was meek and lowly of heart, that so I may find rest to my soul. And help me, in all respects, to walk worthy of that high and holy calling, wherewith he has called me; worthy of the great and important privileges that are conferred upon me, and of the glorious hopes that are set before me.

Raise my affections more and more, blessed God, to those things which are above; and teach me to moderate my regard to all inferior and sensible objects. Free me from all inordinate cares about the things of this life; from all distrust of thy good providence; from all repining language and discontented thoughts. And enable me in every situation and circumstance of life to be not only patient and resigned, but cheerful and thankful; knowing that all things are ordered by Thee in the wisest and best manner, and so as shall work together for good to them that love Thee,

Most gratefully would I adore that goodness and mercy of thine that have

attended me all my days, and supplied me with all things needful to my com. fortable subsistence in life. And I particularly bless Thee, at this time, for the protection and supplies of the day and week past. Pardon, I beseech Thee, whatever fresh guilt I may have contract. ed therein. And as one day and week is passing away after another in swift succession, let me be careful to redeem the time I have lost or mispent, by a redoubled diligence in thy service, for the remainder of my uncertain life; and to improve every opportunity of doing or receiving good, and of preparing for that eternal state to which I am hastening.. Continue thy watchful care over me this night; and grant me such refreshing sleep as may fit me for serving Thee acceptably and profitably on thy own day ensuing.

And, O Thou common Father of mankind, permit me to breathe forth my fervent wishes for the welfare of all my brethren, the fellow members of that

great family of thine, which is spread over all the earth. O that all might be

partakers, not only of the bounties of thy providence, but of the richer blessings of thy grace; that all might so come to the knowledge of thy truth, as to be saved according to thy gracious will, through Jesus Christ, the Mediator between God and man, who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time! Let all christian churches every where flourish, and also abound in truth and peace, in love, and in all good works. Let all the lands of the whole world, and the dominions thereto belonging, be still favored by Thee; and let the inhabitants. thereof be careful to make a better improvement of thy distinguishing favors. Bless our rulers and governors, supreme and subordinate, and make their administration productive of great and extensive good. Give success to the labors of those who preach the gospel of thy Son, in its purity and simplicity; and may the power of godliness be visible in.

the lives of all professing christians. Have mercy on such as are in affliction; and afford them suitable and seasonable relief. Bless the family to which I belong; may every member of it be graciously regarded by Thee; and may all my friends be thine. Preserve them from all real evil; and delight over them, to do them good.

And now unto Him who is able to keep us from falling, and to present us faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding great joy; to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and for ever.....AMEN.

OCCASIONAL DEVOTIONS,

FOR THE CLOSET.

A Prayer suited to the Case of a care less Sinner, awakened to a Sense of his Duty and Danger.

O THOU infinitely great, ever blessed, and ever glorious Being, the Almighty Creator and constant Preserv er of all things, wherever I turn my eyes I behold the most evident proofs and manifestations of thy being, thy presence, and thy agency. Thou art seen in every object around me, and felt in every vein and nerve within me! It is thou, O Lord, I am fully convinced, who didst form me by thy wisdom, and who dost continually sustain me, and support all my perceptive and active powers by thy