opened to me the gates of mercy and grace that I might glorify thee. O God, grant that I may at length enter into these gates, and walk hereafter in purity and holiness, by the aid of thy Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. Our Father, &c.

melt my soul. Let the goodness of God lead me to repentance. Never leave me to myself, and my own perverse, wayward, and wandering heart. O now bring me back, by thy Holy Spirit, to my heavenly Father; and returning to him, may I obtain his mercy, and find that he does abundantly pardon, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.

Our Father, &c.

PRAYER VII.

For the Pardon of Sin.

[Bp. Taylor. O LORD, pardon all my sins, my light and rash words, the vanity and impiety of my thoughts, my unjust and uncharitable actions, and whatsoever I have transgressed against thee. Behold, O God, my soul is troubled in the remembrace of my sins, in the frailty and sinfulness of my flesh, exposed to every temptation, and of itself not able to resist any. Lord God of mercy, I earnestly beg of thee to give a

great portion of thy grace, such as may be sufficient and effectual for the mortification of all my sins, vanities, and disorders; that, as I have formerly served my lust and unworthy desires, so now I may give myself up wholly to thy service and the studies of a holy life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, &c.

PRAYER VIII

For Faith. (1.)

[Bickersteth.

ALMIGHTY God, Father of mercies, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift, give unto me, I beseech thee, grace to believe on the name of Christ. I believe; Lord, help thou my unbelief! let me be strong in faith, giving glory to thee, and having a full persuasion that thou wilt perform all that thou hast promised. O help me to count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. Enable me so to believe, that Christ may dwell in my heart; and I may

supremely love thee, my God, and unfeignedly love all my fellow-creatures, Hear me, for Christ's sake. Amen. Our Father, &c.

PRAYER IX.

For Faith. (2.)

[Mrs. Cornwallis. O ETERNAL God, fountain of truth, in whom to believe is life everlasting, let thy grace descend with a mighty power upon my soul. Inspire me with wisdom, knowledge, and humility; and so sanctify my belief in thy revelations, that my heart may be filled with hope and confidence in thy gracious promises. Restrain, O Lord, every vain imagination, and bring every proud thought into subjection to thy will, that no prejudice, no motive of selfinterest, may interfere with my full belief in the pure and holy doctrines of Christianity. Hear me, O God, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Our Father. &c.

PRAYER X.

For Strength to resist Temptations.

[Mrs. Cornwallis. O ALMIGHTY GOD, the Father of mercies, source of holiness, the fountain of strength, grant me power to resist and overcome all temptations, and to guard against all dangers; that I may not be the slave of accident or violence, of interest or passion, of fear or desire. I am encompassed by infirmities, surrounded by many dangerous allurements; my heart is deceitful, my passions awake, my duties are many and difficult, and my resolutions weak. O be thou unto me wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. Thou hast promised thy Spirit, to those who seek it. Grant that it may dwell with me; instruct, support, and encourage me in holiness, resignation, and every Christian virtue; that I, being ready prepared for every good work, may grow to the full measure of the stature and fulness of thee, my Saviour. Grant that my infirmities may be fewer, and my graces