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 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 
 
THE 
 
 GOLDEN ALTAR: 
 
 FORMS OF LIVING FAITH. 
 
 ^ BY 
 
 JOSEPH A. SEISS, D. D., LL.D., 
 
 Pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion, Philadelphia* 
 
 NEW AND ENLARGED EDITION. 
 
 PH I LADELPH I A*Si=s; 
 
 GENERAL COUNCIL'S PUBLICATION BOARD. 
 1898. 
 
 ->W(j Ve\C^ 
 
1>K 
 
 5007 
 
 Copyright Secured, 
 
 1882. 
 
 Copyrighted by 
 Joseph A.Seiss, 
 
PREFACE. 
 
 rjlHE brevity and terseness of this little book, com- 
 -■- bined with its exhaustive fulness, may serve to 
 win for it a place of practical usefulness, notwithstand- 
 ing the hurry and excitement which crowd against 
 the spirit of faith and genuine devotion. The aim 
 in its preparation has been to furnish the expres- 
 sions and elements of a living Christianity in the 
 simplest and most concentrated utterances, along with 
 the marrow-passages of that Divine Word on which 
 true faith ever leans and feeds. Platitudes and need- 
 less extensions have been rigidly eschewed ; and while 
 all states and relations are duly provided for, nothing 
 but the pure gold is given. 
 
 May God bless the production to the spiritual profit 
 of many; and to His Holy Spirit be the praise for 
 ever. 
 
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TABLE OP CONTENTS. 
 
 Part First. — The Holy Christian Faith. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 (Remarks), 11 
 
 I. The Apostles' Creed, 13 
 
 II. The Nicene Creed, 13 
 
 III. The Athanasian Creed, . . . . . . .14 
 
 IV. The Creed as Paraphrased by Luther, . . . .16 
 
 Part Second. — Prayers for all Occasions. 
 
 (Remarks), 18 
 
 I. Morning Prayers .20 
 
 A Form by Luther, 20 
 
 Another Form, > 21 
 
 Further Forms and Collects, 22 
 
 II. Collects and Ejaculations during the Day, . . . .23 
 
 III. Evening Prayers, . 25 
 
 A Form by Luther, . 25 
 
 Another Form, 25 
 
 Further Forms and Collects, 26 
 
 IV. Table Prayers, 27 
 
 (Remarks), 28 
 
 Forms by Luther, .28 
 
 Other Forms Before and After Meat, .... 28 
 
 V. Further Devotional Exercises, 29 
 
 An Act of Self-Examination, 29 
 
 An Act of Penitence, 31 
 
 A Psalm of Penitence, 31 
 
 An Act of Faith, 32 
 
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Contents. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 An Act of Hope, 33 
 
 An Act of Charity 34 
 
 VI. Litanies, 34 
 
 For Days of Humiliation 34 
 
 A Litany to the Saviour 36 
 
 A Litany to the Holy Ghost 38 
 
 VII. Collects for Sundays and Festival Days 39 
 
 VIII. Collects and Prayers for Various Gifts and Graces, . 49 
 
 For Illumination, 49 
 
 For Conversion of the Will to God, . . . .49 
 
 For Penitence and Forgiveness 50 
 
 For the Fear of God 50 
 
 For Faith, 50 
 
 For Hope, 50 
 
 For Love and Charity, 51 
 
 For Heavenly-Mindedness, 51 
 
 For Peace, 51 
 
 For Purity, 51 
 
 For Humility 51 
 
 For Meekness, 52 
 
 For Strength in Temptation, ..... 52 
 
 For Spiritual Guidance, 52 
 
 For Temporal and Spiritual Good, . . . .52 
 
 For Contentment 52 
 
 For Spiritual Joy 53 
 
 For Thankfulness, 53 
 
 For Heavenly Help, 53 
 
 For Perseverance, 53 
 
 For a Happy End, 53 
 
 For Mercy in the Judgment, 54 
 
 For an Answer to Prayer, 54 
 
 IX. Prayers and Collects of Intercession 54 
 
 For the Church, 54 
 
 For Ministers of the Word, 55 
 
Content©. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 For Rulers and Governments, 56 
 
 For the Family, 56 
 
 For Co-Dwellers in the Same House, .... 56 
 
 For Relatives and Friends, 56 
 
 For Friends Absent or on a Journey, . . . 57 
 
 For the Sick and Suffering, 57 
 
 For the Dying, 58 
 
 For the Help of the Needy, 58 
 
 For Those in Error and Sin, 59 
 
 For the Aged and Infirm, 60 
 
 For the Wretched and Friendless, .... 60 
 
 For All Classes, . 60 
 
 X. Prayers and Collects Regarding Public Worship, . . 61 
 
 (Remarks), 61 
 
 On Going to Church, 61 
 
 Preparation for Public Worship, .... 62 
 
 For the Divine Blessing on the Services, . . 62 
 
 For the Minister of the Word, 63 
 
 On Entering the Church, 63 
 
 At the Close of Service 63 
 
 On Returning from Public Service, . . . .63 
 
 XI. Prayers and Collects Respecting Baptism, .... 64 
 
 (Remarks), 64 
 
 On One's Baptism, 64 
 
 For Restoration to the Grace of Baptism, . . . 65 
 
 At Confirmation, 65 
 
 For the Consummation of the Grace of Baptism, . 66 
 
 For Recovery of Those Who Have Wandered, . 66 
 
 XII. Prayers and Collects Relating to the Lord's Supper, . . 67 
 
 (Remarks), 67 
 
 Preparations for Communion, 67 
 
 Ejaculations Whilst Others are Communing, . . 69 
 
 The Act of Participation 69 
 
 After Partaking, .70 
 
Contents. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 XIII, Prayers and Collects for Particular Times and Occasions, 71 
 
 At the Beginning of a New Year, .... 71 
 
 On One's Birth-Day, 71 
 
 In Time of War, 72 
 
 In Time of Pestilence and Danger 73 
 
 In Time of Tempest or Earthquake 74 
 
 In Time of Darkness and Deep Distress, . . .75 
 
 In Time of Penitential Humiliation 76 
 
 In Time of Sickness, 76 
 
 In Time of Nearing Death, 78 
 
 XIV. Prayers and Collects for Occasions of Thanksgiving, . 78 
 
 General Thanksgiving 78 
 
 On Deliverance from Peril and Danger, . . .79 
 
 On Recovery from Serious Sickness 79 
 
 On Passing the Perils of Child-Birth, ... 79 
 
 On the Birth of a Child, 79 
 
 Thanksgiving for Parents and Guardians, . . 80 
 
 Thanksgiving for Prosperity, 80 
 
 On Safe Return from a Journey, .... 80 
 
 For Creation, Preservation, and Redemption, . . 80 
 
 XV. Prayers and Collects for Use by Particular Persons, . 81 
 
 For the Use of a Child, 81 
 
 For the Use of a Young Person, . 81 
 
 For the Use of a Student 82 
 
 For the Use of One Engaged in Business, . . 82 
 
 For the Use of One in Choosing a Companion, . 83 
 
 For the Use of a Husband 83 
 
 For the Use of a Wife, 81 
 
 For the Use of an Expected Mother, . . .84 
 
 For the Use of One in Subordinate Station, . . 84 
 For the Use of One Going on a Journey, . . .84 
 
 For the Use of One on Sea, 85 
 
 For the Use of One in Prosperity, .... 85 
 
 For the Use of a Parent, 85 
 
Contents. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 For the Use of One Under Great Responsibilities, 
 
 For the Use of a Physician, . 
 
 For the Use of a Counsellor or Advocate, . 
 
 For the Use of a Church Officer, . 
 
 For the Use of a Teacher of the Young, ... 87 
 
 For the Use of Pastors and Ministers, ... 87 
 
 Part Third.— The Holy Promises. 
 
 For Strength to Grasp the Promises, 90 
 
 Against the Fear of Trouble 90 
 
 In the Experience of Trouble, 91 
 
 In the Continuance of Trouble, 91 
 
 In Threatened Sickness, 91 
 
 In Sickness, 92 
 
 In Sickness Long Continued, ....... 92 
 
 In Threatening Death 92 
 
 Against Dread of Want, 93 
 
 Against Threatening Famine and Need, . . . .93 
 
 In Suffering from Enemies, 93 
 
 Under Slander, 94 
 
 In Sorrow and Alarm for Sin, 94 
 
 In Seeking God's Forgiveness, 95 
 
 In Exercising Faith, 95 
 
 In Prayer, 96 
 
 In Obedience and Good Works, 96 
 
 In Humble Waiting on the Lord, . . . . . .97 
 
 In the Fear of God, 97 
 
 In the Exercise of Charity, 98 
 
 When the Wicked Prosper, 98 
 
 In Trial and Temptations, 98 
 
 In Dark Providences, 99 
 
 When Faint and Disconsolate, 99 
 
 In Doubt of Ultimate Salvation, 99 
 
 Against the Fear of Death, ... . . . . .99 
 
 In the Approach of Death 100 
 
10 Olontents. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Beyond Death, . . 100 
 
 In the Judgment Time, 101 
 
 Prayers for the Consummation, 101 
 
 Part Fourth. — A Text for Every Day. 
 
 January 103-107 
 
 February, 107-110 
 
 March 111-115 
 
 April, 115-119 
 
 May, - . 119-123 
 
 June, 123-127 
 
 July, 127-131 
 
 August 132-136 
 
 September 136-140 
 
 October, 140-144 
 
 November, 144-148 
 
 December, 148-152 
 
 Part Fifth. — Prayers for Family Use. 
 
 (Remarks), 153 
 
 General, 153-159 
 
 For .Morning, 159-102 
 
 For Evening, 163-165 
 
 Special Collects and Prayers, 165-172 
 
 A Few Songs of Consolation, 173-178 
 
THE GOLDEN ALTAR. 
 
 PART FIRST. 
 ®l)e $olg Christian iFaitlj- 
 
 The great thing in true Religion is the Faith— the Creed— the facts 
 and doctrines on which the soul rests for peace and salvation. There 
 can be no right Religion without a right Faith. 
 
 " Without faith it is impossible to please God : for he that cometh 
 to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them 
 that diligently seek Him." — Heb. 11 : 6. 
 
 It is the nature of saving faith to receive and rest on certain truths 
 and revelations which God has made known to us in His Word; 
 and having learned and embraced those truths, to make confession 
 of the same. It is on such personal apprehension and confession of 
 these truths that the Church is formed and marked, and that we 
 show ourselves to be of the family and household of faith. 
 
 Jesus demanded of His disciples to say whom they understood 
 and look Him to be. " Peter answered and said, Thou art the 
 Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said 
 unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona : for flesh and blood 
 hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven." 
 —Matt. 16 : 16-18. It was by this faith and confession that Peter 
 became the first-laid rock in the edifice of the Church, and it is by the 
 belief and confession of the same that all Christians since came to 
 be Christians, and to be a part of the mystic edifice of Christ's 
 Church. It is by believing and confessing with the Church thus be- 
 
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 lieving and confessing, that we come to be of the Church; and fail- 
 ing thus to believe and confess with the believing and confessing 
 Church, we cannot be of the Church, and have no part in live, cove- 
 nant and promises which God makes to the Church, which is the con- 
 gregation of them thai believe. 
 
 " /;' thou shall confess ivith thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt 
 believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou 
 shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness ; 
 and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."— Rom. 10 • 
 8-10. 
 
 The Belief, Creed, or Confession of the Church, is what the Church 
 in her faithful searchings of God's infallible Word has found there, 
 and what she sets forth as tlie divine truths on which she rests, and has 
 ever rested, for salvation. It is therefore as old as Christianity itself, 
 and inseparable from salvation. " If there come any unto you, and 
 bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid 
 him God speed : for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his 
 evil deeds:'— 2 John 10, 11. 
 
 Hence it is of the greatest moment to one desiring to be a genuine 
 Christian to have special regard to the Faith believed and confessed 
 by the believing and confessing Church as her learning of God's 
 Word. Accordingly, the Apostle Paul admonishes Timothy to 
 " Hold fast the form of sound words, which he had heard, in faith 
 and love."— 2 Tim. 1 : 13. And Jude also exhorts that we " should 
 earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the 
 saints." — Jude 3. 
 
 From the beginning, the Church has carefully set forth and guarded 
 her faith, as taught by Christ and His inspired Prophets and Apostles. 
 
 Pre-eminent in age, in importance, and in dearness to the hearts of 
 all Christians, is what is called The Apostles' Creed, of which all 
 the other accepted creeds and confessions of the Church are develop- 
 ments ayid defences. " As the Lord's Prayer is the Prayer of prayers, 
 the Decalogue the Law of laws, so the Apostles' Creed is the Creed of 
 creeds." 
 
 The Creeds of the Church which came after (his great fundamental 
 expression of the faith, are only the further setting forth and profes- 
 sion of the meaning and belief of Christians in their one confession 
 
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 of the only true and living God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, in 
 whom we have our being, our redemption, and our sanctification. 
 
 First of all, it therefore pertains to the devout Christian soul to be 
 well rooted and grounded in the Faith on which salvation depends. 
 
 I. THE APOSTLES' CEEED. 
 T BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of 
 ■*- heaven and earth : 
 
 And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was 
 conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, 
 suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and 
 buried : He descended into Hell, the third day he rose 
 again from the dead, He ascended into heaven, and sit- 
 teth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; 
 From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the 
 dead. 
 
 I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Christian* 
 Church, the Communion of saints ; the forgiveness of 
 sins ; the Eesurrection of the body ; and the life ever- 
 lasting. Amen. 
 
 II. THE NICENE CEEED. 
 T BELIEVE in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker 
 ■*- of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and 
 invisible. 
 
 And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son 
 of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of 
 God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, 
 not made, being of one substance with the Father ; by 
 
 * Or Catholic. 
 
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 whom all things were made, Who for us men, and for our 
 salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate 
 by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made 
 man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. 
 He suffered, and was buried ; and the third day He rose 
 again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into 
 heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. 
 And He shall come again with glory to judge both the 
 quick and the dead : Whose kingdom shall have no end. 
 
 And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver 
 of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, 
 who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped 
 aud glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. 
 
 And I believe one holy Christian- and Apostolic 
 Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission 
 of sins ; And I look for the Eesurrection of the dead and 
 the life of the world to come. Amen. 
 
 III. THE ATHANASIAN CEEED. 
 WHOSOEVEE will be saved, before all things it is 
 necessary that he hold the true Christian* Faith ; 
 Which Faith except every one do keep whole and unde- 
 filed, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly. 
 
 And the true Christian* Faith is this : That we worship 
 One God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity ; neither con- 
 founding the Persons, nor dividing the substance. For 
 there is one Person of the Father, another of the Son, 
 and another of the Holy Ghost. But the Godhead of 
 the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, is all 
 one ; the Glory Equal, the Majesty Coeternal. Such as 
 
 * Or Catholic. 
 
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 the Father is, such is the Son, and such is the Holy- 
 Ghost : The Father uncreate, the Son uncreate, and the 
 Holy Ghost uncreate : the Father incomprehensible, the 
 Son incomprehensible, and the Holy Ghost incomprehen- 
 sible : The Father eternal, the Son eternal, and the Holy 
 Ghost eternal. And yet they are not three Eternals, but 
 one Eternal. As also there are not three incomprehen- 
 sibles, nor three uncreated ; but one uncreated, and one 
 incomprehensible. So likewise the Father is Almighty, 
 the Son Almighty, and the Holy Ghost Almighty. And 
 yet they are not three Almighties, but one Almighty. 
 So the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy 
 Ghost is God. And yet, they are not three Gods, but 
 one God. So likewise the Father is Lord, the Son Lord, 
 and the Holy Ghost Lord ; and yet not three Lords, but 
 one Lord. For like as we are compelled by the Christian 
 verity to acknowledge every Person by Himself to be 
 God and Lord, so we are forbidden by the Christian Ee- 
 ligion to say, There be three Gods, or three Lords. 
 
 The Father is made of none, neither created, nor be- 
 gotten. The Son is of the Father alone, not made, nor 
 created, but begotten. The Holy Ghost is of the Father 
 and of the Son, neither made, nor created, nor begotten, 
 but proceeding. So there is one Father, not three 
 Fathers ; one Son, not three Sons ; one Holy Ghost, not 
 three Holy Ghosts. 
 
 And in this Trinity none is afore, or after other : none 
 is greater, or less than another ; but the whole three Per- 
 sons are coeternal together, and coequal. So that in all 
 things, as is aforesaid, the Unity in Trinity, and the 
 Trinity in Unity is to be worshipped. He therefore that 
 will be saved, must thus think of the Trinity. 
 
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 Furthermore, it is necessary to everlasting salvation, 
 that we also believe rightly the Incarnation of our Lord 
 Jesus Christ. For the right Faith is, that we believe 
 and confess, that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 
 is God and Man ;— God, of the substance of the Father^ 
 begotten before the worlds ; and Man, of the substance 
 of His Mother, born in the world ; Perfect God, and per- 
 fect Man, of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsist- 
 ing ; equal to the Father, as touching His Godhead ; in- 
 ferior to the Father, as touching His manhood. Who 
 although He be God and Man, yet He is not two, but one 
 Christ ;— One, not by conversion of Godhead into flesh, 
 but by taking of the Manhood into God ;— One altogether, 
 not by confusion of substance, but by Unity of Person. 
 For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man, so God 
 and man is one Christ ; Who suffered for our salvation, 
 descended into Hell, rose again the third day from the 
 dead; He ascended into heaven, He sitteth on the right 
 hand of the Father, God Almighty, from whence He 
 shall come to judge the quick and the dead. At whose 
 coming all men shall rise again with their bodies, and 
 shall give account for their own works ; And they that 
 have done good shall go into life everlasting, and they 
 that have done evil into everlasting fire. 
 
 This is the true Christian Faith, which except a man 
 believe faithfully he cannot be saved. 
 
 IV. THE CEEED AS PAEAPHEASED BY LUTHEE. 
 T BELIEVE that God has created me and all that ex- 
 - 1 - ists ; that He has given and still preserves to me my 
 body and soul, with all my limbs and senses, my reason 
 and all the faculties of my mind, together with my rai- 
 
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 ment, food, home and family, and all my property ; that 
 He daily provides me abundantly with all the necessa- 
 ries of life, protects me from all danger, and preserves 
 and guards me against all evil ; all which He does out of 
 pure, paternal and divine Goodness and Mercy, without 
 any merit or worthiness in me ; for all which I am in 
 duty bound to thank, praise, serve and obey Him. This 
 is most certainly true. 
 
 I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the 
 Father from eternity, and also true Man, born of the 
 Virgin Mary, is my Lord ; Who has redeemed me, a lost 
 and condemned creature, secured and delivered me from 
 all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil, not 
 with silver and gold, but with His holy and precious 
 blood, and with His innocent sufferings and death ; in 
 order that I might be His, live under Him in His King- 
 dom, and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, inno- 
 cence and blessedness ; even as He is risen from the dead, 
 and lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most cer- 
 tainly true. 
 
 I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength 
 believe in Jesus Christ my Lord, or come to Him ; but 
 the Holy Ghost has called me through the Gospel, en- 
 lightened me by His gifts, and sanctified and preserved 
 me in the true Faith ; in like manner as He calls, gathers, 
 enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church on 
 earth, and preserves it in union with Jesus Christ in the 
 true Faith ; in which Christian Church He daily forgives 
 abundantly all my sins, and the sins of all believers, and 
 will raise up me and all the dead at the last day, and 
 will grant everlasting life to me, and to all who believe 
 in Christ. This is most certainly true. 
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PART SECOND. 
 JJragers for all ©rcasions. 
 
 Next to the true Christian Faith is the living power of it in the 
 soul— the answer of a good conscience toward God respecting xrhat 
 we receive andbelieve. This is largely summed tip in right Prayer, 
 which is the conversation of the soul with God, touching what He 
 is to us, and does for us, and proposes and promises to be to them 
 that love Him. 
 
 There are many things in this world which we can do without, and 
 still be God's true children ; but Prayer is not one of those things. 
 There is no living and availing Christianity, and no good hope of 
 heaven, where there is no Praying. 
 
 God wills that we should pray, and that we should be very diligent 
 in prayer. Nothing can be rightly enjoyed or accomplished without 
 prayer. And it is a blessed privilege that, at all times and under all 
 circumstances, we can go to God with our wants and troubles, and 
 everywhere come to the throne of grace to obtain mercy, and grace 
 to help in time of need. 
 
 God gives us many things without our prayers, and even in those 
 cases we need to thank and praise Him as the Giver; but in many 
 other things He waits to be inquired of to do them for us, and will 
 never do them unless we ask Him. Hence it is written: " I exhort 
 therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and 
 giving of thanks be made; for this is good and acceptable in the 
 sight of God our Saviour. I will therefore that men pray every- 
 where-, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." 1 Tim. 2. 
 
 God declares Himself willing to liear our prayers, if addressed to 
 Him in a right spirit, for right things, in the Name of the Lord Jesus 
 Christ. Jesus says: " Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my 
 Name, He will give it you." Jno. 16 : 23. "If ye, being evil, know how 
 to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your 
 Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him." 
 Matt. 7 : 11. He may not always answer in the exact way and time 
 that we desire; but where true prayer is, there His mercy and grace 
 
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Jkagers for all ©aasions. 19 
 
 will be, according to His goodness and superior wisdom as to what 
 is best for us. All God's people, in all time, have been praying 
 people ; and all His Word is full of precepts, directions and prom- 
 ises respecting prayer. 
 
 All prayer is important, but none is so intensely indispensable as 
 that of the individual in the secrecy of retirement— the addressing of 
 one's own soul to God in all things. No devotions vi the sanctuary, 
 the family, or the assembly of worshippers, can ever do away with 
 the necessity for one's own personal prayers and approaches to God. 
 There also are heart-secrets, and particular sins and sorrows, and 
 personal wants and feelings, which need to be laid before God in a 
 special manner, in ivhich others cannot properly enter, and which 
 they need not know. TJie most special and necessary kind of prayer 
 is closet-prayer— prayer in secret to the Father which seeth in secret, 
 who promises to reward us openly. There is no other species of de- 
 votion which, alone, furnishes such wholesome and blessed results. 
 And whatever else may be omitted, let no one omit to cultivate the 
 habit of constant communing with God in secret, and yet think to be 
 a proper Christian. 
 
 It is by no means intended that what is here furnished should em- 
 brace all that needs to pass between the devout soul and its God in 
 secret, or that all here given must necessarily be used. The child 
 knows to ask and cry for what it needs without being taught it. But 
 it is well to be instructed in what is proper in conducting such com- 
 munications with Jieaven, and to have carefully prepared forms in 
 which to clothe the emotions, desires and sentiments of the heart, The 
 Apostles wished to be taught hoiv to pray, and Christ gave them forms 
 for their use, and after which to model all their prayers. And even 
 though these set forms should not be much used, it is good to have 
 them before us. Even Jonah, in the belly of the great fish, clothed his 
 prayer in the language of the Psalms; and Christ Himself, as He 
 hung upon the cross, gave forth some of His dying prayers in words 
 borrowed from the same source. 
 
 But whether it be in these forms, or in some others, prayer needs to 
 take form ; and whetlier it be by the book, or by the expressions formed 
 at the time, let it be a point with everyone that would be in fellowship 
 with Heaven, not to omit constant communing with God in prayer. 
 
I. MORNING PRAYERS. 
 A Form by Luther. 
 
 In the morning tvhen thou risest, thou shalt say : 
 T N the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
 -*- Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Then, kneeling or standing, thou shalt say 
 
 THE APOSTLES' CREED. 
 
 I BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of 
 heaven and earth. 
 
 And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord ; who was 
 conceived by the Holy Ghost ; horn of the Virgin Mary ; 
 suffered under Pontius Pilate ; was crucified, dead, and 
 buried ; he descended into hell ; the third day he rose 
 again from the dead; he ascended into heaven; and 
 sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. 
 From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the 
 dead. 
 
 I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Christian- 
 Church, the communion of saints ; the forgiveness of 
 sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life ever- 
 lasting. Amen. 
 
 Then shalt thou say 
 
 THE LORD'S PRAYER. 
 
 OUR Father who art in heaven: hallowed be thy 
 Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on 
 earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily 
 bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those 
 who trespass against us. And lead us not into tenipta- 
 
 * Or Catholie. 
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 tion, but deliver us from evil ; for thine is the king- 
 dom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. 
 Amen. 
 
 Then shall thou say : 
 
 HEAVENLY FATHEK, I give Thee thanks, through 
 Jesus Christ, Thy Dear Son, that Thou hast pro- 
 tected me through the night from all danger and harm ; 
 and I beseech Thee to preserve and keep me this day 
 also from all sin and evil, that in all my thoughts, 
 words, and deeds, I may serve and please Thee. Into 
 Thy hands I commend my body and soul, and all that 
 is mine. Let Thy holy angel have charge concerning 
 me, that the wicked one have no power over me. Amen. 
 
 
 
 Another Foem. 
 When thoic awakest, say : 
 GOD, who awakest my body from the slumbers of 
 
 the night ; awaken my soul to things above, that I 
 may rise to life immortal. Amen. 
 When thou washest t 
 
 WASH and cleanse me, O God, in the precious blood 
 of Jesus, that I may be pure from the defilements 
 of sin, and be refreshed with the waters of Thy renew- 
 ing grace. Amen. 
 
 When thouputtest on thy garments, say: 
 
 CLOTHE me, O my Saviour, with the robe of Thy 
 righteousness, and adorn me with the ornaments of 
 a meek and humble spirit, that I may walk with Thee 
 forever. Amen. 
 
22 ittornittg Praters. 
 
 Wen going forth to the duties of the day, say: 
 rmiOU who hast hrought me safely to the beginning 
 of this day ; defend me in the same by Thy mighty 
 power, that I fall into no sin, and that all my goings 
 maybe directed according to Thy righteousness, through 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Or one or more of these selections : 
 
 f\ LORD, hold up my goings in Thy paths, that my 
 ^ footsteps slip not. 
 
 Lead me, O Lord, in Thy righteousness because of 
 mine enemies ; make Thy way straight before my face. 
 
 Show me Thy ways, O Lord ; teach me Thy paths. 
 Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me : for Thou art the 
 God of my salvation ; on Thee do I wait all the day. 
 
 Teach me Thy way, O Lord; I will walk in Thy 
 truth : unite my heart to fear Thy Name. Amen. 
 
 Further Forms and Collects. 
 
 To be used with the preceding, or singly, or together. 
 T) AISE up my body, O God, from sleep and drowsiness, 
 and my soul from sin and forgetfulness of Thee, 
 that I may praise and glorify Thy holy Name forever.' 
 Amen. 
 
 INTERNAL GOD, who hast created me out of nothing, 
 made me after Thine own image, redeemed me 
 with the precious blood of Christ, and given Thy Holy 
 Spirit to call, enlighten and sanctify me ; with my whole 
 heart I thank and praise Thee for all Thy benefits. 
 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me 
 bless His Holy Name. Amen. 
 
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 GLOEY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the 
 Holy Ghost ; As it was in the beginning, is now, and 
 ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 
 
 OLOED, King of heaven and earth, sanctify, rule, and 
 govern my soul and body this day in Thy law, and 
 in the works of Thy commandments, that I may be 
 continually protected and saved by Thy mighty help. 
 Amen. 
 
 T^EFEND me, O God, this day from the deceits and 
 ■*-' temptations of the devil; preserve me from sin, 
 accident, and an evil death; bless and prosper my labors 
 and pursuits ; comfort and uphold me in whatever trials 
 Thou sendest upon me ; and teach me by Thy Spirit that 
 I err not from Thee, who art my hope and my Eedeemer. 
 Amen. 
 
 Here may be added the Collect for the season of the Church Year. 
 
 " Our Father, who art in heaven, etc." 
 
 II. COLLECTS AND EJACULATIONS DUEING 
 THE DAY. 
 
 On Going to One's Work. 
 "DLESSED is everyone that feareth the Lord; that 
 •*-* walketh in His ways. For thou shalt eat the labor 
 of thine hands : happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well 
 with thee. Ps. 128: 1,2. 
 
 On Hearing the Noon-bell. 
 T)LESSED Lord Jesus, who at the noon-hour didst 
 ■*-* hang upon the cross, whilst deep darkness covered 
 the world, give unto me that light of body and soul 
 
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 which leadeth to eternal life; Thou who, with the 
 Father and the Holy Ghost, art the one true God, blessed 
 forever. Amen. 
 
 At Midday. 
 T WILL say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my for- 
 -*- tress, my God ; in Him will I trust. 
 
 Shelter me with the cover of Thy wings, that I may not 
 be afraid for the arrow that flieth by day, nor for the 
 destruction that wasteth at noonday. 
 
 Thou hast a mighty arm. In Thy Name will I rejoice 
 all the day, and in Thy righteousness shall I be exalted. 
 
 Lift upon me, O God, the light of Thy countenance, 
 that I may be strengthened in the confession of Thy 
 truth, and in doing service to the honor of thy Name, 
 through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen. 
 
 At Seeing the Sun Set. 
 TESUS, Sun of Eighteousness, let not the bright beams 
 " of Thy grace and mighty consolations depart from 
 my soul, for Thy precious Name's sake. Amen. 
 
 p OD the Holy Ghost, suffer not the light of the Sun of 
 ^ Eighteousness in my heart to go down ; but keep 
 Him ever present to my thoughts, that in Him I may 
 have the forgiveness of sins and the sure hope of resur- 
 rection to life eternal, when the passing day of this life 
 is over. Amen. 
 
 At Nightfall 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, who makest darkness and it is 
 -*-*• night, and to whom the darkness and the light are 
 both alike; suffer not Thy condemnation to overwhelm 
 iae, but keep me in the light of Thy favor and salvation, 
 through Jesus Christ, to the day everlasting. Amen. 
 
III. EVENING PEAYEES. 
 A Form by Luther. 
 
 In the evening when thou goest to thy bed, say : 
 TN the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 
 -*■ Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 Then, kneeling or standing, thou shalt say 
 
 THE APOSTLES' CREED. 
 
 T BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty, etc. 
 Then shalt thou say 
 
 THE LORD'S PRAYER. 
 
 OUE Father Who art in heaven ; Hallowed be Thy 
 Name; etc. 
 Then shalt thou say this prayer : 
 TTEAVENLY FATHEE, I give Thee thanks through 
 ■*■-*■ Jesus Christ thy dear Son, that Thou hast this day 
 so graciously protected me ; and I beseech Thee to for- 
 give me all my sins, and the wrong which I have done ; 
 and by Thy great mercy defend me from all perils and 
 dangers of this night. Into Thy hands I commend my 
 body and soul, and all that is mine. Let Thy holy 
 angel have charge concerning me, that the wicked one 
 have no power over me. Amen. 
 
 Another Form. 
 
 On retiring to thy apartment for sleep, kneel down and say : 
 
 ALMIGHTY GOD, Who hast kept me in safety this 
 day, accept my humble thanks for all thy goodness 
 and tender mercies ; forgive what has been wrong in my 
 feelings, conversation or deportment ; and bestow upon 
 
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 me Thy Holy Spirit, that, loving Thee truly, I may serve 
 Thee faithfully. Amen. 
 
 Q LORD, the Keeper of Israel, keep me from the dan- 
 gers and terrors of this night, that, resting in 
 peace, I may the better serve Thee. Amen. 
 
 Q LORD, send down Thy blessing on my parents, ben- 
 efactors, friends and enemies ; Be gracious to those 
 who desire my prayers; Comfort and relieve the poor, 
 the homeless, the sick and the sorrowing ; Be the help 
 and strength of my pastor and all pastors and teachers of 
 Thy flock; and cause the knowledge of Thy Truth and 
 salvation to be spread abroad throughout all the earth. 
 Amen. 
 
 TX Thy Name, O Lord, I lay me down to rest ; and 
 should I never awake to this world, may I through 
 Thy Grace awake to life everlasting. Amen. 
 
 QUR Father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy 
 ^ Name; etc. 
 
 Further Forms and Collects. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, in Whom is no darkness at all- 
 -^ enlighten and quicken me by thy Holy Spirit] 
 that I sleep not in the darkness and death of sin ; and 
 discover to me what I have done wrong this day in 
 thought, word, or deed, granting me due penitence for 
 the same, and Thy merciful forgiveness; through the 
 blood of Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Q THOU Who never slumbcrest nor sleepest ; Watch 
 ^ over me this night, and keep me from all impurity 
 Df thought or deed, and from all disquiet aud danger; 
 
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 and succor me by Thy grace, that at the end of my days I 
 may rest with Thy saints in glory everlasting. Amen. 
 
 QTEIP from my soul, O Lord Jesus, all the garments 
 ^ of iniquity, all sin and affection for sin, all pride 
 and vanity, all self-will and self-love, all that is dis- 
 pleasing to Thy divine Majesty, and robe me in the wed- 
 ding garment of Thy love and righteousness. Amen. 
 
 T)LESSED Saviour, grant, that whilst my body sleeps, 
 -*-* my soul may be awake to Thee, and behold Thee at 
 last in that better and heavenly country, wherewith the 
 Father and the Holy Ghost Thou livest and reignest 
 eternally. Amen. 
 Here may be added the Collect for the season of the Church Year. 
 
 GOD the Father, bless me ; God the Son, defend and 
 keep me; God the Holy Ghost, enlighten and 
 sanctify me, this night and forever. Amen. 
 
 IV. TABLE PEAYEES. 
 
 When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt 
 
 BLESS THE LORD THY GOD— Deut. 8 : 10. 
 
 Too much unthankfulness and injurious indifference toward the 
 good Father in heaven cleaves to many who call themselves Chris- 
 tians. They come to the table loaded with His bounties, and par- 
 take to fidness, yet neither as they come do they remember to sanctify 
 their meal with the Word of God and prayer, nor as they go away 
 return thanks to the faithful Giver of all good. The Saviour never 
 omitted to give thanks for earthly gifts and creature comforts. He 
 made every mealtime an occasion to lift the heart to God in acknowl- 
 edgment of His merciful goodness. Yet many come, and eat, and 
 depart like unthinking brute beasts, with no sense of indebtedness to 
 
28 QLabk Ikagers. 
 
 Heaven's bounty, and no thought or word of grateful recognition of 
 the Hand that feeds them. It is verily a scandal to Christ and His 
 Church, that those who profess to be His followers arid servants 
 shoidd so far forget their duty as to have no thankfulness in their 
 hearts or on their lips when they sit down to the consumption of 
 God's bounties, withoui which they coidd not live. Therefore we 
 shoidd never fail to look to our gracious Father with grateful heart 
 whenever we peirtake of the refreshments of the table. 
 
 FOEMS BY LUTHEE. 
 
 Before Meat. 
 fTlHE eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord ; and Thou 
 -*• givest them their meat in due season. Thou open- 
 est Thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living 
 thing. 
 
 T OED GOD, Heavenly Father, bless unto us these Thy 
 ■H gifts, which of Thy tender kindness Thou hast be- 
 stowed upon us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 After Meat. 
 
 OGIVE thanks unto the Lord, for He is good ; for His 
 mercy endureth forever. He giveth to the beast 
 his food, and to the young ravens which cry unto Him. 
 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in 
 them that hope in His mercy. 
 
 WE give Thee thanks, O God our Father, for all Thy 
 benefits, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, with 
 Thee, liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen. 
 
 Othee Foems Befoee oe Aftee Meat. 
 
 MERCIFUL FATHER, Thou feedest and sustainest 
 all Thy creatures; likewise vouchsafe to us also 
 iuch spiritual meat and drink, that we may not abuse 
 
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 Thy gifts, but use them to Thy glory in all good service, 
 walking before Thee in innocence, and piety. Amen. 
 
 "OLESSED be God, who hath nourished me from my 
 ■*-* youth, and giveth food to all flesh ! He filleth my 
 heart with joy and gladness, that my wants are at all 
 times supplied, and that I can be content with what He 
 giveth me. Amen. 
 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, heavenly Father, I give Thee 
 
 J\ 
 
 thanks for all Thy gifts and goodness ; and pray 
 
 Thee, as Thou feedest my body, so also graciously keep 
 my soul in the true faith and confession of Thy name^, 
 through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 f^\ LOEY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the 
 ^-* Holy Ghost, one God, Lord of heaven and earth, 
 who feedest me with such paternal goodness ! Fill me 
 also with peace and joy in Thy service, that I may walk 
 before Thee in all righteousness. Amen. 
 
 "OLESS the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me 
 -*-* bless His holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, 
 and forget not all his benefits. Amen. 
 
 V. FUETHEE DEVOTIONAL EXEECISES. 
 
 fok mokning, evening, ok at any time. 
 An Act op Self-Examination. 
 OEAECH me, O God, and know my heart; try me 
 ^ and know my thoughts ; and see if there be any 
 wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. 
 Amen. 
 
30 -further JUeootional (Exercises. 
 
 HAVE I this day and habitually, had God my Maker 
 in all my thoughts, aims and endeavors ? 
 
 Do I fear, love, and trust in God above all things? 
 
 Have I looked to Him in all my need ? Have I been 
 mindful to honor His Name, and to call upon Him in 
 prayer, praise and thanksgiving ? Have I attended this 
 day to my prayers ? 
 
 Have I duly prized God's holy Word and the preach- 
 ing of His Gospel ? Have I been careful to read, hear, 
 learn and obey what He has given for doctrine, for re- 
 proof, for correction and instruction in righteousness? 
 Have I read from the Bible this day ? 
 
 Have I been careful to respect, honor, love, serve and 
 please my parents and superiors ? 
 
 Have I been careful not to do harm or injury to any of 
 my fellow-men, but to assist, help and comfort them as 
 I have had opportunity ? 
 
 Have I kept myself chaste and pure in thoughts, 
 words and deeds ? 
 
 Have I been true, faithful and honest in my purposes 
 and dealings, so as not to wrong any one by fraud, de- 
 ceit, or misrepresentation ? 
 
 Have I so guarded my speech as not to belie, betray, 
 slander, or damage the good name and standing of my 
 fellow-man ? Have I put the most favorable construc- 
 tions on what my neighbor has done or said ? 
 
 Have I indulged a covetous heart towards the posses- 
 sions of others, envied them, or tried to get what was 
 not my own ? 
 
 Have I truly loved God with all my heart, and my 
 neighbor as myself? 
 
 Is my life and conduct such as I would wish it had 
 
£nxt\)ex tBzvational Qfcmises. 31 
 
 been when I come to die, and to stand before God in the 
 day of judgment? 
 
 Have I been duly penitent and sorry for my many 
 sins and shortcomings? Have I earnestly prayed for 
 God's forgiveness ? Have I true faith in Christ as my 
 Saviour ? 
 
 An Act of Penitence. 
 
 \ LMIGHTY and most merciful God, I am a sinful 
 -£*• being. I have broken Thy holy laws in heart and 
 in act. I have done those things which I ought not to 
 have done, and have left undone what I should have 
 done. I have followed too much the devices and desires 
 of my own heart. I have grieved Thy Holy Spirit. I 
 have offended Thee, and deserve only Thy wrath. Pity 
 Thou me, O God, for I am helpless without Thy mercy. 
 And as Thou hast given Thine Only Begotten Son to die 
 for me, for the sake of His merit and mediation, pardon 
 me of my sins, and let not Thy just judgment consume 
 me. Cleanse Thou me from my iniquities, and strengthen 
 me for a better life. By Thy mercy save me, for Thy 
 Name's sake. Amen. 
 
 A Psalm op Penitence. 
 TTAVE mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving 
 -■--■■ kindness; according to the multitude of Thy 
 tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 
 
 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse 
 me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, 
 and my sin is ever before me. 
 
 Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this 
 evil in Thy sight ; that Thou mightest be justified when 
 Thou speakest, and be clear when Thou judgest. 
 
32 -fnrttjer HJeooticmal €*errises. 
 
 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity ; and in sin did my 
 mother conceive me. 
 
 Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts ; and 
 in the hidden part shalt Thou make me to know wisdom. 
 
 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean ; wash me, 
 and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy 
 and gladness ; that the bones which Thou hast broken 
 may rejoice. 
 
 Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine 
 iniquities. 
 
 Create in me a clean heart, O God ; and renew a right 
 spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence ; 
 and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. 
 
 Eestore unto me the joy of Thy salvation ; and uphold 
 me with Thy free Spirit. Then will I teach transgressors 
 Thy ways ; and sinners shall be converted unto Thee. 
 
 Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of 
 my salvation ; and my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy 
 righteousness. 
 
 O Lord, open Thou my lips; and my mouth shall show 
 forth Thy praise. For Thou desirest not sacrifice, else 
 would I give it : Thou delightest not in burnt-offering. 
 
 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : a broken 
 and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. 
 
 An Act of Faith. 
 
 For this any one of the statements of The Holy Christian Faith 
 may be used, or the following : 
 
 T FIRMLY believe there is a Lord God Almighty, and 
 ■*- One only ; in eternal Being and Essence One, but in 
 Persons Three, God the Father, God the Son, and God 
 the Holy Ghost. 
 
£mi\\zx fflevotionai feerciaes. 33 
 
 T BELIEVE that God is an infinitely perfect Being; 
 ■*• that He rewards good and punishes evil; that God 
 the Son became man, suffered and died for me, to redeem 
 me from sin and death, and that He ever lives to bring 
 me to life everlasting. 
 
 "I BELIEVE that the soul of man liveth after this life, 
 -*- and that there shall be a resurrection of the just and 
 of the unjust, to receive according to their deeds. 
 
 I BELIEVE that no mortal man can be saved by his 
 own works or goodness, that there is no name given 
 among men whereby to be saved but the name of Jesus, 
 and that all who believe in Jesus as their Lord and 
 Saviour receive forgiveness and eternal life for His sake. 
 
 I BELIEVE that Jesus is my Saviour, and that there is 
 cleansing and salvation for me through His blood. 
 
 I BELIEVE all that God has revealed in His holy 
 Word, and all that His holy Church believes and 
 receives on the testimony of His Word. 
 
 AND I so believe, hold and confess, because God, who 
 is the Eternal Truth and Wisdom, cannot deceive, 
 nor be deceived. Amen. 
 
 An Act of Hope. 
 
 ALMIGHTY GOD, Father of infinite mercy, by Thy 
 grace in Christ Jesus, and upon Thine unfailing 
 Word and promise to every one that believeth, I count 
 and hope with firm confidence that Thou forgivest my 
 sins, and receivest me as Thy child redeemed with the 
 precious blood of Thy dear Son my Lord and Saviour, 
 and wilt bring me to everlasting salvation. Amen. 
 3 
 
34 Citcmies. 
 
 An Act of Chaeity. 
 
 I LOVE Thee, O God, and delight in Thee with my 
 whole heart, soul, mind, and strength, because Thou 
 art perfect and unspeakably good to me. My soul 
 longeth for Thee, and desireth to do all that pleaseth 
 Thee, and to love whatsoever Thou lovest, and my 
 neighbor as myself. Amen. 
 
 VI. LITANIES. 
 
 FOR DAYS OF FASTING AND HUMILIATION. 
 
 LORD, have mercy upon me. 
 Christ, have mercy upon me. 
 Lord, have mercy upon me. 
 O Christ, hear me. 
 O God, the Father in heaven, have mercy upon me. 
 O God,the Son,Redeemer of the world.have mercy upon me. 
 O God, the Holy Ghost, have mercy upon me. 
 Be gracious to me. 
 Help me, good Lord. 
 From all sin ; 
 From all error ; 
 From all evil : 
 
 Good Lord, deliver me. 
 From the crafts and assaults of the devil ; 
 From sudden and evil death ; 
 From pestilence and famine ; 
 From war and bloodshed ; 
 From sedition and rebellion ; 
 From lightning and tempest"; 
 From all calamity by fire and water -, 
 And from everlasting death : 
 Good Lord, deliver me. 
 
£itanies, 35 
 
 By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation ; 
 
 By Thy holy Nativity ; 
 
 By Thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation ; 
 
 By Thine Agony and bloody Sweat; 
 
 By Thy Cross and Passion ; 
 
 By Thy precious Death and Burial ; 
 
 By Thy glorious Besurrection and Ascension ; 
 
 And by the coming of the Holy Ghost, the Comforter : 
 
 Help me, good Lord. 
 In all time of my tribulation ; 
 In all time of my prosperity ; 
 In the hour of death ; 
 And in the day of judgment ; 
 
 Help me, good Lord. 
 I poor sinner, do beseech Thee to 
 
 Hear me, Lord God. 
 
 And to rule and govern Thy holy Christian Church ; 
 to preserve all pastors and ministers of Thy Church in 
 the true knowledge and understanding of Thy Word, and 
 in holiness of life ; to put an end to all schisms and causes 
 of offence ; to bring into the way of truth all such as have 
 erred, and are deceived ; to beat down Satan under our 
 feet ; to send faithful laborers into Thy harvest ; to accom- 
 pany Thy Word with Thy Spirit and grace ; to raise up 
 them that fall, and to strengthen such as do stand ; and to 
 comfort and help the weak -hearted and the distressed : 
 
 I beseech Thee to hear me, good Lord. 
 
 To give to all nations peace and concord ; to preserve 
 our country from discord and contention ; to give to our 
 nation perpetual victory over all its enemies ; to direct 
 and defend our President, and all in authority ; and to 
 bless and keep all our magistrates and all our people : 
 
 / beseech Thee to hear me, good Lord. 
 
36 Citanies. 
 
 To behold and succor all who are in danger, necessity, 
 and tribulation ; to protect all who travel by land or 
 water; to preserve all women in the perils of child- 
 birth ; to strengthen and keep all sick persons and 
 young children ; to set free all who are innocently im- 
 prisoned ; to defend and provide for all fatherless chil- 
 dren and widows ; and to have mercy upon all men : 
 
 I beseech Thee to hear me, good Lord. 
 
 To forgive my enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, 
 and to turn their hearts; to give and preserve to our 
 use the fruits of the earth ; and graciously to hear our 
 prayers : 
 
 I beseech Thee to hear me, good Lord. 
 
 O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, I beseech Thee to 
 hear me. 
 
 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
 world, have mercy upon me. 
 
 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
 world, have mercy upon me. 
 
 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the 
 world, grant me Thy peace. 
 
 O Christ, hear me. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon me. 
 
 Christ, have mercy upon me. 
 
 Lord, have mercy upon me. 
 
 " Our Father, who art in heaven," etc. 
 
 A Litany to the Saviour. 
 
 BLESSED JESUS, who comest to seek and to save 
 that which was lost, save Thy servant whom Thou 
 hast redeemed with Thy most precious blood. 
 
Cittmtes. 37 
 
 "DLESSED JESUS, who art exalted to be a Prince and 
 -*-* a Saviour, mercifully forgive me my sins. 
 
 T>LESSED JESUS, who hast called the weary and 
 ■*-* heavy-laden to come to Thee, lead me into Thy 
 
 r\ THOU true Light that lightest every man that 
 ^ cometh into the world, enlighten me with the light 
 of Thy salvation. 
 
 M 
 
 
 
 OST merciful Saviour, who ever livest to make in- 
 tercession for Thy people, intercede for me. 
 
 r\ THOU great High Priest, who canst be touched with 
 ^ the feeling of our infirmities, have compassion upon 
 me, Thine unworthy servant. 
 
 THOU who wast Thyself tempted, and canst succor 
 them that are tempted, succor me. 
 
 OTHOU who art wisdom, righteousness, sanctifica- 
 tion, and redemption, be Thou my defence and my 
 deliverance. 
 
 From fear of man, and forgetfulness of Thee ; 
 From the snares of Satan and my own weakness ; 
 From the fear of death and from eternal condemnation : 
 
 Good Lord, deliver me. 
 By Thy tenderness as man, and Thy majesty as God; 
 By Thy Birth and Baptism, Thy Fasting and Tempta- 
 tion ; 
 
 By Thy scourging, Crown of thorns, Robe of scorn, and 
 cruel mockery ; 
 
 By Thine unknown Agony and bitter Passion ; 
 
38 Citanies. 
 
 By Thy Broken Body and Thy shed Blood ; 
 
 By Thy coming to Save and Thy coming to Judge ; 
 
 Good Lord, deliver me. 
 
 In prosperity and in adversity ; 
 
 Amid provocations and amid reproaches ; 
 
 In my struggles with sin, and in my failures ; 
 
 In the duties of life, and in the hour of death ; 
 
 In all present need, and in the future judgment: 
 
 Good Lord, deliver me. 
 
 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, 
 have mercy upon me ! 
 
 O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, 
 grant me Thy peace ! 
 
 Lord Jesus, hear my prayer, and let my cry come unto 
 Thee ! Amen. 
 
 " Our Father, who art in heaven," etc. 
 
 A Litany to the Holy Ghost. 
 r\ THOU BLESSED SPIRIT OF TRUTH, proceeding 
 ^ from the Father and the Son, guide me into'all truth. 
 
 O Spirit of Holiness, sanctify my whole spirit, soul, 
 and body. 
 
 O Spirit of Grace and Supplication, help my infirmi- 
 ties and my prayers. 
 
 O Spirit of Faith, work in me true faith. 
 
 O Spirit of Adoption, help me to know the Father. 
 
 O Spirit of Promise, seal me unto the day of redemp- 
 tion. 
 
 Thou who art the Spirit of Wisdom, give me under- 
 standing. 
 
 Thou who art the Comforter of them that believe, 
 leave me not comfortless. 
 
Ololtoe for itje Orijitrcl) tycat. 39 
 
 Thou who givest love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gen- 
 tleness, and goodness, quicken Thou me in all heavenly 
 graces, that I may live in Thy life, both now and for- 
 ever. Amen. 
 
 " Our Father, who art in heaven," etc. 
 
 VII. COLLECTS FOE THE SUNDAYS AND FESTI- 
 VALS OF THE CHUECH YEAE. 
 
 These Collects should be used each in its place on the days named, 
 and on the days succeeding, until the next day named, in connection 
 xoith Morning or Evening Prayer, or both. 
 
 For First Sunday in Advent. 
 
 STIE me up, O Lord God, that I may be ready when Thy 
 Son cometh, to receive Him with joy, and to serve 
 Thee with a pure heart, through the same Jesus Christ, 
 my Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Second Sunday in Advent. 
 Tj^TEENAL GOD, merciful Father, who hast ordained 
 •*-* Thy Son to be the Judge of the quick and the dead, 
 that through Him at the end of this world Thou mayest 
 deliver Thy people from all ills ; I pray Thy merciful 
 Goodness to hasten the coming of that day of redemp- 
 tion and blessed hope to receive me and all Thy believ- 
 ing children into the eternal Kingdom prepared for us 
 in Christ Jesus from the foundation of the world. Amen. 
 
 For Third Sunday in Advent. 
 T BESEECH Thee, O Lord, incline Thine ear to my 
 ■*• prayers, and enlighten the darkness of my heart 
 through the grace of Thy merciful visitation, Thou who 
 
40 (Collects for tfje Cl)urclj JJear. 
 
 livest and reignest with the Father, in the unity of the 
 Holy Ghost, true God, from eternity to eternity. Amen. 
 
 For Fourth Sunday in Advent. 
 The same as for First Advent. 
 For the Christmas Festival. 
 TORD GOD, heavenly Father, I thank Thee for Thy 
 great grace and mercy, in sending Thine only Be- 
 gotten Son in human flesh, that He might redeem us from 
 sin and everlasting death ; and I pray Thee to enlighten 
 me by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may be duly thankful for 
 this Thy grace, and be comforted by the same in all ne- 
 cessities and temptations; through Thy beloved Son, 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Sunday After Christmas. 
 r\ GRACIOUS GOD, open Thou the depths of my soul, 
 ^ that I may learn and realize the eternal life vouch- 
 safed through the new birth of Thy Son, in the virtue of 
 His precious flesh and blood, who liveth and reigneth 
 with Thee, and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. 
 
 For the First Sunday in New Year. 
 T ORD GOD, heavenly Father, who didst place Thy dear 
 •*-* Son under the Law, to the end that He might re- 
 deem from the curse those who were under the Law ; 
 help me, that I may be and remain partaker of His re- 
 demption. Amen. 
 
 For Epiphany. 
 "piNLIGHTEN my heart, O Lord, by the brightness of 
 ■*^ Thy manifestation to the Gentiles, and make me 
 faithful and earnest in renouncing the darkness of this 
 
Qloitette for ti)e ortjiml) fear. 41 
 
 world and pressing forward to the fatherland of everlast- 
 ing glory. Amen. 
 
 For the Epiphany Sundays. 
 
 OLOED GOD, heavenly Father, who by signs and won- 
 ders didst show forth the glory of Thy dear Son 
 Jesus Christ during His sojourn on earth ; grant me Thy 
 Holy Spirit, the Spirit of glory, that by His help I may 
 believe in Jesus Christ, know the riches of His glorious 
 grace, and be clothed with His manifold gifts. Amen. 
 
 Foe Septuagesima Sunday. 
 T THANK Thee, O Lord God, heavenly Father, that 
 •*■ Thou hast called me into Thy Church, Thine earthly 
 vineyard, and pray for the aid of Thy Holy Spirit, that 
 I may cheerfully obey Thy call, and be a faithful laborer, 
 that when the evening of my day on earth is come, I 
 may, through thy grace, obtain the reward of everlasting 
 life. Amen. 
 
 Foe Sexagesima Sunday. 
 
 ALMIGHTY GOD, who so graciously sowest the seed of 
 Thy divine Word into the hearts of men, grant 
 that it may find in me good ground, that, gladly hearing 
 Thy Word, and sincerely believing it, I may treasure 
 it up with an honest heart, where it shall bring forth 
 fruit to Thy honor and my own happiness. Amen. 
 
 Foe Quinquagesima Sunday. 
 f\ LOED JESUS CHEIST, who didst open the eyes of the 
 
 ^ blind and proclaim everlasting redemption through 
 Thy death ; cause the light of faith to shine upon my soul, 
 that I may clearly behold the fulness of that love where- 
 
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 with Thou hast loved the world even unto death, and 
 have grace in all things to follow Thy steps, who with 
 the Father and the Holy Ghost livest and reignest for- 
 ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 Fob Ash Wednesday. 
 The beginning of the great Lenten season. 
 TTOUCHSAFE unto me, O Lord, I beseech Thee, the 
 aid of Thy heavenly grace, that, intent in prayer 
 and devotion before Thee, I may be delivered from all 
 enemies of my soul, through the suffering and merit of 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Fob the Fiest Sunday in Lent. 
 
 OLOED JESUS, who wast tempted in all points as we 
 are, yet without sin, and who canst be touched with 
 the feeling of our infirmity ; give me grace steadfastly 
 to resist the allurements of sin ; and that the lusts of my 
 flesh being subdued to the Spirit, I may ever obey the 
 impulses of righteousness, to Thy honor and glory, world 
 without end. Amen. 
 
 Fob the Second Sunday in Lent. 
 T THANK Thee, Almighty and Everlasting God, that 
 -*- for the sake of sinful men, Thy Son fought the good 
 fight of faith, and was made perfect through suffering, 
 that He might become the Author of eternal salvation 
 to them that obey him; and I humbly pray for Thy 
 Holy Spirit, that I may be truly obedient to His Word, 
 and hold fast my confidence in His grace amid all dan- 
 gers and trials, and in all things be more than conqueror 
 through Him that loved me, and gave Himself for me. 
 Amen. 
 
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 For the Thikd Sunday in Lent. 
 A LMIGHTYAND EVEELASTING GOD, who by the 
 -"- holy and precious sufferings and death of Thy dear 
 Son hast destroyed the works of the devil ; grant that with 
 true faith I may lay hold on His victory, be freed from 
 the powers of darkness, serve Thee alone, and be Thine 
 in life and in death. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Fourth Sunday in Lent. 
 
 OLOED JESUS CHEIST, who with a few loaves and 
 fishes didst wonderfully feed the thousands ; grant 
 me grace to be content with whatsoever things Thy good- 
 ness bestows, to use rightly Thy manifold gifts, and with 
 filial gratitude to give thanks to Thee at all times, who 
 reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, forever 
 and ever. Amen. 
 
 For the Fifth Sunday in Lent. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, who didst cause Thy dear Son for 
 -£*- man's sake to endure such contradiction of sinners ; 
 so rule and govern my heart by Thy Holy Spirit, that I 
 may be truly obedient to His commands, and so keep His 
 Word that I may never see death. Amen. 
 
 For the Sixth Sunday in Lent. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who didst 
 lead Thy dear Son Jesus Christ through sufferings 
 and death to Thine eternal glory ; grant me grace with 
 willing heart to receive Him as my King, to follow Him 
 in true humility, that Thy will in me being accomplished 
 I may enter into Thine everlasting kingdom. Amen. 
 
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 For Passion Week. 
 QRANT, I pray Thee, Almighty God, that as I sink 
 and faint through my weakness under the attacks 
 and assaults of the enemy, I may obtain new strength 
 through the redemptive sufferings of thine Only Begot- 
 ten Son, Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 rjRANT, Almighty God, that, as I suffer continually 
 because of my misdoings, I may receive deliverance 
 for all necessities, through the sufferings of Thine Only 
 Begotten Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and 
 the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 TORD GOD, heavenly Father, who hast given Thine 
 Only Begotten Son to suffer and die for the sins of 
 the world ; give Thy Holy Spirit into my heart, that I 
 may be comforted by such matchless grace, defended 
 against further sin, and patiently suffer all that Thou 
 sendest upon me,. to the end that through Him I may 
 live forever with Thee. Amen. 
 
 Q ETERNAL GOD, who through Thine Only Son hast 
 KJ opened the way to eternal life after that He had felt 
 the power of death ; awaken in my heart the desire of 
 life eternal, and help me to the fulfilment of the same, 
 through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Foe Easter Time. 
 n RANT, O most merciful God, that in the Resurrection 
 ^ of my Lord Jesus Christ I may in very deed Lave 
 my portion ; through the same, my Lord and Saviour. 
 Amen. 
 
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 GEANT, O Lord, I beseech Thee, that as I celebrate the 
 mysteries of the Eesurrection of my Lord Jesus 
 Christ, so, at His second coming, I may be enabled to re- 
 joice with all His saints. Amen. 
 
 OGOD, who by Thine Only Begotten Son hast over- 
 come death, and opened the gate of everlasting life 
 to all believers ; grant me grace to believe the same with 
 my whole heart, and by the renewing of the Holy Ghost 
 to arise from the death of sin, to love and praise Thee, 
 world without end. Amen. 
 
 OLOED JESUS CHEIST, who didst teach Thy disci- 
 ples out of the Scriptures concerning Thy Eesurrec- 
 tion. help me also to understand Thy Word which is able 
 to make wise unto salvation, that I may be partaker of 
 the resurrection unto life everlasting. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Fiest Sunday aftee Eastee. 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who by the 
 -£*- death and Eesurrection of Thy dear Son hast 
 brought life and immortality to light, and dost now 
 cause the Gospel of peace to be proclaimed ; give to me 
 Thy Holy Spirit, to the end that I may be begotten 
 again to the hope of life, by a true faith overcome the 
 world, and enjoy the witness of Thy favor. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Second Sunday aftee Eastee. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, who broughtest up again from the 
 -£*• dead the Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of 
 the sheep, and who by Thy word and Spirit hast called 
 me unto His fold; open Thou mine ears to hear His 
 voice, and help me cheerfully to follow Him, that I may 
 
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 be kept by His power against all enemies nnto life ever- 
 lasting. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Thied Sunday aftee Eastee. 
 TTEEP me, O beavenly Father, amid the heaviness and 
 -■-*- temptations of this earthly pilgrimage, that seek- 
 ing my true home in heaven I may wait in faith and pa- 
 tience for the glorious Revelation of my Lord and Savioui 
 when He shall appear a second time, and rejoice with 
 Him forever. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Foueth Sunday aftee Eastee. 
 fl IVE me, O Lord, an obedient heart, that I may not 
 ^-" despise the reproof of Thy Spirit, but, being begotten 
 again by the same through the Word of Truth to a lively 
 faith, have Thy Son glorified in me, and be transformed 
 into His image. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Fifth Sunday aftee Eastee. 
 Q LORD JESUS CHRIST, who hast commanded Thy 
 people to pray in Thy Name, and hast given them 
 access to the Father with all confidence ; grant me grace 
 never to despise this Thy goodness, but at all times to 
 pray for those things pleasing to Thee, and needful to 
 my everlasting salvation. Amen. 
 
 Foe Ascension Day. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, as Thine Only Begotten Son, in 
 -*-*- whom standeth my salvation, ascended up into 
 heaven ; grant that I also may ascend thither, and in 
 spirit dwell there, seeking and minding heavenly things. 
 Amen, 
 
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 For the Sunday after Ascension. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who hast 
 exalted Thine Only Begotten Son to Thy heavenly 
 glory ; leave me not comfortless, but send Thy Holy 
 Spirit upon Thy Church, and may He be my comfort and 
 consolation under all the afflictions of this mortal life, 
 strengthen me to the faithful profession of the truth, and 
 prepare me for the eternal glory to which Thou hast 
 called me. Amen. 
 
 For Whitsunday. 
 T OED GOD, merciful Father, who didst enlighten and 
 •*-* teach the hearts of Thy believing servants through 
 the gift of Thy Holy Spirit, give to me of the same, that 
 I also may have a right understanding, and at all times 
 be comforted and sustained by His power. Amen. 
 
 For Trinity Sundays. 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who hast 
 -£*■ taught Thy people in right faith to know and con- 
 fess that Thou, in Three Persons, equal in might and 
 glory, art One Eternal God, and so to be worshipped ; keep 
 me, I beseech Thee, in this most holy faith, that I may 
 at all times hold it fast against whatever assaults may 
 be made upon it. Amen. 
 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, Father, 
 
 A. 
 
 Son, and Holy Ghost, who hast so richly made 
 
 known Thy grace, in that Thou, the Eternal Father, hast 
 created man in Thine image, in that Thou, the Eternal 
 Sou, wast made man to pay the debt of man's sins upon 
 the cross, and in that Thou, the Eternal Spirit, goest forth 
 
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 from the Father and the Son from all eternity to give 
 faith and sanctification through the holy Gospel ; I be- 
 seech Thee, the One, Eternal and Almighty God, Father, 
 Son, and Holy Ghost, to uphold me in the true confession 
 of thy Name and in the true faith to the end of my days, 
 and by Thy grace to bring me to everlasting salvation. 
 Amen. 
 
 r\ LOED JESUS CHEIST, who dost not break the 
 ^ bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax ; increase 
 and strengthen my imperfect faith, that, putting my 
 whole trust in Thy Word, I may truly believe, and by 
 Thy grace be enabled to bring others, and all who are 
 associated with me, to the like faith, that we together 
 may come to the enjoyment of life everlasting. Amen. 
 
 A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL FATHEE, who 
 ■£*- in Jesus Christ dost richly and daily forgive me all 
 my sins, and dost graciously remit the punishment which 
 I justly deserve ; help me so to believe Thy fatherly mercy 
 that, with a ready heart and true charity, I may forgive 
 my brethren their sins, even as Thou forgivest me. 
 Amen. 
 
 A LMIGHTY AND 'EVEELASTING GOD, who hast 
 ■£*- appointed Thy Son Jesus Christ to be the Judge of 
 the quick and the dead, by whom also Thou wilt make 
 manifest the counsels of all hearts ; help me by hearty 
 repentance and true faith to lay hold upon Thy great 
 salvation, that in humble obedience and a Godly life I 
 may look and wait for the coming again of the Lord 
 Jesus, and finally be received into His everlasting king- 
 dom. Amen. 
 
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 ALMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, who, in the 
 day of the glorious coming again of Thy dear Son, 
 wilt deliver Thy believing and waiting children from all 
 the dangers and temptations of this mortal life, and 
 exalt them to eternal life and glory ; give me that true 
 wisdom so to improve the little time that remaineth, that 
 by Thy grace I may be supplied with the oil of faith, 
 watch and pray always, with joy meet the Bridegroom 
 when He cometh, and enter in with Him to blessedness 
 eternal. Amen. 
 
 VIII. PEAYEES AND COLLECTS FOE VARIOUS 
 GIFTS AND GEACES. 
 
 Foe Illumination. 
 
 ALMIGHTY GOD, who art Light, the Fountain of 
 Truth, the Author and Giver of all Wisdom ; en- 
 lighten me by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may know Thee, 
 the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast 
 sent. Scatter the clouds of ignorance, error and pre- 
 judice from my soul, and give me a right understand- 
 ing, that I may be made wise unto salvation, through 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Foe Conveesion of Will to God. 
 
 rTlUEN away my heart, O Lord, from beholding vanity, 
 -*- and convert it wholly to Thyself, that abstaining 
 from all that is displeasing to Thee, and walking always 
 according to Thy will, I may feel Thy mercy, and not. 
 Thy wrath. Amen, 
 
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 Foe Penitence and Foegiveness. 
 
 BE pleased, O God, to soften and melt this hard heart 
 of mine, that I may he truly sorry for all my of- 
 fences against Thee, and have forgiveness of the same, 
 through the merit of Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Feae of God. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOD, who art blessed, 
 and dost live, and dost govern all things, world 
 without end ; awaken and confirm me in Thy fear, and 
 in all good works, that I may walk before Thee in holi- 
 ness and righteousness all the days of my life. Amen. 
 
 Foe Faith. 
 T OED JESUS CHRIST, very God and very man, who 
 -*-^ changest not, and art holy in all Thy works ; turn 
 away from me the unbelief of a doubtful mind, and fill 
 my heart with the gifts of Thy grace, that I may ever 
 believe and know Thee to be very God, proved by mira- 
 cles and mighty works to be the Saviour of all who be- 
 lieve. Amen. 
 
 TN Thy compassion, O Lord, increase in me Thy faith, 
 -*• since Thou wilt not deny the aid of Thy loving kind- 
 ness to those on whom Thou bestowest a steadfast belief 
 in Thee. Amen. 
 
 Foe Hope. 
 
 OTHOU who art the Hope of Thy people, and hast 
 given untO'them exceeding great and precious prom- 
 ises ; comfort me against the fears that would destroy my 
 peace in Thee, and establish me in the hope which maketh 
 not ashamed, that it may be an anchor to my soul both 
 sure and steadfast. Amen. 
 
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 Foe Love and Charity. 
 
 OGOD, who makest all things profitable to them that 
 love Thee; pour into my heart an invincible 
 power of love and charity, that the desires which have 
 been conceived by Thine inspiration, may not be changed 
 by any temptation. Amen. 
 
 For Heavenly-Mindedness. 
 A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEKCTFUL GOD, vouchsafe 
 •^ unto me the inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that 
 I may seek after those things which are above, where 
 Christ sitteth, and that, while placed among things 
 which are passing away, I may cleave only to those 
 which abide forever. Amen. 
 
 For Peace. 
 
 OGOD, who art Peace everlasting, whose chosen re- 
 ward is the gift of peace, and who hast taught us 
 of the blessedness of the peacemakers ; pour Thy sweet 
 peace into my soul, that everything discordant may ut- 
 terly vanish, and all that makes for peace be sweet to me 
 always. Amen. 
 
 Foe Purity. 
 pLEANSE me, O God, from all filthiness of the flesh and 
 ^ of the spirit, and deliver me from all earthly desires 
 and carnal appetites, that no sin may reign in me, and 
 that with a free spirit I may serve Thee, my only Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 For Humility. 
 
 A LMIGHTY AND E VEELASTING GOD, who resistest 
 -£*- the proud, and givest grace to the humble, grant 
 unto me a lowly mind, that I may not provoke Thine 
 indignation, but meekly receive Thy gifts. Amen. 
 
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 For Meekness. 
 A LMJGHTY GOD, who givest that wisdom from above 
 ■"- which is pure, gentle, easy to be entreated, and full 
 of mercy and good fruits ; make me to abound in the 
 same, that I may not be overcome of evil, but over- 
 come evil with good. Amen. 
 
 Fob Strength in Temptation. 
 f\ LORD, in Thy loving kindness, set in order my life 
 " and conversation, that no adversities may prevail 
 against me, and nothing salutary be wanting in me, for 
 Thy Name's sake. Amen. 
 
 For Spiritual Guidance. 
 r\ GOD, the Author and Giver of true blessedness; 
 ^ guide me into the path of the undenled, that, seek- 
 ing the testimony of Thy law with pious heart, I may 
 continually love what Thou commandest, and desire that 
 to which it leads. Amen. 
 
 For Temporal and Spiritual Good. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, Who by the Word of Thy Power 
 •*-*• createst and upholdest all things ; make known to 
 me Thine Eternal Word, my Lord Jesus Christ, and im- 
 plant Him in my heart, that by Thy grace I may be, 
 made worthy to receive Thy divine blessing upon the 
 fruits of the earth, and upon all that pertains to my 
 bodily wants ; through the same, my Lord Jesus Christ. 
 Amen. 
 
 For Contentment. 
 r\ GOD, who hast commanded us not to be over-anxious 
 ^ about supplies for this life, but to cast all our care 
 upon Thee, grant, I beseech Thee, that I may devotedly 
 
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 follow after what pertaineth to Thee, to the end that all 
 things salutary may be added unto me, ; through Jesus 
 Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Spiritual Joy. 
 T ORD, pour into my mind that joy of the righteous 
 -^ which is in Thee, that the praise of Thee which be- 
 cometh the upright may purge out all unholiness from 
 my soul. Amen. 
 
 For Thankfulness. 
 
 f~\ GOD, who chastenest me in Thy love, and refreshest 
 ^ me in the midst of Thy chastenings ; grant that I 
 may ever be able to give Thee thanks for both ; through 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Heavenly Help. 
 A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL GOD, who or- 
 -"- derest things in heaven and earth alike for the as- 
 sistance of mankind ; be pleased mercifully to refresh me 
 by the protection of Thy ministers from above, whilst 
 toiling amid the darkness and dangers of this lower 
 world. Amen. 
 
 For Perseverance. 
 f\ GOD, who hast begun in me the saving work of Thy 
 ^ grace ; establish me in Thy holy Truth, and keep 
 me from the snares of seducing spirits, that I may not be 
 led away with the error of the wicked, nor fail from fol- 
 lowing Thy paths. Amen. 
 
 For a Happy End. 
 p EACIOUS SAVIOUE, who for the salvation of man- 
 ^-* kind didst endure to be hanged on the cross, and 
 didst pour out Thy lifeblood for my redemption ; mer- 
 
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 cifully receive my prayers, and bestow upon me Thy 
 grace, that when Thou shalt command me to depart from 
 the body, the enemy may have no power over me, and 
 Thine angel of peace place me among Thy saints in 
 light and life. Amen. 
 
 For Mercy in the Judgment. 
 
 BLESSED LOED JESUS CHRIST, who hast com- 
 manded us to believe confidently in Thee, and who 
 hast promised to come again to receive us unto Thyself, 
 that where Thou art we may be also ; quicken and help 
 me by Thy Word and Spirit, that I may so watch and 
 keep my garments, that when Thou comest in Thy glory 
 I may find favor in Thy sight, and be raised by Thy 
 mighty power to the blessedness of everlasting life. 
 Amen. 
 
 Foe Answeb to Prayer. 
 
 f\ GOD, the Life of the faithful and the Bliss of the 
 ^ righteous, mercifully receive the prayers of Thy 
 unworthy suppliant, that my soul, which is athirst for 
 Thy promises, may evermore be filled from Thine abun- 
 dance ; for the sake of Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 IX. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS OF INTER- 
 CESSION. 
 For the Church. 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, who hast 
 -£*- revealed Thy glory by Christ Jesus among all na- 
 tions; preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy 
 Church, spread throughout the world, may persevere 
 
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 with steadfast faith in the confession of Thy Name, 
 and be ever prospered in making known Thy salvation. 
 Amen. 
 
 OGOD, who art both the Eestorer and the Euler of 
 mankind; grant that Thy Church may ever be 
 increased with new offspring, be supplied with faithful 
 preachers of the Word, and perpetually grow by the de- 
 votion of the faithful ; through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 T OOK mercifully upon Thy flock, O Shepherd of souls, 
 •*-* and suffer not the sheep which Thou hast redeemed 
 with,Thy blood to be torn to pieces by the assaults of the 
 devil, nor left destitute of teachers and guides to keep 
 them in the true pasture of Thy holy Word. Amen. 
 
 LOED of the harvest, who hast taught us to pray that 
 Thou wouldst send forth laborers into Thy har- 
 vest ; be pleased by Thy good Providence and Spirit to 
 raise up and qualify men rightly to serve Thy Church 
 in the holy oflice of the ministry. Amen. 
 
 For Ministers of the Word. 
 
 OLOED JESUS CHEIST, the Apostle and High Priest 
 of our profession, Minister of the true tabernacle 
 which the Lord pitched and not man; graciously re- 
 member those whom Thou hast set as teachers and 
 guides in Thy Church, and send upon them Thy Holy 
 Spirit, tbat they may know the truth thoroughly, preach 
 it faithfully, and live it honestly, to the praise of Thy 
 Name, which is above every name. Amen. 
 
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 Foe Eulees and Goveenmexts. 
 r\ GOD, in whose hand are the hearts of kings, and 
 ^ Who hast commanded us to pray for them and for 
 all in authority ; incline Thy merciful ear to my humhle 
 supplications for the government under which I live, 
 and for all who have rule over Thy people ; and so 
 strengthen and prosper all that is right and good, that 
 Thy Church may enjoy perpetual peace, and that Thy 
 servants may evermore praise and magnify Thy holy 
 Name. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Family. 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTIXG GOD, be present 
 •"• with Thy favor to bless and keep the household to 
 which I belong, and vouchsafe to its head and all its 
 members Thy gracious protection, that Thou mayest be 
 known in it as its Defender ; through Jesus Christ my 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 Foe Co-dwellebs in the Same House. 
 TTOLY LOED, Father Almighty, Everlasting God; 
 " be pleased to send Thy holy angel to guard, 
 cherish, protect, visit and defend all who dwell in this 
 habitation ; and mercifully incline them to seek Thee 
 with their whole heart, and to serve Thee with submis- 
 sive mind, that Thy blessing may ever abide upon them. 
 Amen. 
 
 Foe Eelatives and Feiends. 
 
 Q GOD, my Creator and Eedeemer, visit with Thy 
 
 merciful goodness all who are joined to me by 
 
 blood, family, or friendship, N. 1ST., all for whom I am 
 
 desired to pray, or should pray, and all Thy faithful 
 
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 people ; forgive their sins, deliver them from all evil, 
 preserve them in all good, and bring them to everlast- 
 ing joy; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Fob Friends Absent or on Journeys. 
 
 f\ GOD, infinite in mercy and boundless in majesty, 
 ^ wbom no distance of place nor length of time can 
 part from those for whom Thou carest ; be present to 
 Thy servants N. N., and to all those everywhere who 
 confide in Thee ; and through all the way in which they 
 go, and in all the places where they stay, be pleased to 
 be their Guide and Protector. May no adversity harm 
 them, no hindrance oppose them, and all things turn 
 out prosperously for them ; that, by the aid of Thy right 
 hand, whatsoever they ask with reasonable desire, they 
 may speedily find brought to good effect. Amen. 
 
 For the Sick and Suffering. 
 
 OCHEIST, my Lord, Who art the Physician of salva- 
 tion ; grant unto the sick the aid of Thy heavenly 
 healing ; look upon all Thy faithful people who in their 
 feebleness and suffering call upon Thy Name; take their 
 souls into Thy keeping, and vouchsafe unto them a 
 peaceful mind and a happy issue out of all their afflic- 
 tions. Amen. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, Who suc- 
 corest those that labor under perils and afflictions ; 
 may it please Thy Majesty to send Thy holy angel to 
 uphold with Thy comfort Thy servant N. N. in his deep 
 distress and suffering, that he may receive Thy present 
 
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 aid and attain to everlasting healing, through Jesus 
 Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 f\ LOED, holy Father, Almighty and Everlasting God ; 
 ^ preserve this Thy servant I\ . .N. ; raise him up from 
 the bed of pain by Thy tender mercy ; visit him in Thy 
 compassion; drive away from him all sickness and in- 
 firmity ; that, being delivered by Thy mighty hand, he 
 may serve Thee with all thankfulness. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Dyixg. 
 
 "D ECEIVE in mercy, O Lord, the souls departing from 
 -*-^ the body, that dying to this world they may live 
 to Thee. Amen. 
 
 r\ LOED GOD, preserve the soul of Thy servant N. N. 
 ^ in the midst of his extremity ; and whatever sins he 
 has committed through the frailty of earthly life do Thou 
 clear away through Thy most loving and merciful for- 
 giveness ; loose his soul from every bond, and free it from 
 every curse ; that his departure may be in peace ; through 
 Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Help of the Needy. 
 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, the Comfort 
 -£*• of the sad, the Strength of the weak, and the 
 Kefuge of the sorrowing and the needy; let the prayers 
 of those that cry out of any tribulation come unto Thee, 
 that they may find the presence of Thy mercy, and ob- 
 tain relief through Thy abundant goodness and grace, 
 Amen. 
 
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 f\ GOD, Who art the Author of love, and the Lover of 
 ^ pure peace and affection; heal and bless all who be- 
 long to Thy household of faith ; and may those who are 
 terrified by fears, afiiicted by poverty, harassed by tribu- 
 lation, worn down by sickness, given over to punish- 
 ments, pining in prisons, or faint as wayfarers, be set 
 free by Thine indulgent tenderness, raised up by amend- 
 ment of their lives, and cherished by Thy daily com- 
 passion : through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 For Those in Error and Sin. 
 f^\ OD of all heavenly powers, fulfil Thy mercy to the 
 ^* world that lieth in falsehood and sin, that the 
 hearts of the rebellious may be subdued to the truth of 
 the Gospel, that the souls deceived by the fraud of the 
 devil may be delivered, that all heretical perverseness 
 may be driven away from those who name Thy Name, 
 and that all who err from Thy ways may repent and 
 come to Thy true Word. Amen. 
 
 /^ LOED, Holy Father, Everlasting God; command 
 ^ the way of Thy truth and of the knowledge of 
 Thee to be shown to those who wander in doubt and un- 
 certainty amid the darkness of this world, that the eyes 
 of their understandings may be opened to acknowledge 
 and serve Thee the One God, Father, Son, and Holy 
 Ghost, and enjoy the fruit of the true confession both 
 here and in the world to come. Amen. 
 
 /~\ GOD, turn the heart of N. N. from Ms depravity, un- 
 ^ belief, and sin, and recover Mm, by Thy grace from 
 the snares of the devil wherein he is now held captive„ 
 Amen. 
 
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 For the Aged and Infirm. 
 r\ GOD, the staff and stay of all that put their trust in 
 ^ Thee ; Help, comfort, and keep all those Thy ser- 
 vants whom years and sorrows have weighed down. 
 Cast them not off in time of old age, and forsake them 
 not when their strength faileth. Be present to them 
 in their declining years, and when they pass through 
 the valley of the shadow of death, preserve them from 
 all fear of evil, and bring them to Thine everlasting 
 rest ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Wretched and Friendless. 
 "DLESSED SAVIOUE, Who didst give Thy blood and 
 -*-* sorrows for the peace of men ; deny not Thy bowels 
 of compassion to the friendless and miserable, but com- 
 fort and relieve them in body and in soul, for Thine in- 
 finite mercy's sake. Amen. 
 
 For all Classes. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, Who hast made of one blood all na- 
 -"■ tions of the earth ; let Thy mercy be upon all sorts 
 and conditions of men ; give perfection to beginners ; give 
 intelligence to little ones and those in the darkness of 
 ignorance ; give aid and refreshing to those who are 
 running their course in Thy fear ; give compunction to 
 the negligent and the unbelieving; give fervor of spirit 
 to the lukewarm ; give recovery to the sick and sorrow- 
 ing ; give protection to the weak and defenceless ; give 
 peace to those in trouble ; and give a good consumma- 
 tion to all who are upright and true ; through Jesus 
 Christ the only Saviour, Thy Son, my Lord. Amen. 
 
X. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS REGARDING 
 PUBLIC WORSHIP. 
 
 God has ordained Public Worship, and has enjoined upon us not to 
 forsake the assembling of 'ourselves together, as themanner of some is. 
 Jesus says that where two or three are gathered together in His name, 
 there He is. " The Lord loveth the gates of Zion,more than all the 
 dwellings of Jacob." The Word is: " Ye shall keep my Sabbaths, and 
 reverence my sanctuary: lam the Lord." — Lev. 18: 30. "In all 
 places where I record my name I will come unto thee and I will bless 
 thee." — Ex. 20 : 24. " Blessedis the man that heareth Me, watching 
 daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors."— Pro v. 8 : 34. 
 " It hath pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that 
 believe."— 1 Cor. 1 : 21. " Mine house shall be called a house of prayer 
 for all people."— ISA. 56 : 7. " Ye come together in the church, to eat 
 the Lord's Supper"— 1 Cor. 11 : 18-20. " Bless ye God in the congre- 
 gations, even the Lord."—Ts. 68 : 26. " Those that be planted in the 
 house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God." — Ps. 92 : 13. 
 
 Duties therefore belong to every one with reference to the assemblies 
 for holy worship, calling for thoughtfulness and prayer. " Keep thy 
 foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, 
 than to give the sacrifice of fools."— Prov. 5 : 1. 
 
 On Going to Chukch. 
 T WAS glad when they said unto me, Let us go into 
 ■*- the house of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, 
 to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord. Our feet 
 shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. 
 
 MY soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of 
 the Lord : my heart and my flesh crieth out for 
 the living God.— Ps. 84 : 2. 
 
 AS for me, I will come into Thy house in the multi- 
 tude of Thy mercy : and in Thy fear will I wor- 
 ship toward Thy holy Temple.— Ps. 5 : 7. 
 
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62 JJublu ttJorsljip. 
 
 Pbepabation foe Public Woeship. 
 f\ GOD, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who hast 
 ^ promised to be wherever two or three are gathered 
 together in Thy Name; cleanse the thoughts of my 
 heart, as I now come to Thee in Thy house. Help me 
 to cast out from my soul every evil feeling or desire, all 
 envy, pride and hypocrisy, all falsehood, deceit and 
 worldly anxiety, all covetousness, vain-glory and sloth, 
 all malice, wrath and anger, all remembrance of injuries, 
 all blasphemy, and every motion of the flesh and spirit 
 contrary to Thy holy will, that, with freedom, without 
 condemnation, with a pure and contrite heart, with 
 sanctified lips, and without confusion of face, I may ap- 
 pear before Thy Majesty, boldly call upon Thy Name, 
 hear with all devotion Thy most holy Word, and wor- 
 thily approach Thy sacred mysteries. Amen. 
 
 Fob the Divine Blessing on the Sebvices. 
 r\PEN Thy heavens, O Lord, that Thy gifts may de- 
 " scend upon Thy people, and open their eyes that 
 They may behold Thee whilst they render the service 
 Thou hast enjoined. Strengthen the weak, relieve the 
 contrite, confirm the wavering, and build up all Thy 
 family in love. Cleanse all hearts with purity, enlighten 
 them with wisdom, and keep them with mercy. Feed 
 the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, recover the lost, 
 convert the wandering, and bind up that which is 
 broken. Put forth Thine hand from heaven, and touch 
 the head and heart of each, that every one may feel Thy 
 presence, receive the joyful gift of Thy Holy Spirit, and 
 be filled with abiding profit from Thy most holy Word. 
 Amen. 
 
 
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 For the Minister of the Word. 
 
 ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, put Thy saving 
 Gospel in the heart and on the lips of Thy servant 
 who this day shall speak in Thy Name, that he may 
 truly fulfil Thy command, and preach Thy word in all 
 faithfulness, that all who hear it, being warned, in- 
 structed, nurtured, comforted and strengthened by the 
 same, may do those things which are well-pleasing to 
 -Thee, and profitable to them; through Jesus Christ. 
 Amen. 
 
 On Entering the Church. 
 T ET the words of my mouth and the meditations of 
 -^ my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my 
 Strength and my Eedeemer. Amen. 
 
 At Close of Service. 
 f^ LORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the 
 *~* Holy Ghost ; as it was in the beginning, is now, 
 and ever shall be ; world without end. Amen. 
 
 On Returning from Service. 
 fpHRICE blessed Lord God Almighty, accept my thanks 
 -*- for all Thy goodness and tender mercies, and im- 
 plant Thy Word in me, that in a good and honest heart 
 I may keep it, and bring forth fruit by patient continu- 
 ance in well doing. Amen. 
 
 MAKE me to know Thy will, O God, and to wallr 
 obediently in the same, until I come into Thine 
 everlasting kingdom. Amen. 
 
XI. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS RESPECTING 
 BAPTISM. 
 
 Baptism is the first of the two great sacraments ordained by the 
 Lord Jesus. He has commanded tlie making of disciples oj all net - 
 tions, " baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Soft, 
 and of the Holy Ghost"— Matt. 28 : 19. To be a disciple, then, ac- 
 cording to Christ's appointment, it is necessary for every one to sub- 
 mit to Baptisyn, to be baptized, and to keep to thai Baptism, in which 
 God gives and seals unto us all needful grace, and all the blessings 
 of eternal salvation. 
 
 Baptism is one of the most precious things we Christians have. 
 " Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus 
 Christ were baptized into His death f Therefore we are buried with 
 Him by Baptism into death : thai like as Christ was raised up from 
 the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in 
 newness oflifs. For if we have been planted together in the likeness 
 of His death, we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection."— 
 Rom. 6 : 3-5. " In the Ark eight souls were saved by water, the like 
 figure whereunto Baptism doth also now save us by the resurrection 
 of Jesus Christ."— 1 Pet. 3 : 20, 21. " He that believelh and is bap- 
 tized shall be saved."— M ark 16 : 16. 
 
 On Oxe's Baptism. 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, who in Thy 
 -"- righteous judgment didst condemn the unbelieving 
 world by the flood, but out of Thy great mercy didst 
 save believing Noah through the same ; look graciously 
 upon me, and bless me with true faith, that through the 
 healing flood of Baptism whatsoever in me pertaineth 
 to the old Adam may be drowned and destroyed, and 
 whatsoever pertaineth to the New Man be made to come 
 forth to live in righteousness and purity before Thee 
 forever. Amen. 
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 GOD, who hast bestowed upon me the perfect grace 
 of Baptism ; by Thy Holy Spirit dispose my heart 
 to the attainment of everlasting bliss ; through Jesus 
 Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL GOD, who in a 
 -£*• wonderful sacrament hast joined together water 
 and the Word, that it might work and pledge the forgive- 
 ness of sins, deliver from death and the devil, and confer 
 everlasting salvation on all of them that believe ; help 
 me so to embrace and cleave to the same, that I may be 
 cleansed from all sin, and not be defrauded of any prom- 
 ises. Amen. 
 
 HOLY FATHEE, who hast called me by Thy grace, 
 and put upon me Thy great Name ; protect me un- 
 ceasingly by Thy help, that, being born of water and of 
 the Spirit, I may never be plucked away from the power 
 of Thy Kingdom. Amen. 
 
 For Eestoration to the Geace of Baptism. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL FATHEE, 
 whose gifts and promises are without repentance ; 
 let Thy merciful forgiveness be toward Thine erring 
 child ; that wherein I have departed from my Baptismal 
 consecration, I may be restored by Thy favor ; through 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 At Confirmation. 
 TTELP me, O gracious Father, by the witness of a 
 ■*-■*■ good confession to stand firm in Thy Name, and 
 not be overcome by the lying-in-wait of any adversaries. 
 Amen. 
 
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66 Srtptism. 
 
 OGOD, who hast given to me to be buried with Christ 
 by Baptism into death, that like as He was raised 
 up from the dead by the glory of the Father even so I 
 also should walk in newness of life ; uphold me in the 
 confession of my Lord before men, that He also may 
 confess me before Thee and the holy angels. Amen. 
 
 For the Consummation of the Grace of Baptism. 
 
 OGOD, who restorest unto men eternal life by the 
 Eesurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead ; fulfil 
 the ineffable mystery of Thy loving kindness, that, when 
 He cometh in His majesty, as Thou hast regenerated me 
 by Water and the Holy Ghost, Thou mayest also clothe 
 me with a blessed immortality ; through the same Jesus 
 Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 ALMIGHTY GOD, the Author of all grace and good- 
 ness ; sanctify me wholly, that my whole spirit, 
 soul and body, may become a living temple of the Holy 
 Ghost. Perfect Thy strength in my weakness ; purify 
 me from all corruptions ; grant me that faith which over- 
 corn eth the world, and ever preserve me by Thy prevent- 
 ing and restraining mercy unto everlasting life ; through 
 Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 For the Recovery of those who have Wandered. 
 
 BY Thy mercy, O Lord, pity those who have departed 
 from Thy holy Covenant, and by Thy grace recover 
 them to their consecration to Thee, that they may not 
 lose the treasures of Thy great salvation. Amen. 
 
XII. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS RELATING TO 
 THE LORD'S SUPPER. 
 
 This is the second and highest sacrament ordained by the Lord 
 Jesus, in which He mysteriously gives us His Body to eat, and 
 His Blood to drink, for the strengthening of our faith and the special 
 pledge of participation in his glory. Giving the bread, He said, 
 " This is my Body," and giving the cup, He said," This is my Blood, 
 of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of 
 sins." — Matt. 26 : 26-28. " The Cup of blessing which we bless, is 
 it not the communion of the blood of Christ 1 The bread which we 
 break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? " — 1 Cor. 10 : 
 16. " Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup 
 of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of tJie 
 Lord."— I Cor. 10:27. 
 
 Jt is an ordinance of great solemnity and of sublime worth to 
 the soul, and needs to be observed with much scrupulousness, prep- 
 aration and devoutness. We cannot fulfil Christ's commands and 
 omit it, and it is of great consequence to our salvation that we be in 
 readiness to receive it when the time for its administration comes. 
 
 All commxinicants should be particular to attend the Church ser- 
 vices preparatory to this sacrament, and enter earnestly into the 
 same, as part of the ready-making to receive this holy Supper. 
 
 Preparations for Communion. 
 
 OLORD GOD, to Whose likeness I have been created, 
 and by Whose grace I have been redeemed ; assist 
 me with Thy Holy Spirit, with due reverence and devo- 
 tion to approach the sacred mysteries of Thy Table. 
 Amen. 
 
 OLORD, my God, Who hast called me after the Name 
 of Thy Son, and given me Baptism unto regenera- 
 tion ; make me worthy to come to the Communion of 
 His Body and Blood. Amen. 
 
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68 ®l)c £or5's Supper. 
 
 TTELPme, O Lord, diligently to examine and prove 
 *-■*■ myself, as St. Paul exhorteth, that so I may eat of 
 that bread and drink of that cup, not unto my con- 
 demnation, but to the comfort and strengthening of my 
 soul unto everlasting life. Amen. 
 
 TTOLY things are for holy persons; but, behold, I am 
 -■--I- a sinful being. I have broken Thy commandments. 
 I have deserved Thy wrath. Have mercy upon me, O 
 God, and remember not my sins against me. O God, the 
 Father in heaven ; have mercy upon me ! O God, the 
 Son, Eedeemer of the world; have mercy upon me! O 
 God the Holy Ghost, the Comforter ; have mercy upon 
 me, and grant me Thy peace. Amen. 
 
 T DO not presume to come to Thy Table, O merciful 
 J- God, trusting in my own righteousness but in Thy 
 manifold and great mercies. I am not worthy so much 
 as to gather up the crumbs under Thy Table. But Thou 
 art the same Lord, whose property is always to have 
 mercy. Grant me, therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the 
 flesh and drink the blood of Thy dear Son my Lord and 
 Saviour, that my sinful body may be made clean by His 
 body, and my soul washed through His most precious 
 blood, and that I may evermore dwell in Him, and He 
 in me. Amen. 
 
 \ LMIGHTY GOD, true Father, Whose compassions 
 -"■ are infinite ; Whose Only Begotten Son has given 
 His life upon the cross as the propitiation for my sins, 
 and paid the whole debt of them ; with all my heart I 
 trust in Him, and hope through Thy mercy. Amen. 
 
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 Ejaculations While Others Are Communing. 
 
 OLOED my God, Whom have I in heaven but Thee ; 
 and on earth there is none that I desire beside Thee. 
 
 As the hart panteth after the water-brooks, so panteth 
 my soul after Thee, O God, my God. 
 
 Blessed Saviour, Thou hast bought me with the price of 
 Thy blood, for Thy mercy's sake help me, and suffer not 
 my soul to perish. 
 
 Help and accept me in the renewal of my covenant 
 with Thee, O Lord, that I may ever glorify Thee in my 
 body and spirit which are Thine. 
 
 By Thy cross and passion, O Christ, be merciful to my 
 unrighteousness, and remember not my sins against me. 
 
 By Thy crucifying and death for me, deliver me from 
 the powers of sin and death ; and by Thy cleansing blood 
 purge my conscience from dead works, to serve Thee in 
 holiness and righteousness all my days. 
 
 O Lord, upon Thy mercy alone do I rest my soul ; com- 
 fort, strengthen and establish me in the true faith of 
 Thy victory for my salvation, and keep me by Thine 
 abundant grace unto life everlasting. Amen. 
 
 The Act of Participation. 
 
 mien the administrant says the words : 
 
 This is the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, etc. 
 This is the Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, etc. 
 
 The recipient should say, mentally at least: 
 
 Amen. 
 
 And thus appropriate both the confession and the treasure of this 
 Iwly sacrament. 
 
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 \)c £orb's Snppcr. 
 
 After Partakixg. 
 "DLESSED be Thy Name, merciful Father, God of all 
 grace, for Thine inestimable compassion, and the 
 pledges of Thy forgiveness which I have now received ! 
 Renew and keep my soul by the same to life eternal. 
 Amen. 
 
 Q LORD, my God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One 
 ^ God forever and ever; make me always to seek 
 and love Thee, and by this Holy Communion now re- 
 ceived never to depart from Thee ; for Thou art good, 
 and beside Thee there is none else. Amen. 
 
 "D Y these most sacred Mysteries which I have now re- 
 ceived, grant me, O God, a right faith, a firm hope, 
 and perfect love; keep my life full of virtue in the praise 
 of Thee; and when the hour of my departure comes, re- 
 ceive me unto Thyself, that I may see Thy face, world 
 without end. Amen. 
 
 r\ BLESSED SAVIOUR, Who hast again vouchsafed to 
 ^ feed me with the heavenly food of Thy precious 
 Body and Blood ; accept my most hearty thanks for these 
 wonders of Thy love to me ; raise my soul to that stead- 
 fast love of Thee, that I may never offend against such 
 riches of mercy ; and so strengthen me while yet in this 
 corrupt and dying body that no power of temptation 
 may overcome me, and no frailty of my nature de- 
 prive me of Thy continual favor. 
 Our Father Who art in heaven, etc. 
 
XIII. PEAYEES AND COLLECTS FOE PABTICU- 
 LAE TIMES AND OCCASIONS. 
 
 At the Beginning of a New Year. 
 
 OLOED GOD ALMIGHTY, Whose years fail not, and 
 Whose mercies are everlasting ; grant me grace to 
 spend this year as Thy devoted servant, according to 
 Thy good pleasure. Amen. 
 
 OLOED JESUS CHEIST, the Head of every begin- 
 ning ; grant that with faithful heart I may pass the 
 year on which I now enter, and in all things walk well- 
 pleasing to Thee, Who livest and reignest with the 
 Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world with- 
 out end. Amen. 
 
 OGOD the Father, Almighty and Everlasting, be 
 pleased to crown this year with Thy goodness. Fill 
 the earth with fruit, and Thy Church with prosperity. 
 Keep my body from disease and harm, and my soul from 
 sinning against Thee. Take away all scandals and 
 causes of offence, and remove far off all manner of ca- 
 lamities ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 On One's Birthday. 
 \ LMIGHTY GOD, the Maker and Preserver of all 
 ■£*■ things, by whom I was shapen, and by whose good 
 Providence I have been preserved all my days; accept 
 my humble thanks and praises for Thy manifold mercies 
 in bringing me to the completion of another year of my 
 life, and grant me wisdom to know whereunto I was 
 born, and Thy holy will concerning me, that, in enter- 
 ing upon a new term of my existence, I may possess Thy 
 
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72 particular ®imcs an& (Occasions. 
 
 favor, spend the remainder of my time here in doing 
 Thy pleasure, finish my course in true faith, and at the 
 last be born into the life eternal ; through Jesus Christ 
 my Lord. Amen. 
 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, in Whose hand my time is, teach 
 me the measure of my days what it is, that I may 
 consider aright the things that belong to my peace, and 
 pass this new year of my life, and all the days of my 
 appointed time, in the comforting hope of everlasting 
 life in heaven. Amen. 
 
 In Time of Wab. 
 
 r\ GOD, the Defender of the defenceless, and the Pro- 
 ^ tector of all Thy faithful people ; protect me and 
 mine from the ruthless storms of war, and from all fear 
 of the enemy ; that all disturbance being quelled by Thy 
 mighty power, I may serve Thee with mind free from 
 distraction or alarm; through Jesus Christ my Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 f\ LOKD, let the invincible defence of Thy Power be 
 ^ the bulwark of Thy faithful people; that they, 
 being ever devoted to Thee with pious affection, may be 
 freed from the assaults of enemies, and continually per- 
 severe in Thy grace; through Jesus Christ my Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 f~\ GOD, the Maker of the universe, by Whose com- 
 mand the whole course of the world proceeds ; in 
 Thy goodness be present to my prayers, and vouchsafe 
 to these troublous times the tranquillity of peace ; and so 
 order the course of Thy Providence that, with unceasing 
 
particular Simes avib (Occasions. 73 
 
 exultation, Thy people may rejoice in giving praise to 
 Thy mercy. Amen. 
 
 r\ GOD, help and comfort those who suffer on the field 
 ^ of battle, and let Thy mercy be upon all them that 
 in their extremity call upon Thee. Amen. 
 
 OGOD, bring to nought the counsels of them that war 
 upon our peace, and deliver us with Thy great sal- 
 vation. Amen. 
 
 In Time of Pestilence or Danger. 
 
 OGOD, the Eefuge and Strength of Thy children ; be- 
 hold in Thy mercy Thy feeble and dependent 
 creature, who flies to Thee for succor and protection. 
 Be pleased to uphold and strengthen me in body and 
 soul, that, surely trusting in Thy defence, I may not be 
 afraid for the terror by night, nor for the arrow that 
 flieth by day ; nor fear for the pestilence that walketh 
 in darkness, nor for the destruction that wasteth at 
 noonday. Amen. 
 
 r\ LOED, MY GOD ; when my sorrows are enlarged, 
 ^-' make haste for my deliverance, and bring me out of 
 all these troubles ; and though heart and flesh fail me, 
 bring Thou my soul to life eternal ; through Jesus Christ 
 my Lord. Amen. 
 
 OLOED GOD ALMIGHTY ! Thy righteous wrath and 
 manifold punishments I have richly deserved ; yet 
 I entreat Thee, most merciful Father, remember not the 
 sins of my youth, nor my many transgressions ; but out 
 of Thine unspeakable goodness, grace, and mercy, defend 
 
74 particular OTimes and Occasions. 
 
 me from all harm and danger of body and soul ; through 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Q LORD, mercifully drive away from Thy people the 
 
 destructive fury of disease, together with their sins ; 
 that as Thou deservedly scourgest them when they go 
 astray, Thou mayest cherish them with Thv pity when 
 they are brought back. Amen. 
 
 Q LORD, give ear to the de rout supplications of Thy 
 people, and mercifully turn the ills that afflict 
 them; that the hearts of men may know that these 
 scourges proceed from Thy indignation, and cease by 
 Thy compassion. Amen. 
 
 f\ LORD, Who correctest with discipline and cherishest 
 with forgiveness, Who healest with smiting and 
 strengthenest in healing ; grant that, having tasted Thy 
 sweetness by faith, I may enjoy the fulness of Thy de- 
 lights in the day of retribution ; through Thy mercy. 
 Amen. 
 
 In Time of Tempest or Earthquake. 
 Q LORD, my God, be Thou my Defence, and keep me 
 in safety ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 f\ GOD, protect me amid these terrors, and save the 
 ^ soul that cleaves to Thee, through Jesus Christ. 
 Amen. 
 
 mHE winds obey Thee, O God, and the earth trembleth 
 - 1 - at Thy word. Silence their tumult, O most Mighty, 
 and deliver me, that I be not overwhelmed by Thy 
 wrath. Amen. 
 
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 UNDER the shadow of Thy wings I trust, O Thou 
 Almighty Euler of the world ! Let not Thy mercy 
 fail me, nor Thy peace depart from me; for Christ's 
 sake. Amen. 
 
 GREAT is Thy Power, and Thy Majesty, O God ! Thou 
 art my Rock and my Fortress ; of whom shall I be 
 afraid ! Thou art my salvation ; wherefore should I fear ! 
 In Thee will I trust though the earth be removed, and 
 though the mountains be cast into the midst of the sea. 
 Amen. 
 
 THHY praise, O God, shall ever be in my mouth ; for 
 -*■ Thou art good, and Thy mercy endureth forever. 
 Amen. 
 
 In Time of Darkness and Deep Distress. 
 
 DEAR LORD AND SAVIOUR, Who earnest into the 
 world To seek and to save that which was lost ; lift up 
 my soul from its depression and darkness ; refresh me with 
 Thy mercy ; and suffer not the enemy to triumph over 
 me, O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer. Amen. 
 
 MERCIFUL SAVIOUR, Who hast promised not to 
 break the bruised reed, nor quench' the smoking 
 wick ; pity Thine unworthy servant whose spirit is sore 
 broken. My sins and my iniquities are heavy upon me, 
 let me not perish everlastingly ; give me hope in Thy 
 mercy, for therein do I trust. Amen. 
 
 OLORD MY GOD, cut me not off from the cheering 
 light of Thy countenance, as my sins have de- 
 served ; and for Jesus' sake hide not Thy face from me. 
 Amen. 
 
76 iTor particular ®imes ano (Occasions. 
 
 TJELP me, O most merciful Father, and say unto my 
 soul, "I am Thy salvation;" that I may yet hope 
 in Thee, Who art the Health of my countenance and my 
 God. Amen. 
 
 In Time of Penitential Humiliation. 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, Who art of 
 •**■ purer eyes than to look with allowance upon sin, 
 cover my sins with the righteousness of Jesus Christ,' 
 that they may no more come against me forever. Amen! 
 f\ GOD, without Whose mercy I am undone by reason 
 \J of my many sins ; give me not over to the everlast- 
 ing death which I have merited, but save me out of all 
 tribulations ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 JJEAR my prayer, O merciful Father, to Whom I make 
 acknowledgment of my sins, and cast me not away 
 from Thy favor and Thy most gracious deliverance ; 
 for Jesus Christ my Redeemer's sake. Amen. 
 JpOR the sake of the bitter sufferings and death of Thy 
 dear Son, pardon mine iniquity, O God, for it is 
 great ; and lift me up by the refreshing of Thy Holy 
 Spirit, that I may truly serve Thee, and ever give glory 
 to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, one Almighty 
 and Eternal God, world without end. Amen. 
 
 In Time of Sickness. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND MOST MERCIFUL GOD, Who hast 
 
 seen fit to lay Thine hand upon me ; grant that my 
 
 bodily sufferings may make better my heart, by leadin- 
 
 me into closer communion with Thyself; through Jesus 
 
 Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
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 OTHOU Father of spirits, Who chastenest whom 
 Thou lovest, and scourgest every son whom Thou 
 receivest ; endue me with patience and resignation, 
 that I may humble myself under Thy mighty hand, and 
 in true faith, hope and charity await the issue of Thy 
 good will and pleasure. Amen. 
 
 OGOD, Who hast shown that here I have no continu- 
 ing city ; assist my soul in the seeking of one to 
 come ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 
 
 GOD, in Thee have I trusted, let me never be con- 
 founded. Amen. 
 
 OGOD, the God of all grace, Who hast called me unto 
 Thine eternal glory by Christ Jesus ; knowing that 
 shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, and go hence, 
 I beseech Thee to perfect Thy work in me, that, when 
 the earthly house of this tabernacle is dissolved, I may 
 be clothed upon with that house which is from heaven ; 
 through the same Jesus Christ, my adorable Lord and 
 Saviour. Amen. 
 
 TNTO Thy hands, O Father, I commit my soul and 
 ■*■ body, praying evermore to be numbered with those 
 whom Thou hast redeemed, and in life and death to 
 praise the Eternal Name of the Father, the Son, and the 
 Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 HEAL my body and restore me to life, O God, if such 
 be Thy gracious will; but above all grant me 
 thorough healing for my soul, that I may live with Thee 
 forever ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
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 In Time of Nearing Death. 
 "DLESSED JESUS, Who diedst upon the cross for me; 
 •U let that death of Thine serve to sweeten mine, that 
 when I pass through the waters they may not overflow 
 me. Amen. 
 
 "TvEAR SAVIOUR! when Thou hadst overcome the 
 U sharpness of death, Thou didst open the kingdom 
 of heaven to all believers. I pray Thee, therefore, help 
 Thy servant whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy pre- 
 cious blood, and make me to be numbered with Thy 
 saints in glory everlasting. Amen. 
 
 C\ BLESSED JESUS. Who hast loved me, and washed 
 ^ me from my sins in Thine own blood, receive my 
 spirit. Amen. 
 
 rTlHANKS be unto God Who giveth us the victory, 
 -■- through our Lord Jesus Christ. Thou hast re- 
 deemed me, O Lord God of truth. Amen and Amen. 
 
 XIV. PRAYERS AND COLLECTS FOR OCCASIONS 
 OF THANKSGIVING. 
 
 General Thanksgiving. 
 TT is truly meet, right, and salutary, that I should at 
 -*• all times, and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, 
 O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty Everlasting God ; there- 
 fore, with Angels and Archangels, and with all the Com- 
 pany of heaven, I laud and magnify Thy glorious Name ; 
 evermore praising Thee, and saying : Holy, Holy, Holy, 
 Lord God of Sabaoth ; Heaven and earth are full of Thy 
 
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 glory ; Hosanna in the highest. Blessing, and honor, 
 and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the 
 throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever. Amen. 
 
 On Deliverance from Peril and Danger. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, Who healest 
 by chastening, and preservest by pardoning ; grant 
 to Thy suppliant, that I may both rejoice in the comfort 
 of the tranquillity I have desired, and also use the gift 
 of Thy peace for the effectual amendment of my life ; 
 through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 On Eecovery from Serious Sickness. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, the God of my life, and my portion 
 -*-*• forever ; it is by Thy merciful goodness that I live, 
 therefore I praise Thee from the depths of my soul, and 
 pray for grace to bless Thy Name with abounding good 
 works ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 On Passing the Perils of Childbirth. 
 A LMIGHTY AND MOST MEECIFUL GOD, Who 
 •£*- hast. heard my voice and my supplications; accept 
 my humble thanksgiving for Thy great goodness to me 
 and mine, in bringing me safely through all my pains 
 and perils. Amen. 
 
 On the Birth of a Child. 
 T THANK Thee, O gracious Father, for the child Thou 
 •*■ hast given me. Bestow upon it Thy grace, that its 
 life may be spared, that it may become a useful member 
 of Thy holy family, and a blessing to the world ; through 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
80 ifor Occasions of $t)anksgu)ing. 
 
 Thanksgiving for Parents and Guardians. 
 
 I THANK Thee, O Lord God Almighty, for Thy mani- 
 fold goodness, grace, and blessing bestowed upon me 
 through those whose parental care has been over me. 
 Reward them richly for their pains, and cast them not 
 away in the time of old age. Amen. 
 
 Thanksgiving for Prosperity. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, from Whom 
 cometh down every good and every perfect gift ; I 
 thank Thee for the good success and prosperity Thou 
 hast given me; and .pray Thee for grace to do justly, 
 love mercy, and walk humbly with my God ; through 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 On Safe Return from a Journey. 
 f\ GOD, All-powerful and ever Gracious ; praise be to 
 ^ Thy holy Name, that Thou hast preserved my going 
 out, and my coming in. Help me, O Father, to show my 
 thanks by the keeping of Thy commandments ; through 
 Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Creation, Preservation, and Redemption. 
 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD; I bless 
 -"■ Thee for my creation, preservation, and all the 
 blessings of this life ; but above all, for Thine inestim- 
 able love in the redemption of the world by my Lord 
 and Saviour Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for 
 the hope of glory. And I beseech Thee, give me that 
 due sense of all Thy mercies, that my heart may be un- 
 feignedly thankful, and that I may show forth Thy 
 praise, not only with my lips, but in my life; that 
 
 
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 walking before Thee in holiness and righteousness all 
 my days, I may enjoy the testimony of a good conscience, 
 be sustained and comforted under the troubles of this 
 life, and finally be received into Thine everlasting King- 
 dom, through Thine infinite mercy in Jesus Christ my 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 
 
 XV. PEAYEES AND COLLECTS FOE USE BY 
 PAETICULAE PEESONS. 
 
 For the Use of a Child. 
 TIT Y FATHEE, Who art in heaven, Who hast made me 
 -"-*- and all things, and dost keep me every night and 
 every day ; teach me to love and fear Thee, and bless 
 me now and always. Amen. 
 
 GOD, bless my father and mother, my dear friends, 
 and everybody ; for Jesus' sake. Amen. 
 
 Tj^OEGIVE me, O Lord, for the wrong that I have done, 
 *■ and take me when I die to be with my Saviour in 
 heaven. Amen. 
 
 For the Use of a Young Person. 
 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, the Father in heaven, help me to 
 
 -^- remember my Creator in the days of my youth, and 
 
 truly to love and fear Thee all the days of my life. 
 
 Amen, 
 
 GEANT me grace, O God, always to reverence and 
 obey Thy Holy word, that I may become useful in 
 my day and generation, and come to everlasting happi- 
 ness in heaven ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
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 OGOD, Who hast called me into being, and Whose 
 grace and mercy I need every hour ; guide, support, 
 and strengthen me in all the dangers and temptations 
 that surround me, that I fall not into the condemnation 
 of the wicked. Amen. 
 
 GRACIOUS FATHEE, make me truly Thy child, 
 that, seeking Thee early, I may find Thee my ever 
 faithful Lord and Eedeemer. Amen. 
 
 Fob the Use of a Student. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, source of all light and wisdom ; 
 -£*■ look graciously upon me, and prosper and direct me 
 in my studies, that they may redound to Thy glory, and 
 my present and eternal good ; through Jesus Christ my 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 Tj^NLIGHTEN me, O God, by Thy truth, and quicken 
 J-^ my understanding by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may 
 increase in knowledge and in the love and fear of Thee. 
 Amen. 
 
 TJAVE mercy upon me, O God, and breathe into me 
 ■*--'- the Spirit of Jesus, that as He gave His heart to 
 His Father's business, and increased in wisdom and in 
 favor with God and Man, I also through fear of the 
 Lord may get understanding, and the knowledge of God. 
 Amen. 
 
 For the Use of One Engaged in Business. 
 INTERNAL AND EVER BLESSED SON OF GOD, 
 -"-^ Who hast taught us that no man can serve two mas- 
 ters, and that it is not possible to serve God and Mam- 
 mon ; mercifully incline my heart to Thy truth, that I 
 
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 may seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteous- 
 ness, and so follow and keep Thy Word as always to be 
 Thy servant indeed. Amen. 
 
 ALMIGHTY GOD, Who givest both the skill and the 
 power to devise and accomplish useful purposes ; 
 grant unto Thy servant health both of mind and body, 
 that he may love Thee with his whole strength, and 
 with his whole heart perform those things which are 
 pleasing to Thee ; through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 SUFFEE me not, O merciful Father, to fall into the 
 snares and temptations of those who haste to be rich ; 
 and grant me Thy Holy Spirit, that I may follow after 
 justice, faith, love, patience and meekness, to the praise 
 of Thy holy Name. Amen. 
 
 Fob the Use of One in Choosing a Companion. 
 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, Father in heaven, from whom is 
 ■*-*- every good wife and every faithful husband ; mer- 
 cifully grant the aid and determinations of Thy Holy 
 Spirit so to sanctify me, that in making choice and de- 
 cision for a companion of my life, Thy wisdom may be 
 my guide, and Thy favor be my reward, through Jesus 
 Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Use of a Husband. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, to whom it hath seemed good that 
 ■£*• man should not be alone ; behold me with Thy gra- 
 cious favor, and bless the wife Thou hast given me ; that 
 serving Thee faithfully, we may happily walk together, 
 enjoy Thy manifold mercies in this life, and not fail of 
 eternal blessedness ; through Jesus Christ. Amen, 
 
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 Fob the Use of a Wife. 
 
 ALMIGHTY GOD, who madest man of the dust of the 
 earth, and woman out of his side to be a help meet 
 for him ; behold me with Thy gracious favor and in Thy 
 mercy bless and preserve that dear person whom Thou 
 hast given to be my husband, that his life may be long, 
 useful, holy and happy, and that, having faithfully 
 served Thee in this life, we may have our perfect con- 
 summation and bliss in Thine everlasting Kingdom ; 
 through Jesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 For the Use of an Expected Mother. 
 "O EGARD Thine handmaid in mercy, O God, and be my 
 *-* Helper and Strength amid the perils that surround 
 me, keep my mind in perfect peace through steadfast 
 faith in Thee, and when mine hour comes, support me 
 in my pains, and grant me a safe and speedy deliverance ; 
 through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Use of One in a Subordinate Station. 
 f\ GOD, Father in heaven, Who hast ordained various 
 ^ relations and conditions for Thy children; give 
 me grace always to accept with cheerful and thankful 
 heart what Thy wisdom and goodness assign to me; 
 and as the blessed Master took upon Him the form of a 
 servant, yet lives and reigns in heaven, grant that with 
 ready mind I may fulfil my duty here, and by His 
 mercy come to the blessedness of life eternal. Amen. 
 
 For the Use of One Going on a Journey. 
 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, the Father of all them that put 
 
 •£*- their trust in Thee, the Ruler of nature, the Hearer 
 
 of prayer, and the Guardian of the righteous ; have me 
 
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 in Thy holy keeping, that no evil befall me in body or 
 soul, and that surely trusting in Thy protection I may 
 be furthered by Thy gracious help, and seasonably re- 
 turn in safety ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Fob the Use of One on Sea. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, the Eefuge 
 and Protector of the sons of men, who spreadest 
 out the heavens and rulest the raging of the sea ; pre- 
 serve and keep me amid the perils of the great deep ; 
 especially deliver me from sin and from despair of Thy 
 mercy, that with heart set to do Thy will I may have 
 all confidence in Thy gracious protection, and surmount 
 all fear by fear of Thee ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 For the Use of One in Prosperity. 
 
 GEACIOUS FATHEE in heaven, fill my heart with 
 love and gratitude for Thy manifold mercies, and 
 give me that due sense of the account I must render for 
 the same, that, as a good and faithful steward, I may 
 rightly improve and administer Thy gifts, and not fail 
 of eternal riches ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Use of a Parent. 
 
 OGOD, Who hast said that children are a heritage 
 from the Lord ; aid me by Thy Holy Spirit to set 
 a right example before those whom Thou hast given me, 
 to surround them with good and wholesome influences, 
 to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the 
 Lord, and to lead their souls in the way of everlasting 
 life ; through Jesus Christ my Lord, Amen. 
 
86 Sox Use bg flartimlar persons. 
 
 For the Use of One Under Great Responsibilities, 
 
 or Engaged with High and Difficult Duties. 
 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, the Disposer of all things, with 
 
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 Whom is the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, 
 
 the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge 
 and of the fear of the Lord ; have mercy upon me, and 
 make me of quick understanding in Thy fear, that be- 
 ing taught of Thee I may not be left to my own erring 
 spirit, but always be led in the way I should go, to the 
 praise of Thy holy Name ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. 
 Amen. 
 
 For the Use of a Physician. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, Who by 
 Thy Holy Spirit givest manifold gifts unto Thy 
 servants ; have mercy upon me, and grant me Thy Holy 
 Spirit to sanctify me in body and soul, and to increase 
 in me the gift of healing, that I may effectually exercise 
 the same ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Use of a Counsellor or Advocate. 
 TjWERLASTING AND ALMIGHTY SAVIOUR, whose 
 •^ Name is Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, 
 The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace, and Who 
 by Thy great mercy hast become my Advocate ; be gra- 
 cious to me, and send forth Thy Holy Spirit into my soul 
 to sanctify my mind and body, that I may always know, 
 counsel and maintain the right, and never err from Thy 
 Law. Amen. 
 
 For the Use of a Church Officer. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, Who for the edifying of Thy 
 -*•*- Church hast ordained various helps and govern- 
 ments, and set therein every member as it has pleased 
 
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 Thee ; have mercy upon me, and grant me Thy Holy 
 Spirit to sanctify me in soul and body, that I may set 
 before Thy people a good example, and exercise my office 
 with faithfulness and all humility ; through Jesus Christ 
 my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Foe the Use of a Teacher of the Young. 
 TpTEENAL AND EVEE BLESSED GOD, Who teachest 
 J-^ man knowledge; grant me Thy Holy Spirit to 
 sanctify me in soul and body, that I may be able to 
 guide and instruct those whom Thou hast committed to 
 my care, that they may be led into the way of truth, 
 and learn to walk in Thy fear ; through Jesus Christ my 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Use of Pastors and Ministers. 
 A LMIGHTY AND EVEELASTING GOD, Who hast 
 -^*- created me, and called me to salvation in Christ 
 Jesus, and made me a preacher of Thy Gospel, a shepherd 
 of Thy flock, and a steward of Thy sacred mysteries; have 
 mercy upon me, and grant me Thy Holy Spirit to sanc- 
 tify my soul and body, that I may realize the solemnity 
 of my office, and fulfil its duties faithfully with con- 
 stant reference to the coming again of my Saviour to 
 reckon with His servants. Amen. 
 
 f\ GOD, the Creator and Euler of the World, Who in 
 ^ Thine infinite mercies hast granted me to serve 
 Thy heavenly mysteries ; favorably regard the prayers 
 of Thy servant, and send down Thy Holy Spirit, the 
 Comforter, to strengthen me, to guide me into all truth, 
 and to work in me that sufficiency for my office which 
 of myself I cannot have, that I may teach, guide, feed, 
 
Sox Use bg Particular persons. 
 
 watch over, and nurture the immortal souls committed 
 unto me, and that I may give account of them with joy ■ 
 through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Q GOD, have mercy upon Thine unworthy servant, 
 and so replenish me with Thy heavenly grace, 
 that in all ways, in all things, and in all times, I may do 
 the work which Thou hast assigned me, and approve 
 myself unto Thee a workman that needeth not to be 
 ashamed. Amen. 
 
 T>E merciful, O God, to the people to whom I minister 
 -^ in holy things, and to me Thy servant, that I may 
 afford to them an example of a right conversation, and 
 that my ministry may have its reward in their everlast- 
 ing salvation ; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Q GOD, the Fountain of goodness, and Source of all 
 kindness, Who dost not straightway condemn the 
 smner, but waitest compassionately for his repentance ; 
 wash away the foulness of my offences and cleanse the 
 thoughts of my heart by Thy Holy Spirit, and make me 
 meet to perform the office laid upon me; that I, who 
 have unworthily undertaken and tremblingly execute 
 the ministration of Thy house, may be rendered strong 
 to perform it, and be found justified among those who 
 have pleased Thee; through Jesus Christ my Lord! 
 Amen. 
 
 TTELP and bless me, O God, in the study of Thy most 
 holy Word, that I may have a right knowledge 
 of Thy truth, and preach it in right spirit, to the edifi- 
 cation of Thy people ; through Jesus Christ my Lord 
 Amen. 
 
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 A LMIGHT Y AND MOST MEECIFUL FATHEE, Who 
 -£*- hast commanded Thy servants to watch, as they 
 know not what hour their Lord cometh ; graciously as- 
 sist me by Thy heavenly grace to give to Thy household 
 meat in due season, that when my Lord cometh I may 
 be found so doing, and inherit the blessing of a faithful 
 and wise servant. Amen. 
 
 OHOLY, true and ever blessed Saviour, Who hast 
 the key of David, and settest an open door which 
 no man can shut before them that keep the word of Thy 
 patience, and have not denied Thy Name ; strengthen me 
 to understand Thy Word, to hold it faithfully, and to 
 preach it truly, that with Thy favored people I may be 
 kept from the hour of temptation, and not fail to receive 
 Thy great and precious promises. Amen. 
 
 LOOK down from heaven, O Christ, on Thy flock, and 
 upon the lambs of Thy fold, and bless them in 
 their souls and their bodies, that all who are marked by 
 Thy Baptism may be Thine in the day of judgment. 
 Amen. 
 
 GKACIOUSLY cast Thy light, O Lord, upon Thy 
 Church, that Thy flock may everywhere go on and 
 prosper, and its Pastors by Thy governance become ac- 
 ceptable to Thy majesty, Who, with the Father and the 
 Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, world without end. 
 Amen. 
 
PART THIRD. 
 ®l)e $ol£ promises. 
 
 Jesus our Lord, according to his divine power hath 
 given unto us all things that pertain to life and godli- 
 ness, through the knowledge of hlm that hath called 
 us to glory and virtue : whereby are given unto us ex- 
 ceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye 
 might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped 
 the corruption that is in the world.— 2 pet. 1 \ 2-4. 
 
 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let 
 us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh 
 and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of god.— 2 cor. 
 7:1. 
 
 FOR ALL THE PROMISES OF GOD IN CHRIST ARE YEA, AND IN 
 
 Him Amen, unto the glory of God.— 2 Cor. 1 : 20. 
 
 Prayer for Strength to Grasp the Promises. 
 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, heavenly Father, who hast given 
 •£*- unto Thy people exceeding great and precious 
 promises ; grant the aid of Thy Holy Spirit that I may 
 lay hold on the same, and be always comforted and as- 
 sured by the greatness of Thy mercy against all evils ; 
 through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen. 
 
 Against the Fear of Trouble. 
 rpHOU art my hiding-place ; Thou shalt preserve me 
 ■*■ from trouble : Thou shalt compass me about with 
 songs of deliverance. — Ps. 32 : 6, 7. 
 
 There shall no evil happen to the just. — Prov. 12 : 21. 
 For the Lord is a sun and shield : the Lord will j^ive 
 grace and glory : no good thing will he withhold from 
 them that walk uprightly. — Ps. 84 : 11. 
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®t)£ Dole tytomms. 91 
 
 In the Experience of Trouble. 
 T WILL turn their mourning into joy, and will com- 
 -*■ fort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow. 
 — Jeb. 31 : 13. 
 
 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: hut the 
 Lord delivereth him out of them all. — Ps. 34 : 19. 
 
 I shall yet praise Him who is the health of my coun- 
 tenance and my God. — Ps. 42 : 11. 
 
 Thou shalt quicken me again, and hring me up again 
 from the depths of the earth.— Ps. 71 : 20. 
 
 In the Continuance of Trouble. 
 rriHE Lord is my Eock, and my Fortress, and my De- 
 ■*• liverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will 
 trust ; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, my 
 high tower.— Ps. 18 : 2. 
 
 The Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge 
 in times of trouble. — Ps. 9 : 9. 
 
 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain 
 thee : He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 
 — Ps. 55 : 22. 
 
 As the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our conso- 
 lation also aboundeth by Christ. — 2 Cor. 1 : 5. 
 
 In Threatened Sickness. 
 
 SEEVE the Lord thy God, and He shall bless thy 
 bread, and thy water. And I will take sickness 
 away from the midst of Thee.— Ex. 23 : 25. 
 
 Let them turn every one from his evil way, and from 
 the violence that is in their hands. Who can tell if God 
 will turn and repent, and turn away from His fierce 
 anger?— Jonah 3 : 8, 9. 
 
92 &lj£ $ol8 promise. 
 
 In Sickness. 
 
 TOETURN unto the Lord : for He hath torn, and He 
 ± - l> will heal.— Hos. 6 : 1. 
 
 If any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which 
 was right, and it profited me not, he will deliver his 
 soul from going down to the pit, and his life shall see the 
 light.— Job 33 : 27, 28. 
 
 Behold, I will cure them, and will reveal unto them 
 the abundance of peace and truth.— Jek. 33 : 6. 
 
 In Sickness Long Continued. 
 rnHE Lord is gracious, and full of compassion. He 
 hath given meat to them that fear Him: He will 
 ever be mindful of His covenant.— Ps. Ill : 4, 5. 
 
 He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee : for 
 my strength is made perfect in weakness.— 2 Cob. 12 : 9. 
 The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of lan- 
 guishing : Thou wilt make all his bed in sickness.— Ps 
 41:3. 
 
 In Thbeatening Death. 
 YJ/'HAT man is he that desireth life, and loveth many 
 days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue 
 from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from 
 evil, and do good ; seek peace, and pursue it — Ps 34 • 
 12-14. 
 
 The fear of the Lord prolongeth days.— Pbov. 10:27. 
 
 Ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the 
 left. Ye shaU walk in all the ways which the Lord your 
 God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it 
 may be well with you.— Deut. 5 : 33. 
 
QL\)t fy oia promises. 
 
 Against Deead of Want. 
 fTlHE young lions do lack and suffer hunger : but they 
 -*- that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. — 
 Ps. 34 : 10. 
 
 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteous- 
 ness ; and all these things shall be added unto you. — 
 Matt. 6 : 33. 
 
 Trust in the Lord, and do good ; so shalt thou dwell 
 in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. — Ps. 37 : 3. 
 
 Against Threatening Famine, Poverty and 
 Need. 
 
 BEHOLD, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear 
 Him, upon them that hope in His mercy ; to de- 
 liver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in 
 famine.— Ps. 33 : 18, 19. 
 
 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is 
 none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will 
 hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. — 
 Isa. 41 : 17. 
 My God shall supply all your need. — Phil. 4 : 19. 
 
 In Suffering from Enemies. 
 fTIHE Lord your God ye shall fear ; and He shall deliver 
 ■*■ you out of the hands of all your enemies. — 2 Kings 
 17 : 39. 
 
 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; 
 and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judg- 
 ment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the 
 servants of the Lord, — Isa. 54 : 17. 
 
 Shall not God avenge His own elect, which cry day and 
 night unto Him, though He bear long with them ? I 
 
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 , 
 
 tell you that He will avenge them speedily.— Luke 18 : 
 7,8. 
 
 Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 
 Therefore if thine enemy hunger feed him ; if he thirst, 
 give him drink : for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of 
 fire on his head— Rom. 12 : 19, 20. 
 
 Under Slander. 
 
 BLESSED are ye, when men shall revile you, and per- 
 secute you, and shall say all manner of evil against 
 you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding 
 glad : for great is your reward in heaven.— Matt. 5 : 11, 
 12. 
 
 Commit thy way unto the Lord ; trust also in Him ; 
 and He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, 
 and thy j udgment as the noonday. — Ps. 37 : 5, 6. 
 
 When a Stranger, Desolate or Friendless. 
 
 THE Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, 
 a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regard- 
 eth not persons, nor taketh reward. He doth execute 
 the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth 
 the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.— Deut. 
 10 : 17, 18. 
 
 I will not leave you comfortless : I will come to you. 
 — Jno. 14 : 18. 
 
 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your 
 heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.— Ps. 31 : 24. 
 
 In Sorrow and Alarm for Sin. 
 
 TO this man will I look, even to him that is of a poor 
 and contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.— 
 Isa. GG ; 2, 
 
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 Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord : 
 though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as 
 snow. — Isa. 1 : 8. 
 
 Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, 
 and I will give you rest. — Matt. 11 : 28. 
 
 Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall be com- 
 forted.— Matt. 5 : 4. 
 
 In Seeking God's Foegiveness. 
 T N returning and rest shall ye be saved, in quietness 
 -*- and in confidence shall be your strength. — Isa. 30 : 
 15. 
 
 Him that cometh unto Me I will in no wise cast out. 
 — Jno. 6 : 37. 
 
 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to for- 
 give us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteous- 
 ness.— 1 Jno. 1:9. 
 
 Son, be of good cheer: thy sins be forgiven thee. — 
 Matt. 9 : 2. 
 
 The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin. — 
 
 . 1 Jno. 1 : 7. 
 
 In Exeecising Faith. 
 
 WHOSOEVEK believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. 
 — Eom. 10 : 11. 
 
 The just shall live by faith.— Gal. 3 : 11. 
 
 These things are written that ye might believe that 
 Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God ; and that believing 
 ye might have life through His name. — Jno. 20 : 31. 
 
 Ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ 
 Jesus.— Gal. 3 : 26. 
 
 To him that believeth on Him that justifieth the un- 
 godly, his faith is counted for righteousness, — Eom. 4 : 5. 
 
®t)c iljolg promises. 
 
 He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that 
 sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into 
 condemnation ; but is passed from death unto life. — Jno. 
 5:24. 
 
 In Prayee. 
 
 A SK, and it shall be given you ; seek, and ye shall 
 -£*- find ; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. — 
 Luke 11 : 9. 
 
 Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.— Ps. 81 : 10. 
 
 If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall 
 ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. — Jno. 
 15:7. 
 
 This is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if 
 we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us : 
 and if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we 
 know that we have the petitions that are desired of 
 Him.— 1 Jno. 5 : 14, 15. 
 
 In Obedience and Good Works. 
 
 YE are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I have com- 
 manded you. — Jno. 15 : 14. 
 
 Whosoever shall do the will of My Father which is in 
 heaven, the same is My brother, and sister, and mother. 
 —Matt. 12 : 50. 
 
 We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto 
 good works, which God hath before ordained that we 
 should walk in them. — Eph. 2 : 10. 
 
 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. 
 —Jno. 13 : 17. 
 
 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and 
 labor of love, which ye have showed toward His Name. 
 — Heb. 6 ; 10. 
 
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 In humble Waiting on the Lord. 
 T ET your loins be girded about, and your lights burn- 
 -*-* ing ; and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for 
 their Lord. Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord 
 when He cometh shall find watching. — Luke 12 : 35-37. 
 
 They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their 
 strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; 
 they shall run and not be weary ; and they shall walk, 
 and not faint. — Isa. 40 : 31. 
 
 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his 
 lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them 
 meat in due season ? Blessed is that servant, whom his 
 lord when he cometh shall find so doing. — Matt. 24 : 46, 
 47. 
 
 In that night there shall be two men in one bed ; the 
 one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall 
 be grinding together ; the one shall be taken, and the 
 other left. Two men shall be in the field ; the one shall j 
 be taken, and the other left. And they answered and 1 
 said unto Him, Where [whither], Lord? And He said 
 unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the 
 eagles be' gathered together. — Luke 17 : 34-37. 
 
 In the Fear of God. 
 
 FTNTO you which fear My Name shall the Sun of 
 ^ righteousness arise with healing in His wings. — 
 Mal. 4:2. 
 
 Ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to 
 fear ; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby 
 we cry, Abba, Father. — Bom. 8 : 15. 
 
 The fear of the Lord is His treasure. — Isa. 33 : 6. 
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98 ®l)e $Mg promises. 
 
 In the Exercise of Chaeity. 
 
 IF ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly 
 Father will also forgive you.— Matt. 6 : 14. 
 
 Give, and it shall be given unto you ; good measure, 
 pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, 
 shall men give into your bosom. — Luke 6 : 38. 
 
 The liberal soul shall be made fat— Prov. 11 : 25. 
 
 All the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this : Thou 
 shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. — Gal. 5 : 14. 
 
 He that dwelleth in love, dwelleth in God, and God in 
 him.— 1 Jno. 4 : 16. 
 
 And now abideth Faith, Hope, Charity, these three ; 
 but the greatest of these is Charity.— 1 Cor. 13 : 13. 
 
 When disheartened by the Prosperity of the 
 Wicked. 
 
 BETTER is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, 
 than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be 
 rich.— Prov. 26 : 6. 
 
 The righteous shall hold on his way, and he that hath 
 clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. — Job 17 : 9. 
 The Lord forsaketh not His saints; they are pre- 
 served forever. — Ps. 37 : 28. 
 
 In Trials and Temptations. 
 
 "OLESSED is the man that endureth temptation : for 
 ■*-* when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, 
 which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him. — 
 James 1 : 12. 
 
 God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted 
 above that ye are able ; but will with the temptation 
 
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 also make a way of escape, that ye may be able to bear 
 it.— 1 Cob. 10 : 13. 
 
 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the tem- 
 ple of my God, and he shall go no more out. — Eev. 3 : 12. 
 
 In Daek Providences. 
 
 WHAT I do thou knowest not now ; but thou shalt 
 know hereafter— Jno. 13 : 7. 
 Now we see through a glass, darkly ; but then face to 
 face : now I know in part ; but then shall I know even 
 as also I am known. — 1 Cok. 13 : 12. 
 
 Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right ? — Gen. 
 18 : 25. 
 
 When Faint and Disconsolate. 
 
 G^OT> is able to make all grace abound toward you; 
 J that ye, always having sufficiency in all things, may 
 abound to every good work. — 2 Cor. 9 : 8. 
 
 Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, and He shall 
 strengthen thine heart. — Ps. 27 : 14. 
 
 As thy days, so shall thy strength be. — Deut. 32 : 25. 
 
 In Doubt of Ultimate Salvation. 
 O AID I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, 
 ^ thou shouldest see the glory of God ? — Jno. 11 : 40. 
 
 Fear not, believe only. — Luke 8 : 50. 
 
 He that hath begun a good work in you will perform 
 it until the day of Jesus Christ. — Phil. 1 : 6. 
 
 If God be for us, who can be against us ? — Eom. 8 : 31. 
 
 Against the Feae of Death. 
 T?EAE not ; I am the First and the Last : I am He that 
 ■*■ liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for- 
 evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of 
 death.— Eev. 1 : 17, 18. 
 
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 Fear not : for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee 
 by thy name ; thou art mine. When thou passest through 
 the waters, I will be with thee ; and through the rivers, 
 they shall not overflow thee : when thou walkest through 
 the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the 
 flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the 
 Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour.— Isa. 43 : 1-3. 
 
 Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers.— Deut. 
 31 : 16. 
 
 In the Appeoach of Death. 
 rjHEIST shall be magnified in my body, whether it be 
 ^ by life, or by death. For to me to live is Christ; 
 and to die is gain. — Phil. L: 20, 21. 
 
 I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that 
 He is able to keep that which I have committed unto 
 Him against that day.— 2 Tim. 1 : 12. 
 
 My flesh also shall rest in hope. — Ps. 16 : 9. 
 
 Beyond Death. 
 T KNOW that my Bedeemer liveth, and that He shall 
 stand at the latter day upon the earth : and though 
 after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh 
 shall I see God.— Job 19 : 25, 26. 
 
 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Yea, saith 
 the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors ; and their 
 works do follow them. — Bey. 14 : 13. 
 
 Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the 
 first-fruits of them that slept. For as in Adam all die, 
 even so in Christ shall all be made alive.— 1 Cor. 15 : 20-22. 
 
 Let not your heart be troubled : ye believe in God, be- 
 lieve also in Me. In my Father's house are many man- 
 sions : if it were not so, I would have told you.— Jno 
 14 : 1, 2. 
 
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 In the Judgment-time. 
 T17E shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 
 ' • in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the 
 last trump.— 1 Cor. 15 : 51, 52. 
 
 We look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who 
 shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like 
 unto His glorious body, according to the working whereby 
 He is able even to subdue all things unto Himself. — 
 Phil. 3 : 20, 21. 
 
 The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a 
 shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the 
 trump of God : and the dead in Christ shall rise first : 
 then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up 
 together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in 
 the air : and so shall we ever be with the Lord. — 1 Thess. 
 4 : 16, 17. 
 
 I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, 
 the tabernacle of God is with men, and He shall dwell 
 with them, and they shall be His people, and God Him- 
 self shall be with them, and be their God. And God 
 shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there 
 shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, 
 neither shall there be any more pain : for the former 
 things are passed away. And He that sat upon the 
 Throne said, Behold I make all things new. And He 
 said unto me, Write : for these words are true and faith- 
 ful.— Kev. 21 : 3-5. 
 
 Prayer for the Consummation. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, to whom the whole creation in 
 -£*• ailment and captivity crieth, groaning and travail- 
 ing in pain together to be delivered ; Hasten that day 
 
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 of consummated Redemption for which the earnest ex- 
 pectation of the creature waiteth, when Thy children 
 shall be manifested in liberty and glory with Him whom 
 the heavens have received until the times of restitution 
 of all things. Amen. 
 
 COME FORTH out of Thy royal chamber, O Prince 
 of all the Kings of the earth ! Put on the visible 
 robes of Thy Imperial Majesty, and take up that unlim- 
 ited sceptre which Thy Almighty Father hath bequeathed 
 Thee ; for now the voice of Thy Bride calleth Thee, and 
 all creatures sigh to be renewed. Even so come, Lord 
 Jesus. Amen. 
 
 SOX OF GOD AXD SOX OF MAX, in whose victo- 
 rious Cross and heavenly dominion Thy faithful 
 people rejoice in hope; stir up Thy mighty power and 
 come, that those who by Thy grace have obtained re- 
 newal of their souls to spiritual life, may by Thy potency 
 have regeneration of their bodies by resurrection to glo- 
 rious immortality. Amen. 
 
 OLORD, my God and Saviour, seated at the right 
 hand of the Father, whence Thou shalt come to 
 judge the quick and the dead ; speedily fulfil Thy blessed 
 purposes, and grant me Thy Spirit that I may keep my 
 garments, and be found of Thee in peace, without spot, 
 and blameless. Amen and Amen. 
 
PART FOURTH. 
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 O Earth, Earth, Earth, hear the Word of the 
 Lord. 
 
 JANUARY 1. 
 
 JESUS CHEIST, the same yesterday, and to-day, and 
 forever.— Heb. 13 : 8. 
 
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 January 2. 
 HIS is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased ; 
 hear ye Him.— Matt. 17 : 5. 
 
 January 3. 
 "VT EITHER is there salvation in any other ; for there 
 -*-* is none other name under heaven, given among 
 men, whereby we must be saved.— Acts 4 : 12. 
 
 January 4. 
 T WILL put my laws into their mind, and write them 
 ■*■ in their hearts ; and I will be to them a God, and 
 they shall be to me a people. — Heb. 8 : 10 
 
 January 5. 
 
 WHOSOEVER shall call upon the name of the Lord 
 shall be saved.— Rom. 10 : 13. 
 
 January 6. 
 
 BLESSED is the people that know the joyful sound ; 
 they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy coun- 
 tenance. — Ps. 89 : 15. 
 
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 January 7. 
 1ST ye not that I must be about my Father's busi- 
 ness ?— Luke 2 : 49. 
 
 January 8. 
 FT! HIS is life eternal, that they might know Thee the 
 ■*■ only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast 
 sent. — Jno. 17 : 3. 
 
 January 9. 
 
 OET your affections on things above, not on things on 
 ^ the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid 
 with Christ in God.— Col. 3 : 2, 3. 
 
 January 10. 
 TN Thy Name shall they rejoice all the day: and in 
 -*- Thy righteousness shall they be exalted. — Ps. 89 : 16. 
 
 January 11. 
 
 LOVE not the world, neither the things that are in the 
 world. If any man love the world, the love of the 
 Father is not in him. — 1 Jno. 2 : 15. 
 
 January 12. 
 
 LAY up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where 
 neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where 
 thieves do not break through nor steal. — Matt. 6 : 20. 
 
 January 13. 
 
 REMEMBEE now thy Creator in the days of thy 
 youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years 
 draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in 
 them.— Eccl. 12 : 1. 
 
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 January 14. 
 TT'XCEPT ye be converted, and become as little cb.iL 
 •H dren, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of hea- 
 ven. — Matt. 18 : 3. 
 
 January 15. 
 
 BE not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of 
 our Lord.— 2 Tim. 1 : 8. 
 
 January 16. 
 
 LET my heart be sound in Thy statutes, that I be not 
 ashamed.— Ps. 119 : 80. 
 
 January 17. 
 Y mercy and truth iniquity is purged ; and by the 
 fear of the Lord men depart from evil. — Prov. 16 : 6. 
 
 January 18. 
 LOVE them that love me ; and those that seek me 
 early shall find me. — Prov. 8 : 17. 
 
 January 19. 
 UT many that are first shall be last ; and the last 
 shall be first.— Matt. 19 : 30. 
 
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 January 20. 
 rilHOU shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart 
 -*- and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, 
 and with all thy mind ; and thy neighbor as thyself. — 
 Luke 10 : 27. 
 
 January 21. 
 
 AND let us not be weary in well doing ; for in due 
 season we shall reap, if we famt not. — Gal. 6 : 9. 
 
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 January 22. 
 EAR ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law 
 of Christ.— Gal. 6 : 2. 
 
 January 23. 
 "C'VEN to hoar hairs will I carry you : I have made 
 ■^ and I will hear ; even I will carry and will deliver 
 you. — Isa. 46 : 4. 
 
 January 24. 
 
 E ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is mer- 
 ciful.— Luke 6 : 36. 
 
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 January 25. 
 A LL the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto 
 -£*- such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.— 
 Ps. 25 : 10. 
 
 January 26. 
 
 Tjl VERY word of God is pure : He is a shield unto them 
 -" that put their trust in Him. — Prov. 30 : 5. 
 
 January 27. 
 P>UT on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able 
 •*- to stand against the wiles of the devil.— Eph. 6 : 11. 
 
 January 28. 
 T>E ye therefore followers of God, as dear children ; 
 -*-* and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and 
 hath given Himself for us.— Eph. 5 : 1, 2. 
 
 January 29. 
 TjHGHT the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, 
 A whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed 
 a good profession before many witnesses. — 1 Tim, 6 ; 12. 
 
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 January 30. 
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 to God.— Eom. 14 : 12. 
 
 QO then every one of us shall give account of himself 
 
 January 31. 
 
 WATCH ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, 
 be strong.— 1 Cor. 16 : 13. 
 
 FEBRUARY 1. 
 T AM the way, and the truth, and the life ; no man 
 ■*• cometh unto the Father, but by Me. — Jno. 14 : 6. 
 
 HEAEKEIST unto Me, O ye children ; for blessed are 
 they that keep My ways.— Peov. 8 : 32. 
 
 February 3. 
 THHE eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the 
 ■*• everlasting arms. — Deut. 33 : 27. 
 
 February 4. 
 Yf7 HOSOEVEE doth not bear his cross and come after 
 ' ' Me, cannot be My disciple. — Luke 14 : 27. 
 
 WHEEEFOEE God is not ashamed to be called their 
 God, for He hath prepared for them a city. — Heb. 
 11 : 16. 
 
 February 6. 
 /CONDEMN not, and ye shall not be condemned : for- 
 ^ give, and ye shall be forgiven. — Luke 6 : 37. 
 
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 February 7. 
 
 STRIVE to enter in at the strait gate ; for many, I 
 say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be 
 able.— Luke 13 : 24. 
 
 February 8. 
 TT ER ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths 
 J--"- are peace. — Peov. 3 : 17. 
 
 February 9. 
 HE path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth 
 more and more unto the perfect day. — Pro v. 4 : 18. 
 
 February 10. 
 
 I HAVE kept me from the paths of the destroyer. 
 Hold up my goings in Thy paths, that my footsteps 
 slip not— Ps. 17 : 4, 5. 
 
 February 11. 
 rTl AKE my yoke upon you, and learn of me ; for I am 
 -*■ meek and lowly in heart : and ye shall find rest unto 
 your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is 
 light.— Matt. 11 : 29, 30. 
 
 February 12. 
 
 CAST thy bread upon the waters : for thou shalt find 
 it after many days.— Eccles. 11 : 1. 
 
 February 13. 
 
 FEAR God and keep His commandments : for this is 
 the whole duty of man. — Eccles. 12 : 13. 
 
 February 14. 
 
 IF thou canst believe, all things are possible to him 
 that believeth.— Mark 9 : 23. 
 
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 February 15. 
 T?EAK thou not ; for I am with thee : he not dismayed ; 
 ■*- for I am thy God : I will strengthen thee ; yea, I 
 will help thee ; yea, I will uphold thee with the right 
 hand of My righteousness. — Isa. 41 : 10. 
 
 February 16. 
 AKE heed therefore that the light which is in thee 
 not darkness. — Luke 11 : 35. 
 
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 February 17. 
 
 TAKE heed, and beware of covetousness ; for a man's 
 life consisteth not in the abundance of the things 
 which he possesseth. — Luke 12 : 15. 
 
 February 18. 
 
 WHOSOEVEE shall confess Me before men, him shall 
 the Son of Man also confess before the angels of 
 God.— Luke 12 : 8. 
 
 February 19. 
 
 HE that hath no rule over his own spirit, is like a 
 city that is broken down, and without walls. — 
 Pkov. 25 : 28. 
 
 February 20. 
 
 BE not deceived ; God is not mocked : for whatsoever 
 a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that 
 soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption ; 
 but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap 
 life everlasting.— Gal. 6 : 7, 8. 
 
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 February 21. 
 NTO you which believe, He is precious.- 
 
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 February 22. 
 
 HE hath sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach 
 deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight 
 to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. — 
 Luke 4 : 18. 
 
 February 23. 
 T)E ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the 
 -*-* work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your 
 labor is not in vain in the Lord. — 1 Cor. 15 : 58. 
 
 February 2_. 
 T)E still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted 
 ■*-* among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. 
 — Ps. 46:10. 
 
 February 25. 
 T AM He which searcheth the reins and hearts : and I 
 ■■- will give unto every one of you according to your 
 works.— Eev. 2 : 23. 
 
 February 26. 
 
 GOD is angry with the wicked every day. If he turn 
 not, He will whet His sword; He hath bent His 
 bow, and made it ready. — Ps. 7 : 11, 12. 
 
 February 27. 
 
 I PRESS toward the mark, for the prize of the high 
 calling of God in Christ Jesus.— Phil. 3 : 14. 
 
 February 28. 
 
 GOD hath showed me that I should not call any man 
 common or unclean. — Acts 10 : 28. 
 
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 February 29. 
 
 OF a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of per- 
 sons : but in every nation he that feareth Him, and 
 worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him. — Acts 
 10 : 34, 35. 
 
 MARCH 1. 
 
 WHAT shall it profit -a man, if he shall gain the whole 
 world, and lose his own soul ? Or what shall a 
 man give in exchange for his soul ? — Mark 8 : 36, 37. 
 
 March 2. 
 "jl/TY son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, 
 -"-*• nor faint when thou art rebuked of Him : for whom 
 the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son 
 whom He receiveth. — Heb. 12 : 5, 6. 
 
 March 3. 
 T IKE as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord 
 -^ pitieth them that fear Him.— Ps. 103 : 13. 
 
 March 4. 
 nnEULY the Son of man goeth, as it was determined : 
 -*- but woe unto that man by whom He is betrayed. — 
 Luke 22 : 22. 
 
 March 5. 
 
 PEAY that ye enter not into temptation. — Luke 
 22 : 40. 
 
 March 6. 
 T\ AUGHTEES of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep 
 
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 March 7. 
 r\ MY Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from 
 
 ^ Me, nevertheless not as I will but as thou wilt. 
 
 Matt. 26 : 39. 
 
 March 8. 
 
 T F thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is 
 -*- small.— Prov. 24 : 10. 
 
 March 9. 
 TF any man serve Me, him will my Father honor.— 
 A Jno. 12 : 26. 
 
 March 10. 
 
 T AM the good Shepherd : the good shepherd giveth his 
 •*■ life for the sheep. — Jno. 10 : 11. 
 
 March 11. 
 E are bought with a price : therefore glorify God in 
 your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. — 
 1 Cor. 6 : 20. 
 
 March 12. 
 
 /^UE light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh 
 ^ for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of 
 glory ; while we look not at the things which are seen, 
 but at the things which are uot seen. — 2 Cor. 4 : 17, 18. 
 
 March 13. 
 "DEESECUTED, but not forsaken : cast down, but not 
 ■*■ destroyed ; always bearing about in the body the 
 dying of the Lord Jesus. — 2 Cor. 4 : 9. 
 
 March 14. 
 {\ JEETJSALEM, wash thine heart from wickedness, 
 
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 that thou mayest be saved. — Jer. 4 : 14. 
 
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 March 15. 
 
 HE that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious 
 seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, 
 bringing his sheaves with him. — Ps. 126 : 6. 
 
 March 16. L 
 
 WHEN he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.— 
 Job 23 : 10. 
 
 March 17. 
 soul.— 1 Pet. 2 : 11. 
 
 A BSTAIN from fleshy lusts, which war against the 
 
 LOOK unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the 
 earth ; for I am God, there is none else. — ISA. 45 : 22. 
 
 March 19. 
 
 CHOOSING rather to suffer affliction with the people 
 of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a sea- 
 son.— Heb. 11 : 25. 
 
 March 20. 
 
 FATHEE, into Thy hands I commend my spirit.— 
 Luke 23 : 46. 
 
 March 21. 
 
 HE is the propitiation for our sins : and not for ours 
 only, but also for the sins of the whole world. — 1 
 Jno. 2 : 2. 
 
 March 22. 
 
 IN whom We have redemption through His blood, the 
 forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His 
 grace.— Eph. 1 : 7. 
 
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 March 23. 
 HE chastisement of our peace was upon Him ; and 
 with His stripes we are healed. — Isa. 53 : 5. 
 
 March 24. 
 
 TjlATHER, I will that they also, whom Thou hast given 
 -*■ Me, be with Me where I am ; that they may behold 
 My glory— JNO. 17 : 24. 
 
 March 25. 
 
 T) E ACE I leave with you, My peace I give unto you, 
 ■*• not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not 
 your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. — Jno. 
 14 : 27. 
 
 March 26. 
 
 GREATER love hath no man than this, thai a man lay 
 down his life for his friends. — Jno. 15 : 13. 
 
 March 27. 
 
 WHEN Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He 
 said, It is finished ; and He bowed His'head and 
 gave up the ghost.— Jno. 19 : 30. 
 
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 March 28. 
 IHEY shall look on Him whom they pierced. — Jno. 
 19 : 37. 
 
 March 29. 
 IHOU hast been my help ; leave me not, neither for- 
 sake me, O God of my salvation. — Ps. 27 : 9. 
 
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 March 30. 
 
 HE came unto His own, and His own received Him 
 not. But as many as received Him, to them gave 
 He power to become the sons of God, even to them that 
 believe on His Name. — Jno. 1 : 11, 12. 
 
 March 31. 
 
 GOD sent not His Son into the world to condemn the 
 world ; but that the world through Him might be 
 saved.— Jno. 3 : 17. 
 
 APRIL 1. 
 
 HEIST also loved the church, and gave Himself for 
 it ; that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the 
 washing of water, by the Word.— Eph. 5 : 25, 26. 
 
 April 2. 
 FT1HE Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but 
 ■*■ to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many. 
 —Matt. 20 : 28. 
 
 April 3. 
 
 BELOVED, if God so loved us, we ought also to love 
 one another. — 1 Jno. 4 : 11. 
 
 April 4. 
 
 GOD forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of 
 our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is cruci- 
 fied unto me, and I unto the world. — Gal. 6 : 14. 
 
 April 5. 
 
 BLESSED is the man that maketh the Lord his trust, 
 and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside 
 to lies.— Ps. 40 : 4. 
 
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 April 6. 
 T)EHOLD, I have graven thee upon the palms of My 
 hands.— Isa. 49 : 16. 
 
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 April 7. 
 TF the righteous scarcely he saved, where shall the un- 
 *- godly and the sinner appear ? — 1 Pet. 4 : 18. 
 
 April 8. 
 \TOJJ hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses 
 •*- and sins.— Eph. 2 : 1. 
 
 April 9. 
 
 BY His knowledge shall my righteous Servant justify 
 many ; for He shall bear their iniquities. — Isa. 
 53 : 11. 
 
 April 10. 
 
 JESUS CHRIST, who is the faithful Witness, and the 
 " First-begotten of the dead, and the Prince of the 
 kings of the earth, that loved us, and washed us from 
 our sins in His own blood. — Eev. 1 : 5. 
 
 April 11. 
 
 I KNOW whom I have believed, and am persuaded 
 that He is able to keep that which I have committed 
 unto Him against that day.— 2 Tim. 1 : 12. 
 
 April 12. 
 TI7EEPING may endure for a night, but joy cometh in 
 ' ' the morning. — Ps. 30 : 5. 
 
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 April 13L 
 rjlHERE is therefore now no condemnation to them 
 -*• that are in Christ Jesus. — Eom. 8 : 1. 
 
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 April 14. 
 OW if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we 
 shall also live with Him. — Bom. 6 : 8. 
 
 April 15. 
 
 ABEUISED reed shall He not break, and smoking 
 flax shall He not quench, till He send forth judg- 
 ment unto victory. — Matt. 12 : 20. 
 
 April 16. 
 TJE shall feed His flock like a shepherd; He shall 
 -*"*- gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in 
 His bosom.— Isa. 40 : 11. 
 
 April 17. 
 QEE that none render evil for evil unto any man ; but 
 ^ ever follow that which is good, both among your- 
 selves, and to all men. — 1 Thess. 5 : 15. 
 
 April 18. 
 T AM the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth 
 -*- in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much 
 fruit : for without Me ye can do nothing. — Jno. 15 : 5. 
 
 April 19. 
 
 WHO is He that condemneth ? It is Christ that died, 
 yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the 
 right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 
 —Bom. 8 : 34. 
 
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 April 20. 
 
 BEHOLD, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it 
 cannot save ; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot 
 hear. — Isa. 59 : 1. 
 
 April 21. 
 
 "jl/T Y thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your 
 -*•'■*■ ways ray ways, saith the Lord.— Isa. 55 : 8. 
 
 April 22. 
 TUTY heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh 
 - 1 -'-*- also shall rest in hope. — Ps. 16 : 9. 
 
 April 23. 
 ALK in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust 
 of the flesh.— Gal. 5 : 16. 
 
 April 24. 
 pEIDE goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit 
 A before a fall.— Peov. 16 : 18. 
 
 April 25. 
 QNE thing is needful : and Mary hath chosen that 
 ^ good part which shall not be taken away from her 
 —Luke 10 : 42. 
 
 April 26. 
 mAKE heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an 
 evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living 
 God.— Heb. 3 : 12. 
 
 April 27. 
 TJE that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him 
 up for us all, how shall He not with Him also 
 freely give us all things?— Eom. 8 : 32. 
 
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 April 28. 
 
 IT doth not yet appear what we shall be : but we know 
 that when He shall appear, we shall be like Him ; 
 for we shall see Him as He is. — 1 Jno. 3 : 2. 
 
 April 29. 
 
 WHEBEFOEE take unto you the whole armor of 
 God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil 
 day, and having done all, to stand. — Eph. 6 : 13. 
 
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 April 30. 
 ING unto the Lord, praise ye the Lord : for He hath 
 delivered the soul of the poor. — Jer. 20 : 13. 
 
 MAY 1. 
 
 I AM the bread of life : he that cometh to Me snail 
 never hunger ; and he that believeth on Me shall 
 never thirst. — Jno. 6 : 35. 
 
 May 2. 
 
 WE know that we have passed from death unto life, 
 because we love the brethren. — 1 Jno. 3 : 14. 
 
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 May 3. 
 Y mother and My brethren are these which hear the 
 word of God, and do it. — Luke 8 : 21. 
 
 May 4. 
 TTQW shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, 
 •*■-*• which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, 
 and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him. — 
 Heb. 2 : 3. 
 
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 May 5. 
 A BOVE all things have fervent charity among your- 
 ■£*■ selves : for charity shall cover the multitude of 
 sins.— 1 Pet 4 : 8. 
 
 May 6. 
 
 WHOSOEVER shall give to drink unto one of these 
 little ones a cup of cold water only in the name 
 of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he~shall in no wise 
 lose his reward. — Matt. 10 : 42. 
 
 May 7. 
 
 WHO shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy 
 Name ? for Thou only art holy : for all nations 
 shall come and worship before Thee. — Rev. 15 : 14. 
 
 May 8. 
 fTlHOUGH He cause grief, yet will He have compassion 
 - 1 - according to the multitude of His mercies— Lam 
 3:32. 
 
 May 9. 
 
 THERE is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.— Isa. 
 57 : 21. 
 
 May 10. 
 
 BECAUSE sentence against an evil work is not exe- 
 cuted speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of 
 men is fully set in them to do evil.— Eccles. 8 : 11. 
 
 May 11. 
 XpOR precept must be upon precept, precept upon pre- 
 •*• cept ; line upon line, line upon line ; here a little, 
 and there a little.— Isa. 28 : 10. 
 
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 May 12. 
 
 IF in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they 
 wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swell- 
 ing of Jordan ? — Jer. 12 : 5. 
 
 May 13. 
 
 THE God of Israel is He that giveth strength and 
 power unto His people. — Ps. 68 : 35. 
 
 "D EMEMBEE Lot's wife.— Luke 17 : 32. 
 
 May 14. 
 ife. — Luk 
 
 May 15. 
 
 HE that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, 
 but is clean every whit : and ye are clean, but not 
 all.— Jno. 13 : 10. 
 
 May 16. 
 
 BEHOLD, I have refined thee, but not with silver: 
 I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. — 
 
 Isa. 48 : 10. 
 
 May 17. 
 
 EXHOET one another daily, while it is called To-day, 
 lest any of you be hardened through the deceitful- 
 ness of sin. — Heb. 3 : 13. 
 
 May 18. 
 
 WITHOUT faith it is impossible to please Him.— 
 Heb. 11 : 6. 
 
 May 19. 
 
 BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath be- 
 stowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of 
 God.— 1 Jno. 3 : 1. 
 
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 May 20. 
 fHY art thou cast down, O my soul; and why art 
 thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God • 
 for I shall yet praise Him who is the health of my counte- 
 nance and my God.— Ps. 42 : 11. 
 
 May 21. 
 T WILL make an everlasting covenant with you, even 
 the sure mercies of David.— Isa. 55 : 3. 
 
 May 22. 
 rilARE therefore no thought for the morrow, for the 
 morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. 
 Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.— Matt. 6 : 34! 
 
 May 23. 
 J£E sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the 
 devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking 
 whom he may devour.— 1 Pet. 5 : 8. 
 
 May 24. 
 ^HEREFOEE He is able also to save them to the ut- 
 termost that come unto God by Him, seein- He 
 ever hveth to make intercession for them.— Heb. 7 : 25. 
 
 May 25. 
 T>E diligent, that ye may be found of Him in peace 
 without spot and blameless.— 2 Pet. 3 : 14. 
 
 May 26. 
 E thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a 
 crown of life.— Eev. 2 : 10. 
 
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 May 27. 
 TF a man love me, lie will keep my words ; and my 
 -■- Father will love him, and we will come unto him, 
 and make our abode with him. — John 14 : 23. 
 
 May 28. 
 rilHE Lord your God proveth you, to know whether 
 •*- ye love the Lord your God with all your heart. — 
 Deut. 13 : 3. 
 
 May 29. 
 
 THE anointing which ye have received of Him abideth 
 in you, and ye need not that any man teach you. — 
 1 Jno. 2 : 27. 
 
 May 30. 
 
 fTlHE world passeth away, and the lust thereof; but he 
 ■*• that doeth the will of God abideth forever. — 1 Jno. 
 2:17. 
 
 May 31. 
 
 TPOE ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that 
 ■*• though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became 
 poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich. — 2 
 Cor. 8 : 9. 
 
 JUNE 1. 
 
 fTIO this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, 
 -*- that he might be Lord both of the dead and liv- 
 ing.— Eom. 14 : 9. 
 
 June 2. 
 
 fTlHEY shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that 
 -*■ day when I make up My jewels; and I will spare 
 them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. — 
 Mal. 3 : 17. 
 
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 June 3. 
 
 BREAK up your fallow- ground : for it is time to seek 
 the Lord, till He come and rain righteousness upon 
 you.— Hos. 10:12. 
 
 June 4. 
 
 SPEAK ye every man the truth to his neighbor : exe- 
 cute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates. 
 — Zech. 8 : 16. 
 
 June 5. 
 
 WHAT doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, 
 and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy 
 God— Micah 6 : 8. 
 
 June 6. 
 
 LET us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth 
 so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the 
 race that is set before us. — Heb. 12 : 1. 
 
 June 7. 
 
 BECAUSE ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit 
 of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. — 
 Gal. 4 : 6. 
 
 June 8. 
 
 HE earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof; the 
 world and they that dwell therein. — Ps. 24 : 1. 
 
 June 9. 
 rnURN you to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope. 
 ■*• Even to-day do I declare that I will render double 
 Unto thee.— Zech. 9 : 12. 
 
 June 10. 
 
 I LIVE ; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.— Gal. 2 : 
 20. 
 
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 June 11. 
 
 GKIEVE not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are 
 sealed unto the day of redemption. — Eph. 4 : 30. 
 
 June 12. 
 AVE no fellowship with the unfruitful works of 
 darkness, but rather reprove them. — Eph. 5 : 11. 
 
 June 13. 
 TT1XCEPT a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he 
 J-^ cannot enter into the kingdom of God. — Jno. 3 ; 5. 
 
 June 14. 
 
 A NEW heart also will I give you, and a new spirit 
 
 ■£*- will I put within you ; and I will take away the 
 
 stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart 
 
 of flesh— Ezek. 36:26. 
 
 June 15. 
 "Y7E shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers ; 
 ■*• and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. 
 —Ezek. 36 : 28. 
 
 June 16. 
 T FEAE the Lord, the God of heaven, which hath made 
 •*- the sea and the dry land. — Jonah 1 : 9. 
 
 June 17. 
 
 NO man is justified by the law in the sight of God; 
 for the just shall live by faith.— Gal. 3 : 11. 
 
 June 18. 
 rjlHOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of 
 ■*- angels, and have not charity, I am become as sound' 
 ing brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — 1 Cor. 13 : 1. 
 
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 Jime 19. 
 T>E not conformed to this world ; but be ye transformed 
 •*-* by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove 
 what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of 
 God.— Rom. 12 : 2. 
 
 June 20. 
 IM that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to 
 doubtful disputations. — Eom. 14 : 1. 
 
 June 21. 
 TN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, 
 ■*- nor uncircumcision ; but faith which worketh by 
 love.— Gal. 5 : 6 
 
 June 22. 
 WALK in wisdom toward them that are without, re- 
 ' " deeming the time.— Col. 4 : 5. 
 
 June 23. 
 nOD hath not appointed us to wrath,but to obtain sal- 
 ^ vation by our Lord Jesus Christ.— 1 Thess. 5 : 9. 
 
 June 24. 
 QONT1NUE thou in the things which thou hast learned 
 ^ and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou 
 hast learned them.— 2 Tim. 3 ; 14. 
 
 June 25. 
 T ET us therefore fear, lest a promise being left us of 
 ■^ entering into His rest, any of you should seem to 
 come short of it.— Heb. 4 ; 1. 
 
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 June 26. 
 
 WITH the heart man believeth unto righteousness; 
 and with the mouth confession is made unto sal- 
 vation.— Eom. 10 : 10. 
 
 June 27. 
 
 T?l VEEY good tree bringeth forth good fruit ; but a cor- 
 -" rupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. Wherefore by 
 their fruits ye shall know them. — Matt. 7 : 17-20. 
 
 June 28. 
 
 "DEHOLD, we count them bappy which endure. Ye 
 -*-* have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen 
 the end of the Lord ; that the Lord is very pitiful, and 
 of tender mercy. — J as. 5 : 11. 
 
 June 29. 
 T ET the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous 
 
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 man his thoughts, and let him return - unto the 
 
 Lord, and He will have mercy upon him. — Isa. 55 : 7. 
 
 June 30. 
 "171 VEEY good gift and every perfect gift is from above, 
 •*^ and cometh down from the Father of lights, with 
 whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 
 — Jas. 1 : 17. 
 
 JULY 1. 
 
 "VTOT that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man, 
 -*-* but that which cometh out of the mouth, this de- 
 fileth a man.— Matt. 15 : 11, 
 
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 Jt«2y 2. 
 "pOLLOW peace with all men, and holiness, without 
 x which no man shall see the Lord.— Heb. 12 : 14. 
 
 July 3. 
 C1TAND therefore, having your loins girt about with 
 ^ truth, and having on the breastplate of righteous- 
 ness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the 
 Gospel of peace.— Eph. 6 : 14, 15. 
 
 July 4. 
 MOT using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, 
 "*■ but as the servants of God.— 1 Pet. 2 : 16. 
 
 July 5. 
 "ESTEEMING the reproach of Christ greater riches 
 •*-* than the treasures in Egypt; for he had respect 
 unto the recompense of the reward. — Heb. 11 : 26. 
 
 July 6. 
 TTEEEIN do I exercise myself, to have always a con- 
 " science void of offence toward God and toward 
 men.— Acts 24 : 16. 
 
 July 7. 
 T WOULD to God that not only thou, but also all that 
 A hear me this day, were both almost and altogether 
 such as I am, except these bonds.— Acts 26 : 29. 
 
 July 8. 
 Tj^OE not he that commendeth himself is approved, but 
 A whom the Lord commendeth.— 2 Con. 10 : 18. 
 
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 July 9. 
 
 IT is one God which shall justify the circumcision by- 
 faith, and the uncircumcision through faith. — Eom. 
 
 3:30. 
 
 July 10. 
 
 WHO is he that overcometh the world, but he that 
 believeth that Jesus is the Son of God. — 1 Jno. 5 ; 5. 
 
 July 11. 
 T ET us hold fast the profession of our faith without 
 -"-* wavering : for He is faithful that promised. — Heb. 
 10 : 23. 
 
 July 12. 
 
 rPHAT they should seek the Lord, if haply they might 
 - 1 - feel after Him, and find Him, though He be not far 
 from every one of us. — Acts 17 : 27. 
 
 July 13. 
 TN the world ye shall have tribulation : but be of good 
 -■- cheer: I have overcome the world.— Jno. 16 : 33. 
 
 July 14. 
 TT is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye 
 x than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of 
 God.— Luke 18 : 25. 
 
 July 15. 
 /^JOME, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom 
 prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 
 —Matt. 25 : 34. 
 
 July 16. 
 
 FOLLOW after charity, and desire spiritual gifts.— 1 
 Cob. 14 : 1. 
 
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 July 17. 
 "VTOT every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall 
 enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he that 
 doeth the will of My Father, which is in heaven - 
 Matt. 7 : 21. 
 
 July 18. 
 T CAN do all things through Christ which strengthen- 
 * eth me.— Philippians 4 : 13. 
 
 July 19. 
 
 A WAKE, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, 
 
 and Christ shall give thee light.— Eph. 5 : 14. 
 
 July 20. 
 J WILL look unto the Lord ; I will wait for the God 
 of my salvation. My God will hear me.— Micah 
 
 7: 7. 
 
 July 21. 
 gEMEMBEK the Sabbath-day to keep it holy.-Ex. 
 20 : 8. Where two or three are gathered together 
 in My name, there am I in the midst of them.— Matt 
 8:20. 
 
 July 22. 
 mHEY that will be rich fall into temptation and a 
 snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, 
 which drown men in destruction and perdition.— 1 TiM 
 6:9. 
 
 July 23. 
 
 IF any man serve Me, let him follow Me ; and where I 
 am, there shall also My servant be.— Jno. 12 : 26. 
 
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 July 24. 
 
 GIVE me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with 
 food convenient for me ! — Pro v. 30 : 8. 
 
 July 25. 
 rilHE sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : a broken 
 *• and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 
 — Ps. 51 : 17. 
 
 July 26. 
 
 LET me die the death of the righteous, and let my last 
 end be like his.— Numb. 23 : 10. 
 
 July 27. 
 
 THE life which I now live in the flesh I live by the 
 faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave 
 Himself for me.— Gal. 2 : 20. 
 
 July 28. 
 
 G1IVE diligence to make your calling and election 
 *" sure : for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall. 
 
 —2 Pet. 1 : 10. 
 
 July 29. 
 
 TO be carnally minded is death ; but to be spiritu- 
 ally minded is life and peace. — Eom. 8 : 6. 
 
 July 30. 
 
 A MAN" that hath friends must show himself friendly ; 
 and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a 
 
 brother.— Peov. 18 : 24. 
 
 July 31. 
 
 THE foundation of God standeth sure, having this 
 seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His.— 2 Tim. 
 2:19. 
 
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 AUGUST 1. 
 T>E not carried away with diverse and strange doc- 
 trines ; for it is a good thing that the heart be es- 
 tablished with grace.— Heb. 13 : 9. 
 
 August 2. 
 TTOW then can I do this great wickedness and sin 
 x -■- against God ?— Gen. 39 : 9. 
 
 August 3. 
 mHE fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffer- 
 ing, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temper- 
 ance.— Gal. 5 : 22, 23. 
 
 August 4. 
 mHE Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be 
 given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose 
 wings thou art come to trust.— Ruth 2 : 12. 
 
 August 5. 
 J^FTEE all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, 
 and for our great trespass, seeing that Thou our God 
 hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and 
 hast given us such deliverance as this ; should we again 
 break Thy commandments ?— Ezra 9 : 13, 14. 
 
 August 6. 
 mHOU art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merci- 
 JL iul, slow to anger, and of great kindness. — Neh. 9 : 
 
 August 7. 
 mAKE good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye 
 -L love the Lord your God.— Josh. 23 : 11. 
 
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 August 8. 
 
 FOE the needy shall not always be forgotten, the ex- 
 pectation of the poor shall not perish forever. — Ps. 
 
 9:18. 
 
 August 9. 
 
 *V[ OW set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord 
 -»- ^ your God ; arise, therefore, and build ye the sanc- 
 tuary of the Lord God.— 1 Chkon. 22 : 19. 
 
 August 10. 
 
 THEEE is no God like Thee in the heaven, nor in the 
 earth ; which keepest covenant, and showest mercy 
 unto Thy servants, that walk before Thee with all their 
 hearts.— 2 Chron. 6 : 14. 
 
 August 11. 
 TT OW great are His signs ! and how mighty are His 
 wonders ! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, 
 and His dominion is from generation to generation. — 
 Dan. 4:3. 
 
 August 12. 
 piOME, and let us return unto the Lord : for He hath 
 ^ torn, and He will heal us ; He hath smitten, and He 
 will bind us up. — Hosea 6 : 1. 
 
 August 13. 
 T> END your hearts and not your garments, and turn 
 ■*-*' unto the Lord your God, for He is gracious and 
 merciful. — Joel 2 : 13. 
 
 August 14. 
 TTPON Mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there 
 *-' shall be holiness ; and the house of Jacob shall pos- 
 sess their possessions. — Obadiah 1 : 17. 
 
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 August 15. 
 
 THE Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble ; 
 and He knoweth them that trust in Him. — Nahtjm 
 1:7. 
 
 August 16. 
 
 Tj^OR the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of 
 •*• the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. 
 — Habak. 2 : 14. 
 
 August 17. 
 
 THE Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty ; He 
 will save; He will rejoice over thee with joy; He 
 will rest in His love ; He will joy over thee with singing. 
 — Zeph. 3 : 17. 
 
 August 18. 
 
 THEY that be wise shall shine as the brightness of 
 the firmament : and they that turn many to right- 
 eousness as the stars for ever and ever. — Dan. 12 : 3. 
 
 August 19. 
 
 THUS saith the Lord of Hosts, Consider your ways. — 
 Hag. 1 : 7. 
 
 August 20. 
 
 T^KOM the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee. 
 ■*• Lead me to the Eock that is higher than I. — Ps. 
 61:2. 
 
 August 21. 
 
 THE rich and the poor meet together ; the Lord is the 
 Maker of them all.— Peov. 22 : 2. 
 
 August 22. 
 
 I HAVE seen all the works that are done under the 
 sun ; and behold all is vanity and vexation of spirit. 
 Eccles. 1 : 14. 
 
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 August 23. 
 
 THAT being justified by His grace, we should be made 
 heirs according to the hope of eternal life. — Titus 
 3:7. 
 
 August 24. 
 
 I KNOW the thoughts, that I think toward you, saith 
 the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil.— Jer. 
 29: 11. 
 
 August 25. 
 
 IF our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, 
 and knoweth all things. — 1 Jno. 3 : 20. 
 
 OEEK good, and not evil, that ye may live : and so the 
 ^ Lord, the God of Hosts, shall be with you.— Amos 
 5 : 14. 
 
 August 27. 
 
 TTJKlSr ye from your evil ways, and keep My command- 
 ments and My statutes, according to all the law 
 which I commanded your fathers.— 2 Kings 17 : 13. 
 
 August 28. 
 /^NLY fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all 
 ^ your heart : for consider how great things He hath 
 done for you.— 1 Saml. 12 : 24. 
 
 August 29. 
 
 THE God of my Eock : in Him will I trust ; He is my 
 shield, and the horn of my salvation ; my high tower, 
 and my refuge, my Saviour. — 2 Saml. 22 : 3. 
 
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 August 30. 
 
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 banner over me "was love. — Song of Sol. 2 : 4. 
 
 August 31. 
 , and I am H 
 the lilies.— Song of Sol. 2 : 16. 
 
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 TTE brought me into the banqueting-house, and His 
 
 "IITY beloved is mine, and I am His: He feedeth among 
 
 SEPTEMBER 1. 
 
 T ET all Thine enemies perish, O Lord ; but let them 
 •" that love Him be as the sun when he goeth forth in 
 his might. — Judges 5 : 31. 
 
 September 2. 
 XT E shall not tempt the Lord your God. — Deut. 6 : 16. 
 
 September 3. 
 
 KEEP yourselves in the love of God, looking for the 
 mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. — 
 Jude 21. 
 
 September 4. 
 
 LITTLE children, keep yourselves from idols. — 1 Jno. 
 5:21. 
 
 September 5. 
 TTE that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath 
 
 both the Father and the Son. — 2 Jno. 9. 
 
 September 6. 
 joy thai 
 walk in truth.— 3 Jno. 4. 
 
 T HAVE no greater joy than to hear that my children 
 
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 September 7. 
 
 HY transgressest thou the king's commandment ? 
 Esther 3 : 3. 
 
 THUS saith the Lord, the God of David, thy father, I 
 have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears : be- 
 hold, I will heal thee.— 2 Kings 20 : 5. 
 
 September 9. 
 rpHE ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor 
 -*• sinners in the congregation of the righteous. — Ps. 
 1:5. 
 
 September 10. 
 mHOUGH He slay me, yet will I trust in Him. He 
 ■*• also shall he my salvation. — Job 13 : 15, 16. 
 
 September 11. 
 nriHE sufferings of this present time are not worthy to 
 -*- be compared with the glory which shall be revealed 
 in us. — Eom. 8 : 18. 
 
 September 12. 
 T WILL pour water upon him that is thirsty, and 
 ■*■ floods upon the dry ground : I will pour my Spirit 
 upon thy seed, and My blessing upon thine offspring : 
 and they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows 
 by the water-courses. — Isa. 44 : 3, 4. 
 
 September 13. 
 
 THAT which ye have already, hold fast till I come. — 
 Kev. 2 : 25. 
 
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 September 14. 
 T?YE hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have en- 
 tered into the heart of man, the things which God 
 hath prepared for them that love him.— 1 Cor. 2 : 9. 
 
 September 15. 
 mHE peace of God, which passeth all understanding, 
 shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus 
 Christ.— Philip. 4 : 7. 
 
 September 16. 
 rTlHE Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and 
 will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom.— 2 
 Tim. 4 : 18. 
 
 September 17. 
 /^JASTING all your care upon Him ; for He careth for 
 ^ you.— 1 Pet. 5 : 7. 
 
 September 18. 
 
 I WILL not let Thee go except Thou bless me.— Gen 
 32 : 26. 
 
 September 19. 
 WHEN the Chief Shepherd shall appear ye shall re- 
 ceive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.— 1 
 Pet. 5 : 4. 
 
 September 20. 
 T)EHOLD, I stand at the door and knock : if any man 
 - L ' hear My voice and open the door, I will come in to 
 him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.— Eev 3 • 
 20. 
 
 September 21. 
 rjRHEEE is joy in the presence of the angels of God 
 x over one sinner that repenteth.— Luke 15 : 10. 
 
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 September 22. 
 T>E of good cheer : it is I. Be not afraid. — Mark 6 : 50. 
 
 September 23. 
 
 TO him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in 
 My throne— Kev. 3 : 21. 
 
 September 24. 
 
 FEAE ye not, therefore; ye are of more value than 
 many sparrows. — Matt. 10 : 31. 
 
 September 25. 
 
 CAST away from you all your transgressions, whereby 
 ye have transgressed ; and make you a new heart 
 and a new spirit ; for why will ye die, O house of Israel ? 
 — Ezek. 18 : 31. 
 
 September 26. 
 
 THEEE is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, 
 and sinneth not. — Eccles. 7 : 20. 
 
 September 27. 
 
 WHATSOEVEE thy hand findeth to do, do it with 
 thy might ; for there is no work, nor device, nor 
 knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest. 
 
 —Eccles. 9 : 10. 
 
 September 28. 
 
 T WILL give him the morning star.— Eev. 2 ; 28. 
 
 September 29. 
 
 MY meat is to do the will of Him that sent m% and to 
 finish His work.— Jno. 4 : 34 
 
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 September 30. 
 fJE which converteth the sinner from the error of his 
 -*--■- way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide 
 a multitude of sins.— Jas. 5 : 20. 
 
 OCTOBER 1. 
 
 I AM persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, 
 nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, 
 nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other 
 creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of 
 God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.— Eom. 8 : 38, 39. 
 
 October 2. 
 
 TF ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will 
 
 your Father forgive your trespasses.— Matt. 6 : 15. 
 
 October 3. 
 TESUS wept. Then said the Jews, Behold how He 
 *J loved him !— Jno. 11 : 35, 36. 
 
 October 4. 
 T) EXDER, therefore, unto Caesar the things which be 
 ■*■*' Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's. 
 Luke 20 : 25. 
 
 October 5. 
 EAVEX and earth shall pass away ; but My words 
 shall not pass away.— Luke 21 : 33. 
 
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 October 6. 
 TF they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will 
 ■■■ they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.— 
 Luke 16: 31. 
 
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 October 7. 
 
 SEE, then, that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, 
 but as wise, redeeming the time because the days 
 are evil.— Eph. 5 : 15, 16. 
 
 October 8. 
 
 BEWAEE, lest any man spoil you through philosophy 
 and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after 
 the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. — Col. 
 2:8. 
 
 October 9. 
 
 AS ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to 
 them likewise.— Luke 6 : 31. 
 
 October 10. 
 
 CHARGE them that are rich in this world, that they 
 be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches. 
 —1 Tim. 6 : 17. 
 
 October 11. 
 
 TTUMBLE yourselves, therefore, under the mighty 
 -" hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. — 
 1 Pet. 5:6. 
 
 October 12. 
 
 TT had been better for them not to have known the 
 -*- way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, 
 to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto 
 them.— 2 Pet. 2 : 21. 
 
 October 13. 
 
 HE that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in 
 white raiment, and I will not blot out his name 
 out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before 
 My Father, and before His angels. — Rev. 3 : 5. 
 
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 October 14. 
 APPY is he that condemneth not himself in that 
 thing which he alloweth. — Bom. 14 : 22. 
 
 October 15. 
 T BESEECH you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies 
 ■*- of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacri- 
 fice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable 
 service.— Bom. 12 : 1. 
 
 October 16. 
 VyE must all appear before the judgment-seat of 
 Christ ; that every one may receive the things 
 done in his body, according to that he hath done, 
 whether it be good or bad. — 2 Cor. 5 : 10. 
 
 October 17. 
 "P)0 all things without murmurings and disputings; 
 ■*-S that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of 
 God, without rebuke. — Phil. 2 : 14, 15. 
 
 October 18. 
 fTIHE heart is deceitfulabove all things, and desperately 
 •*- wicked : who can know it? — Jeb. 17 : 9. 
 
 October 19. 
 TESUS saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen 
 " Me, thou hast believed ; blessed are they that have 
 not seen, and yet have believed.— Jno. 20 : 29. 
 
 October 20. 
 rpHE secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him ; 
 ■*- and He will show them His covenant. — Ps. 25 ; 14. 
 
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 October 21. 
 
 BETTEE is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than 
 a house full of sacrifices with strife. — Pro v. 17 : 1. 
 
 rpHE eyes of the Lord are in everyplace, beholding the 
 -*• evil and the good. — Pro v. 15 : 3. 
 
 October 23. 
 T) E JOICE, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy 
 -'-*' heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk 
 in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine 
 eyes : but know thou that for all these things God will 
 bring thee into judgment. — Eccles. 11 : 9. 
 
 October 24. 
 T)UT ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no pro- 
 •*- vision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.— 
 Eom. 13: 14. 
 
 October 25. 
 
 HMO him that ordereth his conversation aright will I 
 -*• show the salvation of God.— Ps. 50 : 23. 
 
 October 26. 
 rpHE Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man 
 -*■ shall do unto me.— Heb. 13 : 6. 
 
 October 27. 
 
 PURE religion and undefiled before God and the Father 
 is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in theii 
 affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world, 
 -Jas. 1:27. 
 
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 October 28. 
 rpHE upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect 
 - 1 - shall remain in it. — Peov. 2 : 21, 22. 
 
 October 29. 
 IJE which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly, 
 - 1 - and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also 
 bountifully.— 2 Cor. 9 : 6. 
 
 October 30. 
 T CALL heaven and earth to record this day against 
 you, that I have set before you life and death, bless- 
 ing and cursiug: therefore choose life, that both thou 
 and thy seed may live.— Deut. 30 ; 19. 
 
 October 31. 
 ViT ALK about Zion, and go around about her ; tell the 
 towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, con- 
 sider her palaces ; that ye may tell it to the generation 
 following.— Ps. 48 : 12, 13. 
 
 NOVEMBER 1. 
 TN the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy com- 
 - 1 - forts delight my soul.— Ps. 94 : 19. 
 
 November 2. 
 1ALL upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver 
 ' thee, and thou shalt glorify Me.— Ps. 50 : 15. 
 
 November 3. 
 WILL call on the Lord who is worthy to be praised ; 
 so shall I be saved from mine enemies. — 2 Saml. 22 : 4. 
 
 
 
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 November 4. 
 
 AWOED fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures 
 of silver.— Pkov. 25 : 11. 
 
 November 5. 
 
 AS the cold.of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faith- 
 ful messenger to them that send him ; for he re- 
 fresheth the soul of his masters.— Pro v. 25 : 13. 
 
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 November 6. 
 E that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with sil- 
 ver ; nor he that loveth abundance with increase. 
 — Eccles. 5 : 10. 
 
 November 7. 
 
 AEISE, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think 
 upon us that we perish not. — Jonah 1:6. 
 
 RETUEN unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith 
 the Lord of hosts.— Mal. 3 : 7. 
 
 November 9. 
 rilHEEE be some of them that stand here which shall not 
 ■*- taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of 
 God come with power. — Mark 9 : 1. 
 
 November 10. 
 
 OUT of the abundance of the heart the mouth speak - 
 eth. A good man, out of the good treasure of the 
 heart, bringeth forth good things. — Matt. 12 : 34, 35. 
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 November 11. 
 WHOSOEVER shall not receive the kingdom of Cfod 
 ' * as a little child he shall not enter therein.— Mark 
 10 : 15. 
 
 November 12. 
 "pi VERY idle word that men shall speak, they shall 
 ■*** give account thereof in the day of judgment.— 
 Matt. 12 : 36. 
 
 November 13. 
 nnHE day of the Lord will come as a thief in the 
 -L night.— 2 Pet. 3 : 10. 
 
 November 14. 
 
 A ND the books were opened : and another book was 
 
 ■*■*- opened which is the book of life : and the dead were 
 
 judged out of those things which were written in the 
 
 books.— Rev. 20 ; 12. 
 
 November 15. 
 "C^EAR not, Abram ; I am thy shield and thy exceed- 
 -*■ ing great reward.— Gen. 15 : 1. 
 
 November 16. 
 
 THE ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to 
 Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their 
 heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow 
 and sighing shall flee away. — Isa. 35 : 10. 
 
 November 17. 
 "I F ye keep My commandments ye shall abide in My 
 -*■ love, even as I have kept My Father's commandments 
 and abide in His love. — Jno. 15 : 10. 
 
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 November 18. 
 /^I OD so loved the world that He gave His only begot- 
 *~" ten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should 
 not perish, hut have everlasting life. — Jno. 3 : 16. 
 
 November 19. 
 TN God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my 
 •*■ strength, and my refuge is in God. — Ps. 42 : 7. 
 
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 November 20. 
 HEN Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then 
 shall ye also appear with Him in glory. — Col. 3 : 4. 
 
 November 21. 
 E that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but 
 shall have the light of life.— Jno. 8 : 12. 
 
 November 22. 
 
 TJ ENCEFOETH there is laid up for me a crown of 
 ■*-*- righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous 
 Judge, shall give me at that day. — 2 Tim. 4 : 8. 
 
 November 23. 
 
 UNTO the pure all things are pure ; but unto them 
 that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure. — 
 Titus 1 : 15. 
 
 November 24. 
 
 LET us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of 
 grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to 
 help in time of need. — Heb. 4 : 16. 
 
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 November 25. 
 
 THEY shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall 
 be in all high places. They shall not hunger, nor 
 thirst ; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them. — Isa. 
 49 : 9, 10. 
 
 November 26. 
 
 A BIDE in Him, that when He shall appear, we may 
 -*-*- have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at 
 His coming.— 1 Jno. 2 : 28. 
 
 November 27. 
 
 CAST thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain 
 Thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be 
 moved. — Ps. 55 : 22. 
 
 November 28. 
 
 BLESSED are thej which do hunger and thirst after 
 righteousness : for they shall be filled. — Matt. 5 : 6. 
 
 November 29. 
 
 BLESSED and holy is he that hath part in the first 
 resurrection: on such the second death hath no 
 power.— Rev. 20: 6. 
 
 November 30. 
 
 A ND God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes : 
 -*-*- and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, 
 nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for 
 the former things are passed away. — Rev. 21 : 4. 
 
 DECEMBER 1. 
 
 WE shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed in 
 a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last 
 trump.— 1 Cob. 15 : 51, 52. 
 
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 December 2. 
 GEEK ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon 
 ^ Him while He is near. — Isa. 55 : 6. 
 
 December 3. 
 TT O, every one that thirstest, come ye to the waters, 
 ■*--*• and he that hath no money ; come ye, buy and eat. 
 —Isa. 55 : 1. 
 
 December 4. 
 
 T)EHOLD, I have given Him for a witness to the peo- 
 ■*-* pie, a leader and commander to the people. — Isa. 
 55 : 4. 
 
 December 5. 
 
 BEHOLD, thy King cometh unto thee : He is just and 
 having salvation. — Zech. 9 : 9. 
 
 December 6. 
 A LL thy children shall be taught of the Lord : and 
 -*■*• great shall be the peace of thy children. — Isa. 
 54 : 13. 
 
 December 7. 
 
 BLESSED are the peacemakers, for they shall be called 
 the children of God.— Matt. 5 : 9. 
 
 December 8. 
 TTE shall judge the poor of the people, He shall save 
 ■*-■*■ the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces 
 the oppressor. — Ps. 72 : 4. 
 
 December 9. 
 
 BEHOLD, He shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. But 
 who may abide the day of His coming ? — Mal. 3 : 
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 December 10. 
 
 E that hath the Son hath life ; and he that hath not 
 the Son of God hath not life.— 1 Jno. 5 : 12. 
 
 December 11. 
 RITE, Blessed are they which are called nnto the 
 marriage supper of the Lamb. — Rev. 19 : 9. 
 
 December 12. 
 T AM Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I 
 -*■ will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of 
 the water of life freely.— Rev. 21 : 6. 
 
 December 13. 
 E shall come down like rain upon the mown grass, 
 as showers that water the earth. — Ps. 72 : 6. 
 
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 December 14. 
 TN that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon 
 -*• His name, declare His doings among the people, 
 make mention that His name is exalted. — Isa. 12 : 4. 
 
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 December 15. 
 NOWN unto God are all His works from the begin- 
 ning of the world. — Acts 15 : 18. 
 
 December 16. 
 T?OR ye have need of patience, that after ye have done 
 *- the will of God, ye might receive the promise. — 
 Heb. 10 : 36. 
 
 December 17. 
 
 TpOR our conversation is in heaven : from whence also 
 -*- we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.— 
 Philippians 3 : 20. 
 
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 December 18. 
 OE yet a little while, and He that shall come will 
 come, and will not tarry. — Heb. 10 : 37. 
 
 December 19. 
 EEK the Lord, and ye shall live ; lest he break forth 
 like fire, and there be none to quench it. — Amos 5 : 6. 
 
 December 20. 
 
 THE government shall be upon His shoulder , and His 
 name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The 
 Mighty God. The Everlasting Father, The Prince of 
 Peace. — Isa. 9 : 6. 
 
 December 21. 
 
 I WILL rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of 
 my salvation. — Habak. 3 : 18. 
 
 December 22. 
 
 PEEPAEE ye the way of the Lord, make His paths 
 straight.— Mark 1 : 3. 
 
 December 23. 
 
 THOU shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save 
 His people from their sins. — Matt. 1 : 21. 
 
 December 24. 
 
 THIS was He of whom I spake, He that cometh after 
 me is preferred before me : for He was before me. — 
 Jno. 1 : 15. 
 
 December 25. 
 
 BEHOLD, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which 
 shall be to all people. For unto you is born this 
 day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Cbrist the 
 Lord.— Luke 2 : 10, 11. 
 
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 GLORY to God in the highest, and on earth peace, 
 good will toward men. — Luke 2 : 14. 
 
 December 27. 
 
 I SAW, and bare record that this is the Son of God. — 
 Jno. 1 : 34. 
 
 December 28. 
 
 LOED, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, 
 according to Thy word; for mine eyes have seen 
 Thy salvation.— Luke 2 : 29, 30. 
 
 December 29. 
 
 HE shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with 
 fire, whose fan is in His hand, and He will thor- 
 oughly purge His floor, and gather His wheat into the 
 garner. — Matt. 3 : 11, 12. 
 
 December 30. 
 
 THE time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at 
 hand : repent ye and believe the gospel. — Mark 1 : 
 15. 
 
 December 31. 
 
 THESE sayings are faithful and true : and the Lord 
 God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show 
 unto His servants the things which must shortly be 
 done. Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that 
 keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book— 
 Rev. 22 : 6, 7. 
 
PART FIFTH. 
 
 iPragns for dFamtlg 5Ese, 
 
 God is to be worshiped in the Family, as well as in the closet and 
 the sanctuary. 
 
 The head of a household is largely answerable for the welfare of 
 souls under his care; and a sense of religion and dutifulness to 
 God cannot be well maintained in a family without the cultivation 
 of family devotion. It is of precious value in confirming children 
 and servants in religious feeling and reverence, in teaching them 
 their dependence on God, and in helping them to spiritual life. 
 
 Every Christian family should make it a part of the domestic 
 arrangements, at suitable times, and regularly, to call the members 
 of the household together, for the hearing of portions of the divine 
 Word and the offering of prayer. If this cannot be done daily, 
 morning or evening, or both, there should be set times for the gather- 
 • of the family for united worship, and above all on 
 5 when there is no opportunity to attend worship in the 
 sanctuary. 
 
 4^=- A very good and edifying habit is, for the father, or some 
 member of the family, to read the text for the day (as given in pages 
 103 to 15%) at the morning meal. 
 
 In conducting household worship the following forms may prove 
 helpful and edifying, and will admit of ample variety. 
 These prayers may be used in whole or in part asf 
 
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 I. 
 
 N the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and 
 of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
 
 The Lord's Prayer. 
 
 OUR FATHER, Who art in heaven ; Hallowed 
 be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will 
 be done, on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this 
 
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 day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses 
 as we forgive those who trespass against us; And 
 lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from 
 evil; For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power 
 and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 The Creed. 
 T BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker 
 -*- of heaven and earth. 
 
 And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord- 
 Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; Born of 
 he V lrgi n Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate; 
 
 hill tI ,1 ' ff \" d bUri6d; He d ^ ended -to 
 hell, The third day he rose again from the dead; 
 
 He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the righ 
 
 hand of G„d the Father Almighty; From thence 
 
 He shall come to judge the quick and the dead 
 
 cl?ro' e 2 V he Holy Ghost; The ho 'y ChrM ™ 
 
 Church, the Communion of saints; The Forgive- 
 ness of sins; The Resurrection of the body "and 
 the life everlasting. Amen. 
 
 Te Deoji Latjdamus. 
 WE PRAISE Thee, O God: We acknowledge 
 T * Thee to be the Lord. 
 All the earth doth worship Thee: the Father 
 everlasting. 
 
 To Thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens, and 
 all the Powers therein. 
 
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 To Thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do 
 cry, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth: 
 Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of Thy 
 Glory. 
 
 The glorious Company of the Apostles praise 
 Thee. 
 
 The goodly Fellowship of the Prophets praise 
 Thee. 
 
 The noble Army of Martyrs praise Thee. 
 
 The Holy Church throughout all the world doth 
 acknowledge Thee : The father of an infinite Ma- 
 jesty ; Thine adorable, true, and only Son ; Also the 
 Holy Ghost, the Comforter. 
 
 Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ, Thou art 
 the everlasting Son of the Father. 
 
 When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man, 
 Thou didst humble Thyself to be born of a Virgin. 
 
 When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of 
 death, Thou didst open the Kingdom of heaven to 
 all believers. 
 
 Thou sittest at the right hand of God in the Glory 
 of the Father. 
 
 We believe that Thou shalt come to be our Judge. 
 
 We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants, 
 whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious 
 blood. Make them to be numbered with Thy 
 saints in glory everlasting. 
 
 O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine heri- 
 tage. Govern them, and lift them up for ever. 
 
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 Day by day we magnify Thee; and we worship 
 Thy Name ever, world without end 
 
 sin VO h ro f 5 O H L0rd ' t0 teeP US tMs Without 
 sin. U Lord, have mercy upon us: Have merrv 
 
 upon us Lord, let Thy me rcy be ^ ™Z 
 
 our trust is iu Thee. Lord, iu Thee have I 
 
 trusted, let me never be confounded. Amen. 
 
 Gloria Patri. 
 
 Gr L to^I hi* ™ 6 Father ' and t0 the Son > and 
 
 y to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning 
 is now, and ever shall be, world without end Amef . 
 
 II. 
 The Litany. 
 T OED, have mercy upon us. 
 -*-* Christ, have mercy upon us. 
 Lord, have mercy upon us. 
 O God, the Father in heaven ; 
 Have mercy upon us. 
 
 O God, the Son, Redeemer of the world; 
 
 Have mercy upon us. 
 
 O God, the Holy Ghost; 
 
 Have mercy upon us. 
 Be gracious to us, and help us. 
 From all sin ; 
 From all error ; 
 
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 From all evil ; 
 
 Good Lord, deliver us. 
 
 From the crafts and assaults of the devil ; 
 
 From sudden and evil death ; 
 
 From pestilence and famine ; 
 
 From war and bloodshed ; 
 
 From sedition and rebellion ; 
 
 From lightning and tempest ; 
 
 From all calamity by fire and water ; 
 
 And from everlasting death ; 
 
 Good Lord, deliver us. 
 By the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation; 
 By Thy holy Nativity ; 
 By Thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation ; 
 By Thine agony and Bloody Sweat ; 
 By Thy Cross and Passion ; 
 By Thy precious Death and Burial ; 
 By Thy glorious Eesurrection and Ascension ; 
 And by the coming of the Holy Ghost, The Com- 
 forter ; 
 
 Help us, good Lord. 
 In all time of our tribulation ; 
 In all time of our prosperity ; 
 In the hour of death ; 
 And in the Day of Judgment ; 
 
 Help us, good Lord. 
 We poor sinners do beseech Thee, 
 
 To hear us, Lord God; 
 
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 And to rule and govern Thy holy Christian 
 Church in the right way; 
 
 To preserve all Pastors and Ministers of Thy 
 Church in the true Knowledge and understanding 
 of Thy Word, and in holiness of life ; 
 
 To put an end to all schisms and causes of offense ; 
 
 To bring into the way of truth all such as have 
 erred, and are deceived ; 
 
 To beat down Satan under our feet ; 
 
 To send faithful laborers into Thy harvest ; 
 
 To accompany Thy Word with Thy Spirit and 
 grace ; 
 
 To raise up them that fall, and to strengthen such 
 as do stand ; 
 
 And to comfort and help the weak-hearted and 
 distressed : 
 
 We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 
 
 To give to all nations peace and concord ; 
 
 To preserve our country from discord and conten- 
 tion; 
 
 To give to our nation perpetual victory over all 
 its enemies ; 
 
 To direct and defend our President, and all in 
 authority ; 
 
 And to bless and keep our magistrates, and all 
 our people: 
 
 We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 
 
 To behold and succor all who are in danger, ne- 
 cessity, and tribulation ; 
 
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 To protect all who travel by land or water ; 
 
 To preserve all women in the perils of childbirth ; 
 
 To strengthen and keep all sick persons and 
 young children; 
 
 To set free all who are innocently imprisoned ; 
 
 To defend and provide for all fatherless children 
 and widows : 
 
 And to have mercy upon all men : 
 
 We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord. 
 
 To forgive our enemies, persecutors and slanderers, 
 and to turn their hearts ; 
 
 To give and preserve to our use the fruits of the 
 earth ; 
 
 And graciously to hear our prayers : 
 
 We beseech Thee hear us, good Lord. 
 
 Our Father, Who art in heaven; Hallowed be 
 Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done, 
 on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our 
 daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we 
 forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us 
 not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For 
 Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the 
 Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 III. 
 
 For Morning. 
 
 ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, in whom we 
 live and move and have our continual being : 
 
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 We thank Thee for Thy Tender care of us during 
 the darkness and dangers of the past night, and 
 that Thou hast brought us in peace and comfort to 
 behold this new day ; and we humbly beseech Thee, 
 for the sake of Him who lay down in the grave 
 and rose again for us, to send upon us the light of 
 Thy Holy Spirit, that all darkness of ignorance and 
 sin may be driven away from our souls, that we 
 may walk in the light as Thou art in the light, and 
 that loving and serving Thee in newness of life all 
 our days we may finally awake with all Thine elect 
 in glory everlasting ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Ameiu 
 
 f\ LOED, heavenly Father, Almighty and Ever- 
 " lasting God, Who hast safely brought us to the 
 beginning of this day; Defend us in the same with 
 Thy mighty power ; and grant that this day we fall 
 into no sin, neither run into any danger ; but that 
 all our doings, being ordered by Thy governance, 
 may be righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 C\ THOU, by Whose wisdom we were created, by 
 v/ Whose mercy we were redeemed, and by Whose 
 gracious providence we are upheld and blest : Send 
 forth the light of Thy saving truth upon all people, 
 that they may Know Thee, and Jesus Christ Whom 
 Thou hast sent. Enlighten those who sit in dark- 
 ness and the shadow of death. Comfort those who 
 
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 are bowed down by any want or sorrow. Hasten 
 the day of deliverance for all those whom Satan 
 hath blinded and led astray. And so prosper the 
 labors of Thy servants that Thy Name may be 
 known in all the earth, and the whole world be 
 filled with Thy glory; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord, Who liveth and reign eth with Thee and the 
 Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. 
 Amen. 
 
 OUE FATHEE, Who art in heaven ; Hallowed 
 be Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will 
 be done, on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this 
 day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, 
 as we forgive those who trespass against us; And 
 lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from 
 evil; For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, 
 and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 IV. 
 
 For Morning. 
 
 ALMIGHTY GOD, Who hast brought us to be : 
 hold the light of this new day : Send upon us 
 the illumination of Thy Holy Spirit, and drive 
 away all darkness from our hearts, that we may not 
 sleep in sin, but awake to righteousness and walk 
 in the light of Thy truth. 
 
 Accept, Lord, our thanks for Thy goodness and 
 mercy which have followed us all the days of our 
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 life, and grant us grace ever to love and serve Thee, 
 Who art the Author of our being, the Preserver of 
 our lives, and the Benefactor of our souls. 
 
 Turn not away from us, O God, by reason of our 
 unworthiness and sins, but graciously hide us under 
 the shadow of Thy wings that no harm may befall 
 us this day, and that our goings and doings may be 
 acceptable in Thy sight. 
 
 Kemember, O Lord, the congregation of Thy 
 people whom Thou hast redeemed by Thine own 
 blood. Hear the prayers of all them that seek 
 unto Thee, and be very near to the souls that con- 
 fess Thy Name, that Thy Church may prosper, and 
 Thy Word run and be glorified. Look upon this 
 Vine which Thy right hand hath planted; prune 
 away all thorns from it, that it may bring forth 
 fruit to Thy praise ; and so graft us into the same, 
 that we may truly serve and please Thee, and come 
 at last with all Thy saints to glory everlasting. 
 
 Our Father, Who art in heaven ; Hallowed be 
 Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done, 
 on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our 
 daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we 
 forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us 
 not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For 
 Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the 
 Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
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 For Evening. 
 
 OGOD, Who art without beginning and without 
 end, the Maker and Ruler of all things visible 
 and invisible, Who gavest the day for work and the 
 night for rest: Accept our evening thanksgiving 
 for Thy unceasing goodness and mercy, and be 
 pleased also to protect and keep us during the 
 watches of this night. Give Thine angels charge 
 concerning us, that no harm or danger may come 
 to us. Forgive wherein we this day have failed in 
 our duties, and purge away from us all sin, that in 
 full assurance of faith we may peacefully resign 
 ourselves into the arms of Thy love, that our lying 
 down and our rising up may be in Thee ; through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
 BLESS with us, O Lord, all for whom we should 
 pray. Send forth Thy help and consolations to 
 the sick and sorrowing. Hear and bless all who 
 call upon Thee, and send forth Thy saving truth to 
 all people, that from the rising to the setting of the 
 sun Thy Name may be known and honored, and 
 those in the darkness of sin brought to repentance 
 and eternal life. 
 
 Blessed Saviour, Who didst give Thyself to the 
 sleep of death that we might live : Grant that, 
 while our bodies sleep, our souls may be awake to 
 Thee, and behold Thee at last in that better and 
 
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 heavenly country, where, with the Father, Son and 
 Holy Ghost, Thou livest and reignest for ever 
 A men. 
 
 QUR FATHER, Who art in heaven; Hallowed 
 ^ be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will 
 be done, on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this 
 day our daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses 
 as we forgive those who trespass against us; And 
 lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from 
 evil; For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power 
 and the Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 VI. 
 
 For Evening. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, the Father of all good 
 ±*- Whose mercy endureth from generation to 
 generation: Look favorably upon us, Thine un- 
 worthy servants, and give ear to the sighs and 
 prayers of Thy Children everywhere. Pardon 
 wherein we have this day sinned against Thee in 
 thought, word, or deed, and for Christ's sake lay it 
 not to our charge. 
 
 Give us grace truly to believe Thy Word, and 
 always to live according to it. 
 
 Let Thy Church be ever precious in thy sight 
 and further it by Thy continual help. 
 
 Protect and bless all Christian rulers, and sustain 
 and prosper our country, and the government under 
 
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 which we live. Make firm the bonds of unity and 
 peace, that we may ever abide in safety. 
 
 Give counsel and effect to all efforts of Thy ser- 
 vants for the upbuilding and promotion of Thy 
 Kingdom on earth. 
 
 Sanctify us, O Lord, by Thy truth, and have us 
 always in Thy holy Keeping, when we sleep and 
 when we wake. 
 
 Let Thy favor and blessing be upon as we now 
 retire for the night. Grant that we may rest in 
 peace, and be refreshed for new life to Thy praise 
 and our everlasting good. 
 
 We ask all in the Name and for the sake of our 
 Lord Jesus Christ, Who hath taught us to say, 
 
 Our Father, Who art in heaven; Hallowed be 
 Thy Name ; Thy kingdom come ; Thy will be done, 
 on earth as it is in heaven ; Give us this day our 
 daily bread ; And forgive us our trespasses, as we 
 forgive those who trespass against us ; And lead us 
 not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil ; For 
 Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the 
 Glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 
 
 VII. 
 
 Special Collects and Prayeks. 
 
 From these Collects selections may be made as circumstances 
 require, adding the selections to other Prayers, or making up 
 the entire prayer from them. 
 
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 For Christmas Time or Holy Week. 
 
 OLORD GOD, heavenly Father, we give Thee 
 thanks, that of Thy great goodness and mercy, 
 Thou didst suffer Thine Only-Begotten Son to be- 
 come Incarnate, and to Redeem us from sin and 
 everlasting death ; and we beseech Thee, enlighten 
 our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that we may ever- 
 more yield Thee unfeigned thanks for this Thy 
 grace, and may comfort ourselves with the same in 
 all time of tribulation and temptation, through the 
 same, Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For New Year. 
 
 LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, Whose years fail not, 
 and Whose mercies are everlasting: Grant us 
 grace to spend this new year in Thy fear and ser- 
 vice, according to Thy good pleasure, that in health 
 and prosperity we may live, and come at last into 
 Thy everlasting Kingdom; through Jesus Christ, 
 our Lord. Amen. 
 
 For the Family. 
 
 ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, the 
 Defence and Protection of all who trust in 
 Thee : Be pleased to bless and keep our household, 
 that it may abide in health and peace ; and merci- 
 fully incline us all to seek Thee with our whole 
 heart, and to serve Thee with willing mind, that Thy 
 
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 favor may ever abide upon us; through Jesus 
 Christ our Lord.. Amen. 
 
 When About to be Separated. 
 
 OLord, ever present in every place: Let Thy 
 blessing be upon us now, and abide with those 
 who go and with those who stay, that, separated in 
 body, we may be joined in spirit, and find in Thee 
 our preserver from all harm, and our everlasting 
 salvation. Amen. 
 
 For the Wretched and Friendless. 
 
 BLESSED SAVIOUR, Who didst give Thy blood 
 and sorrows for the peace of men : Deny not 
 Thy bowels of compassion to the friendless and 
 miserable, but comfort and relieve them in body 
 and in soul, for Thine infinite mercy's sake. Amen. 
 
 In Time of Calamity and Peril. 
 
 HEAR US, Lord, from Thy holy hill when we 
 cry to Thee from the depths into which our 
 sins have brought us, and be Thou our Rock and 
 our Defence, that no kind of tempest or ill may 
 overthrow us, and no violence of adversaries de- 
 stroy us. Preserve us, O Lord from all snares of 
 death, that, being delivered from our afflictions, 
 we may ever thank, serve, and honor Thee. Amen. 
 
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 In Times of Sickness. 
 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, heavenly Father : We, Thine 
 -£j- erring children, humbly confess unto Thee, 
 that we have justly deserved the chastening which 
 Thou art sending upon us ; but we entreat Thee, 
 of Thy boundless goodness, to grant us true repent- 
 ance, graciously to forgive us our sins and tres- 
 passes, to remove from us our merited affliction, and 
 to strengthen us by Thy grace that we may be sub- 
 missive to Thy will as obedient children, and bear 
 our trials in patience; through Jesus Christ our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 In Behalf of One Seriously III. 
 
 WE beseech Thee, Almighty God, if accordant 
 to Thy will, to stay this sickness, that it may 
 not be unto death. O Thou Who of old didst heal 
 all manner of sickness and disease, speak the word 
 only and Thy servant shall live. And if Thou 
 orderest otherwise, grant mercy and grace for every 
 need. Amen. 
 
 PRESERVE, Lord, the soul of Thy servant, 
 blotting out all sin by Thy merciful forgive- 
 ness, that he may be loosed from every bond of con- 
 demnation, and be fitted by the plenitude of Thy 
 grace for a peaceful departure when Thou callest 
 him hence. Amen. 
 
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 In Behalf of One Dying. 
 
 OLOED JESUS, Thou Who alone art the door 
 to eternal life, through which whosoever enter- 
 eth shall be saved : We earnestly beseech Thee to 
 open this door of salvation to this dying one, and 
 speedily deliver him out of all anguish. Help, O 
 Lord, that he may not go astray, nor suffer harm in 
 passing through the valley and shadow of death. 
 Eeceive him, O Thou faithful Shepherd, into Thy 
 heavenly fold. Amen. 
 
 In Case of Death. 
 
 ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, Who hast 
 appointed us to endure sufferings and death 
 with our Lord Jesus Christ before we enter with 
 Him into glory : Grant us grace at all times to sub- 
 mit ourselves to Thy holy will, to continue stead- 
 fast in the true faith unto the end, and to find peace 
 and joy in the blessed hope of the resurrection of 
 the dead, and the glory of the world to come; 
 through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 
 
 In Behalf of Friends and Eelatives. 
 
 OLOED, our Creator and Eedeemer : Visit with 
 Thy merciful goodness all who are joined to us 
 by blood, family or friendship, all who are near and 
 dear to us, all who desire remembrance in our 
 prayers, and all Thy faithful people ; deliver them, 
 
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 we pray thee, from all evil, preserve them in all 
 good, and bring them to everlasting joy ; through 
 Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 
 
 In Behalf of the Erring and Sinful. 
 /^i OD of all heavenly powers ; Be merciful to the 
 VJT world that lieth in falsehood and sin, that the 
 hearts of the rebellious may be subdued to the truth 
 of the Gospel, that the souls* deceived by Satan may 
 be rescued from their aberrations, that all heretical 
 perverseness may be driven away from among Thy 
 professing people, and that all wanderers from right 
 ways may come to repentance, and be brought back 
 to Thy true fold; through Thy dear Son, Jesus 
 Christ, our Lord. Amen. 
 
 In Behalf of the Church. 
 A LMIGHT Y and most merciful God, look kindly, 
 ±± we beseech Thee, upon Thy Church in its many 
 wants and necessities, and pour out upon its min- 
 isters and members the healthful Spirit of Thy 
 grace. Bless and prosper all its institutions ; pre- 
 serve it in unity and true faith ; and further it with 
 Thy continual help, that all error and schism may 
 be done away, that sinners may be converted unto 
 Thee, and that Thy people may grow in grace and 
 in all good works, and ever rejoice in Thy salva- 
 tion ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 
 
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 In Behalf of Missions. 
 
 ALMIGHTY GOD, Who through Thy Son our 
 Saviour hast given command to go into all the 
 world and preach the Gospel to every creature: 
 Regard in mercy the efforts of Thy servants to 
 . spread Thy holy truth, to gather the scattered sheep 
 of Thy flock, and to extend the light of Thy Gospel 
 into the dark places of the earth. 
 
 Bless all missionaries of the Cross, at home and 
 abroad, and open to them great and effectual doors, 
 that Thy Name may be known and honored in all 
 lands, and the earth filled with Thy praise. 
 
 Kindle in our hearts true zeal for Thy glory, and 
 true love for souls that know Thee not. Help us 
 to be faithful in our stewardship of what Thou hast 
 committed to us, and give to us, and to all Thy be- 
 lieving people, the Spirit of zeal and self-sacrifice 
 for Thy kingdom; and so dispose our hearts and 
 doings that we may rightly fulfill our mission in 
 this world, and be accepted of Thee in the great 
 day ; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 
 
 Thanksgiving. 
 
 OLORD GOD, heavenly Father, from Whom 
 without ceasing we receive exceeding abun- 
 dantly all good gifts, and Who daily of Thy pure 
 grace guardest us against all evil : Grant us, we 
 beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit, that acknowledging 
 
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 with our whole heart all this Thy goodness, we may 
 now and evermore praise Thy loving kindness and 
 tender mercy ; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our 
 Lord. Amen. 
 
 For Answer to Prayer. 
 A LMIGHTY GOD, Who hast given us grace at 
 -£*■ this time with one accord to make our common 
 supplications unto Thee, and dost promise where 
 two or three are gathered together in Thy Name 
 Thou wilt grant their requests: Fulfill now, 
 Lord, the desires and petitions of Thy servants as 
 may be most expedient for them, granting us in 
 this world Knowledge of Thy truth, and in the 
 world to come life everlasting. Amen. 
 
& dFeto Sottas cf atonsolatton. 
 
 COMFOET IN CHRIST. 
 
 ART thou weary, art thou languid, 
 Art thou sore distressed ? 
 " Come to Me," saith One, " And coming 
 Be at rest." 
 
 Hath He marks to lead me to Him, 
 
 If He be my guide ? 
 "In His feet and hands are wound-prints, 
 And His side." 
 
 Is there diadem, as Monarch, 
 
 That His brow adorns? 
 " Yea, a crown in very surety, 
 
 But of thorns." 
 
 If I ask Him to receive me, 
 
 Will He say me nay ? 
 "Not till earth, and not till heaven 
 Pass away." 
 
 Finding, following, keeping, struggling, 
 
 Is He sure to bless ? 
 Saints, Apostles. Prophets, Martyrs, 
 
 Answer "Yes." 
 173 
 
174 Songs of Consolation. 
 
 BESTING IN THE SAVIOUR'S MERITS. 
 
 HOLY Father, from Thy Throne 
 Hear Thy humble suppliant's moan, 
 Yea, though wrath be all my meed, 
 Break not Thou the bruised reed : 
 Let the bitter Agony 
 Of my Saviour plead for me. 
 
 From that Fount of grace and might 
 
 Nerve me 'gainst the powers of night ; 
 
 Grant a child's reposing faith, 
 
 Thine to be in life and death : 
 Let the bitter Agony 
 Of my Saviour plead for me. 
 
 JOY IN SALVATION. 
 
 THERE is a stream whose waters rise, 
 Amidst the hills of Paradise, 
 Where foot of mortal never trod, 
 Proceeding from the throne of God : 
 What, theu, is sickness, pain, and strife, 
 So I but reach that Spring of Life ! 
 
 There is a Rock, that, nigh at hand, 
 Gives shadow in a weary land ; 
 Glad waters gushing from its breast 
 Refresh with everlasting rest : 
 Hid in its clefts till life is o'er, 
 My Peace abides for evermore. 
 
Songs of Consolation. 175 
 
 HELP IN THE SUFFERINGS OF CHEJST. 
 
 /~1 HEIST, who didst for sinners suffer, 
 ^ In Thy perfect innocence ; 
 By Thine Agony and Passion, 
 Grant me refuge and defence. 
 
 By the cords which hound Thee closely, 
 Closer bind my heart to Thee ; 
 
 By the stripes that scourged Thee sharply, 
 School me into purity. 
 
 By the crown of thorns Thou worest, 
 Pierce my heart with penitence ; 
 
 By the sceptre-reed Thou horest, 
 Govern all my thought and sense. 
 
 By Thine unjust condemnation, 
 Spare me in the Judgment Day ; 
 
 By Thy road to Crucifixion, 
 Lead me in the narrow way. 
 
 By Thine awful crucifying, 
 Nail upon Thy Cross my pride; 
 
 By the pain of Thy uplifting, 
 Draw me ever to Thy side. 
 
 By Thy yielding up Thy spirit, 
 Grant that I to guilt may die ; 
 
 By the stream of Blood and Water, 
 My uncleanness purify. 
 
176 Songs of (Consolation. 
 
 Thus, in all my tribulation, 
 Following all Thy steps of woe, 
 
 May I reach Thy full salvation, 
 And Thy joys eternal know. 
 
 THE HEART GIVEN TO JESUS. 
 
 ILT Y heart I give to Thee for aye, 
 
 -*-"• O Jesus, sweetest, best ; 
 
 Thy heart to me give Thou, I pray, 
 
 O Jesus, loveliest. 
 My heart and soul Thou dost require ; 
 To Thee my heart and soul aspire. 
 Help me love Thee, as Thou lov'st me, 
 O Jesus, Fount of Charity. 
 
 For me Thy heart is open wide, 
 Blest entrance there I find ; 
 
 O Lord, my heart within Thine hide, 
 My spirit to Thine bind. 
 
 Thyself, my Saviour, Thou did'st give, 
 
 And shed Thy Blood that I might live; 
 
 Help me love Thee, as Thou lov'st me, 
 
 O Jesus, Fount of Charity. 
 
 LEANING ON GOD. 
 
 rTIHE clouds of sorrow rest upon mine eyes, 
 - 1 - Grieving and faint, I yearn to see the day ; 
 O Sun of Righteousness, in glory rise, 
 And drive the night of trouble far away. 
 
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 The tempest gathers round me in its rage, 
 And wildly surge the foaming waves of ill ; 
 
 Come quickly, Lord, who canst their wrath assuage, 
 And speak Thy words of power — " Peace, be still." 
 
 My days are like a shadow quickly past, 
 The strength of youth abides not long in me ; 
 
 O Might Eternal, come Thou at the last, 
 And bear me to the better life with Thee. 
 
 VICTOEY IN THE LIVING CHKIST. 
 
 JESUS lives ! no longer now 
 Can Thy terrors, Death, appall me ; 
 Jesus lives ! by this I know 
 Thou, O grave, canst not enthrall me. 
 
 Jesus lives ! for me He died, 
 Hence to Him I'm ever living ; 
 
 Heart and Hope in Him abide, 
 Glory to my Saviour giving. 
 
 Jesus lives ! my soul knows well. 
 
 Nought me from His love shall sever ; 
 Life, nor death, nor powers of hell, 
 
 From His hand shall pluck me ever. 
 
 Jesus lives ! to Him the Throne 
 High o'er all things now is given : 
 
 I shall go where He has gone, 
 Best and reign with Him in heaven. 
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178 Qongs of Consolation. 
 
 THE SURE HOPE. 
 
 MY Jesus is gone up on high* 
 To found a home for me ; 
 For 'tis His will, that where He is, 
 There shall His servant be. 
 
 Canaan I view from Pisgah's top, 
 
 Of Canaan's grapes I taste : 
 My Lord, who sends me grace on earth, 
 
 Will send for me at last. 
 
 I have a God that changeth not ; 
 
 Why should I be perplexed ? 
 That God, who owns me in this world, 
 
 Will own me in the next. 
 

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