stronger; so that I may walk on steadfastly in the ways of thy laws, and the works of thy commandments; and finally, through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, attain to that heavenly kingdom where is fulness of joy and pleasure for evermore. Amen.

Our Father. &c.

PRAYER XI.

For Watchfulness against Sin. (1.)

[Bp. Taylor. TEACH me to watch over all my ways, that I may never be surprised by sudden temptations or a careless spirit, nor return to folly or vanity. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keep the door of my lips, that I offend not with my tongue, either against piety or charity. Teach me to think of nothing but thee, and what will promote thy service and glory; to speak of nothing but thee, and thy glories; and to do nothing but what becomes thy servant, whom thine infinite

mercy, by the graces of thy Holy Spirit, hath sealed up to the day of redemption.

Let all my passions and affections be so mortified and brought under the dominion of grace, that I may never, by deliberation and purpose; nor yet by levity, rashness, or inconsideration, offend thy Divine Majesty. Make me such as thou wouldst have me to be; strengthen my faith, con firm my hope, and give me a daily in crease of charity, that, this day and ever, I may serve thee according to all my opportunities and capacities, growing from grace to grace; till at last by thy mercies, I shall receive the consummation and perfection of grace in thy kingdom above, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, &c.

PRAYER XII.

For Watchfulness. (2.)

[Dr. Rambach.

O FAITHFUL Saviour! who, like a watch

ful shepherd, visitest thy careful sheep,

and warnest them of approaching danger; may I, when inclined to sloth, hear thy pastoral voice sounding in my ears, "Watch and pray." Grant to me a just sense of my inability and weakness, that I may not rely on my own strength or good intentions, but be diligent in prayer for obtaining thy succour, and by thy strength may be a conqueror in all things. Amen.

Our Father, &c.

PRAYER XIII.

On reading the Scriptures.

[Bp. Wilson. O Holy Spirit, make me to understand, embrace, and love the truths of the gospel. Give, O God, thy blessing unto thy word, that it may become effectual to my conversion and salvation, and to the salvation of all that read and hear it.

Give me grace to read thy Holy Word with the reverence and respect becoming the gracious manifestation of thy will to

men; submitting my understanding and will to thine. Let thy gracious promises, O God, contained in thy word, quicken my obedience. Let thy dreadful threatenings and judgments upon sinners make me abhor sin, and lead me to a speedy repentance.

Cause me, O God, to believe thy word, to obey thy commands, to fear thy judgments, and to hope in, and depend upon, thy gracious promises, contained in thy Holy Word, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.

Our Father, &c.

PRAYER XIV.

For Meekness.

[Bp. Wilson.

O LORD, who art a God ready to pardon, slow to anger, and of great kindness, remove far from me all occasions and effects of causeless and immoderate anger; all pride and prejudice, and too much concern for the things of this world; all intemperate speeches and indecent passions.

Give me, O God, a mild, a peaceable, a meck, and an humble spirit, that, remembering my own infirmities, I may bear with those of others:-that I may think lowly of myself, and not be angry wher others also think lowly of me; that I may be patient towards all men; gentle and easy to be entreated, that God, for Christ's sake, may be so towards me. Amen.

Our Father, &c.

PRAYER XV.

For Spiritualized Affections.

[Bp. Ken. O LORD, enlighten my understanding, that I may know Thee; sanctify my affections, that I may love Thee; and put thy fear into my heart, that I may dread to offend Thee.

Wean my affections, O Lord, from the things of this world, and whatever my state and condition may be here, give me grace therewith to be content.