li (> same writer. () God, we beseech Thee, forgive and pardon our enemies, and give us that measure of Thy grace, that for their hatred Ave may love them ; for their cursing we may bless them: for their injury Ave may do them good ; and for their persecution Ave may pray for them. They have laid a net for our steps, • : and they have digged a pit before us ; Lord, we desire not that they themselves should fall into the midst of these, but we beseech Thee keep us out of them, and deliver, establish, bless and prosper us for Thy mercy's sake in Jesus Christ our Saviour, to whom with Thee and the Holy Spirit, we desire to consecrate ourselves and our country, noAV and for- ever, imploring Thee to be our God, and to make us Thy people. Amen. ^p ^ WASHINGTON'S PRAYER. From McGuire's Religious Opinions and Character of Washington. Almighty Father, if it is Thy holy will that we shall obtain a place and name among the nations of the earth, grant that we may be enabled to show our gratitude for Thy goodness, by our endeavors to fear and obey Thee. Bless us with wisdom in our councils, success in battle, and let all our victories be tempered with humanity. Endow, also, our enemies with enlightened minds, that they may become sen- sible of their injustice, and willing to restore our liberty and peace. Grant the petition of Thy ser- vant for the sake of Him whom Thou hast called Thy beloved Son; nevertheless, not our will but Thine be done. Amen. A PRAYER FOR OUR ARMIES. By Bishop Green, of Mississippi. Almighty God, whose Providence watcheth over all things, and in whose hands is the disposal of all events, we look up to Thee for Thy protection and blessing amidst the apparent and great dangers with a- * "~'i which we arc encompassed. Thou hast, in Thy wis- : dom, permitted us to l>c threatened with the many evils of an unnatural and destructive war. Save us, we beseech Thee, from the hands of our enemies. Watch over our fathers, and brothers, and sons, who. trusting in Thy defence and iu the righteousness of our cause, hav< -one forth to the service of their country. May their lives be precious in Thy sight. Preserve them from all the dangers to which the)- may be exposed. Enable them successfully to perform their duty to Thee and to their country, and do Thou, in Thine infinite wisdom and power, so over- rule events, and so dispose the hearts of all engaged in this painful struggle, that it may soon end in peace and brotherly love, and lead not only to the safety, honor and welfare of our Confederate States, hut to the good of Thy people, and the glory of Thy great name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Charleston, S. C, Fast Day, June 13///. A.D. 1861. P6?*93