of thy tender mercies. Thou art under no obligation to save us; we lie, as guilty, at thy sovereign disposal. Thou hast a right to exercise thy mercy in thy own way; and Thou hast sent thy own Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world through Him, might be saved. Thou hast made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. We bow O, God, to thine appointment; and gratefully comply with thy command, for this is thy commandment, that we believe on the name of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. We would flee to no other refuge; we would wash in no other fountain; we would build on no other foundation; we would receive from no other fulness.

May the life that we henceforth shall live in the flesh, be by the faith of Him, who loved us, and gave Himself for us. In His name may we rejoice all the day, and in His righteousness be exalted.

May we feel a growing conformity to the image of thy Son, and like Him learn obedience by the things we suffer. May the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus, make us free from the law of sin and death.

In all our dealings with all our fellow-creatures, may we do justly; in all cases requiring relief and compassion, may we show that we love mercy : and with regard to all the dispensations of thy providence and grace, may we walk humbly with our God.

May we be strong, and of good courage, to follow our convictions, regardless of the opinions of others; and to obey God, rather than man. Having obtained the knowledge of thy will, from thy word, may we go forth and be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. And let us not be slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

O, how great is the goodness, which in thy promises and in thy kingdom, Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee! Number us with them; and enable us to say, Thou hast given me the heritage of them that fear thy name. This assurance Ŏ, God, we want, to animate us in duty; to support us in our trials for they are many; and to raise us above the fear of death and the dread of eternity. For we know that we are not to live here always, nor to live here long. Dangers surround us; within us are sown the seeds of disease; our breath is in our nostrils; and there is but a step between us and the grave. How soon is another day gone! and how solemnly does it remind us, That all our days are as a shadow! Great God, so teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Amidst all the uncertainties of time, may we know in ourselves, that in heaven we have a better and an enduring substance when the earthly house of this tabernacle is dissolving, may we see prepared to receive us, a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

We feel our weakness, and our wants. We depend on all the elements for our subsistence, and there is no creature, but can be our help or our hurt. We need day by day, our supplies of food. We labour for a few hours, and we feel ourselves exhausted. We would not say to Him, that made us, why hast Thou made me thus ; but bless Thee for the promise we have, that when we lie down, Thou wilt make us dwell in safety; and for a state, where we shall feel no languor, need no rest; where there shall be no night; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall reign for ever and ever. We ask it in the name, and for the sake of our adorable Redeemer. Amen.