time of trouble. Do good to them that are good; to all the upright in heart.

Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.

N. B. On a Communion-Sabbath, introduce at the pla ces marked ** what is provided for the purpose in the Occasional Prayers:

MONDAY MORNING.

O LORD our God, we desire with all humilty and reverence to adore thee, as a being infinitely blessed and glorious; who hast all perfection in and of thyself, and who art the fountain of all being, life and blessedness. It is an unspeakable privilege that we have liberty of access unto thee through Jesus Christ, and have leave to call thee our Father in him. O look upon us now, and be merciful to us, as, thou usest to be to those that love thy name. May we all account our daily worship of thee the most needful part of our daily business, and the most pleasant of our daily comforts.

Thou art the God of all the families of Israel: be thou the God of our family: And grant that, whatever others do, we and ours may always serve the Lord. And do thou cause thy blessing to rest upon our habitation, from day to day, and from year to year. Lord bless thou us and we shall be blessed indeed.

We humbly thank thee for the mercies of the night past, and of this morning. We have laid us down and slept, and have awoke again, because thou hast sustained us. Thanks be to God, that no plague has come nigh our dwelling; but that we are spared to see the light, and enjoy the comforts, of another day. It is of thy mercies, O Lord, that we are not consumed, and because thy compassions fail not: they are new every morning, great is thy faithfulness.

We confess that we are guilty before thee. We have sinned and come short of thy glory.

We are greatly wanting in the duties of our particular relations.

We are cold and defective in our love to thee our God; weak in our desires towards thee; unsteady in our walking with thee; and often out of frame for thy service.

O Lord, forgive us all our sins, and be at peace with us, through him who died to make peace, and ever lives to make intercession.

To thy care, O our God, we commit ourselves this day Compass us about with thy favour as with a shield; preserve our going out, and our coming in.

Lord, keep us from all evil; but especially from the evil of sin. Give us the rule over our own spirits. Let us not be provoked to wrath, or speak unadvisedly with our lips. Dispose us to live together in peace and holy love; and may the God of love and peace be with us.

Make us conscientious in all our dealings, as becomes those who see thine eye ever upon us. Arm us against every temptation; keep us in the

way of duty; and preserve us in thy fear all the day long.

In every doubtful case let our way be made plain before us; and give us that wisdom which is profitable to direct. Let integrity and uprightness preserve us, for we wait on thee.

Prepare us for all the events of this day; for we know not what a day may bring forth: And make us to stand compleat in thy whole will. May we be willing to deny ourselves, to take up our cross daily, and follow Christ.

Lord, fit us for death, judgment, and eternity. Give us grace to live, every day, as those who know not but it may be our last.

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Lord, plead thine own cause in the world. Build up thy church, and erect the throne of the Redeemer on the ruins of Satan's kingdom. the reformed churches be more reformed. port and deliver those that suffer for righteousness sake. Do good to us in these states. Bless all in authority. Guide the public councils, and over-rule all affairs for thine own glory. Let peace and truth prevail in our day, and be preserved to those that shall come after us.

Be gracious to all our relations, friends, and neighbours, according to their necessities. Supply the wants of all thy people. Dwell in the families of them that fear thee, and call upon thy name. Forgive our enemies, and give us a right and charitable spirit towards them and all men.

Visit, comfort, and relieve the afflicted. Succour the tempted; support the oppressed; and give joy to those that mourn in Zion. Deal with us and our family according to the tenor of the everlasting covenant, which is well ordered in all

things and sure; which is all our salvation, and all our desire.

Now, blessed be God for all his gifts, both of nature and grace; for those that concern this life, and that which is to come; especially for Jesus Christ, the fountain and foundation of all.

Pardon our imperfections; accept our services; and grant us an answer of peace, for his sake who died for us and rose again; who hath taught us to pray,

Our Father, &c.

MONDAY EVENING.

MOST holy, blessed, and glorious God; whose we are, and whom we are bound to serve : Thou madest us, and not we ourselves; therefore we are not our own, but thine.

Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and of the evening to rejoice. Through thy good hand upon us, we have closed another day. Af ter the various employments of it, we are come together this evening to mention the loving-kindness of the Lord, and the praises of our God; whose mercy endureth for ever.

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with his benefits, even the God of our salvation.

We praise thee for our bodily health and ease; for comfort in our relations, and places of abode; that thou hast not made the wilderness our habita

tion, nor the barren land our dwelling. We thank thee for our share in the public tranquility; and especially for the continued use of our reason, and the glorious light of revelation.

Above all, we bless thee for Jesus Christ, and for his mediation between God and man; for the covenant of grace made with us in him, and for the exceeding great and precious promises and privileges of it; for the throne of thy grace, and for the liberty of access to it, at all times, in the name of Jesus, and for the hope of eternal life through him.

We confess, O Lord, that we have sinned against thee, and still daily come short of thy glory. O God, thou knowest our foolishness, and our sins are not hid from thee.

Give us repentance for our sins of daily infirm ity: Make us duly sensible of the evil and danger of them, and let the blood of Christ thy Son cleanse us from them. Grant that we may lie down this night at peace with God, and let our souls repose in thee as our rest.

We commit ourselves to thy care; may we dwell in the secret place of the Most High, and abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Refresh our bodies with rest; undisturbed with distrustful cares, or disquieting fears; but especially let our souls be refreshed with thy love, and the light of thy countenance; for thy benignity is better than life.

Restore us to another day in safety; prepare us for the duties and the events of it; and by all the supports and comforts of life let our bodies be fitted to assist our souls in thy service. And do