throwing nations into confusion, and destroying each other's lives by civil wars? [Ans. No.] Is it not much better for every one to be contented in his respective station, and to lead a quiet honest life, fearing God, honouring the King, and submitting to the laws? [Ans. Yes.]

Read the Gospel, viz.-And they sent out unto him, &c.

Instruction.---The portion of Scripture for the Gospel was chosen for the day, because it shews that our Saviour himself wrought a miracle, to pay the tribute or tax to the Roman Emperor, and that he commanded his disciples to render to all their due, particularly naming Cæsar, to whom the Jews were at that time subject; from whence we learn, that Christians should pay the taxes which are made for the support of the Government they live under, without murmuring. Indeed it is impossible a nation can be governed and protected without taxes.

Questions.---What does our Saviour command us to render to all? [Ans. Their due.] What should we render to God? [Ans. The things that are God's.] What is due to God for all the mercies and blessings he bestows upon us? [Ans. Our thanks and praises.] What is due from us to God as our Lord and Governor? [Ans. Obedience to his holy laws and commandments.] Whose day is the Sabbath? [Ans. The Lord's.] Do those render to God the things that are God's, who take the Sabbath day as their own? [Ans. No.] What is due from us to the King as our lawful sovereign? [Ans. Honour.] How are we to honour him? [Ans. By obeying the laws of the land.] What is the King's due for the support of the government? [Ans. The taxes.] Should not we pay them cheerfully then? [Ans. Yes.]

Read the concluding Prayer, viz. Almighty God, and heavenly Father, &c.

Instruction.---This prayer is very suitable to the present times, for within these few years, God has in a wonderful manner disappointed the dangerous and wicked designs of traitorous, heady, and high-minded men, who would have overturned the Church and Government; nor have they yet, it is to be feared, given up their intentions, could they find

an opportunity for executing them. We should therefore devoutly return thanks to God for the deliverance of the nation; and humbly beseech him to abate the pride, assuage the malice, and confound the devices of our enemies; and strengthen the hands of the King, and all that are in authority under him, that Monarchy and the true church may remain with us.

Questions.---What have we at this time particular reason to thank God for? [Ans. For defeating the designs of wicked men.] What did they want to overturn? [Ans. The Church and Government.] Was not England in a sad state when monarchy was destroyed after the death of Charles the First? [Ans. Yes.] Were not the people glad to have a King again? [Ans. Yes.] What should we pray God to strengthen in order to prevent such miseries from falling upon the nation again? [Ans. The hands of the king, and those that are in authority under him.] What should we beseech God to defend our King and the Royal Family from? [Ans. Treasons and conspiracies.] While God is graciously pleased to do so, what should Christians, as the chosen people of God, at all times do? [Ans. Give thanks, and shew forth God's praise.] How can we shew forth God's praise? [Ans. By living according to his holy laws.] To whom should all generations ascribe glory for ever? Ans. To God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.]

INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE FORM OF PRAYER FOR THE 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER.

Read the Title, viz, a Form of Prayer, with Thanksgiving, &c.

Instruction.---It has been plainly shewn, by the civil wars and violent proceedings of Oliver Cromwell, after the death of Charles the First, and the comfort which followed upon the restoration of Charles the Second, that a monarchy like that under which we now live, is the best kind of government for England; more especially when we have a king upon the throne, who not only rules with equity, but who also sets a bright example of piety and virtue. We

have reason to call the reign of our king a happy one, because many great blessings have been sent upon the nation since he came to the throne; and it is at this time, even in the midst of an expensive war, in a most flourishing and prosperous state, both by sea and land, while most other nations in Europe are suffering the greatest miseries..

Questions.---What is the 25th day of October kept in remembrance of? [4us. The present king's coming to the crown.] Is it not a happiness to have such a king as now reigns over the nation? [Ans. Yes.] On what account may we reckon the present king's reign a happy one? [Ans. Because many great blessings have been sent in his time? What state is the nation in now? [dns. A prosperous state.] What state are most of the other nations of Europe in? [Ans. A wretched state.]

Read the Sentences for the Morning Prayer.

Instruction.---The first of the sentences is taken from St Paul's First Epistle to Timothy, and we are taught by it, that it is part of the duty of Christian people to pray for kings, and all that have authority under them.. The sentence which follows is from the First Epistle general of St. John; it shews that the best of people are sinners, and that they ought to confess their sins before God.

Questions.---For whom should Christian people offer up to God supplications, intercessions, prayers, and thanksgivings? [Ans. All men.] What men in particular are here named by the Apostle to be prayed for? [Ans. Kings, and all that are in authority.] Why should we pray for them? [Ans. That we may lead quiet peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty.] Can people, who set themselves against their king and governors, lead such lives? [Ans. No.] To whom shall we be acceptable if we lead such lives? [Ans. 'God our Saviour.] Who is quite free from sin? [Ans. No one.] What do those do who say they have no sin? [Ans. Deceive themselves.] What is not in them? [Ans. The truth.] What has God promised to do if we confess our sins? [Ans. To forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Read the Hymn with the Children, viz. O Lord, our Governor, &c.

Questions.---Do not you see that this hymn is very suit

able to the day? [Ans. Yes.] If you read the proper Psalırs and Lessons, you will find they are also well chosen, as are the Suffrages after the Creed.

Read the Rubrick, and the Prayer that follows it, viz. Almighty God, who rulest, &c.

Question.---Does not this Prayer instruct us is in our duty to the king, whilst it furnishes us with words to express our thankfulness for the blessing of having such a monarch? [Ans. Yes.]

Read the Rubrick, and the Prayer that follows it, viz. O Lord our God, who upholdest, &c.

Questions.---Who do we pray for in this Prayer? [Ans. The King and Royal Family.]

Read the next Collect, viz. Most gracious God, &c.

Instruction.---By the King's ancestors who reigned before him, are meant King George the First and Second. In the course of his reign, our good King has been very frequently exposed to dangers and difficulties, which must have caused him great disquietude, but he has steadily performed his duty, both as a Sovereign and a Christian, and has ever placed a firm trust and dependance in divine Providence; nor have the supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings of his faithful subjects been wanting; they have been frequently offered up to the throne of grace, and God has lent a gracious ear to them. He has been his defender and deliverer in all difficulties and adversities.

Questions.---Who is it that setteth up kings, or putteth them down? [Ans. God.] Can kings continue to reign and prosper, without the protection of God? [Ans. No.] Ought not we, as good subjects, to offer up such petitions as are in this office, for our good sovereign? [Ans. Yes.] What has God hitherto been to the King in all difficulties and adversities? [Ans. His defender and mighty deliverer.] How long should subjects continue to offer up their prayers for their King? [Ans. As long as he lives.]

Read the Rubrick, and the Collect which follows, viz. Blessed Lord, &c.

Instruction.---One of the King's titles is, Defender of the

Faith, meaning the Christian religion; and the king is the supreme governor of the established Church, which, by a solemn oath at his coronation, he bound himself to protect and maintain; the prayer itself describes what it is the king's duty to do as supreme governor of the Church, and it is the duty of all his subjects to pray that God will assist him by his Holy Spirit, in the performance of it.

Questions.---What has Christ called all Christian Princes to defend? [Ans. The faith.] What besides the temporal interests of their people is it their duty to support? [Ans. Their spiritual welfare.] When we have a prince upon the throne who does this, how should we acknowledge it? [Ans. With thankful hearts.] What should we pray God to give him [Ans. All those heavenly graces that are requisite for so high a work.] What should we pray God to make to fly before the face of our king? [Ans. Hypocrisy, profaneness, superstition, and idolatry.] Besides using these prayers, should not his subjects avoid the practice of these crimes? [Ans. Yes.] What should we pray might not disturb the peace of the Church? [Ans. Heresies and false doctrines.] Should not we take care not to be drawn away by these things? [Ans. Yes.] What should we pray for as a likely means of continuing to us the blessings we at present enjoy under our good king? [Ans. That there may never be one wanting in his house to succeed him.]

Instruction.---The Epistle and Gospel are the same as for the 29th of May.

Read the Prayer for Unity, viz. O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, &c.

Instruction.---It would be a most happy thing for the Church of Christ upon earth, if there were no divisions in it, but differences of opinion have unhappily led many astray, and caused a great deal of hatred and prejudice among Christians, which has prevented that godly union which every member of the Church should wish to see prevail. We should therefore most devoutly join in this prayer; but let us ever bear in mind, that we are not to give way to a persecuting spirit, but that while we stedfastly keep the faith, we must leave those who differ from us, to answer for themelves to God, who alone is the searcher of all hearts.

Questions.---Would it not be a happy thing if all Chris