in affection and life, having our conversation daily in Heaven; until by thy mercy and grace we shall rest with Him there for ever, and yield thee everlasting thanks and praises, through the mediation of the same, thy Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

CONFESSION.

ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, we confess our manifold offences against thee; and we are heartily sorry for our past abuse of thy goodness. We acknowledge that we do not deserve the least of thy mercies, much less those great privileges which we hope to enjoy this day. It is thou only who hast

thy service, through our only Mediator and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.

PRAYER.

O GOD, the Creator of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee to look with compassion upon the whole world. Have pity upon those who are living in heathen darkness or in unchristian error: send forth amongst them the true light, and incline their hearts so to receive thy Gospel, that many may be converted unto thee. More especially we pray for all our fellowChristians. Grant that the ministers of Christ may have the special guidance of thy Holy Spirit, so as

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