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It is reprinted in its present form in\n\ncompliance with the suggestion of many persons, who naturally wished to\n\npossess it simply as a devotional work, apart from its controversial\n\nbearings. A few alterations have been made in the arrangement of its\n\nseparate parts, as they occur in the present text of the original, but\n\nonly with a view to its answering more fully the purpose for which it\n\nseems to have been composed, of furnishing a manual of devotion for\n\nevery day of the week. Accordingly, such portions of the work, as were\n\nobviously without or out of place, have been inserted, where they were\n\nwanted, in the course of the prayers; or collected together at the end;\n\nor, if repetitions, omitted. No alterations have been made in the text\n\nitself; and all transpositions are noted at the foot of the page as\n\nthey occur.\n\nJ. H. N.\n\nFEAST OF ALL SAINTS.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTRODUCTION.\n\nBY H. B. SWETE, D.D., F.B.A.\n\nLANCELOT ANDREWES was born in 1555; in the parish of All Hallows,\n\nBarking. His early education was received at Cooper's Free School in\n\nStepney, and subsequently at Merchant Taylors' School; at the age of\n\nsixteen he went up to Cambridge, where he became successively scholar,\n\nfellow, and (1589?1605) master of Pembroke Hall. Ordained in 1580, he\n\nrose rapidly in his calling, becoming chaplain to Queen Elizabeth in or\n\nabout 1586, canon of St. Paul's in 1589, canon of Westminster in 1597,\n\nand dean of the Abbey in 1601. Consecrated bishop of Chichester in\n\n1605, Andrewes was translated to Ely in 1609, and to Winchester in\n\n1619. From 1616 he was a member of the Privy Council, and from 1618\n\ndean of the Chapel Royal. His death took place in 1626; his body lies\n\non the south side of the high altar at St. Saviour's, Southwark.\n\nAndrewes lived through the reigns of Elizabeth and James I, and this\n\nbare chronicle of his life is enough to shew how large a part he took\n\nin the affairs of both Church and State in those difficult times. By\n\ntemperament and early habit he was a student; he never loved or used\n\nany games;' if he needed recreation, it' was found in the study of\n\nNature. Such a man might gladly have spent his days in the learned\n\nleisure of College rooms. But circumstances called him to the larger\n\nlife of public service, and he threw himself into it without reserve.\n\nAt St. Paul's he revived the office of penitentiary canon, attending in\n\nthe aisles of the Cathedral during Lent to give spiritual counsel to\n\nany who sought it. 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As Bishop he was munificent in\n\nhis benefactions and untiring in his efforts to raise the standard of\n\nclerical life, and to secure decency in ritual and conformity to the\n\ndoctrines and order of the Church.\n\nIt was a full life that Andrewes led from boyhood to his death. As\n\nscholar, courtier, preacher, controversialist, bishop, he could have\n\nhad little leisure, and must often have been harassed by the anxieties\n\nand wearied by the burdens of his high position and manifold labours.\n\nBut, as his contemporaries witness, nothing seemed, to disturb his\n\nserenity; the same grave, calm gentleness of manner marked him under\n\nall conditions. The secret of his victory over outward circumstances is\n\ndisclosed in this book, which admits us to see the Bishop at his\n\nprivate prayers: Like the Confessions of St. Augustine, like many of\n\nthe Psalms, the Preces privatae unlock the doors of a sanctuary where a\n\nsaint kneels in fellowship with God.\n\nThe private prayers of Bishop Andrewes were not written for\n\npublication. They grew up under the hands of the author in hours of\n\nsolitude, perhaps when he was on his knees. That they are written in\n\nGreek, Hebrew, and Latin confirms this view of their origin; for others\n\nhe would have used the English tongue; to Andrewes himself the three\n\nlearned languages were as familiar and more expressive than English.\n\nThere are other indications that we have here the genuine outpourings\n\nof the saint's heart. Personal recollections are numerous: the writer\n\nprays for his schools and college, for the parishes he had served; for\n\nSt. Paul's and. Westminster, for the three dioceses which had been\n\nentrusted to him, for the men he had educated or ordained; he calls to\n\nmind that he was born, on a Thursday, and thanks God for the church in\n\nwhich he was baptized. Lastly, the original MS., as we learn from one\n\nwho had seen it, bore marks of long and constant use: it was slubbered\n\nwith his pious hands, and watered with his penitential tears.' On his\n\ndeathbed Andrewes gave a copy to his friend William Laud, then Bishop\n\nof Bath and Wells. But there is no reason to suppose that this book was\n\nentrusted to Laud for publication, nor. was it in fact published by\n\nhim, or as a whole and in the original until long after Laud's death.\n\nSome of the devotions appeared in an English translation as early as\n\n1630, and portions of the original in 1668, but the first edition which\n\napproached completeness issued from the Oxford Press in 1675.\n\nBut private and personal as the Preces were in their intention and\n\noriginal use, they have proved to be eminently fitted for adoption by\n\nChurch people in general. Experience has shewn that Bishop Andrewes'\n\nprivate devotions are such as every devout member of the Church of\n\nEngland, and, it may almost be added, every good Christian would desire\n\nto make his own. What is personal is usually limited by the\n\ncircumstances, the outlook, the mentality of the individual; it\n\ninterests us by its individuality, but the field over which it ranges\n\nis necessarily narrow and may be one with which we ourselves have\n\nlittle in common. But the personal devotions of Bishop Andrewes are\n\nsingularly free from this disadvantage. He has poured into them all the\n\nwealth of a rich nature; he has spent upon them all the resources of a\n\nmind stored with manifold knowledge, and an experience as wide as his\n\nlearning. There is no pedantry in his prayers; perhaps there is no\n\nconscious use in them of his great store of materials. Yet the Preces\n\nprivatae embody recollections from most of the great fathers ;of the\n\nChurch--Irenaeus, Tertullian, Cyprian, the Gregories, Chrysostom,\n\nJerome, Augustine; from medievil writers such as Alcuin, Anselm, St.\n\nBernard, Peter Lombard, Thomas Aquinas, Bradwardine, Gerson; from\n\nsixteenth?century writers such as Fisher and Erasmus; even the\n\nclassical writers of Greece and Rome occasionally supply a\n\nphrase--Eutipides, Aristophanes, Horace, Seneca have left their mark.\n\nOf ancient liturgical books free use is made: we recognize portions of\n\nthe great Horology and Euchology, of the liturgies of St. James and St.\n\nBasil; the Western Hours, Missal and Manual, several of the Primers,\n\nthe Book of Common Prayer, and Knox's Book of Common Order' are all\n\nlaid under contribution. One of the first scholars of his day, the\n\nfriend of Casaubon and Francis Bacon, at home both in patristic and\n\nclassical lore, and in the newly?opened fields of Nature?study,\n\nAndrewes poured all the treasures of his wide reading and observation\n\ninto his devotions; yet so utterly free is he from self?consciousness\n\nor love of display that they may be used by the unlearned without a\n\nsuspicion that they are reaping the fruits of long years of laborious\n\nstudy.\n\nEven more remarkable is the Bishop's singular mastery, over the words\n\nand thoughts of Holy Scripture. It does not lie in the ready stringing\n\ntogether of conventional Scriptural phrases, which neither assists\n\ndevotion nor evinces, any real knowledge of the Bible Rather it is the\n\nart of the Christian scribe who, like an, experienced householders\n\nbrings forth out of leis treasure things new and old. So steeped is the\n\nmind of this: great student and preacher of the Word with, Scripture\n\nthat he weaves into the texture of his prayers history, psalm, and\n\nprophecy, gospel, epistle, and apocalypse, often without regard to the\n\nliterary history or historical order of the books, yet with such\n\nfitness and success that, they blend Band harmonize and gain fresh\n\nbeauty from contact, as gold and silver and silks of divers colours\n\nworked into a glorious whole by the deft hands of a cunning artificer.\n\nIt is a use of Holy Scripture which is widely remote from the critical\n\nand historical methods of our time, but which has its own value as an\n\naid to devotion; nor does it often happen that this habit leads\n\nAndrewes into an interpretation which modern knowledge has shewn to be\n\nuntenable.\n\nOf the quaintnesses and eccentricities which would render the Bishop's\n\nsermons, notwithstanding their great merits, inappropriate in the\n\nmodern pulpit, there is scarcely a trace in his devotions. There are a\n\nfew verbal tricks or doubtful positions: a fondness for alliteration,\n\nas when he twice connects Gethsemane, Gabbatha, Golgotha,' and often\n\nbrings together orthotomein and orthopodein: a tendency to combine\n\nalternative and inconsistent interpretations, as when he explains\n\nsanctorum communionem in the Apostles' Creed as the fellowship of holy\n\npersons in holy things: the too ready acceptance of such traditions as\n\nthat the Angels were created on the second day, and that it was on a\n\nFriday that man fell; and the first promise of Redemption was made. But\n\nthese defects, if they are such, are easily removed in the use of the\n\nprayers. More perplexing perhaps to the majority of readers are the\n\noccasional references to the events and conditions of Andrewes' own\n\ntime:--allusions to the earthquake of 1580, and to those in galleys'\n\n(the slaves in Barbary corsairs), to the foes of our most holy faith'\n\n(the Turks); or the use of the technical language of theology, as when\n\nthe incarnation is called the Dispensation,' and the Incarnate is\n\ndescribed as the Coal of double nature,' and the divine Being as the\n\nSuperessential Essence, or again where penitence after baptism is\n\ncalled a second plank.' The book, in fact, to impart its bull measure\n\nof benefit, should be studied before it is used; the prayers are those\n\nof a scholar, and they assume a scholar's knowledge and interest in\n\nhistory and letters. But they are also the prayers of a saint, and all\n\nwho aim at the saintly life will find in them, notwithstanding\n\noccasional obscurities, one of their best helps in attaining their end.\n\nThe Private Prayers begin, like the Book of Common Prayer, with forms\n\nfor daily Morning and Evening Prayer, and to these are added separate\n\nforms for, Morning Prayer on each day of the week. Each of these forms\n\nembraces certain chief elements of devotion, such as commemoration,\n\npetition, intercession; acts. of penitence, faith, hope; offering of\n\npraise and thanksgiving. Beside these forms in which the elements are\n\ncombined, there are separate offices of penitence, faith, thanksgiving,\n\nand petition which occupy nearly half the book.\n\nNothing is more surprising in Andrewes' treatment of these great\n\nfactors of private prayer than the infinite variety of detail which he\n\nis able to introduce into the constantly recurring sections of his\n\nwork. One would expect to find in fifty pages devoted to penitential\n\ndevotions much wearisome and unedifying repetition; but every page has\n\nits own presentation of the evil of sin, and the justice and mercy of\n\nGod; its own confessions, petitions, deprecations, hopes. The writer\n\ngathers up from Scripture every confession uttered by patriarch or\n\nprophet or psalmist or apostle, and makes it his own; he collects from\n\nthe experiences of life all that aggravates human sin, that exposes its\n\ndepths of ingratitude, its intricacies of self?deceit; every\n\nconsideration drawn from the mercies and the judgments of God which can\n\nenhance its guilt. Yet the spirit of bondage again to fear' is wholly\n\nabsent from these devotions; the sorrow they express is the sorrow\n\nafter a godly sort' which works a repentance that brings no regret,'\n\nand not the sorrow of the world, which works death. Members of the\n\nChurch who in the exercise of their discretion abstain from using the\n\nministry of private confession and absolution will find no better\n\nsubstitute than these acts of penitence, with their intimate revelation\n\nof personal sinfulness, and their firm trust in God's mercy through\n\nChrist.\n\nThere is the same breadth of outlook and minuteness of detail in\n\nAndrewes' intercessions. As Dean Church has written: [1] There is no\n\nclass of men, no condition, no relation of life, no necessity or\n\nemergency of it, which does not at one time or another rise up before\n\nhis memory, and claim his intercession; infants, children, the young,\n\ngrown men, the middle?aged, the old, prisoners, foreigners, unburied,\n\nthe living and the dead: All estates are remembered: farmers and\n\ngraziers, fleet and fishers, tradesmen and mechanics, down to the\n\nmeanest workmen.' The Church is especially present to Andrewes' mind:\n\nthe Church ecumenical, Eastern, Western, our own'; and for our own\n\nChurch that what is wanting in it may be supplied; what is unsound,\n\ncorrected.'\n\nIn praise and thanksgiving Andrewes is not less helpful than in\n\nintercession. He teaches us how without loss of reverence to descend\n\ninto the smallest particulars of the mercies personally received.\n\nNothing in his life from infancy onwards is forgotten: he thanks God\n\nfor house, kinsfolk; neighbours, friends; for health; good repute\n\nsufficiency; for parents, honest and good, teachers gentle, colleagues\n\nlike?minded, retainers faithful; for all who have stood me in good\n\nstead by their writings.' He rises to has highest level when he is\n\npraising God for all that He is in Himself and has done for man.\n\nThe Bishop's theological position calls for a few words. He was a\n\ndevoted son of the Church of England as she emerged from the troubles\n\nof the first half of the sixteenth century. But,' to quote Dean Church\n\nagain, [2] in Andrewes; as in Hooker, we come on a wide divergence from\n\nthe language of the early theologians of Elizabeth . . . in Bishop\n\nAndrewes we see the awakening in the Church of wider knowledge, of\n\nfreedom and independence of thought, of calmer and steadier, judgment.'\n\nOf his loyalty to the English Reformation there can be no question; but\n\nhe realizes more fully than could have been done in the earlier days of\n\nthe movement the Catholic heritage of the Church, its relations to East\n\nand West, and not only to the undivided Church of the first few\n\ncenturies. He is conscious of the defects and needs of the Reformed\n\nChurch; he adheres to ancient terms and traditions of which the\n\nReformers had been not unnaturally shy. Thus he speaks of St. Mary as\n\never?virgin' and Mother of God.' He is supplied with good hopes,\n\ntouching the remission of sins through penitence and the works thereof,\n\nby the power of the thrice holy keys and sacraments that are in the\n\nChurch' of God. He prays repeatedly for the faithful departed and asks\n\nfor them rest and light.' The Eucharistic teaching of the short office\n\nfor use before and at the Liturgy implies a full acceptance of the\n\npatristic doctrine: the Mysteries are immaculate, awful, quickening,\n\nsaving; they are unto remission of sins, healing of the sicknesses of\n\nthe soul, provision for the journey of ghostly life, a pledge of\n\nrenunciation.' But of Roman assertions there is no trace. Nowhere in\n\nthe devotions are the saints invoked; they are commemorated before God,\n\nand He is thanked for them, but there is no ora pro nobis, not even, a\n\nprayer that God will hear their intercessions for us. Nowhere is there\n\nany approach to the scholastic doctrine of Transubstantiation; there is\n\nno cult of the Blessed Sacrament, no desire for access' to it, apart\n\nfrom communion. The whole tone of the Preces privatae is akin to that\n\nof the Greek liturgies. It is interesting to note, by the way, that\n\nAndrewes seems, with some early Greek forms, to have attributed the\n\nconsecration of the Bread and Wine to the Son rather than to the Holy\n\nSpirit: Thou,' he says, addressing our Lord, art with us invisibly to\n\nhallow the gifts that are set forth, and those for whom they are\n\nbrought.'\n\nBut the theology of the Preces privatae does not largely concern itself\n\nwith controversial questions. It is for the most part an interpretation\n\nof the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds read in the light of the experience\n\nof life. The Incarnation and Atonement, the Resurrection and Ascension,\n\nthe Coming of the Spirit and His work in the Catholic Church, the\n\nheavenly life and the future Coming of our Lord, devotionally handled,\n\nsupply abundant materials, for prayer and praise. The connexion of\n\nthese great doctrines one with another, the relation in which they all\n\nstand to the spiritual life of men, are continually recalled to the\n\nmind. No place is left for the spurious growth of devotions founded on\n\nbaseless theory which disfigure many modern manuals, not for the false\n\nsentiment and conventional phrases of an opposite school. In his\n\nprivate prayers Bishop Andrewes left the Church a legacy which, come\n\nwhat may, will always be one of her chief treasures; an heirloom,\n\nsecond only in value to the Book of Common Prayer, the spirit of which\n\nit carries on from the Church to the closet.' [3]\n\nThe translation of the Greek devotions reprinted in this volume is due\n\nto John Henry Newman; it was made in his Anglican days for Tracts For\n\nthe Times, where it first appeared as Tract lxxviii (1840). That of the\n\nLatin prayers which form the accompanying volume is from the pen of\n\nJohn Mason Neale, who published it in 1844 as a continuation of\n\nNewman's. Newman's version was made from the Clarendon Press text of\n\n1675.\n\nH. B. S.\n\nHitchin, March 28, 1917.\n\n[The Introduction to this reprint was written by Professor Swete just\n\nbefore his death in 1917.]\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[1] Masters of English Theology, p. 104.\n\n[2] Masters of English Theology, pp. 76, 88.\n\n[3] Church, p. 105.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONTENTS\n\nPage\n\nORIGINAL PREFACE v\n\nINTRODUCTION vii\n\nDaily Prayers--Preparation\n\nI?Times of Prayer\n\n1\n\nII?Places of Prayer\n\n2\n\nIII?Circumstances of Prayer\n\n4\n\nOrder of Matin Prayer\n\nLitany\n\n6\n\nConfession\n\n8\n\nCommendation\n\n10\n\nOrder of Evening Prayer\n\nMeditation\n\n16\n\nConfession\n\n19\n\nCommendation\n\n22\n\nCourse of Prayers for the Week (for each Day, under the five acts of\n\nConfession, Prayer for Grace, Profession, Intercession, and Praise,\n\nwith an Introduction)\n\nThe First Day\n\n27\n\nThe Second Day\n\n51\n\nThe Third Day\n\n63\n\nThe Fourth Day\n\n76\n\nThe Fifth Day\n\n92\n\nThe Sixth Day\n\n103\n\nThe Seventh Day\n\n116\n\nAdditional Exercises\n\nA Deprecation\n\n127\n\nA Litany of Deprecation\n\n128\n\nForms of Intercession\n\nI\n\n135\n\nII\n\n136\n\nIII\n\n138\n\nIV\n\n139\n\nMeditations\n\nOn Christian Duty\n\n141\n\nOn the Day of Judgment\n\n142\n\nOn Human Frailness\n\n146\n\nA Preparation For Holy Communion. 149\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nDAILY PRAYERS PREPARATION:\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nI--TIMES OF PRAYER\n\nALWAYS. (Luke xviii. 1.)\n\nWithout ceasing. (1 Thes. v. 17.)\n\nAt all times. (Eph. vi. 18.)\n\nSamuel among such as call upon His name. [4] (Ps. xcix. 6.)\n\nGod forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for\n\nyou, and shewing you the good and the right way. (1 Sam. xii. 23.)\n\nWe will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of.\n\nthe word. (Acts vi. 4.)\n\nHe kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks\n\nbefore his God, as he did aforetime. (Dan. vi. 10.)\n\nIn the evening, and morning, and at noon day will I pray, and that\n\ninstantly; and He shall hear my voice. (Ps. lv. 18.)\n\nSeven times a day do I praise Thee. (Ps. cxix. 164.)\n\n1. In the morning, a great while before day. (Mark i. 35.)\n\n2. In the morning watch. (Ps. lxiii. 6.) (vid. also Ps. cxxx. 6.)\n\n3. The third hour of the day. (Acts ii. 15.)\n\n4. About the sixth hour. (Acts x. 9.)\n\n5. The hour of prayer, the ninth. (Acts iii. 1.)\n\n6. The eventide. (Gen. xxiv. 63.)\n\n7. By night. (Ps. cxxxiv. 2.)\n\nAt midnight. (Ps. cxix. 62.)\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[4] Transferred from p. 4. of Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nII--PLACES OF PRAYER\n\nIn all places where I record My Name, I will come to thee, and I will\n\nbless thee. (Exod. xx. 24.)\n\nLet [5] Thine eyes be open towards this house night and day; even\n\ntoward the place of which Thou halt said My Name shall be there; that\n\nThou mayest hearken unto the prayer which Thy servant shall make\n\ntowards this place. (1 Kings viii. 29.)\n\n\"Thou that hearest the prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come.\n\nThe fierceness of man shall turn to Thy praise, and the fierceness of\n\nthem shalt Thou refrain.\n\nAs for me, I will come into Thy house even upon the multitude of Thy\n\nmercy; and in Thy fear will I worship toward Thy Holy Temple.\n\nHear the voice of, my humble petitions, when I cry unto Thee; when I\n\nhold up my hands towards the mercy?seat of Thy Holy Temple.\n\nWe wait for Thy loving?kindness, O God, in the midst of Thy Temple.\n\n1. Among the faithful and in the congregation. (Ps. cxi. 1.)\n\n2. Enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to\n\nthy Father which is in secret. (Matt. vi. 6.)\n\n3. They went up into an upper room. (Acts i. 13.)\n\n4. He went up upon the housetop to pray. (Acts x. 9.)\n\n5. They went up together into the Temple. (Acts iii. 1.)\n\n6. We kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. (Acts xxi. 5.)\n\n7. He went forth over the brook Cedron, where was a garden. (John\n\nxviii. 1.)\n\n8. Let them rejoice in their beds. (Ps. cxlix. 5.)\n\n9. He departed into a desert place and there prayed. (Mark i. 35.)\n\n10. In every place lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting. (1\n\nTim. ii. 8.)\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[5] Transferred from pp. 5, 6, and 9 of edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nIII--CIRCUMSTANCES OF PRAYER\n\n1. Kneeling, humiliation.\n\nHe kneeled down and prayed. (Luke xxii. 41.)\n\nHe went a little further, and fell on His face, and prayed. (Matt.\n\nxxvi. 39.)\n\nMy soul is brought low, even unto the dust,\n\nmy belly cleaveth unto the grounds\n\n2. Sinking the head, shame.\n\nDrooping the face.\n\n(Ezr. ix. 6.)\n\n3. Smiting the breast, (Luke xviii. 13.) indignation. } (2 Cor. vii.\n\n11.)\n\n4. Shuddering, (Acts xvi. 29.) fear.\n\n5. Groaning, (Isa. lix. 11.) sorrow.\n\nClasping of hands.\n\n6. Raising of eyes and hands, (Ps. xxv. 15; cxliii. 6.) vehement\n\ndesire.\n\n7. Blows, (Ps. lxxiii. 14.) revenge.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nORDER OF MATIN PRAYER\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nLITANY\n\nGLORY be to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.\n\nGlory to Thee who givest me sleep\n\nto recruit my weakness,\n\nand to remit the toils\n\nof this fretful flesh.\n\nTo this day and all days,\n\na perfect, holy, peaceful, healthy,\n\nsinless course,\n\nVouchsafe O Lord.\n\nThe Angel of peace, a faithful guide,\n\nguardian of souls and bodies,\n\nto encamp around me,\n\nand ever to prompt what is salutary,\n\nVouchsafe O Lord.\n\nPardon and remission\n\nof all sins and of all offences\n\nVouchsafe O Lord.\n\nTo our souls what is good and convenient,\n\nand peace to the world,\n\nVouchsafe O Lord.\n\nRepentance and strictness\n\nfor the residue of our life,\n\nand health and peace to the end,\n\nVouchsafe O Lord.\n\nWhatever is true, whatever is honest,\n\nwhatever just, whatever pure,\n\nwhatever lovely, whatever of good report,\n\nif there be any virtue, if any praise,\n\nsuch thoughts, such deeds,\n\nVouchsafe O Lord.\n\nA Christian close,\n\nwithout sin, without shame,\n\nand, should it please Thee,\n\nwithout pain,\n\nand a good answer\n\nat the dreadful and fearful\n\njudgment?seat\n\nof Jesus Christ our Lord,.\n\nVouchsafe O Lord.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONFESSION\n\nEssence beyond essence,\n\nNature increate,\n\nFramer of the world,\n\nI set Thee, Lord, before my face,\n\nand I lift up my soul unto Thee.\n\nI worship Thee on my knees,\n\nand humble myself under Thy mighty hand.\n\nI stretch forth my hands unto Thee,\n\nmy soul gaspeth unto Thee as a thirsty land.\n\nI smite on my breast\n\nand say with the Publican,\n\nGod be merciful to me a sinner,\n\nthe chief of sinners;\n\nto the sinner above the Publican,\n\nbe merciful as to the Publican.\n\nFather of mercies,\n\nI beseech Thy fatherly affection;\n\ndespise me not,\n\nan unclean worm, a dead dog,\n\na putrid corpse,\n\ndespise not Thou the work of Thine own hands,\n\ndespise not Thine own image\n\nthough branded by sin.\n\nLord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean;\n\nLord, only say the word, and I shall be cleansed.\n\nAnd Thou, my Saviour Christ,\n\nChrist my Saviour,\n\nSaviour of sinners, of whom I am chief,\n\ndespise me not,\n\ndespise me not, O Lord,\n\ndespise not the cost of Thy blood,\n\nwho am called by Thy Name;\n\nbut look on me with those eyes\n\nwith which Thou didst look upon\n\nMagdalene at the feast,\n\nPeter in the hall,\n\nthe thief on the wood;--\n\nthat with the thief I may entreat Thee humbly,\n\nRemember me, Lord, in Thy kingdom;\n\nthat with Peter I may bitterly weep and say,\n\nO that mine eyes were a fountain of tears\n\nthat I might weep day and night;\n\nthat with Magdalene, I may hear Thee say,\n\nThy sins be forgiven thee,\n\nand with her may love much,\n\nfor many sins yea manifold\n\nhave been forgiven me.\n\nAnd Thou, All?holy, Good, and\n\nLife?giving Spirit,\n\ndespise me not, Thy breath,\n\ndespise not Thine own holy things;\n\nbut turn Thee again, O Lord,\n\nat the last,\n\nand be gracious unto Thy servant.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCOMMENDATION\n\nBlessed art Thou, O Lord;\n\nOur God,\n\nthe God of our Fathers;\n\nwho turnest the shadow of death into\n\nthe morning;\n\nand lightenest the face of the earth;\n\nwho separatest darkness from the face\n\nof the light;\n\nand banishest night and bringest back\n\nthe day;\n\nwho lightenest mine eyes,\n\nthat I sleep not in death;\n\nwho deliverest me from the terror by\n\nnight,\n\nfrom the pestilence that walketh in\n\ndarkness;\n\nwho drivest sleep from mine eyes,\n\nand slumber from mine eyelids;\n\nwho makest the outgoings of the\n\nmorning and evening\n\nto praise Thee;\n\nbecause I laid me down and slept and\n\nrose up again,\n\nfor the Lord sustained me;\n\nbecause I waked and beheld,\n\nand my sleep was sweet unto me.\n\nBlot out as a thick cloud\n\nmy transgressions,\n\nand as a cloud my sins;\n\ngrant me to be a child of light,\n\na child of the day,\n\nto walk soberly, holily, honestly,\n\nas in the day;\n\nvouchsafe to keep, me this day\n\nwithout sin.\n\nThou who upholdest the falling and .\n\nliftest the fallen,\n\nlet me not harden my heart\n\nin provocation, or temptation,\n\nor deceitfulness of any sin.\n\nMoreover, deliver me to?day\n\nfrom the snare of the hunter\n\nand from the noisome pestilence;\n\nfrom the arrow that flieth by day,\n\nfrom the sickness that destroyeth in\n\nthe noon day.\n\nDefend this day against my evil,\n\nagainst the evil of this day\n\ndefend Thou me.\n\nLet not my days be spent in vanity,\n\nnor my years in sorrow.\n\nOne day telleth another,\n\nand one night certifieth another.\n\nO let me hear Thy loving?kindness\n\nbetimes in the morning,\n\nfor in Thee is my trust;\n\nshew Thou me the way that I should\n\nwalk in,\n\nfor I lift up my soul unto Thee.\n\nDeliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies,\n\nfor I flee unto Thee.\n\nTeach me to do the thing that pleaseth\n\nThee,\n\nfor Thou art my God;\n\nLet Thy loving Spirit lead me forth\n\ninto the land of righteousness.\n\nQuicken me, O Lord,\n\nfor Thy Name's sake,\n\nand for Thy righteousness' sake\n\nbring my soul out of trouble;\n\nremove from me foolish imaginations,\n\ninspire those which are good\n\nand pleasing in Thy sight.\n\nTurn away mine eyes\n\nlest they behold vanity;\n\nlet mine eyes look right on,\n\nand let mine eyelids look straight\n\nbefore me.\n\nHedge up mine ears with thorns\n\nlest they incline to undisciplined words.\n\nGive me early the ear to hear,\n\nand open mine ears to the instruction\n\nof Thy oracles.\n\nSet a watch, O Lord, before my mouth,\n\nand keep the door of my lips.\n\nLet my, word be seasoned with salt,\n\nthat it may minister grace to the hearers.\n\nLet no deed be grief unto me\n\nnor offence of heart.\n\nLet me do, some work\n\nfor which Thou wilt remember me, Lord,\n\nfor good,\n\nand spare me according to the greatness\n\nof Thy mercy.\n\nInto Thine hands I commend\n\nmy spirit, soul, and body,\n\nwhich Thou hast created, redeemed,\n\nregenerated,\n\nO Lord, Thou God of truth;\n\nand together with me\n\nall mine and all that belongs to me.\n\nThou hast vouchsafed them to me,\n\nLord, in Thy goodness.\n\nGuard us from all evil,\n\nguard our souls,\n\nI beseech Thee, O Lord.\n\nGuard us without falling,\n\nand place us immaculate\n\nin the presence of Thy glory\n\nin that day.\n\nGuard my going out and my coming in\n\nhenceforth and for ever.\n\nProsper, I pray Thee, Thy servant this\n\nday,\n\nand, grant him mercy\n\nin the sight of those who meet him.\n\nO God, make speed to save me,\n\nO Lord, make haste to help me.\n\nO turn Thee then unto me,\n\nand have mercy upon me;\n\ngive Thy strength unto Thy servant,\n\nand help the son of Thine handmaid.\n\nShew some token upon me for good,\n\nthat they who hate me may see it and\n\nbe ashamed,\n\nbecause Thou, Lord, hast holpen me\n\nand comforted me.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nORDER OF EVENING PRAYER [6]\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nMEDITATION\n\nTHE day is gone;\n\nand I give Thee thanks, O Lord.\n\nEvening is at hand,\n\nmake it bright unto us.\n\nAs day has its evening\n\nso also has life;\n\nthe even of life is age;\n\nage has overtaken me,\n\nmake it bright unto us.\n\nCast me not away in the time of age;\n\nforsake me not when my strength\n\nfaileth me.\n\nEven to my old age be Thou He,\n\nand even to hoar hairs carry me;\n\ndo Thou make, do Thou bear,\n\ndo Thou carry and deliver me.\n\nAbide with me, Lord,\n\nfor it is toward evening,\n\nand the day is far spent\n\nof this fretful life.\n\nLet Thy strength be made perfect\n\nin my weakness.\n\nDay is fled and gone,\n\nlife too is going,\n\nthis lifeless life.\n\nNight cometh,\n\nand cometh death,\n\nthe deathless death.\n\nNear as is the end of day,\n\nso too the end of life:\n\nWe then, also remembering it,\n\nbeseech of Thee\n\nfor the close of our life,\n\nthat Thou wouldest direct it in\n\npeace,\n\nChristian, acceptable,\n\nsinless, shameless,\n\nand, if it please Thee, painless,\n\nLord, O Lord,\n\ngathering us together\n\nunder the feet of thine Elect,\n\nwhen Thou wilt, and as Thou wilt,\n\nonly without shame and sins.\n\nRemember we the days of darkness,\n\nfor they shall be many,\n\nlest we be cast into outer darkness.\n\nRemember we to outstrip the night\n\ndoing some good thing.\n\nNear is judgment;--\n\na good and acceptable answer\n\nat the dreadful and fearful judgment?seat\n\nof Jesus Christ,\n\nvouchsafe to us, O Lord.\n\nBy night I lift up my hands in the\n\nsanctuary,\n\nand praise the Lord.\n\nThe Lord hath granted\n\nHis loving?kindness in the day time;\n\nand in the night season did I sing of\n\nHim,\n\nand made my prayer unto the God of\n\nmy life.\n\nAs long as I live will I magnify Thee on\n\nthis manner,\n\nand lift up my hands, in Thy Name.\n\nLet my prayer be set forth in Thy sight\n\nas the incense,\n\nand let the lifting up of my hands\n\nbe an evening sacrifice.\n\nBlessed art Thou, O Lord, our God,\n\nthe God of our fathers,\n\nwho hast created the changes of days and\n\nnights,\n\nwho givest songs in the night,\n\nwho hast delivered us from the evil of\n\nthis day,\n\nwho hast not cut off like a weaver my\n\nlife,\n\nnor from day even to night made an\n\nend of me.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONFESSION\n\nLord,\n\nas we add day to day\n\nso sin to sin.\n\nThe just falleth seven times a day;\n\nand I, an exceeding sinner,\n\nseventy times seven;\n\nwonderful, a horrible thing, O Lord.\n\nBut I turn with groans\n\nfrom my evil ways,\n\nand I return into my heart,\n\nand with all my. heart I turn to Thee,\n\nO God of penitents and Saviour of\n\nsinners;\n\nand evening by evening I will return\n\nin the innermost marrow of my soul;\n\nand my soul out of the deep\n\ncrieth unto Thee.\n\nI have sinned, O Lord, against Thee,\n\nheavily against Thee;\n\nalas, alas, woe is me! for my misery.\n\nI repent, O me! I repent, spare me,\n\nO Lord,\n\nI repent, O me, I repent,\n\nhelp Thou my impenitence.\n\nBe appeased, spare me, O Lord;\n\nbe appeased, have mercy on me;\n\nI said, Lord, have mercy upon me,\n\nheal my soul, for I have sinned against\n\nThee.\n\nHave mercy upon me, O Lord,\n\nafter Thy great goodness,\n\naccording to the multitude of Thy mercies\n\ndo away mine offences.\n\nRemit the guilt,\n\nheap the wound,\n\nblot out the stains,\n\nclear away the shame,\n\nrescue from the tyranny,\n\nand make me not a public example.\n\nO bring Thou me out of my trouble,\n\ncleanse Thou me from secret fault,\n\nkeep back Thy servant also from\n\npresumptuous sins.\n\nMy wanderings of mind\n\nand idle talking\n\nlay not to my charge.\n\nRemove the dark and muddy flood\n\nof foul and wicked thoughts.\n\nO Lord,\n\nI have destroyed myself;\n\nwhatever I have done amiss,\n\npardon mercifully.\n\nDeal not with us after our sins,\n\nneither reward us after our iniquities.\n\nLook mercifully upon our infirmities;\n\nand for the glory of Thy All?holy Name,\n\nturn from us all those ills and miseries,\n\nwhich by our sins, and by us through\n\nthem,\n\nare most righteously and worthily\n\ndeserved.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCOMMENDATION\n\nTo my weariness, O Lord,\n\nvouchsafe Thou rest,\n\nto my exhaustion\n\nrenew Thou strength.\n\nLighten mine eyes that I sleep not in\n\ndeath.\n\nDeliver me from the terror by night,\n\nthe pestilence that walketh in darkness.\n\nSupply me with healthy sleep,\n\nand to pass through this night without\n\nfear.\n\nO keeper of Israel,\n\nwho neither slumberest nor sleepest,\n\nguard me this night from all evil,\n\nguard my soul, O Lord.\n\nVisit me with the visitation of Thine own,\n\nreveal to me wisdom in the visions of\n\nthe night.\n\nIf not, for I am not worthy, not worthy;\n\nat least, O loving Lord,\n\nlet sleep be to me a breathing time\n\nas from toil, so from sin.\n\nYea, O Lord,\n\nnor let me in my dreams imagine\n\nwhat may anger Thee,\n\nwhat may defile me.\n\nLet not my loins be, filled with illusions,\n\nyea, let my reins chasten me in the night\n\nseason,\n\nyet without grievous terror.\n\nPreserve me from the black sleep of sin;\n\nall earthly and evil thoughts\n\nput to sleep within me.\n\nGrant to me light sleep,\n\nrid of all imaginations\n\nfleshly and satanical.\n\nLord, Thou knowest\n\nhow sleepless are mine unseen foes,\n\nand how feeble my wretched flesh,\n\nwho madest me;\n\nshelter me with, the wing of Thy pity;\n\nawaken me at the fitting time,\n\nthe time of prayer;\n\nand give me to seek Thee early,\n\nfor Thy glory, and for Thy service.\n\nHere use the form of Intercession, No. 3.\n\nInto Thy hands, O Lord, I commend\n\nmyself,\n\nmy spirit, soul, and body:\n\nThou didst make, and didst redeem\n\nthem;\n\nand together with me, all my friends\n\nand all that belongs to me.\n\nThou hast vouchsafed them to me, Lord,\n\nin Thy goodness.\n\nGuard my lying down and my rising up,\n\nfrom henceforth and for ever.\n\nLet me remember Thee on my bed,\n\nand search out my spirit;\n\nlet me wake up and be present with\n\nThee;\n\nlet me lay me down in peace,\n\nand take my rest:\n\nfor it is Thou, Lord, only\n\nthat makest me dwell in safety.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[6] Page 196, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCOURSE OF PRAYERS\n\nFOR THE WEEK\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nTHE FIRST DAY\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nTHROUGH the tender mercies of\n\nour God\n\nthe day?spring from on high hath\n\nvisited us.\n\nGlory be to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee.\n\nCreator of the light,\n\nand Enlightener of the world,--\n\nof the visible light,\n\nThe Sun's ray, a flame of fire,\n\nday and night,\n\nevening and morning,--\n\nof the light invisible,\n\nthe revelation of God,\n\nwritings of the Law,\n\noracles of Prophets,\n\nmusic of Psalms,\n\ninstruction of Proverbs,\n\nexperience of Histories,--\n\nlight which never sets.\n\nGod is the Lord who hath shewed us\n\nlight;\n\nbind the sacrifice with cords,\n\nyea even unto the horns of the altar.\n\nO by Thy resurrection raise us up\n\nunto newness of life,\n\nsupplying to us frames of repentance.\n\nThe God of peace,\n\nwho did bring again from the dead\n\nthe great Shepherd of the sheep,\n\nthrough the blood of the everlasting\n\ncovenant,\n\nour Lord Jesus Christ,\n\nperfect us in every good work,\n\nto do His will,\n\nworking in us what is acceptable before\n\nHim,\n\nthrough Jesus Christ,\n\nto whom be glory for ever.\n\nThou who didst send down on Thy\n\ndisciples on this day\n\nThy Thrice?holy Spirit,\n\nwithdraw not Thou the gift, O Lord,\n\nfrom us,\n\nbut renew it in its, day by day,\n\nwho ask Thee for it.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONFESSION\n\nMerciful and pitiful Lord,\n\nLong?suffering and full of pity,\n\nI have sinned, Lord,\n\nI have sinned against Thee;\n\nO me, wretched that I am,\n\nI have sinned, Lord, against Thee\n\nmuch and grievously,\n\nin attending on vanities and lies.\n\nI conceal nothing:\n\nI make no excuses.\n\nI give Thee glory, O Lord, this day,\n\nI denounce against myself my sins;\n\nTruly I have sinned before the Lord,\n\nand thus and thus have I done.\n\nI have sinned and perverted\n\nthat which was right,\n\nand it profited me not.\n\nAnd what shall I now say?\n\nor with what shall I open my mouth?\n\nWhat shall I answer;\n\nseeing I have done it?\n\nWithout plea, without defence,\n\nself?condemned, am I.\n\nI have destroyed myself.\n\nUnto Thee, O Lord, belongeth\n\nrighteousness,\n\nbut unto me confusion of face,\n\nbecause Thou art just in all that is come\n\nupon me,\n\nfor Thou hast done right,\n\nbut I have done wickedly.\n\nAnd now, Lord, what is my hope?\n\nTruly my hope is even in Thee,\n\nif hope of salvation remain to me,\n\nif Thy loving?kindness cover\n\nthe multitude of my iniquities.\n\nO remember, what my substance is,\n\nthe work of Thine hands,\n\nthe likeness of Thy countenance,\n\nthe cost of Thy blood,\n\na name from Thy Name,\n\na sheep of Thy pasture,\n\na son of the covenant.\n\nDespise not Thou the work of Thine\n\nown hands.\n\nHast Thou made for nought\n\nThine own image and likeness?\n\nfor nought, if Thou destroy it.\n\nAnd what profit is there in my blood?\n\nThine enemies will rejoice.\n\nMay they never rejoice, O Lord!\n\nGrant not to them my destruction.\n\nLook upon the face of Thine Anointed,\n\nand in the Blood of Thy covenant,\n\nthe propitiation for the sins of the whole\n\nworld,\n\nLord, be propitious unto me; a sinner;\n\neven unto me, O Lord, of sinners\n\nchief, chiefest and greatest;\n\nFor Thy Name's sake be merciful unto\n\nmy sin,\n\nfor it is great: it exceeds.\n\nFor Thy Name's sake, that Name,\n\nbeside which, none other under heaven\n\nis given among men,\n\nwhereby we must be saved,\n\nthe Spirit Himself helping our infirmities,\n\nand making intercession for us;\n\nwith plaints unutterable.\n\nFor the tender yearnings of the Father,\n\nthe bloody wounds of the Son,\n\nthe unutterable plaints of the Spirit,\n\ngive ear, O Lord, have mercy; O Lord,\n\nO Lord, hearken and do;\n\ndefer not, for Thine own sake,\n\nO my God.\n\nFor me, I forget not my sins,\n\nthey are ever before me;\n\nI remember them in the bitterness of my\n\nsoul;\n\nI am anxious about them;\n\nI turn away and groan,\n\nI have indignation and revenge\n\nand wrath against myself.\n\nI despise and bruise my own self,\n\nthat my penitence, Lord, O Lord\n\nis not deeper, is not fuller;\n\nhelp Thou mine impenitence.\n\nAnd more, and still more,\n\npierce Thou, rend, crush my heart;\n\nand remit, forgive, pardon\n\nwhat things are grief to me,\n\nand offence of heart.\n\nCleanse Thou me from secret faults,\n\nand keep Thy servant also from\n\npresumptuous sins.\n\nMagnify Thy mercies towards the\n\nwretched sinner\n\nand in season, Lord, say to me,\n\nBe of good cheer;\n\nthy sins are forgiven thee;\n\nMy grace is sufficient for thee.\n\nSay unto my soul, I am thy salvation.\n\nWhy art thou so heavy, O my soul?\n\nand why art thou so disquieted\n\nwithin thee?\n\nReturn unto thy rest, O my soul,\n\nfor the Lord hath rewarded thee.\n\nO Lord, rebuke me not in Thine\n\nindignation,\n\nneither chasten me in Thy displeasure.\n\nI said, I will confess my sins unto the\n\nLord,\n\nand so Thou forgavest the wickedness\n\nof my sin.\n\nLord, thou knowest all my desire,\n\nand my groaning is not hid from\n\nThee.\n\nHave mercy upon me, O God,\n\nafter Thy great goodness,\n\naccording to the multitude of Thy\n\nmercies\n\ndo away mine offences.\n\nThou shalt arise, and have mercy on me,\n\nO Lord,\n\nfor it is time that Thou have mercy\n\nupon me,\n\nyea, the time is come.\n\nIf Thou, O Lord, shouldest mark\n\niniquities,\n\nO Lord, who shall stand?\n\nEnter not into judgment with Thy servant,\n\nO Lord,\n\nfor in Thy sight shall no man living be\n\njustified.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAYER FOR GRACE\n\nMy hands will I lift up\n\nunto Thy commandments which I have\n\nloved.\n\nOpen Thou mine eyes that I may see,\n\nincline my heart that I may desire,\n\norder my steps that I may follow,\n\nthe way of Thy commandments.\n\nO Lord God, be Thou to me a God,\n\nand beside Thee none else,\n\nnone else, nought else with Thee.\n\nVouchsafe to me, to worship Thee and\n\nserve Thee\n\n1. in truth of spirit,\n\n2. in reverence of body,\n\n3. in blessing of lips,\n\n4. in private and in public;\n\n5. to pay honour to them that have the\n\nrule over me,\n\nby obedience and submission,\n\nto shew affection to my own,\n\nby carefulness and providence;\n\n6. to overcome evil with good;\n\n7. to possess my vessel in sanctification\n\nand honour;\n\n8. to have my converse without\n\ncovetousness,\n\ncontent with what I have;\n\n9. to speak the truth in love;\n\n10. to be desirous not to lust,\n\nnot to lust passionately,\n\nnot to go after lusts.\n\n(THE HEDGE OF THE LAW, i.e. PRECAUTIONS)\n\n1. To bruise the serpent's head. (Gen. iii. 15.)\n\n2. To remember my latter end. (Deut. xxvii. 29.)\n\n3. To cut off opportunities. (2 Cor. xi. 12.)\n\n4. To be sober. (1 Pet. v. 8.)\n\n5. Not to sit idle. (Matt. xx. 6.)\n\n6. To shun the wicked. (Ps. xxvi. 5.)\n\n7. To cleave to the good. (Rom. xii. 9.)\n\n8. To make a covenant with the eyes. (Job xxxi. 1.)\n\n9. To bring my body into subjection. (1 Cor. ix. 27.)\n\n10. To give myself unto prayer. (1 Cor. vii. 5.)\n\n11. To betake myself to penitence. (2 Pet. iii. 9.)\n\nHedge up, my way with thorns,\n\nthat I find not the path\n\nfor following vanity.\n\nHold Thou me in with bit and bridle,\n\nlest I fall from Thee.\n\nO Lord compel me to come in to Thee.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPROFESSION\n\nI believe, O Lord,\n\nin Thee, Father, Word, Spirit, One God;\n\nthat by Thy fatherly love and power\n\nall things were created;--\n\nthat by Thy goodness and love to man\n\nall things have been begun anew\n\nin Thy Word,--\n\nWho for us men and for our salvation,\n\nwas made flesh,\n\nwas conceived and born,\n\nsuffered and was crucified,\n\ndied and was buried,\n\ndescended and rose again,\n\nascended and sat down,\n\nwill return and will repay;--\n\nthat by the shining?forth and working\n\nof Thy Holy Spirit,\n\nhath been called, out of the whole\n\nworld\n\na peculiar people into a polity,\n\nin belief of the truth\n\nand sanctity of living:--\n\nthat in it we are partakers\n\nof the communion of saints\n\nand forgiveness of sins\n\nin this world;--\n\nthat in it we are waiting\n\nfor resurrection of the flesh\n\nand life everlasting\n\nin the world to come.--\n\nThis most holy faith\n\nwhich was once delivered to the saints\n\nI believe, O Lord;\n\nhelp Thou mine unbelief,\n\nand vouchsafe to me\n\nto love the Father for His fatherly love,\n\nto reverence the Almighty for His\n\npower,\n\nas a faithful Creator, to commit my\n\nsoul to Him in well doing;\n\nvouchsafe to me to partake\n\nfrom Jesus of salvation,\n\nfrom Christ of anointing,\n\nfrom the Only?begotten of adoption;\n\nto worship the Lord\n\nfor His conception in faith,\n\nfor His birth in humility,\n\nfor His sufferings in patience and hatred\n\nof sin;\n\nfor His Cross to crucify beginnings,\n\nfor His death to mortify the flesh,\n\nfor His burial to bury evil thoughts in\n\ngood works, for His descent to meditate upon hell,\n\nfor His resurrection upon newness of life,\n\nfor His ascension; to mind things above,\n\nfor His sitting on high, to mind the good\n\nthings on His right,\n\nfor His return, to fear His second\n\nappearance,\n\nfor judgment, to judge myself ere I be\n\njudged.\n\nFrom the Spirit\n\nvouchsafe me the breath of salutary\n\ngrace.\n\nIn the Holy Catholic Church\n\nto have my own calling, and holiness,\n\nand portion,\n\nand a fellowship\n\nof her sacred rites, and prayers,\n\nfastings and groans,\n\nvigils, tears, and sufferings,\n\nfor assurance of remission of sins,\n\nfor hope of resurrection and translation\n\nto eternal life.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTERCESSION\n\nO Hope of all the ends of the earth,\n\nand of them that remain in the broad sea;\n\nO Thou on whom our fathers hoped,\n\nand Thou didst deliver them;\n\non whom they waited,\n\nand were not confounded;\n\nO my Hope from my youth,\n\nfrom my mother's breasts;\n\non whom I have been cast from the womb,\n\nbe Thou my hope\n\nnow and evermore,\n\nand my portion in the land of the living:\n\nIn Thy nature,\n\nin Thy names, in Thy types,\n\nin word and in deed,\n\nMy Hope,\n\nlet me not be disappointed of my hope.\n\nO the Hope of all the ends of the earth,\n\nremember Thy whole creation for good,\n\nvisit the world in Thy compassion;\n\nO guardian of men,\n\nO loving Lord,\n\nremember all our race.\n\nThou who hast shut up all in unbelief,\n\non all have pity, O Lord.\n\nO Thou who didst die and rise again,\n\nto be Lord both of the dead and living,\n\nlive we or die we,\n\nThou art our Lord;\n\nLord, have pity on living and dead.\n\nO helper of the helpless,\n\nseasonable aid in affliction,\n\nremember all who are in necessity,\n\nand need Thy succour.\n\nO God of grace and truth,\n\nestablish all who stand in truth and grace,\n\nrestore all who are sick with heresies\n\nand sins.\n\nO wholesome defence of Thine anointed,\n\nremember Thy congregation\n\nwhich Thou hast purchased and\n\nredeemed of old.\n\nO grant to all believers\n\none heart and one soul.\n\nThou that walkest amid the golden\n\ncandlesticks,\n\nremove not our candlestick\n\nout of its place.\n\nAmend what are wanting,\n\nestablish what remain,\n\nwhich Thou art ready to cast away,\n\nwhich are ready to die.\n\nO Lord of the harvest\n\nsend forth labourers,\n\nmade sufficient by Thee,\n\ninto Thy harvest.\n\nO portion of those\n\nwho wait in Thy temple,\n\ngrant to our clergy,\n\nrightly to divide the word of truth,\n\nrightly to walk in it;\n\ngrant to Thy Christian people\n\nto obey and submit to them.\n\nO King of nations, unto the ends\n\nof the earth;\n\nstrengthen all the states\n\nof the inhabited world,\n\nas being Thy ordinance,\n\nthough a creation of man.\n\nScatter the nations that delight in war,\n\nmake wars to cease in all the earth.\n\nO expectation of the isles and their hope,\n\nLoad, save this island,\n\nand all the country in which we sojourn,\n\nfrom all affliction, peril, and need.\n\nLord of lords, Ruler of rulers,\n\nremember all rulers\n\nto whom Thou hast given rule in the earth,\n\nand O remember specially\n\nour divinely?guarded king,\n\nand work with him more and more,\n\nand prosper his way in all things.\n\nSpeak good things unto his heart,\n\nfor Thy Church and all Thy people,\n\ngrant to him profound and\n\nperpetual peace,\n\nthat in his tranquillity\n\nwe may lead a quiet and peaceable life\n\nin all godliness and honesty.\n\nO Thou by whom are ordained the\n\npowers that be,\n\ngrant to those who are chief in court,\n\nto be chief in virtue and Thy fear;\n\ngrant to the Parliament Thy holy wisdom;\n\nto our great men, to do nothing against\n\nbut for the truth;\n\nto the courts of law, Thy judgments\n\nto judge in all things concerning all\n\nwithout preference, without partiality.\n\nO God of armies,\n\ngive a prosperous course and strength\n\nto all the Christian army,\n\nagainst the enemies of our most holy\n\nfaith.\n\nGrant to our population\n\nto be subject unto the higher powers,\n\nnot only for wrath,\n\nbut also for conscience?sake.\n\nGrant to farmers and graziers\n\ngood seasons;\n\nto the fleet and fishers fair weather;\n\nto tradesmen, not to overreach one\n\nanother;\n\nto mechanics, to pursue their business\n\nlawfully,\n\ndown to the meanest workman,\n\ndown to the poor.\n\nO God, not of us only but of our seed,\n\nbless our children among us,\n\nto advance in wisdom as in stature,\n\nand in favour with Thee and with\n\nmen.\n\nThou who wouldest have us provide for\n\nour own,\n\nand hatest the unnatural,\n\nremember, Lord, my relatians according\n\nto the flesh,\n\ngrant me to speak peace concerning\n\nthem,\n\nand to seek their good.\n\nThou who willest us to make return\n\nto our benefactors,\n\nremember; Lord, for good,\n\nall from whom I have received good;\n\nkeep them alive that they may be blessed\n\nupon earth,\n\nand deliver them not\n\ninto the will of their enemies.\n\nThou who hast noted\n\nthe man who neglects his own, as worse\n\nthan an infidel,\n\nremember in Thy good pleasure\n\nall those in my household.\n\nPeace be to my house,\n\nthe Son of peace upon all in it.\n\nThou who wouldest that our\n\nrighteousness exceed\n\nthe righteousness of sinners,\n\ngrant me, Lord,\n\nto love those who love me;\n\nmy own friend, and my father's friend,\n\nand my friend's children,\n\nnever to forsake.\n\nThou who wouldest that we overcome\n\nevil with good,\n\nand pray for those who persecute us,\n\nhave pity on mine enemies, Lord,\n\nas on myself;\n\nand lead them together with me\n\nto Thy heavenly kingdom.\n\nThou who grantest the prayers of Thy\n\nservants one for another,\n\nremember, Lord, for good,\n\nand pity all those\n\nwho remember me in their, prayers,\n\nor whom I have promised to remember\n\nin mine.\n\nThou who acceptest diligence in every\n\ngood work,\n\nremember, Lord,\n\nas if they prayed to Thee,\n\nthose who for any good reason\n\ngive not time to prayer.\n\nArise, and have mercy\n\non those who are in the last necessity,\n\nfor it is time that thou hast mercy\n\nupon them,\n\nyea the time is come.\n\nHave mercy on them, O Lord,\n\nas on me also, when in extremities.\n\nRemember, Lord,\n\ninfants, children, the grown, the young,\n\nthe middle?aged, the old,\n\nhungry, thirsty, naked, sick,\n\nprisoners, foreigners, friendless,\n\nunburied,\n\nall in extreme age and weakness,\n\npossessed with devils,\n\nand tempted to suicide,\n\ntroubled by unclean spirits,\n\nthe hopeless, the sick in soul or body,\n\nthe weak?hearted,\n\nall in prison and chains,\n\nall under sentence of death;\n\norphans, widows, foreigners, travellers,\n\nvoyagers,\n\nwomen with child, women who give\n\nsuck,\n\nall in bitter servitude, or mines, or\n\ngalleys,\n\nor in loneliness.\n\nThou, Lord, shalt save both man\n\nand beast,\n\nhow excellent is Thy mercy,\n\nO God!\n\nAnd the children of men shall put\n\ntheir trust\n\nunder the shadow of Thy wings.\n\nThe Lord bless us, and keep us,\n\nand show the light of His countenance\n\nupon us,\n\nAnd be merciful unto us,\n\nThe Lord lift up His countenance\n\nupon us,\n\nAnd give us peace!\n\nI commend to Thee, O Lord,\n\nmy soul, and my body,\n\nmy mind, and my thoughts,\n\nmy prayers, and my vows,\n\nmy senses, and my limbs,\n\nmy words, and my works, [7]\n\nmy life, and my death;\n\nmy brothers, and my sisters,\n\nand their children;\n\nmy friends, my benefactors,\n\nmy well-wishers,\n\nthose who have a claim on me;\n\nmy kindred, and my neighbours,\n\nmy country, and all Christendom.\n\nI commend to Thee, Lord,\n\nmy impulses, and my startings,\n\nmy intentions, and my attempts,\n\nmy going out, and my coming in,\n\nmy sitting down, and my rising up.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[7] Page 172, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAISE\n\nUp with our hearts;\n\nwe lift them to the Lord.\n\nO how very meet, and right, and fitting,\n\nand due,\n\nin all, and for all,\n\nat all times, places, manners,\n\nin every season, every spot,\n\neverywhere, always, altogether,\n\nto remember Thee, to worship Thee,\n\nto confess to Thee, to praise Thee,\n\nto bless Thee, to hymn Thee,\n\nto give thanks to Thee,\n\nMaker, nourisher, guardian, governor,\n\npreserver, worker, perfecter of all,\n\nLord and Father,\n\nKing and God,\n\nfountain of life and immortality,\n\ntreasure of everlasting goods.\n\nWhom the heavens hymn,\n\nand the heaven of heavens,\n\nthe Angels and all the heavenly powers,\n\none to other crying continually,--\n\nand we the while, weak and unworthy,\n\nunder their feet,--\n\nHoly, Holy, Holy\n\nLord the God of Hosts;\n\nfull is the whole heaven,\n\nand the whole earth,\n\nof the majesty of Thy glory.\n\nBlessed be the glory of the Lord\n\nout of His place,\n\nFor His Godhead, His mysteriousness,\n\nHis height, His sovereignty,\n\nHis almightiness,\n\nHis eternity, His providence.\n\nThe Lord is my strength, my stony rock,\n\nand my defence,\n\nmy deliverer, my succour, my buckler,\n\nthe horn also of my salvation\n\nand my refuge.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nTHE SECOND DAY\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nMY voice shalt Thou hear betimes,\n\nO Lord,\n\nearly in the morning\n\nwill I direct my payer unto Thee,\n\nand will look up.\n\nBlessed art Thou., O Lord,\n\nwho didst create the firmament of heaven,\n\nthe heavens and the heaven of heavens,\n\nthe heavenly powers,\n\nAngels, Archangels,\n\nCherubim, Seraphim,\n\nwaters above the heavens,\n\nmists and exhalations,\n\nfor showers, dew, hail, snow as wool,\n\nhoar frost as ashes, ice as morsels,\n\nclouds from the ends of the earth,\n\nlightnings, thunders, winds out of Thy\n\ntreasures, storms;\n\nwaters beneath the heavens,\n\nfor drinking and for bathing.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONFESSION\n\nI will confess my sins,\n\nand the sins of my fathers,\n\nfor I have transgressed ?\\and neglected\n\nThee, O Lord,\n\nand walked perversely before Thee.\n\nSet not, O Lord, set not my misdeeds\n\nbefore Thee,\n\nnor my life in the light of Thy\n\ncountenance,\n\nBut pardon the iniquity of Thy servant,\n\naccording to Thy great mercy;\n\nas Thou hast been merciful to him from\n\na child,\n\neven so now.\n\nI have sinned, what shall I do unto\n\nThee,\n\nO Thou preserver of men?\n\nWhy hast Thou set me as a mark\n\nagainst Thee,\n\nso that I am a burden to myself?\n\nO pardon my transgression,\n\nand take away mine iniquity.\n\nDeliver me from going down to the pit,\n\nfor Thou hast found a ransom.\n\nHave mercy on me, Son of David,\n\nLord, help me.\n\nYea, Lord, even the dogs eat of the\n\ncrumbs\n\nwhich fall from their masters' table.\n\nHave patience with me, Lord,\n\nyet I have not wherewith to pay,\n\nI confess to Thee;\n\nforgive me the whole debt,\n\nI beseech Thee.\n\nHow long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord?\n\nfor ever?\n\nHow long wilt Thou hide Thy face\n\nfrom me?\n\nHow long shall I seek counsel in my soul,\n\nand be vexed in my heart day and night?\n\nHow long shall mine enemies triumph\n\nover me?\n\nConsider and hear me, O Lord my God,\n\nlighten mine eyes that I sleep not\n\nin death,\n\nlest mine enemy say I have prevailed\n\nagainst him,\n\nfor if I be cast down, they that trouble\n\nme will rejoice at it;\n\nbut my trust is in Thy mercy.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAYER FOR GRACE\n\n[The Ten Commandments]\n\nRemove from me\n\n1. all iniquity and profaneness, superstition, and hypocrisy.\n\n2. worship of idols, of persons.\n\n3. rash oath, and curse.\n\n4. neglect or indecency of worship.\n\n5. haughtiness and recklessness.\n\n6. strife and wrath.\n\n7. passion and corruption.\n\n8. indolence and fraud.\n\n9. lying and injuriousness.\n\n10. every evil notion, every impure thought, every base desire, every\n\nunseemly thought.\n\nGrant to me,\n\n1. to be religious and pious.\n\n2. to worship and serve.\n\n3. to bless and swear truly.\n\n4. to confess meetly in the congregation.\n\n5. affection and obedience.\n\n6. patience and good temper.\n\n7. purity and soberness.\n\n8. contentedness and goodness.\n\n9. truth and incorruptness.\n\n10. good thoughts, perseverance to the end.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPROFESSION\n\nI believe in God,\n\n1. the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.\n\n2. And in Jesus Christ, His Only-begotten Son, our Lord,\n\n(1) conceived of the Holy Ghost,\n\n(2) born of Mary, ever?virgin,\n\n(3) suffered under Pontius Pilate,\n\n(4.) crucified,\n\n(5) dead,\n\n(6) buried.--\n\n(1) descended into hell,\n\n(2) risen from the dead,\n\n(3) ascended into heaven,\n\n(4) set down on the right hand,\n\n(5) to return thence,\n\n(6) to judge both quick and dead.\n\n3. And in the Holy Ghost,\n\n(1) The Holy Church,\n\n(2) Catholic,\n\n(3) communion of saints,\n\n(4) remission of sins,\n\n(5) resurrection of flesh,\n\n(6) life everlasting.\n\nAnd now, Lord, what is my hope?\n\nTruly my hope is even in Thee;\n\nin Thee, O Lord, have I trusted,\n\nlet me never be confounded.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTERCESSION\n\nLet us pray God,\n\nfor the whole creation;\n\nfor the supply of seasons,\n\nhealthy, fruitful, peaceful;\n\nfor the whole race of mankind;\n\nfor those who are not Christians;\n\nfor the conversion of Atheists,\n\nthe ungodly;\n\nGentiles, Turks, and Jews;\n\nfor all Christians;\n\nfor restoration of all\n\nwho languish in errors and sins;\n\nfor confirmation of all\n\nwho have been granted truth and\n\ngrace;\n\nfor succour and comfort of all\n\nwho are dispirited, infirm, distressed,\n\nunsettled,\n\nmen and women;\n\nfor thankfulness and sobriety in all\n\nwho are hearty, healthy, prosperous,\n\nquiet,\n\nmen and women;\n\nFor the Catholic Church,\n\nits establishment and increase;\n\nfor the Eastern,\n\nits deliverance and union;\n\nfor the Western,\n\nits adjustment and peace;\n\nfor the British,\n\nthe supply of what is wanting in it,\n\nthe strengthening of what remains in it;\n\nfor the episcopate, presbytery, Christian people\n\nfor the states of the inhabited world;\n\nfor Christian states,\n\nfar off, near at hand;\n\nfor our own;\n\nfor all in rule;\n\nfor our divinely?guarded king,\n\nthe queen and the prince;\n\nfor those who have place in the court;\n\nfor parliament and judicature,\n\narmy and police,\n\ncommons and their leaders,\n\nfarmers, graziers, fishers, merchants,\n\ntraders, and mechanics,\n\ndown to mean workmen, and the poor,\n\nfor the rising generation;\n\nfor the good nurture of all the royal\n\nfamily,\n\nof the young ones of the nobility;\n\nfor all in universities, in inns of court,\n\nin schools in town or country,\n\nin apprenticeships;\n\nfor those who have a claim on me from\n\nrelationship,\n\nfor brothers and sisters,\n\nthat God's blessing may be on them,\n\nand on their children;\n\nor from benefits conferred,\n\nthat Thy recompence may be on all\n\nwho have benefited me,\n\nwho have ministered to me in carnal\n\nthings;\n\nor from trust placed in me,\n\nfor all whom I have educated,\n\nall whom I have ordained:\n\nfor my college, my parish,\n\nSouthwell, St. Paul's, Westminster,\n\nDioceses of Chichester, Ely, and my\n\npresent;\n\nclergy, people, helps, governments,\n\nthe deanery in the chapel royal;\n\nthe almonry,\n\nthe colleges committed to me; [8]\n\nor from natural kindness,\n\nfor all who love me,\n\nthough I know them not;\n\nor from Christian love;\n\nfor those who hate me without cause,\n\nsome too, even on account of truth and\n\nrighteousness;\n\nor from neighbourhood,\n\nfor all who dwell near me\n\npeaceably and harmlessly;\n\nor from promise,\n\nfor all whom I have promised to\n\nremember in my prayers;\n\nor from mutual offices,\n\nfor all who remember me in their prayers,\n\nand ask of me the same;\n\nor from stress of engagements,\n\nfor all who on sufficient reasons fail to\n\ncall upon Thee;\n\nfor all who have no intercessor\n\nin their own behalf;\n\nfor all who at present are in agony\n\nof extreme necessity or deep affliction;\n\nfor all who are attempting any good work\n\nwhich will bring glory to the Name of God\n\nor some great good to the Church;\n\nfor all who act nobly\n\neither towards things sacred\n\nor towards the poor:\n\nfor all who have ever been offended by me\n\neither in word or in deed.\n\nGod have mercy on me and bless me;\n\nGod shew the light of His countenance\n\nupon me and pity me.\n\nGod bless me, even our God,\n\nGod bless me and receive my prayer;\n\nO direct my life towards Thy\n\ncommandments,\n\nhallow my soul,\n\npurify my body,\n\ncorrect my thoughts,\n\ncleanse my desires,\n\nsoul and body, mind and spirit,\n\nheart and reins.\n\nRenew me thoroughly, O God,\n\nfor, if Thou wilt, Thou canst.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[8] As Visitor.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAISE\n\nThe Lord, the Lord God,\n\nmerciful and pitiful,\n\nlong?suffering and full of pity, and true,\n\nkeeping pity for thousands,\n\ntaking away iniquities\n\nand unrighteousnesses and sins;\n\nnot clearing the guilty one,\n\nbringing sins of fathers upon children.\n\nI will bless the Lord at all times,\n\nHis praise shall ever be in my mouth.\n\nGlory to God in the highest,\n\nand on earth peace,\n\ngoodwill towards men.\n\nThe Angels, guardianship;\n\nArchangels, glory;\n\nPowers, marvels;\n\nThrones, judgment;\n\nDominions, beneficence;\n\nPrincipalities, government;\n\nAuthorities, against devils;\n\nCherubim, knowledge;\n\nSeraphim, love.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nTHE THIRD DAY\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nO GOD, Thou art my God,\n\nearly will I seek Thee.\n\nBlessed art Thou, O Lord,\n\nwho gatheredst the water into the sea,\n\nand broughtest to sight the earth,\n\nand madest to sprout\n\nherb and fruit?tree.\n\nThere are the depths and the sea\n\nas on an heap,\n\nlakes, rivers, springs;\n\nearth, continent, and isles,\n\nmountains, hills, and valleys;\n\nglebe, meadows, glades,\n\ngreen pasture, corn, and hay;\n\nherbs and flowers\n\nfor food, enjoyment, medicine;\n\nfruit?trees bearing\n\nwine, oil, and spices,\n\nand trees for wood;\n\nand things beneath the earth,\n\nstones, metals, minerals, coal,\n\nblood and fire, and vapour of smoke.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONFESSION\n\nWho can understand his errors\n\nCleanse Thou me from secret faults.\n\nKeep back Thy servant also from\n\npresumptuous sins,\n\nlest they have the dominion over me.\n\nFor Thy Name's sake,\n\nbe merciful unto my sin,\n\nfor it is great.\n\nMy iniquities have taken such hold\n\nupon me\n\nthat I am not able to look up,\n\nyea, they are more in number than the\n\nhairs of my head,\n\nand my heart hath failed me,\n\nBe pleased, O Lord, to deliver me,\n\nMake haste, O Lord, to help me.\n\nMagnify Thy mercies upon me,\n\nO Thou who savest them that trust in\n\nThee.\n\nI said, Lord, have mercy upon me,\n\nheal my soul,\n\nfor I have dinned against Thee;\n\nI have sinned, but I am confounded,\n\nand I turn from my evil ways,\n\nand I turn unto mine own heart,\n\nand with my whole heart I turn unto\n\nThee;\n\nand I seek Thy face,\n\nand I beseech Thee, saying,\n\nI have sinned,\n\nI have committed iniquity,\n\nI have done unjustly.\n\nI know, O Lord, the plague of my heart,\n\nand lo, I turn to Thee with all my heart,\n\nand with all my strength.\n\nAnd Thou, O Lord, now from Thy\n\ndwelling?place,\n\nand from the glorious throne of Thy\n\nkingdom in heaven,\n\nO hear the prayer\n\nand the supplication of Thy servant;\n\nand be propitious towards Thy servant\n\nand heal his soul.\n\nO God, be merciful to me a sinner,\n\nbe merciful to me the chief of sinners.\n\nFather, I have sinned against heaven,\n\nand before Thee,\n\nand am no more worthy to be called Thy\n\nson,\n\nmake me one of Thy hired servants;\n\nMake me one, or even the last,\n\nor the least among all.\n\nWhat profit is there in my blood,\n\nwhen I go down to the pit?\n\nshall the dust give thanks unto Thee?\n\nor shall it declare Thy truth?\n\nHear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me;\n\nLord, be Thou my helper;\n\nTurn my heaviness into joy,\n\nmy dreamings into earnestness,\n\nmy falls into clearings of myself,\n\nmy guilt, my offence into indignation,\n\nmy sin into fear,\n\nmy transgression into vehement desire,\n\nmy unrighteousness into strictness,\n\nmy pollution into revenge.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAYER FOR GRACE\n\nHosanna in the highest. [9]\n\nRemember me, O Lord,\n\nwith the favour that Thou bearest unto\n\nThy people,\n\nO visit me with Thy salvation;\n\nthat I may see the felicity of Thy chosen,\n\nand rejoice in the gladness of Thy people,\n\nand give thanks with Thine inheritance.\n\nThere is glory which shall be revealed;\n\nfor when the judge cometh\n\nsome shall see Thy face cheerful,\n\nand shall be placed on the right,\n\nand shall hear those most welcome\n\nwords,\n\n\"Come, ye blessed.\"\n\nThey shall be caught up in clouds\n\nto meet the Lord;\n\nthey shall enter into gladness,\n\nthey shall enjoy the sight of Him,\n\nthey shall be ever with Him.\n\n'These alone, only these are blessed\n\namong the sons of men.\n\nO to me the meanest grant the meanest\n\nplace,\n\nthere under their feet;\n\nunder the feet of Thine elect,\n\nthe meanest among them.\n\nAnd that this may be;\n\nlet me find grace in Thy sight\n\nto have grace; (Heb. xii. 28)\n\nso as to serve Thee acceptably\n\nwith reverence and godly fear.\n\nLet me find that second grace,\n\nnot to receive in vain (2 Cor. vi. 1)\n\nthe first grace,\n\nnot to came short of it; (Heb. xii. 15)\n\nyea, not to neglect it, (1Tim. iv. 14)\n\nso as to fall from it, (Gal. v. 4.)\n\nbut to stir it up, (2 Tim. i. 6)\n\nso as to increase in it, (2 Pet. iii. 18)\n\nyea, to abide in it\n\ntill the end of my life.\n\nAnd O, perfect for me what is lacking\n\nof faith, of hopeof Thy gifts,\n\nhelp Thou mine unbelief,\n\nestablish my trembling hope,\n\nof lovekindle its smoking flax.\n\nShed abroad Thy love in my heart,\n\nso that I may love Thee,\n\nmy friend in Thee, my enemy for Thee.\n\nO Thou who givest grace to the humble?minded,\n\nalso give me?grace to be humble?minded.\n\nO Thou who never failest those who fear\n\nThee,\n\nmy Fear and my Hope,\n\nlet me fear one thing only,\n\nthe fearing ought more than Thee.\n\nAs I would that men should do to me\n\nso may I do to them;\n\nnot to have thoughts beyond what I\n\nshould think,\n\nbut to have thoughts unto sobriety.\n\nShine on those who sit in darkness,\n\nand the shadow of death;\n\nguide our feet into the way of peace,\n\nthat we may have the same thoughts\n\none with another,\n\nrightly to divide, rightly to walk,\n\nto edify,\n\nwith one accord, with one mouth\n\nto glorify God;\n\nand if ought otherwise,\n\nto walk in the same rule\n\nas far as we have attained;\n\nto maintain order,\n\ndecency and stedfastness.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[9] Vide p. 186, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPROFESSION\n\nGodhead, paternal love, power,\n\nprovidence:\n\nsalvation, anointing, adoption,\n\nlordship;\n\nconception, birth, passion,\n\ncross, death, burial,\n\ndescent, resurrection, ascent,\n\nsitting, return, judgment;\n\nBreath and Holiness,\n\ncalling from the Universal,\n\nhallowing in the Universal,\n\ncommunion of saints,\n\nand of saintly things,\n\nresurrection,\n\nlife eternal.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTERCESSION\n\nHosanna on the earth. [10]\n\nRemember, O Lord,\n\nto crown the year with Thy goodness;\n\nfor the eyes of all look towards Thee,\n\nand Thou givest their food in due season.\n\nThou openest Thine hand,\n\nand fillest all things living with\n\nplenteousness.\n\nAnd on us, O Lord, vouchsafe\n\nthe blessings of heaven\n\nand the dew above,\n\nblessings of fountains\n\nand the deep beneath,\n\ncourses of sun, conjunctions of moons,\n\nsummits of eastern mountains,\n\nof the everlasting hills,\n\nfulness of the earth\n\nand of produce thereof,\n\ngood seasons, wholesome weather,\n\nfull crops, plenteous fruits,\n\nhealth of body, peaceful times,\n\nmild government, kind laws,\n\nwise councils, equal judgments,\n\nloyal obedience, vigorous justice,\n\nfertility in resources,\n\nfruitfulness in begetting,\n\nease in bearing, happiness in offspring,\n\ncareful nurture, sound training,\n\nThat our sons may grow up as the young\n\nplants,\n\nour daughters as the polished corners\n\nof the temple,\n\nthat our garners may be full and\n\nplenteous\n\nwith all manner of store,\n\nthat our sheep may bring forth thousands\n\nand ten thousands in our streets:\n\nthat there be no decay,\n\nno leading into captivity\n\nand no complaining in our streets.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[10] Continuation of the supplication broken by \"Profession.\" Vide p.\n\n192, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAISE\n\nThou. [11] O Lord, art praised in Sion,\n\nand unto Thee shall the vow be\n\nperformed in Jerusalem.\n\nThou art worthy, O Lord our God,\n\nthe Holy One,\n\nto receive glory, and honour, and power.\n\nThou that hearest the prayer,\n\nunto Thee shall all flesh come,\n\nmy flesh shall come.\n\nMy misdeeds prevail against me,\n\nO be Thou merciful unto our sins;\n\nthat I may come and give thanks\n\nwith all Thy works,\n\nand bless Thee with Thy holy ones.\n\nO Lord, open Thou my lips,\n\nand my mouth shall shew forth Thy\n\npraise.\n\nMy soul doth praise the Lord,\n\nfor the goodness He hath done\n\nto the whole creation,\n\nand to the whole race of men;\n\nfor Thy mercies towards myself,\n\nsoul, body, and estate,\n\ngifts of grace, nature, and fortune;\n\nfor all benefits received,\n\nfor all successes, now or heretofore,\n\nfor any good thing done;\n\nfor health, credit, competency,\n\nsafety, gentle estate, quiet.\n\nThou hast not cut off as a weaver my life,\n\nnor from day even to night made an end\n\nof me.\n\nHe hath vouchsafed me life and breath\n\nuntil this hour,\n\nfrom childhood, youth, and hitherto\n\neven unto age.\n\nHe holdeth our soul in life\n\nand suffereth not our feet to slip;\n\nrescuing me from perils, sicknesses,\n\npoverty, bondage,\n\npublic shame, evil chances;\n\nkeeping me from perishing in my sins,\n\nfully waiting my conversion,\n\nleaving in me return into my heart,\n\nremembrance of my latter end,\n\nshame, horror, grief,\n\nfor my past sins;\n\nfuller and larger, larger and fuller,\n\nmore and still more, O my Lord,\n\nstoring me with good hope\n\nof their remission,\n\nthrough repentance and its works,\n\nin the power of the thrice?holy Keys,\n\nand the mysteries in Thy Church.\n\nWherefore day by day\n\nfor these Thy benefits towards me,\n\nwhich I remember,--\n\nwherefore also for others very many\n\nwhich I have let slip\n\nfrom their number,\n\nfrom my forgetfulness,--\n\nfor those which I wished, knew\n\nand asked,\n\nand those l asked not, knew not,\n\nwished not,--\n\nI confess and give thanks to Thee,\n\nI bless and praise Thee, as, is fit,\n\nand every day,\n\nAnd I pray with my whole soul,\n\nand with my whole mind I pray.\n\nGlory be to Thee, O Lord, glory to\n\nThee;\n\nglory to Thee,\n\nand glory to Thine All-holy Name,\n\nfor all Thy Divine perfections in them;\n\nfor Thine incomprehensible and\n\nunimaginable goodness,\n\nand Thy pity towards sinners\n\nand unworthy men,\n\nand towards me of all sinners\n\nfar the most unworthy.\n\nYea, O Lord,\n\nfor this, and for the rest,\n\nGlory to Thee,\n\nand praise, and blessing,\n\nand thanksgiving,\n\nwith the voices and concert of voices\n\nof Angels and of men,\n\nof all Thy saints in heaven,\n\nand all Thy creatures in heaven or earth,\n\nand of me, beneath their feet,\n\nunworthy and wretched sinner,\n\nThy abject creature,\n\nnow, in this day and hour,\n\nand every day till my last breath,\n\nand till the end of the world,\n\nand for ages upon ages.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[11] Vide p. 172, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nTHE FOURTH DAY\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nI HAVE thought upon Thee, O Lord,\n\nwhen I was waking,\n\nfor Thou hast been my helper.\n\nBlessed art Thou, O Lord,\n\nwho madest the two Lights,\n\nSun and Moon,\n\ngreater and lesser,\n\nand the stars\n\nfor light, for signs, for seasons,\n\nspring, summer, autumn, winter,\n\ndays, weeks, months, years,\n\nto rule over day and night.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONFESSION\n\nBehold, Thou art angry,\n\nfor we have sinned.\n\nWe are all as an unclean thing,\n\nand all our righteousnesses\n\nas filthy rags.\n\nWe all do fade as a leaf,\n\nand our iniquities, like the wind,\n\nhave taken us away.\n\nBut now, O Lord, Thou art our Father,\n\nwe are clay, all Thy handiwork.\n\nBe not wroth very sore,\n\nnor remember iniquity for ever,\n\nbehold, see, we beseech Thee,\n\nwe are all Thy people.\n\nO Lord, though our iniquities testify\n\nagainst us,\n\ndo Thou it for Thy Name's sake;\n\nfor our backslidings are many,\n\nwe have sinned against Thee.\n\nYet Thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us,\n\nand we are called by Thy Name,\n\nleave us, not.\n\nO Hope of Israel,\n\nThe Saviour thereof in time of trouble,\n\nwhy shouldest Thou be as a stranger in\n\nthe land,\n\nand as a wayfaring man that turneth\n\naside to tarry for a night?\n\nwhy shouldest Thou be as a man\n\nastonished,\n\nas a mighty man that cannot save?\n\nBe merciful to our unrighteousnesses,\n\nand our iniquities remember no more.\n\nLord, I am carnal,\n\nsold under sin;\n\nthere dwelleth in me, that is, in my flesh,\n\nno good thing;\n\nfor the good that I would, I do not,\n\nbut the evil which I would not, that I do.\n\nI consent unto the law that it is good,\n\nI delight in it after the inner man;\n\nBut I see another law in my members,\n\nwarring against the law of my mind,\n\nand enslaving me to the law of sin.\n\nWretched man that I am,\n\nwho shall deliver me from the body of\n\nthis death?\n\nI thank God through Jesus Christ,\n\nthat where sin abounded,\n\ngrace hath much more?abounded.\n\nO Lord, Thy goodness leadeth me to\n\nrepentance:\n\nO give me sometime repentance\n\nto recover me from the snare of the devil,\n\nwho am taken captive by him, at his will.\n\nSufficient for me the past time of my life\n\nto have done the will of lusts,\n\nwalking in lasciviousness, revelling,\n\ndrunkenness,\n\nand in other excess of profligacy.\n\nO Lamb without blemish and without\n\nspot,\n\nwho hast redeemed me with Thy\n\nprecious Blood,\n\nin that very Blood pity me and save me;\n\nin that Blood, and in that very Name,\n\nbesides which is none other under heaven\n\ngiven among men,\n\nby which we must be saved.\n\nO God, Thou knowest my foolishness,\n\nand my sins are not hid from Thee.\n\nLord, Thou knowest all my desire,\n\nand my groaning is not hid from Thee.\n\nLet not them that trust in Thee,\n\nO Lord God of hosts,\n\nbe ashamed for my cause;\n\nlet not those that seek Thee be\n\nconfounded through me,\n\nO Lord God of Israel.\n\nTake me out of the mire that I sink not;\n\nO let me, be delivered from them\n\nthat hate me\n\nand out of the deep waters;\n\nLet not the water flood drown me,\n\nneither let the deep swallow me up,\n\nand let not the pit shut her mouth\n\nupon me.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAYER FOR GRACE\n\n[Defend me from]\n\n[against seven deadly sins]\n\nPride Amorite.\n\nenvy Hittite.\n\nwrath Perizzite.\n\ngluttony Girgashite.\n\nlechery Hivite.\n\n[covetousness]\n\nthe cares of life Canaanite.\n\n[sloth]\n\nlukewarm indifference Jebusite.\n\n[Give me]\n\nHumility, pitifulness, patience,\n\nsobriety, purity, contentment, ready zeal.\n\nOne thing have I desired of the Lord\n\nwhich I will require, [12]\n\nthat I may dwell in the house of the Lord\n\nall the days of my life,\n\nto behold the fair beauty of the Lord,\n\nand to visit His temple.\n\nTwo things have I required of Thee,\n\nO Lord,\n\ndeny Thou me not before I die;\n\nremove far from me vanity and lies;\n\ngive me neither poverty nor riches,\n\nfeed me with food convenient for me;\n\nlest I be full and deny Thee\n\nand say, Who is the Lord?\n\nor lest I be poor and steal,\n\nand take the Name of my God in vain.\n\nLet me learn to abound,\n\nlet me learn to suffer need,\n\nin whatsoever state I am,\n\ntherewith to be content.\n\nFor nothing earthly, temporal, mortal,\n\nto long nor to wait.\n\nGrant me a happy life\n\nin piety, gravity, purity,\n\nin all things good and fair,\n\nin cheerfulness, in health, in credit,\n\nin competency, in safety, in gentle estate,\n\nin quiet;\n\na happy death,\n\na deathless happiness.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[12] Vide p. 194, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPROFESSION\n\nI believe\n\nin the Father, benevolent affection;\n\nin the Almighty, saving power;\n\nin the Creator, providence\n\nfor guarding, ruling, perfecting the\n\nuniverse.\n\nIn Jesus, salvation,\n\nin Christ, anointing;\n\nin the Only?begotten Son, sonship,\n\nin the Lord, a master's treatment,\n\nin His conception and birth\n\nthe cleansing of our unclean conception\n\nand birth;\n\nin His sufferings, which we owed,\n\nthat we might not pay;\n\nin His Cross the curse of the law\n\nremoved;\n\nin His death the sting of death;\n\nin His, burial eternal destruction in the\n\ntomb;\n\nin His deseent, whither we ought,\n\nthat we might not go;\n\nin His resurrection,\n\nas the first-fruits of them that sleep;\n\nin His ascent, to prepare a place for us;\n\nin His sitting, to appear and intercede;\n\nin His return, to take unto Him His own;\n\nin His judgment, to render to each\n\naccording to his works.\n\nIn the Holy Ghost; power from on high,\n\ntransforming unto sanctity\n\nfrom without and invisibly,\n\nyet inwardly and evidently.\n\nIn the Church, a body mystical\n\nof the called out, of the whole world,\n\nunto intercourse in faith and holiness.\n\nIn the communion of saints,\n\nmembers of this body,\n\na mutual participation in holy things,\n\nfor confidence of remission of sins,\n\nfor hope of resurrection, of translation,\n\nto life everlasting.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTERCESSION\n\nAnd I have hoped in Thy mercy\n\nfrom?everlasting to everlasting.\n\nHow excellent is Thy mercy, O Lord;\n\nIf I have hope, it is in Thy mercy,\n\nO let me not be disappointed of my hope.\n\nMoreover we beseech Thee,\n\nremember all, Lord, for good;\n\nhave pity upon all; O Sovereign Lord,\n\nbe reconciled with us all.\n\nGive peace to the multitudes of Thy\n\npeople;\n\nscatter offences;\n\nabolish wars;\n\nstop the uprisings of heresies.\n\nThy peace and love\n\nvouchsafe to us, O God our Saviour,\n\nthe Hope of all the ends of the\n\nearth.\n\nRemember to crown the year\n\nwith Thy goodness;\n\nfor the eyes of all wait upon Thee,\n\nand Thou givest them their meat in due\n\nseason.\n\nThou openest Thy hand,\n\nand fillest all things living\n\nwith plenteousness.\n\nRemember Thy Holy Church;.\n\nfrom one end of the earth to the other;\n\nand give her peace,\n\nwhom Thou hast redeemed with Thy\n\nprecious blood;\n\nand establish her\n\nunto the end of the world.\n\nRemember those who bear fruit,\n\nand act nobly,\n\nin Thy holy Churches,\n\nand who remember the poor and needy;\n\nrecompense to them\n\nThy rich and heavenly gifts;\n\nvouchsafe to them,\n\nfor things earthly, heavenly,\n\nfor corruptible, incorruptible,\n\nfor temporal, eternal.\n\nRemember those who are in virginity;\n\nand purity and ascetic life;\n\nalso those who live in honourable\n\nmarriage,\n\nin Thy reverence and fear.\n\nRemember every Christian soul\n\nin affliction, distress, and trial,\n\nand in need of Thy pity and succour;\n\nalso our brethren in captivity, prison,\n\nchains, and bitter bondage;\n\nsupplying return to the wandering,\n\nhealth to the sick,\n\ndeliverance to the captives.\n\nRemember religious and faithful kings,\n\nwhom Thou hast given to rule\n\nupon the earth;\n\nand especially remember, Lord,\n\nour divinely?guarded king;\n\nstrengthen his kingdom,\n\nsubdue to him all adversaries,\n\nspeak good things to his heart,\n\nfor Thy Church, and all Thy\n\npeople.\n\nVouchsafe to him deep and undisturbed\n\npeace,\n\nthat in his serenity\n\nwe may lead a quiet and peaceable life\n\nwith all godliness and honesty.\n\nRemember, Lord, all power\n\nand authority,\n\nour brethren in the court,\n\nthose who are chief in council\n\nand judgment,\n\nand all by land and sea\n\nwaging Thy wars for us.\n\nMoreover, Lord, remember graciously\n\nour holy Fathers,\n\nthe honourable Presbytery,\n\nand all the Clergy,\n\nrightly dividing the Word of Truth,\n\nand rightly walking in it.\n\nRemember, Lord, our brethren\n\naround us,\n\nand praying with us in this holy hour,\n\nfor their zeal and earnestness?sake.\n\nRemember also those who on fair reasons\n\nare away,\n\nand pity them and us\n\nin the multitude of Thy pity.\n\nFill our garners with all manner of store;\n\npreserve our marriages in peace and\n\nconcord,\n\nnourish our infants,\n\nlead forward our youth,\n\nsustain our aged,\n\ncomfort the weak?hearted,\n\ngather together the scattered,\n\nrestore the wanderers,\n\nand knit them to Thy Holy Catholic\n\nApostolic Church.\n\n_Set free the troubled\n\nwith unclean spirits,\n\nvoyage with the voyagers,\n\ntravel with the travellers\n\nstand forth for the widow,\n\nshield the orphan,\n\nrescue the captive,\n\nheal the sick.\n\nThose who are on trial, in mines, in exile,\n\nin galleys,\n\nin whatever affliction, necessity,\n\nand emergence,\n\nremember, O God;\n\nand all who need Thy great mercy;\n\nand those who love us,\n\nand those who hate;\n\nand those who have desired us unworthy\n\nto make mention of them in our prayers;\n\nand all Thy people remember, O Lord,\n\nour God,\n\nand upon all pour out Thy rich pity,\n\nto all performing their requests\n\nfor salvation;\n\nand those of whom we have not made\n\nmention,\n\nthrough ignorance, forgetfulness,\n\nor number of names,\n\ndo Thou Thyself remember, O God,\n\nwho knowest the stature and appellation\n\nof each,\n\nwho knowest every one from his mother's\n\nwomb.\n\nFor Thou art, O Lord, the Succour of the\n\nsuccourless,\n\nthe Hope of the hopeless,\n\nThe Saviour of the tempest?tost,\n\nthe Harbour of the voyager,\n\nthe Physician of the sick,\n\ndo Thou Thyself become all things\n\nto all men.\n\nO Thou who knowest each man and his\n\npetition,\n\neach house, and its need,\n\ndeliver, O Lord, this city,\n\nand all the country in which we sojourn,\n\nfrom plague, famine, earthquake, flood,\n\nfire, sword, hostile invasion,\n\nand civil war.\n\nEnd the schisms of the Churches,\n\nquench the haughty cries of the nations,\n\nand receive us all into Thy kingdom,\n\nacknowledging us, as sons of light;\n\nand Thy peace and love\n\nvouchsafe to us, O Lord, our God.\n\nRemember O Lord, our God,\n\nall spirits and all flesh\n\nwhich we have remembered, and which\n\nwe have not.\n\nAnd the close of our life,\n\nLord, Lord, direct in peace,\n\nChristianly, acceptably, and, should it\n\nplease Thee, painlessly,\n\ngathering us together under the feet\n\nof Thine elect,\n\nwhen Thou wilt and how Thou wilt,\n\nonly without shame and sins.\n\nThe brightness of the Lord our God be\n\nupon us,\n\nprosper Thou the work of our hands\n\nupon us,\n\nO prosper Thou our handiwork.\n\nBe, Lord,\n\nwithin me to strengthen me,\n\nwithout me to guard me,\n\nover me to shelter me,\n\nbeneath me to stablish me,\n\nbefore me to guide me,\n\nafter me to forward me,\n\nround about me to secure me.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAISE\n\nBlessed art Thou, Lord, God of Israel,\n\nour Father,\n\nfrom everlasting to everlasting.\n\nThine, O Lord,\n\nis the greatness and the power,\n\nthe triumph and the victory,\n\nthe praise and the strength,\n\nfor Thou rulest over all\n\nin heaven and on earth.\n\nAt Thy face every king is troubled,\n\nand every nation.\n\nThine, O Lord, is the kingdom\n\nand the supremacy over all,\n\nand over all rule.\n\nWith Thee is wealth, and glory is from\n\nThy countenance;\n\nThou rulest over all, O Lord;\n\nthe Ruler of all rule;\n\nand in Thine hand is strength\n\nand power,\n\nand in Thine hand to give to all things\n\ngreatness and strength.\n\nAnd now; Lord, we confess to Thee\n\nand we praise Thy glorious Name.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nTHE FIFTH DAY\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nWe are satisfied with Thy mercy,\n\nO Lord,\n\nin the morning.\n\nBlessed art Thou, O Lord,\n\nwho broughtest forth from the water\n\ncreeping things of life,\n\nand whales,\n\nand winged fowl.\n\nBe Thou exalted, O God,\n\nabove the heavens,\n\nand Thy glory above all the earth.\n\nBy Thy Ascension, O Lord,\n\ndraw us too after Thee,\n\nthat we savour of what is above,\n\nnot of things on the earth.\n\nBy the marvellous mystery\n\nof the Holy Body and precious Blood,\n\non the evening of this day,\n\nLord, have mercy.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONFESSION\n\nThou who hast said,\n\n\"As I live, saith the Lord,\n\nI will not the death of a sinner,\n\nbut that the ungodly return from his way\n\nand live;\n\nturn ye, turn ye from your wicked way,\n\nfor why will ye die, O house of\n\nIsrael?\"\n\nturn us, O Lord, to Thee,\n\nand so shall we be turned.\n\nTurn us from all our ungodlinesses,\n\nand let them not be to us\n\nfor punishments.\n\nI have sinned, I have committed iniquity,\n\nI have done wickedly,\n\nfrom Thy precepts, and Thy judgments.\n\nTo Thee, O Lord, righteousness,\n\nand to me confusion of face,\n\nas at this day,\n\nin our dispicableness,\n\nwherewith Thou hast despised us.\n\nLord, to us confusion of face,\n\nand to our rulers\n\nwho have sinned against Thee.\n\nLord, in all things is Thy righteousness,\n\nunto all Thy righteousness;\n\nlet then Thine anger and Thy fury be\n\nturned away,\n\nand cause Thy face to shine\n\nupon Thy servant.\n\nO my God, incline Thine ear and hear,\n\nopen Thine eyes and see my\n\ndesolation.\n\nO Lord, hear, O Lord forgive,\n\nO Lord hearken and do;\n\ndefer not for Thine own sake,\n\nO my God,\n\nfor Thy servant is called by Thy Name.\n\nIn many things we offend all;\n\nLord, let Thy mercy rejoice, against Thy\n\njudgment in my sins.\n\nIf I say I have no sin, I deceive myself,\n\nand the truth is not in me;\n\nbut I confess my sins many and grievous,\n\nand Thou, O Lord, art faithful and just,\n\nto forgive me my sins when I confess\n\nthem.\n\nYea, for this too\n\nI have an Advocate with Thee to Thee,\n\nThy Only?begotten Son, the Righteous.\n\nMay He be the propitiation for my sins,\n\nwho is also for the whole world.\n\nWill the Lord cast off for ever?\n\nand will He be no more intreated?\n\nIs His mercy clean gone for ever?\n\nand is His promise come utterly to an end\n\nfor evermore?\n\nHath God forgotten to be gracious?\n\nand will He shut up His loving kindness\n\nin displeasure?\n\nAnd I said, It is mine own infirmity;\n\nbut I will remember the years of the\n\nright hand of the most Highest.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAYER FOR GRACE\n\n[Give me grace]\n\nto put aside every weight,\n\nand the sin that doth so easily beset us;\n\nall filthiness\n\nand superfluity of naughtiness,\n\nlust?of the flesh, of the eyes,\n\npride of life,\n\nevery motion, of flesh and spirit\n\nalienated from the will of Thy sanctity:\n\nto be poor in spirit,\n\nthat I have a portion in the kingdom of\n\nheaven;\n\nto mourn, that I be comforted;\n\nto be meek, that I inherit the earth;\n\nto hunger and thirst for righteousness,\n\nthat I be filled;\n\nto be pitiful, that I be pitied;\n\nto be pure in heart, that I see God;\n\nto be a peace?maker that I be called the\n\nson of God;\n\nto be prepared for persecutions and\n\nrevilings for righteousness' sake,\n\nthat my reward be in heaven,--\n\nall this, grant to me, O Lord.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPROFESSION\n\nI, coming to God;\n\nbelieve that He is,\n\nand that He is a rewarder of them\n\nthat diligently seek Him.\n\nI know that my Redeemer liveth,\n\nthat He is Christ, the Son of the Living\n\nGod,\n\nthat He is truly the Saviour of the world,\n\nthat He came into the world to save\n\nsinners,\n\nof whom I am chief.\n\nThrough the grace of Jesus Christ\n\nwe believe that we shall be saved\n\nlike as our fathers.\n\nI know that my skin shall rise up upon\n\nthe earth,\n\nwhich undergoeth these things.\n\nI believe, to see the goodness of the Lord\n\nin the land of the living.\n\nOur heart shall rejoice in Him,\n\nbecause we have hoped in His holy\n\nName,\n\nin the Name of the Father,\n\nof the Saviour, Mediator, Intercessor,\n\nRedeemer,\n\nof the two?fold Comforter,\n\nunder the figures of the Lamb and the\n\nDove.\n\nLet Thy merciful kindness, O Lord,\n\nbe upon us,\n\nlike as we do put our trust in Thee.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTERCESSION\n\nLet us beseech the Lord in peace,\n\nfor the heavenly peace,\n\nand the salvation of our souls;--\n\nfor the peace of the whole world;\n\nfor the stability of God's holy Churches,\n\nand the union of them all;--\n\nfor this holy house,\n\nand those who enter it with faith and\n\nreverence;\n\nfor our holy Fathers;\n\nthe honourable Presbytery,\n\nthe Diaconate in Christ,\n\nand all, both Clergy and people;--\n\nfor this holy retreat, and all the city\n\nand country,\n\nand all the faithful who dwell\n\ntherein;--\n\nfor salubrious weather,\n\nfruitfulness of earth,\n\nand peaceful times;--\n\nfor voyagers; travellers,\n\nthose who are in sickness, toil, and\n\ncaptivity,\n\nand for their salvation.\n\nAid, save, pity, and preserve them,\n\nO God, in Thy grace.\n\nMaking mention\n\nof the all?holy, undefiled, and more than\n\nblessed\n\nMary, Mother of God and Ever?Virgin,\n\nwith all saints,\n\nlet us commend ourselves, and each other,\n\nand all our life;\n\nto Christ our God.\n\nTo Thee, O Lord, for it is fitting,\n\nbe glory, honour, and worship.\n\nThe grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ,\n\nand the love of God,\n\nand the communion of the Holy Ghost,\n\nbe with me, and with all of us. Amen.\n\nI commend me and mine,\n\nand all that belongs to me,\n\nto Him who is able to keep me without\n\nfalling, and to place me immaculate\n\nbefore the presence of His glory,\n\nto the only wise God and our Saviour;\n\nto whom be glory and greatness,\n\nstrength and authority,\n\nboth, now and for all ages. Amen.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAISE\n\nO Lord, my Lord,\n\nfor my being, life, reason,\n\nfor nurture, protection, guidance,\n\nfor education, civil rights, religion,\n\nfor Thy gifts of grace, nature, fortune,\n\nfor redemption, regeneration, catechising,\n\nfor my call, recall, yea, many calls\n\nbesides;\n\nfor Thy forbearance, long?suffering,\n\nlong long?suffering\n\nto me?ward,\n\nmany seasons, many years; up to this\n\ntime;\n\nfor all good things received,\n\nsuccesses granted me,\n\ngood things done;\n\nfor the use of things present,\n\nfor Thy promise, and my hope\n\nof the enjoyment of good things to\n\ncome;\n\nfor my parents honest and good,\n\nteachers kind,\n\nbenefactors newer to be forgotten,\n\nreligious, intimates congenial,\n\nhearers thoughtful,\n\nfriends sincere,\n\ndomestics faithful,\n\nfor all who have advantaged me,\n\nby writings, homilies, converse,\n\nprayers, patterns, rebukes, injuries;\n\nfor all these, and all others\n\nwhich I know, which I know not,\n\nopen, hidden,\n\nremembered, forgotten,\n\ndone when I wished, when I wished not,\n\nI confess to Thee and will confess,\n\nI bless Thee and will bless,\n\nI give thanks to Thee and will give\n\nthanks,\n\nall the days of my life.\n\nWho am I; or what is my father's house,\n\nthat Thou shouldest look upon a dead\n\ndog,\n\nthe like of me?\n\nWhat reward shall I give unto the Lord\n\nfor all the benefits which He hath done\n\nunto me?\n\nWhat thanks can I recompense unto God,\n\nfor all He hath spared and borne with me\n\nuntil now?\n\nHoly, Holy, Holy,\n\nworthy art Thou,\n\nO Lord and our God, the Holy One,\n\nto receive the glory, and the honour,\n\nand the power,\n\nfor Thou hast made all things,\n\nand for Thy pleasure they are,\n\nand were created.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nTHE SIXTH DAY\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nEARLY shall my prayer come before\n\nThee.\n\nBlessed art Thou, O Lord,\n\nwho broughtest forth of the earth,\n\nwild beasts, cattle,\n\nand all the reptiles,\n\nfor food, clothing, help;\n\nand madest man after Thine image,\n\nto rule the earth,\n\nand blessedst him,\n\nThe fore?counsel, fashioning hand,\n\nbreath of life, image of God,\n\nappointment over the works,\n\ncharge to the Angels concerning him,\n\nparadise.--\n\nHeart, reins, eyes, ears, tongue, hands,\n\nfeet,\n\nlife, sense, reason, spirit, free will,\n\nmemory, conscience,\n\nthe revelation of God, writing of the\n\nlaw,\n\noracles of prophets, music of psalms,\n\ninstruction of proverbs,\n\nexperience of histories,\n\nworship of sacrifices.\n\nBlessed art Thou, O Lord,\n\nfor Thy great and precious promise\n\non this day,\n\nconcerning the Life?giving Seed,\n\nand for its fulfilment in fulness of\n\nthe times\n\non this day.\n\nBlessed art Thou, O Lord,\n\nfor the holy Passion\n\nof this day.\n\nO by Thy salutary sufferings\n\non this day,\n\nsave us, O Lord.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONFESSION\n\nI have withstood Thee, Lord,\n\nbut I return to Thee;\n\nfor I have fallen by mine iniquity.\n\nBut I take with me words,\n\nand I return unto Thee and say,\n\ntake away all iniquity and receive us\n\ngraciously,\n\nso will we render the calves of our lips.\n\nSpare us, Lord, spare,\n\nand give not Thine heritage to reproach,\n\nto Thine enemies.\n\nLord, Lord, be propitious,\n\ncease, I beseech Thee,\n\nby whom shall Jacob arise?\n\nfor he is small.\n\nRepent, O Lord, for this,\n\nand this shall not be.\n\nWhile observing lying vanities\n\nI forsook my own mercy,\n\nand am cast out of Thy sight.\n\nWhen my soul fainted within me,\n\nI remembered the Lord;\n\nyet will I look again toward Thy Holy\n\nTemple;\n\nThou hast brought up my life from\n\ncorruption.\n\nWho is a God like unto Thee,\n\nthat pardoneth iniquity\n\nto the remnant of His heritage?\n\nHe retaineth not His anger forever,\n\nbecause He delighteth in mercy.\n\nTurn again and have compassion\n\nupon us, O Lord,\n\nsubdue our iniquities,\n\nand cast all our sins into the depths\n\nof the sea,\n\naccording to Thy truth,\n\nand according to Thy mercy.\n\nO Lord, I have heard Thy speech\n\nand was afraid,\n\nin wrath remember mercy.\n\nBehold me, Lord, clothed in filthy\n\ngarments;\n\nbehold Satan standing at my right hand;\n\nyet, O Lord,\n\nby the blood of Thy covenant,\n\nby the fountain opened for sin and for\n\nuncleanness,\n\nTake away my iniquity,\n\nand cleanse me from my sin.\n\nSave me as a brand\n\nplucked out of the fire.\n\nFather, forgive me, for I knew not,\n\ntruly I knew not, what I did\n\nin sinning against Thee.\n\nLord, remember me\n\nwhen Thou comest in Thy kingdom.\n\nLord, lay not mine enemies' sins to\n\ntheir charge,\n\nLord, lay not my own to mine.\n\nBy Thy sweat bloody and clotted,\n\nThy soul in agony,\n\nThy head crowned with thorns,\n\nbruised with staves,\n\nThine eyes swimming with tears,\n\nThine ears full of insults,\n\nThy mouth moistened with vinegar\n\nand gall,\n\nThy face dishonourably stained with\n\nspitting,\n\nThy neck weighed down with the burden\n\nThy back ploughed with the wheals\n\nand gashes of the scourge,\n\nThy hands and feet stabbed through,\n\nThy strong cry, Eli, Eli,\n\nThy heart pierced with the spear,\n\nthe water and blood thence flowing,\n\nThy body broken,\n\nThy blood poured out,\n\nLord, forgive the offence of Thy servant,\n\nand cover all his sins.\n\nTurn away all Thy displeasure,\n\nand turn Thyself from Thy wrathful\n\nindignation.\n\nTurn me then, O God our Saviour,\n\nand let Thine anger cease from us.\n\nWilt Thou be displeased at us for ever,\n\nand stretch out Thy wrath from one\n\ngeneration to another?\n\nWilt Thou not turn again\n\nand quicken us,\n\nthat Thy people may rejoice in Thee?\n\nShew us Thy mercy, O Lord,\n\nand grant us Thy salvation\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAYER FOR GRACE\n\n. . . .\n\nthe works of the flesh,\n\nadultery, fornication, uncleanness,\n\nlasciviousness,\n\nidolatry, witchcraft,\n\nenmities, strifes,\n\nemulations, heats,\n\nquarrels, parties,\n\nheresies, envyings, murders,\n\ndrunkennesses, revellings, and such like.\n\n. . . .\n\nthe fruits of the Spirit,\n\nlove, joy, peace,\n\nlong?suffering, gentleness, goodness,\n\nfaith, meekness, temperance;\n\nthe spirit of wisdom, of understanding,\n\nof counsel, of might,\n\nof knowledge, of godliness,\n\nof fear of the Lord:--\n\nand the gifts of the Spirit,\n\nthe word of wisdom, of knowledge,\n\nfaith, gifts of healing,\n\nworking of miracles,\n\nprophecy, discerning of spirits,\n\nkinds of tongues,\n\ninterpretation of tongues.\n\nMay Thy strong hand, O Lord, [13]\n\nbe ever my defence;\n\nThy mercy in Christ\n\nmy salvation;\n\nThy all?veritable word,\n\nmy instructor;\n\nthe grace of Thy life?bringing Spirit,\n\nmy consolation\n\nall along, and at last.\n\nThe Soul of Christ hallow me,\n\nand the Body strengthen me,\n\nand the Blood ransom me,\n\nand the Water wash me,\n\nand the Bruises heal me,\n\nand the Sweat refresh me,\n\nand the Wound hide me.\n\nThe peace of God\n\nwhich passeth all understanding,\n\nkeep my heart and thoughts\n\nin the knowledge and the love\n\nof God.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[13] Vide p. 146, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPROFESSION\n\nI believe\n\nthat Thou hast created me;\n\ndespise not the work of Thine own\n\nhands;--\n\nthat Thou madest me after Thine image\n\nand likeness,\n\nsuffer not Thy likeness to be blotted\n\nout;--\n\nthat Thou host redeemed me in\n\nThy blood,\n\nsuffer not the cost of that redemption\n\nto perish;\n\nthat Thou host called me Christian\n\nafter Thy name,\n\ndisdain not Thine own title;\n\nthat Thou host hallowed me in\n\nregeneration;\n\ndestroy not Thy holy work;--\n\nthan Thou halt grafted me into the\n\ngood olive?tree,\n\nthe member of a mystical body;\n\nthe member of Thy mystical body,\n\ncut not off.\n\nO think upon Thy servant as concerning\n\nThy word,\n\nwherein Thou hast caused me to put\n\nmy trust.\n\nMy soul hath longed for Thy salvation,\n\nand I have good hope because of\n\nThy word.\n\nINTERCESSION\n\n[I pray]\n\nforthe prosperous advance and good\n\ncondition\n\nof all the Christian army,\n\nagainst the enemies of our most holy\n\nfaith;\n\nfor our holy fathers,\n\nand all our brotherhood in Christ;\n\nfor those who hate and those who\n\nlove us,\n\nfor those who pity and those who\n\nminister to us;\n\nfor those whom we have promised\n\nto remember in prayer;\n\nfor the liberation of captives;\n\nfor our fathers and brethren absent;\n\nfor those who voyage by sea;\n\nfor those who lie in sickness.\n\nLet us pray also for fruitfulness of the\n\nearth;\n\nand for every soul of orthodox\n\nChristians.\n\nLet us bless pious kings,\n\northodox high?priests,\n\nthe founders of this holy retreat,\n\nour parents,\n\nand all our forefathers\n\nand our brethren departed.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAISE\n\nThou who, on man's transgressing Thy\n\ncommand, and falling,\n\ndidst not pass him by, nor leave him,\n\nGod of goodness;\n\nbut didst visit in ways manifold,\n\nas a tender Father,\n\nsupplying him with Thy great and\n\nprecious promise,\n\nconcerning the Life?giving Seed,\n\nopening to him the door of faith,\n\nand of repentance unto life,\n\nand in fulness of the times,\n\nsending Thy Christ Himself\n\nto take on Him the seed of Abraham;\n\nand, in the oblation of His life,\n\nto fulfil the Law's obedience;\n\nand, in the sacrifice of His death,\n\nto take off the Law's curse;\n\nand, in His death,\n\nto redeem the world;\n\nand, in His resurrection,\n\nto quicken it:--\n\nO Thou, who doest all things,\n\nwhereby to bring again our race to Thee,\n\nthat it may be partaker\n\nof Thy divine nature and eternal glory;\n\nwho hast borne witness\n\nto the truth of Thy gospel\n\nby many and various wonders,\n\nin the ever-memorable converse of Thy\n\nsaints,\n\nin their supernatural endurance\n\nof torments;\n\nin the overwhelming conversion\n\nof all lands\n\nto the obedience of faith,\n\nwithout might, or persuasion; or\n\ncompulsion:--\n\nBlessed be Thy Name,\n\nand praised and celebrated,\n\nand magnified, and high exalted,\n\nand glorified, and hallowed;\n\nits record, and its memory,\n\nan d every memorial of it,\n\nboth now and for evermore.\n\nWorthy art Thou to take the book,\n\nand to open the seals thereof,\n\nfor Thou wast slain,\n\nand hast redeemed us to God\n\nby Thy blood,\n\nout of every kindred and tongue,\n\nand people, and nation.\n\nWorthy is the Lamb that was slain\n\nto receive the power,\n\nand riches, and wisdom,\n\nand strength, and honour,\n\nand glory, and blessing.\n\nTo Him that sitteth upon the Throne,\n\nand to the Lamb,\n\nbe the blessing, and the honour,\n\nand the glory, and the might,\n\nforever and ever. Amen.\n\nSalvation to our God, which sitteth\n\nupon the throne,\n\nand to the Lamb.\n\nAmen. The blessing and the glory\n\nand the wisdom,\n\nand the thanksgiving and the honour,\n\nand the power and the strength,\n\nbe unto our God,\n\nfor ever and ever,\n\nAmen.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nTHE SEVENTH DAY\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nO LORD, be gracious unto us,\n\nwe have waited for Thee;\n\nbe Thou our arm every morning,\n\nour salvation also in the time of trouble.\n\nBlessed art Thou, O Lord,\n\nwho restedst on the seventh day\n\nfrom all Thy works,\n\nand blessedst and sanctifiedst it:\n\n[concerning the Sabbath,\n\nconcerning the Christian rest instead\n\nof it,\n\nconcerning the burial of Christ,\n\nand the resting from sin,\n\nconcerning those who are already gone\n\nto rest.]\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nCONFESSION\n\nI am ashamed; and blush, O my God,\n\nto lift up my face to Thee,\n\nfor mine iniquities are increased\n\nover my head,\n\nand my trespass is grown up unto the\n\nheavens;\n\nsince the days of youth\n\nhave I been in a great trespass\n\nunto this day;\n\nI cannot stand before Thee because\n\nof this.\n\nMy sins are more in number than the\n\nsand of the sea,\n\nmy iniquities are multiplied,\n\nand I not worthy to look up\n\nand see the height of heaven,\n\nfrom the number of my\n\nunrighteousnesses;\n\nand I have no relief,\n\nbecause I have provoked Thine anger,\n\nand done evil in Thy sight;\n\nnot doing Thy will,\n\nnot keeping Thy commandments.\n\nAnd now my heart kneels to Thee,\n\nbeseeching Thy goodness.\n\nI have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned,\n\nand I know mine iniquities;\n\nand I ask and beseech,\n\nremit to me, O Lord, remit to me,\n\nand destroy me not in mine iniquities;\n\nnor be Thou angry for ever,\n\nnor reserve evil for me;\n\nnor condemn me\n\nin the lowest parts of the earth.\n\nBecause Thou art God,\n\nthe God of penitents,\n\nand Thou shalt shew in me all Thy\n\nloving kindness;\n\nfor Thou shalt save me unworthy,\n\naccording to Thy much pity,\n\nand I will praise Thee alway.\n\nLord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst cleanse\n\nme;\n\nLord, only say the word, and I shall be\n\nhealed.\n\nLord, save me;\n\nCarest Thou not that we perish?\n\nSay to me, Be of good cheer, thy sins\n\nare remitted to thee.\n\nJesu, Master, have mercy on me;\n\nThou Son of David, Jesu, have mercy\n\non me;\n\nJesu, Son of David, Son of David.\n\nLord, say to me, Ephphatha.\n\nLord, I have no man (John v. 7);\n\nLord, say to me, Be loosed from thine\n\ninfirmity.\n\nSay unto my soul, I am thy salvation.\n\nSay unto me, My grace is sufficient\n\nfor thee.\n\nLord, how long wilt Thou be angry?\n\nshall Thy jealousy burn like fire for ever?\n\nO, remember not our old sins;\n\nbut have mercy on us and that soon,\n\nfor we are come to great misery;\n\nHelp us, O God of our salvation;\n\nfor the glory of Thy Name.\n\nO deliver us and be merciful unto\n\nour sins,\n\nfor Thy Name's sake.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAYER FOR GRACE\n\n[O Lord, remit].\n\nall my failings, shortcomings, falls,\n\noffences, trespasses, scandals,\n\ntransgressions, debts, sins,\n\nfaults, ignorances, iniquities,\n\nimpieties, unrighteousnesses, pollutions.\n\nThe guilt of them,\n\nbe gracious unto, pardon;\n\nremit, forgive;\n\nbe propitious unto, spare;\n\nimpute not, charge not, remember not.\n\nThe stain,\n\npass by, pass over;\n\ndisregard, overlook;\n\nhide, wash away;\n\nblot out, cleanse.\n\nThe hurt,\n\nremit, heal, remedy;\n\ntake off, remove, away with;\n\nabolish, annul, disperse, annihilate;\n\nthat they be not found, that they exist not.\n\nSupply\n\nto faith, virtue;\n\nto virtue, knowledge\n\nto knowledge, continence;\n\nto continence, patience;\n\nto patience, godliness;\n\nto godliness, brotherly love;\n\nto brotherly love, charity.\n\nThat I forget not my cleansing from my\n\nformer sins,\n\nbut give diligence to make my calling\n\nand election sure\n\nthrough good works.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPROFESSION\n\nI believe in Thee the Father;\n\nBehold then, if Thou art a Father and\n\nwe sons,\n\nas a father pitieth sons,\n\nbe Thou of tender?mercy towards us,\n\nO Lord.\n\nI believe in Thee, the Lord;\n\nbehold then, if Thou art Lord and we\n\nservants,\n\nour eyes are upon Thee our Lord,\n\nuntil Thou have mercy upon us.\n\nI believe that though we be neither sons\n\nnor servants,\n\nbut dogs only,\n\nyet we have leave to eat of the crumbs\n\nthat fall from Thy Table.\n\nI believe that Christ is the Lamb of\n\nGod;\n\nO Lamb of God that takest away the\n\nsins of the world,\n\ntake Thou away mine.\n\nI believe that Jesus Christ came into\n\nthe world\n\nto save sinners;\n\nThou who camest to save sinners\n\nsave Thou me, of sinners\n\nchief and greatest,\n\nI believe that Christ came to save what\n\nwas lost;\n\nThou who camest to save the lost,\n\nnever suffer, O Lord, that to be lost\n\nwhich Thou hast saved.\n\nI believe that the Spirit is the Lord and\n\nGiver of life;\n\nThou who gavest me a living soul,\n\ngive me that I receive not my soul\n\nin vain.\n\nI believe that the Spirit gives grace\n\nin His sacred things;\n\ngive me that I receive not His grace\n\nin vain,\n\nnor hope of His sacred things.\n\nI believe that the Spirit intercedes for us\n\nwith plaints unutterable\n\ngrant me of His intercession and those\n\nplaints\n\nto partake, O Lord.\n\nOur fathers hoped in Thee,\n\nthey trusted in Thee, and Thou didst\n\ndeliver them.\n\nThey called upon Thee and were holpen,\n\nthey put their trust in Thee, and were not\n\nconfounded.\n\nAs Thou didst our fathers\n\nin the generations of old,\n\nso also deliver us, O Lord,\n\nwho trust in Thee.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nINTERCESSION\n\nO Heavenly King,\n\nconfirm our faithful kings,\n\nstablish the faith,\n\nsoften the nations,\n\npacify the world,\n\nguard well this holy retreat,\n\nand receive us in orthodox faith and\n\nrepentance,\n\nas a kind and loving Lord.\n\nThe power of the Father guide me,\n\nthe wisdom of the Son enlighten me,\n\nthe working of the Spirit quicken me.\n\nGuard Thou my soul,\n\nstablish my body,\n\nelevate my senses,\n\ndirect my converse,\n\nform my habits,\n\nbless my actions,\n\nfulfil my prayers,\n\ninspire holy thoughts,\n\npardon the past,\n\ncorrect the present,\n\nprevent the future.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nPRAISE\n\nNow unto Him that is able to do\n\nexceeding abundantly\n\nabove all that we ask or think,\n\naccording to the power that worketh\n\nin us,\n\nto Him be glory\n\nin the Church in Christ\n\nunto all generations\n\nworld without end. Amen.\n\nBlessed, and praised, and celebrated,\n\nand magnified, and exalted, and glorified,\n\nand hallowed,\n\nbe Thy Name, O Lord,\n\nits record, and its memory,\n\nand every memorial of it;\n\nfor the all?honourable senate of the\n\nPatriarchs,\n\nthe ever?venerable band of the\n\nProphets,\n\nthe all?glorious college of the Apostles,\n\nthe Evangelists,\n\nthe all?illustrious army of the Martyrs,\n\nthe Confessors,\n\nthe assembly of Doctors,\n\nthe Ascetics,\n\nthe beauty of Virgins,\n\nfor Infants the delight of the world,--\n\nfor their faith, their hope,\n\ntheir labours, their truth;\n\ntheir blood, their zeal,\n\ntheir diligence, their tears,\n\ntheir purity; their beauty.\n\nGlory to Thee, O Lord, glory to Thee,\n\nglory to Thee who didst glorify them,\n\namong whom we too glorify Thee.\n\nGreat and marvellous are Thy works,\n\nLord, the God Almighty;\n\njust and true are Thy ways,\n\nO King of Saints.\n\nWho shall not fear Thee, O Lord,\n\nand glorify Thy Name?\n\nfor Thou only art holy,\n\nfor all the nations shall come and worship\n\nbefore Thee,\n\nfor Thy judgments are made manifest.\n\nPraise our God, all ye His servants,\n\nand ye that fear Him,\n\nboth small and great,\n\nAlleluia,\n\nfor the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth;\n\nlet us be glad and rejoice, and give honour\n\nto Him.\n\nBehold the tabernacle of God is with men,\n\nand He will dwell with them;\n\nand they shall be His people,\n\nand God Himself shall be with them,\n\nand shall wipe away all tears from\n\ntheir eyes.\n\nAnd there shall be no more death;\n\nneither crying, neither pain any more,\n\nfor the former things are passed away.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nADDITIONAL EXERCISES\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nA DEPRECATION [14]\n\nLORD, Thou knowest, and canst,\n\nand wiliest\n\nthe good, of my soul.\n\nMiserable man am I;\n\nI neither know, nor can, nor, as I ought,\n\nwill it.\n\nThou, O Lord, I beseech Thee,\n\nin Thine ineffable affection,\n\nso order concerning me,\n\nand so dispose,\n\nas Thou knowest to be most pleasing\n\nto Thee,\n\nand most good for me,\n\n[Thine is]\n\ngoodness, grace;\n\nlove, kindness;\n\nbenignity, gentleness, consideration;\n\nforbearance, long?sufferings;\n\nmuch pity, great pity;\n\nmercies, multitude of mercies,\n\nyearnings of mercies;\n\nkind yearnings, deep yearnings;\n\nin passing over,\n\nin overlooking, in disregarding;\n\nmany seasons, many years;\n\n[punishing] unwillingly, not willingly;\n\nnot to the full,\n\nnot correspondently,\n\nin wrath remembering mercy,\n\nrepenting of the evil,\n\ncompensating doubly,\n\nready to pardon,\n\nto be reconciled,\n\nto be appeased.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[14] Vide p. 92, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nA LITANY OF DEPRECATION [15]\n\nFather, the Creator,\n\nSon, the Redeemer\n\nSpirit, the Regenerator,\n\ndestroy me not,\n\nwhom Thou hast created, redeemed,\n\nregenerated.\n\nRemember not, Lord, my sins,\n\nnor the sins of my forefathers;\n\nneither take vengeance for our sins, theirs,\n\nnor mine.\n\nSpare us, Lord, them and me,\n\nspare Thy people,\n\nand, among Thy people, Thy servant,\n\nwho is redeemed with Thy precious\n\nblood;\n\nand be not angry with us for ever.\n\nBe merciful; be merciful; spare us, Lord,\n\nand be not angry with us for ever.\n\nBe merciful; be merciful;\n\nhave pity on us, Lord,\n\nand be not angry with us to the full.\n\nDeal not, O Lord,\n\ndeal not with me after mine inquities .\n\nneither recompense me according to my\n\nsins;\n\nbut after Thy great pity,\n\ndeal with me;\n\nand according to the multitude of Thy\n\nmercies,\n\nrecompense me;\n\nafter that so great pity,\n\nand that multitude of mercies,\n\nas Thou didst to our fathers\n\nin the times of old;--\n\nby all that is dear unto Thee.\n\nFrom all evil and adversity,\n\nin all time of need;\n\nfrom this evil and this adversity,\n\nin this time;\n\nraise me, rescue me, save me,\n\nO Lord.\n\nDeliver me, O Lord,\n\nand destroy me not.\n\nOn the bed of sickness;\n\nin the hour of death;\n\nin the day of judgment,\n\nin that dreadful and fearful day;\n\nrescue me, Lord, and save me;--\n\nfrom seeing the judge's face overcast,\n\nfrom being placed on the left,\n\nfrom hearing the dreadful word,\n\nDepart from Me,\n\nfrom being bound in chains of darkness,\n\nfrom being, east into the outer darkness,\n\nfrom being tormented in the pit of fire\n\nand brimstone,\n\nwhere the smoke of the torments\n\nascendeth for ever.\n\nBe merciful, be merciful,\n\nspare us, pity us,\n\nO Lord:\n\nand destroy us not for ever,\n\ndeliver and save us.\n\nLet it not be, O Lord; and that it\n\nbe not,\n\ntake away from me, O Lord,\n\nhardness of heart,\n\ndesperateness after sinning,\n\nblindness of heart,\n\ncontempt of Thy threats,\n\na cauterized conscience,\n\na reprobate mind,\n\nthe sin against the Holy Ghost,\n\nthe sin unto death,\n\nthe four crying sins; [16]\n\nthe six which forerun [17]\n\nthe sin against, the Holy Ghost.\n\nDeliver me\n\nfrom all ills and abominations of this\n\nworld,\n\nfrom plague, famine, and war;\n\nearthquake, flood, and fire,\n\nthe stroke of immoderate rain and\n\ndrought;\n\nblast and blight;\n\nthunder, lightning and tempest;\n\nepidemic sickness, acute and malignant,\n\nunexpected death;\n\nfrom ills and difficulties in the Church,\n\nfrom private interpretation,\n\nfrom innovation in things sacred,\n\nfrom heterodox teaching;\n\nfrom unhealthy enquiries and\n\ninterminable disputes,\n\nfrom heresies, schisms; scandals,\n\npublic and private,\n\nfrom making gods of kings,\n\nfrom flattering of the people,\n\nfrom the indifference of Saul,\n\nfrom tie scorn of Michal,\n\nfrom the greediness of Hophni,\n\nfrom the plunder of Athaliah;\n\nfrom the priesthood of Micah,\n\nfrom the brotherhood of Simon and\n\nJudas,\n\nfrom the doctrine of men unlearned\n\nand unestablished,\n\nfrom the pride of novices,\n\nfrom the people resisting\n\nthe priest:--\n\nfrom ills and difficulties in the\n\nstate, from anarchy, many rulers, tyranny,\n\nfrom Asher, Jeroboam, Rehoboam,\n\nGallio, Haman,\n\nthe profligacy of Ahithophel,\n\nthe foolishness of Zoan (Isa. xix.),\n\nthe statutes of Omri,\n\nthe justice of Jezebel,\n\nthe overflowings of Belial (Ps. xviii. 4.),\n\nthe courage of Peor,\n\nthe valley of Achor,\n\npollution of blood or seed,\n\nincursion of enemies,\n\ncivil war,\n\nbereavement of good governors,\n\naccession of evil and unprincipled\n\ngovernors;\n\nfrom an intolerable life,\n\nin despondence, sickness, ill?fame,\n\ndistress, peril, slavery, restlessness:\n\nfrom death\n\nin sin, shame, tortures,\n\ndesperateness, defilement, violence,\n\ntreachery;\n\nfrom death unexpected,\n\nfrom death eternal.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[15] Page 180, Edition of 1675.\n\n[16] Wilful murder, the sin of Sodom, oppressing the poor, defrauding,\n\nworkmen of their wages.\n\n[17] Despair of, salvation, presumption of God's mercy, impugning known\n\ntruth, envy at another's grace, obstinacy in sin, and impenitence.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nFORMS OF INTERCESSION\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nI [18]\n\nFor all creatures, our own.\n\nmen, Councillors,\n\npersons compassed judges,\n\nwith infirmity nobles,\n\nChurches soldiers,\n\nCatholic, sailors,\n\nEastern, the people,\n\nWestern, the rising\n\nBritish. generation,\n\nThe Episcopate, schools,\n\nPresbytery, those at court,\n\nclergy, in cities,\n\nChristian people. the country.\n\nStates Those who serve\n\nof the whole earth, the soul;\n\nChristian, those who serve\n\nneighbouring, the body,\n\nour own. in food,\n\nRulers, clothing,\n\nkings, health,\n\nreligious kings, necessaries:\n\n[Those who have in neighbourhood;\n\na claim on my from promise,\n\nprayers,] from mutual\n\nin nature, offices,\n\nby benefits, from want of\n\nfrom trust, leisure,\n\nformerly or now, from destitution,\n\nin friendship, from extremity.\n\nin love,\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[18] Vide p. 90; Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nII [19]\n\nThy whole creation, the world,\n\nour whole race, the inhabited earth,\n\nthe states of the world,\n\nthe Catholic Church, the Christian religion,\n\nthe separate Churches,\n\nthe separate states,\n\nour Church, our country,\n\nour state,\n\nthe orders in each,\n\nthe persons in the orders, the priesthood,\n\nthe person of the king, of the prince,\n\nthe City,\n\nthe parish in which I was baptized,\n\nAll?Hallows, Barking.\n\nMy two schools,\n\nmy University,\n\nmy College,\n\nthe parish committed to me, St.\n\nGiles's,\n\nthe three Churches\n\nof Southwell,\n\nSt. Paul's,\n\nWestminster;\n\nthe three Dioceses\n\nof Chichester;\n\nEly,\n\nWinton,\n\nmy home,\n\nmy kindred,\n\nthose who shew we pity,\n\nthose who minister to me;\n\nmy neighbours,\n\nmy friends,\n\nthose who have a claim on me.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[19] Vide p. 170, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nIII [20]\n\nThe creation, the race of man,\n\nall in affliction and in prosperity,\n\nin error, and in truth,\n\nin sin, and in grace;\n\nthe Church Ecumenical,\n\nEastern, Western, our own,\n\nRulers, Clergy, people.\n\nStates of the earth,\n\nChristian, neighbouring, our own,\n\nthe King, the Queen, the Prince,\n\nthe nobles.\n\nParliament, Law Courts, army, police.\n\nThe Commons,\n\nfarmers, merchants, artisans,\n\ndown to mean workmen,\n\nand poor.\n\nThose who have a claim on me,\n\nfrom kindred,\n\nbenefaction,\n\nministration of things temporal,\n\ncharge formerly or now,\n\nnatural kindness,\n\nChristian love,\n\nneighbourhood,\n\npromise on my part,\n\ntheir own desire,\n\ntheir lack of leisure,\n\nsympathy for their extreme misery;\n\nany good work,\n\nany noble action,\n\nany scandal from me,\n\nhaving none to pray for them.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[20] Vide p. 206, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nIV [21]\n\nWorld, earth inhabited.\n\nChurch, kingdom,\n\nthrone, altar.\n\nCouncil?chamber, law courts,\n\nschools, work?places,\n\nInfants, boys,\n\nthe grown, youths,\n\nmen, elderly,\n\naged, decrepit.\n\nThe possessed, weak?hearted,\n\nsick, prisoners,\n\norphans, widows,\n\nforeigners\n\ntravellers, voyagers,\n\nwith child, who give suck,\n\nin bitter bondage, in desolateness,\n\noverladen.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n[21] Vide p. 210, Edition of 1675.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nMEDITATIONS\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nON CHRISTIAN DUTY\n\nWHAT shall I do that I may inherit eternal life\n\nKeep the commandments. (Mark x. 17.)\n\nWhat shall we do?\n\nRepent and be baptized every one of you (Acts ii, 37, 38)\n\nWhat must I do to be saved?\n\nBelieve on the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts xvi. 31.)\n\nWhat shall we do then?\n\n[To the multitude]\n\nHe who hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none.\n\nHe that hath meat let him do likewise.\n\n[To the publicans]\n\nExact no more than is appointed you.\n\n[To soldiers.]\n\nDo violence to no man; neither accuse any falsely; be content with your\n\nwages. (Luke iii. 10-14.)\n\nThe knowledge and faith\n\nof [God's] justice [God's] mercy,\n\n[leads] unto\n\nfear, hope,\n\nabasement, consolation,\n\nrepentance, thanksgiving,\n\nfasting, almsgiving,\n\nprayers, hymns,\n\npatience, obedience,\n\na sacrifice. an oblation.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nON THE DAY OF JUDGMENT\n\nFather Unoriginate, Only?begotten Son,\n\nLife?giving Spirit,.\n\nmerciful, pitiful, long?suffering,\n\nfull of pity, full of kind yearnings,\n\nwho lowest the just and pitiest the\n\nsinful,\n\nwho passest by sins and grantest\n\npetitions,\n\nGod of penitents,\n\nSaviour of sinners,\n\nI have sinned before Thee; O Lord,\n\nand thus and thus have I done.\n\nAlas, alas! woe, woe.\n\nHow was I enticed by my own\n\nlust!\n\nHow I hated instruction!\n\nNor felt I fear nor shame\n\nat Thy incomprehensible glory,\n\nThy awful presence,\n\nThy fearful power,\n\nThy exact justice,\n\nThy winning goodness.\n\nI will call if there be any that will\n\nanswer me;\n\nto which of the saints shall I turn?\n\nO wretched man that I am,\n\nwho shall deliver me from the body of\n\nthis death\n\nhow fearful is Thy judgment,\n\nO Lord?\n\nwhen the thrones are set\n\nand Angels stand around,\n\naid men are brought in,\n\nthe books opened,\n\nthe works enquired into,\n\nthe thoughts examined,\n\nand the hidden things of darkness.\n\nWhat judgment shall be upon me?\n\nwho shall quench my flame?\n\nwho shall lighten my darkness,\n\nif Thou pity me not?\n\nLord, as Thou art loving,\n\ngive me tears,\n\ngive me floods, give me to?day.\n\nFor then will be the incorruptible Judge,\n\nthe horrible judgment?seat,\n\nthe answer without excuses,\n\nthe inevitable charges,\n\nthe shameful punishment,\n\nthe endless Gehenna,\n\nthe pitiless Angels,\n\nthe yawning hell,\n\nthe roaring stream of fire,\n\nthe unquenchable flame,\n\nthe dark prison,\n\nthe rayless darkness,\n\nthe bed of live coals,\n\nthe unwearied worm,\n\nthe indissoluble chains,\n\nthe bottomless chaos,\n\nthe impassable wall;\n\nthe inconsolable cry,\n\nnone to stand by me,\n\nnone to plead for me,\n\nnone to snatch me out.\n\nBut I repent, Lord, O Lord,\n\nI repent,\n\nhelp Thou mine impenitence,\n\nand more, and still more,\n\npierce, rend, crush my heart.\n\nBehold, O Lord, that I am\n\nindignant with myself,\n\nfor my senseless; profitless,\n\nhurtful, perilous passions;\n\nthat I loathe myself,\n\nfor these inordinate, unseemly,\n\ndeformed, insincere,\n\nshameful, disgraceful\n\npassions,\n\nthat my confusion is daily before me,\n\nand the shame of my face hath covered\n\nme.\n\nAlas! woe, woe--\n\nO me, how long?\n\nBehold, Lord, that I sentence myself\n\nto punishment everlasting,\n\nyea, and all miseries of this world.\n\nBehold me, Lord, self?condemned;\n\nBehold, Lord, and enter not into\n\njudgment\n\nwith Thy servant.\n\nAnd now, Lord,\n\nI humble myself under Thy mighty hand,\n\nI bend to Thee, O Lord, my knees,\n\nI fall on my face to the earth.\n\nLet this cup pass from me!\n\nI stretch forth my hands unto Thee;\n\nI smite my breast, I smite on my thigh.\n\nOut of the deep my soul crieth unto\n\nThee,\n\nas a thirsty land;\n\nand all my bones,\n\nand all that is within me.\n\nLord; hear my voice.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nON HUMAN FRAILNESS\n\nHave mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak;\n\nremember, Lord, how short my time is;\n\nremember that I am but flesh,\n\na wind that passeth away, and cometh\n\nnot again.\n\nMy days are as grass, as a flower of the\n\nfield;\n\nfor the wind goeth over me, and I am\n\ngone,\n\nand my place shall knave me no more.\n\nI am dust and ashes,\n\nearth and grass,\n\nflesh and breath,\n\ncorruption and the worm,\n\na stranger upon the earth,\n\ndwelling in a house of clay,\n\nfew and evil my days,\n\nto?day, and not to?morrow,\n\nin the morning, yet not until night,\n\nin a body of sin,\n\nin a world of corruption,\n\nof few days, and full of trouble,\n\ncoming up, and cut down like a flower,\n\nand as a shadow, having no stay.\n\nRemember this, O Lord, and suffer,\n\nremit;\n\nwhat profit is there in my blood,\n\nwhen I go down to the pit?\n\nBy the multitude of Thy mercies,\n\nby the riches and excessive redundance\n\nof Thy pity;\n\nby all that is dear to Thee,\n\nall that we should plead,\n\nand before and beyond all things, by\n\nThyself,\n\nby Thyself; O Lord, and by Thy Christ.\n\nLord, have mercy upon me, the chief of\n\nsinners.\n\nO my Lord, let Thy mercy rejoice\n\nagainst Thy judgment in my sin.\n\nO Lord, hear, O Lord, forgive,\n\nO Lord, hearken,\n\nO Lord, hearken and do,\n\ndo and defer not for Thine own sake,\n\ndefer not; O Lord my God.\n\n__________________________________________________________________\n\nFOR HOLY COMMUNION\n\nO LORD, I am not worthy, I am not\n\nfit,\n\nthat Thou shouldest come under the roof\n\nof my soul;\n\nfor it is all desolate and ruined;\n\nnor hast Thou in me fitting place\n\nto lay Thy head.\n\nBut, as Thou didst vouchsafe\n\nto lie in the cavern and manger of brute\n\ncattle,\n\nas Thou didst not disdain\n\nto be entertained in the house of Simon\n\nthe leper;\n\nas Thou didst not disdain\n\nthat harlot, like me, who was a\n\nsinner,\n\ncoming to Thee: and touching Thee;\n\nas Thou abhorredst not\n\nher polluted and loathsome mouth;\n\nnor the thief upon the cross\n\nconfessing Thee:\n\nSo me too the ruined, wretched,\n\nand excessive sinner,\n\ndeign to receive to the touch and\n\npartaking\n\nof the immaculate, supernatural,\n\nlifegiving,\n\nand saving mysteries\n\nof Thy all?holy Body\n\nand Thy precious Blood.\n\nListen, O Lord, our God,\n\nfrom Thy holy habitation,\n\nand from the glorious throne of Thy\n\nkingdom,\n\nand come to sanctify us.\n\nO Thou who sittest on high with the\n\nFather,\n\nand art present with us here invisibly;\n\ncome Thou to sanctify the gifts which\n\nlie before Thee,\n\nand those in whose behalf, and by\n\nwhom,\n\nand the things for which,\n\nthey are brought near Thee.\n\nAnd grant to us communion,\n\nunto faith, without shame,\n\nlove without: dissimulation,\n\nfulfilment of Thy commandments,\n\nalacrity for every spiritual fruit;\n\nhindrance of all adversity,\n\nhealing of soul and body;\n\nthat we too, with all Saints,\n\nwho have been well?pleasing to Thee\n\nfrom the beginning,\n\nmay become partakers\n\nof Thy incorrupt and everlasting goods,\n\nwhich Thou hast prepared, O Lord, for\n\nthem that love Thee;\n\nin whom Thou art glorified\n\nfor ever and ever.\n\nLamb of God,\n\nthat takest away the sin of the world,\n\ntake away the sin of me,\n\nthe utter sinner.\n\n[Unto a pledge of communion. (Acts ii. 42.)\n\nA memorial of the Dispensation. (Eph. iii. 2.)\n\nA showing forth of His death. (1 Cor. xi. 26.)\n\nA communion of Body and Blood. (Luke xxii. 19.)\n\nA sharing in the Spirit. (1 Cor. xii. 13.)\n\nRemission of sins. (Matt. xxvi. 28.)\n\nA riddance of things contrary. (1 Cor. v. 7.)\n\nRest of conscience. (Matt. xi. 29.)\n\nBlotting out of debts. (Col. ii. 14.)\n\nCleansing of stains. (Heb. ix. 14.)\n\nHealing of the soul's sicknesses. (1 Pet. ii. 24.)\n\nRenewing of the covenant. (Psalm ii. 5.)\n\nFood of spiritual life. (John vi. 27.)\n\nIncrease of strengthening grace. (Heb. xiii. 9.)\n\nAnd of winning consolation. (Luke ii. 25.)\n\nCompunction of penitence. (2 Cor. vii. 9.)\n\nIllumination of mind: (Luke xxiv. 31.)\n\nExercise of humility. (1 Peter v. 5.)\n\nSeal of faith. (2 Cor. i. 22.)\n\nFulness of wisdom. (Rom. xi. 33.)\n\nBond of love. (John xiii. 35.)\n\nCall for a .collection. (1 Cor. xvi. 1.)\n\nA means of endurance. (1 Peter iv. 1.)\n\nLiveliness of thanksgiving. (Psalm cxvi. 12.)\n\nConfidence of prayer, (Ibid. 13.)\n\nMutual indwelling. (John vi. 56.)\n\nPledge of the resurrection. (Ibid. 34.)\n\nAcceptable defence in judgment. (Luke xiv. 18.)\n\nCovenant of the inheritance. (Luke xxii. 20.)\n\nFigure of perfection. (John xvii. 23.)]\n\nWe then remembering, O sovereign\n\nLord,\n\nin the presence of Thy holy mysteries,\n\nthe salutary passion of Thy Christ,\n\nHis life?giving cross,\n\nmost precious death,\n\nthree days' sepulture,\n\nresurrection from the dead,\n\nascent into heaven,\n\nsession at the right hand of Thee,\n\nthe Father,\n\nHis fearful and glorious coming;\n\nwe beseech Thee, O Lord,\n\nthat we, receiving in the pure testimony\n\nof our conscience,\n\nour portion of Thy sacred things,\n\nmay be made one with the holy Body\n\nand Blood\n\nof Thy Christ;\n\nand receiving them not unworthily,\n\nwe may hold Christ indwelling in our\n\nhearts,\n\nand may become a temple\n\nof Thy Holy Spirit.\n\nYea, O our God,\n\nnor make any of us guilty\n\nof Thy dreadful and heavenly mysteries,\n\nnor infirm in soul or body\n\nfrom partaking of them unworthily.\n\nBut grant us\n\nuntil our last and closing breath\n\nworthily to receive a hope of Thy holy\n\nthings,\n\nfor sanctification, enlightening,\n\nstrengthening,\n\na relief of the weight of my many sins,\n\na preservative against all satanic\n\nworking,\n\na riddance and hindrance of my evil\n\nconscience,\n\na mortification of my passions,\n\nan appropriation of Thy commandments,\n\nan increase of Thy divine grace;\n\nand a securing of Thy kingdom.\n\n* * * * *\n\nIt is finished and done,\n\nso far as in our power,\n\nChrist our God,\n\nthe mystery of Thy dispensation.\n\nFor we have held remembrance of Thy\n\ndeath,\n\nwe have seen the figure of Thy\n\nresurrection,\n\nwe have been filled with Thy endless\n\nlife,\n\nwe have enjoyed Thy uncloying dainties,\n\nwhich graciously vouchsafe all of us,\n\nin the world to come.\n\nLord, the good God,\n\npardon every soul,\n\nthat purifieth his heart to seek God,\n\nthe Lord God of His fathers,\n\nthough he be not cleansed\n\naccording to the purification of the\n\nsanctuary.\n\nPRINTED BY SPOTTISWOODE, BALLANTYNE &c. 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Prayer in time of drought 81\n\n44. Prayer for sunshine in a protracted season of wet and rain 83\n\n45. Prayer for the precious fruits of the field 84\n\n46. Prayer during a storm 85\n\n47. Thanksgiving when the storm is over 87\n\n48. Prayer in great weakness of faith 88\n\n49. Prayer in great trouble and danger 89\n\n50. Thanksgiving after a safe journey 90\n\n51. Thanksgiving for deliverance out of tribulation 91\n\n52. Morning prayer of a sick person 92\n\n53. Another morning prayer in sickness 93\n\n54. Evening prayer of a sick person 95\n\n55. Another evening prayer of a sick person 95\n\n56. Prayer in sickness 96\n\n57. Prayer of a penitent in sickness 99\n\n58. Short prayers in sickness for every hour of the day:\n\n1. At one o’clock\n\n101\n\n2. At two o’clock\n\n102\n\n3. At three o’clock\n\n102\n\n4. At four o’clock\n\n103\n\n5. At five o’clock\n\n103\n\n6. At six o’clock\n\n104\n\n7. At seven o’clock\n\n104\n\n8. At eight o’clock\n\n105\n\n9. At nine o’clock\n\n106\n\n10. At ten o’clock\n\n107\n\n11. At eleven o’clock\n\n108\n\n12. At twelve o’clock\n\n108\n\n59. Thanksgiving after recovery 109\n\n60. Three prayers in the hour of death:\n\n1. To God the Father\n\n110\n\n2. To God the Son\n\n111\n\n3. To God the Holy Ghost\n\n112\n\n61. Prayer of the attendants upon a dying person 113\n\n62. Another prayer 114\n\n63. A short litany together with prayers for a dying person 114\n\n64. Prayer when the sick person has departed in the Lord 117\n\nAPPENDIX I. FESTIVAL PRAYERS.\n\n1. Prayer for the beginning of a new church year 118\n\n2. Prayer for the Advent season 122\n\n3. Christmas prayer 124\n\n4. Prayer on New Year’s day 127\n\n5. Prayer on Epiphany 131\n\n6. Prayer on the day of Purification 133\n\n7. Prayer on the day of Annunciation 135\n\n8. Prayer on Maundy-Thursday 137\n\n9. Prayer on Good-Friday 139\n\n10. Prayer on the festival of Easter 141\n\n11. Prayer on Ascension day 142\n\n12. Prayer on Whitsunday 144\n\n13. Prayer on the festival of the Holy Trinity 147\n\n14. Prayer on the day of John the Baptist 149\n\n15. Prayer on the day of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary 151\n\n16. Prayer on St. Michael’s day 152\n\n17. Prayer on the festival of the Reformation 155\n\n18. Prayer on Church-Consecration day 157\n\n19. Prayer on Harvest festival 158\n\n20. Prayer on Mission festival 160\n\n21. From Caspar Neuman’s substance of all prayers 163\n\nAPPENDIX II. HYMNS.\n\nMorning hymn 172\n\nEvening hymn 174\n\nHymns of cross and consolation 175\n\nHymn of christian life 181\n\nHymn of hope in death 182\n\nHymn of glad eternity 183\n\nPrayers before and after meat 185 & 186","textual_form_id":"english","work_id":"little-treasure-of-prayers"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"pg35737","language":"en","license":"Public domain (United States) for identified historical text and apparatus; retained Project Gutenberg terms for electronic source material where included","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"body","unit":4},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Fourth edition, Columbus, 1888; Project Gutenberg HTML witness"},"record_id":"pg35737:native:80e075a9078e6493a20c","representation_revision":"reviewed-prayer-001-v1","sequence":5,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"7","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[7]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"1. Sunday Morning Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Eternal, almighty God and Father! I\r\nmost heartily praise and thank Thee,\r\nthat Thou hast graciously, by Thy holy angels,\r\npreserved me from all harm and danger\r\nboth of body and soul, during the past\r\nnight and all previous time; and I most\r\nheartily pray Thee, forgive me all my sins\r\nwherewith I have offended Thee, and enlighten\r\nmy heart with Thy Holy Spirit,\r\nthat I may daily grow and increase in Thy\r\nknowledge. Grant me grace also, that I\r\nmay, during this day, avoid all sin and\r\nshame, and be found in Thy divine will,\r\nin order that I may so walk as to be preserved\r\nfrom all evil, may always and constantly\r\nkeep Thee in my heart and thoughts,\r\nand when the time of my departure approaches,\r\ngrant that I may fall asleep in\r\nthe true knowledge of Thy dear Son Jesus\r\nChrist, unto a blessed and eternal life.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"008","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[008]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"2. Before going to Church."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Merciful God and Father! Thou\r\nseest, that by reason of my depraved\r\nnature I have no delight in Thy word, and\r\nthat I so easily permit the devil, my own flesh\r\nand blood, the children of the world, also\r\nfalse teachers and preachers and other trivial\r\ncauses keep me away from it, and that I am\r\ntoo indolent and careless to hear and preserve\r\nThy word. Therefore I now pray\r\nThee, O eternal God, forgive me this my\r\ninbred indolence, and do Thou give me a\r\nheart willing and apt to hear and meditate\r\nupon Thy word. Awake in me such an\r\nearnest longing that I may have a desire\r\nafter the sincere milk of the divine word,\r\nas new-born babes. Help me, that I may\r\nfind my chief delight in Thy word. May\r\nthere be nothing in this world dearer to me\r\nthan Thy word; may I love it more than\r\ngold and all fine gold, and always regard it\r\nas my best treasure. And as I, alas! have\r\nlived to see the time which Thy dear Son\r\nHimself foretold, that false Christs should\r\narise and do wonders, so that, if it were\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[009]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\npossible, even the elect should be deceived,\r\nI pray Thee that Thou wouldst graciously\r\ndefend and protect me from error and false\r\ndoctrine. Keep me in Thy truth, for Thy\r\nword is truth, that I may cling to the same\r\nas heavenly truth, and remain steadfast in\r\nthe same unto death. Grant this for the\r\nsake of the honor of Thy most holy and\r\nblessed name. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"3. Sunday Evening Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord, almighty God and heavenly Father,\r\nI most heartily thank Thee for all Thy\r\ngoodness and benefits which Thou hast this\r\nday so kindly shown unto me, in that Thou\r\nhast defended me from evil and preserved\r\nmy health. And I, Thy dear child, further\r\npray Thee that Thou wouldst mercifully\r\nkeep me in Thy alone saving word to my\r\nlast breath, and enlighten my heart with\r\nThy Holy Spirit, that I may know what is\r\ngood or evil. And wouldst graciously wipe\r\nout the remembrance of all the sins which\r\nI this day have knowingly done, also of my\r\nsecret sins, and grant me this night a christian\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[010]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nrest, that I may arise again refreshed\r\nand in health, to Thy praise. Help also,\r\ndear Father, that I may begin a new life,\r\nwell pleasing in Thy sight, to the salvation\r\nof my soul, in Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son,\r\nour only Helper. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"4. Another Sunday Evening Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"We adore and praise Thee, Lord God,\r\nFather of heaven and earth, that Thou\r\nhast so bountifully supplied us this day not\r\nonly with our daily bread to nourish the body,\r\nbut also with the heavenly food of Thy word\r\nfor our souls. Grant, O faithful God, that\r\nit may remain in our hearts, and bring forth\r\nmuch fruit to Thy honor and our salvation.\r\nWe also pray Thy fatherly goodness not to\r\ndeprive us of Thy pure word and ministry;\r\nand that Thou wouldst not visit upon us the\r\nsins wherewith we may have desecrated this\r\nday, but forgive them according to Thy great\r\ngoodness, and for the sake of the bitter sufferings\r\nand death of Thy dear Son Jesus\r\nChrist. And finally, let us this day, and\r\nall the remaining time of our mortal life in\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[011]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nthis vale of tears, be commended to Thy\r\nfatherly blessing and divine protection; and\r\nmay Thy holy angels keep charge over us,\r\nthat the wicked one may have no power\r\nover us."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"But as the evening of this world is now\r\napproaching, and the day is far spent, grant\r\nus the grace of Thy Spirit, that we may\r\nconstantly watch, and, in living faith, ardent\r\nlove, firm hope and a holy walk and\r\ndemeanor, wait for that blessed hope, and\r\nthe glorious appearing of the great God and\r\nour Saviour Jesus Christ, when He shall\r\ncome to judge the quick and the dead, in\r\norder that we may then receive Him in a\r\nworthy manner and with joy, enter with\r\nHim into eternal life, and celebrate with all\r\nthe elect the Sabbath without end. Have\r\nmercy, O Lord! upon Thy whole Christian\r\nChurch, and deliver Thy poor persecuted\r\nflock from all oppression, mockery and tyranny,\r\ncomfort all anxious and troubled consciences\r\nby the true comforter, the Holy\r\nSpirit, and send us all Thy peace through\r\nJesus Christ, our Intercessor and only Mediator.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"012","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[012]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"5. Monday Morning Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Holy and faithful God, heavenly Father!\r\nI most heartily praise, honor and adore\r\nThee, that during the past night Thou hast\r\npermitted me to rest and sleep in safety, and\r\nby Thy fatherly love hast awakened me\r\nagain refreshed and in the enjoyment of\r\nhealth. I most heartily pray Thee that\r\nThou wouldst this day also and always graciously\r\npreserve me together with (my dear\r\nparents, brothers and sisters, and) all true\r\nChristians from all danger and harm both\r\nof body and soul, in order that I may always\r\nbe found in Thy will. For I commend\r\nmyself, my body and soul, heart, sense,\r\nmind and thoughts, all my strivings and aspirations,\r\nall I do and all I leave undone,\r\nmy going in and coming out, my life and\r\ndeath, and everything that I am and can do,\r\nto Thy divine protection. May Thy holy\r\nangel be and remain with me, that no misfortune\r\nmay befall me either in body or soul.\r\nGrant this for the sake of Jesus Christ, Thy\r\ndear Son. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"013","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[013]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"6. Monday Evening Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Merciful God, gracious Father! I\r\nheartily thank Thee that during the\r\npast day and up to the present hour Thou\r\nhast graciously protected me from all danger\r\nand harm of body and soul, and pray\r\nThee, that, for the sake of Jesus Christ,\r\nThy dear Son, Thou wouldst graciously forgive\r\nall the sins which I have this day again\r\ncommitted against Thee in thoughts, words\r\nand deeds, and let them be remembered\r\nagainst me no more. And as I am now\r\nabout to lie down to rest, I pray, Thou\r\nwouldst this night also protect and defend\r\nme from all harm and danger of body and\r\nsoul, so that, being defended against the\r\nwiles and power of the devil, against evil,\r\nharmful and wicked dreams, I may safely\r\nrest and sleep this night, and awake again\r\nrefreshed and in health to Thy honor. I\r\nnow commend myself entirely into Thy divine\r\nhand; Thou hast redeemed me, Thou\r\nfaithful God. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"014","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[014]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"7. Tuesday Morning Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord Jesus Christ, Thou only Saviour\r\nof the world! to Thee I lift my heart\r\nand mind, and thank Thee again, that Thou\r\nhast by Thy boundless mercy and love kept\r\nme safe and secure this night from the wiles\r\nand power of the wicked one. Lord Jesus\r\nChrist, Thou art the portion of my inheritance,\r\nmy salvation is in Thy hands, and besides\r\nThee I know of no Helper in heaven\r\nor on earth. Therefore I pray Thee for the\r\nsake of Thy unutterable suffering and anguish,\r\nof Thy most painful and bitter death,\r\nwhich in great love Thou didst suffer for\r\nme, that Thou wouldst be gracious and merciful\r\nunto me, and this day and through\r\nmy whole life bless, spare, preserve and\r\nkeep me from all sin and evil in this world\r\nof sorrow, until Thou shalt take me to\r\neternal joy and blessedness, for Thy most\r\nholy name’s sake. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"8. Tuesday Evening Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O eternal and merciful God, God of\r\nall riches, who art in heaven, I most\r\nheartily thank Thee for Thy great mercy and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[015]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\npaternal providence by which Thou hast\r\nagain permitted me to end this day in the enjoyment\r\nof health. And since I, alas! have\r\nnot spent this day to Thy praise and honor,\r\nand the welfare of my neighbor, inasmuch\r\nas my depraved nature is always inclined\r\nmore to evil than to good, help, Thou faithful\r\nGod, that I who am conceived and born\r\nin sin, may recognize my infirmity and become\r\na partaker of Thy heavenly grace;\r\nand teach me to think much and often of\r\nmy end, that I may prepare myself for it\r\nin true repentance, and when it approaches\r\nmay depart from this world of trouble full\r\nof consolation and blessedness, and with all\r\nbelieving Christians be translated into Thy\r\nheavenly paradise. In the mean time, as\r\nlong as I sojourn on earth, take me into\r\nThy almighty protection and mercifully\r\nkeep and preserve me from all harm and\r\ndanger of body and soul, for the sake of\r\nJesus Christ, Thy dear Son. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"016","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[016]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"9. Wednesday Morning Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O almighty, merciful God, gracious\r\nFather in heaven, since Thou hast again\r\nkept me safe this night by Thy ministering\r\nspirits, the holy angels, and permitted me\r\nto see this new day refreshed and in the enjoyment\r\nof health, I most heartily give\r\nThee praise, honor and eternal thanks therefore,\r\nand pray Thee again, dear heavenly\r\nFather, to whose will I subject all that I do\r\nand leave undone, my beginning and end,\r\nthat Thou wouldst henceforth graciously\r\nhave mercy upon me, and govern all my\r\nthoughts and aspirations, my heart, sense,\r\nmind and thoughts, all my words and deeds\r\nby Thy Holy Spirit, so that I may understand\r\nwhat is good or evil, and that I may\r\nthis day so walk and live in this evil and\r\nperverse world, that I above all things,\r\nfree from my sins, may have a heartfelt\r\ndesire for that eternal home which Christ,\r\nmy Saviour, purchased and secured for me,\r\nand may not lose it by reason of my wicked,\r\nsinful life. To this end wilt Thou graciously\r\nhelp me with Thy divine love and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[017]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nthe power of Thy Holy Spirit, for the sake\r\nof Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"10. Wednesday Evening Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I thank Thee, O almighty God and kind\r\nFather, that Thou hast this day again\r\ngraciously kept me safe from harm both in\r\nbody and soul. I pray Thee, that Thou\r\nwouldst according to Thy great goodness\r\nblot out every sin that I have this day committed\r\nagainst Thee and Thy holy commandments\r\nwith my heart, tongue, or in\r\nother ways, and not forsake me, Thy creature,\r\nwhom Thou hast redeemed with the\r\nprecious blood of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ,\r\nand protect me this night under Thy almighty\r\nwings, against the wicked one, who\r\ngoeth about as a roaring lion, seeking to devour\r\nme, so that under the shadow of Thy\r\ngoodness I may rest and sleep securely, and\r\nthe wicked one may not be able to approach\r\nme or do me any harm. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"018","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[018]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"11. Thursday Morning Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"God the Father, God the Son, and God\r\nthe Holy Spirit, Thou ever blessed\r\nTrinity! to Thee I resign myself with body\r\nand soul both now and forever, and heartily\r\nthank Thee that Thou didst not permit the\r\nwicked one to harm me during the past\r\nnight, but didst, by the protection of Thy\r\nholy angels, keep me safe to this day.\r\nWhat shall I render unto Thee, wherewith\r\nshall I worthily praise Thee? I will give\r\nThee a contrite and broken heart, full of\r\nsins like scarlet, but sorrowing and penitent;\r\ngraciously accept of it, and wash it white\r\nas snow in the precious blood of Thy dear\r\nSon, my Redeemer, bury it in His holy innocent\r\nwounds, and thus do Thou graciously\r\nimpart to me the forgiveness of all my sins.\r\nAnd help me to hold myself in Christian\r\nreadiness every day, inasmuch as I do not\r\nknow, when Thou wilt come, how and where\r\nThou wilt call me hence, so that I may by\r\nThy blessing be conducted to eternal joy.\r\nGrant me this, gracious Father, for the sake\r\nof Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"019","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[019]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"12. Thursday Evening Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Gracious and most merciful God,\r\neternal Father, what heartfelt love and\r\nfatherly care Thou hast for me, a poor sinner,\r\nin that Thou hast so graciously preserved\r\nme all the days and hours of my\r\nlife, from my earliest youth to the present\r\ntime, against all the wiles of the devil, and\r\nthe danger and harm of the wicked world;\r\nand I humbly pray Thee, that, according to\r\nThy paternal love toward me, Thou wouldst\r\nto all eternity not remember against me\r\nwhat I have done against Thee this day,\r\nbut mercifully forgive it, and be gracious\r\nunto me for the sake of Thy dear Son,\r\nJesus Christ, who became the Surety for all\r\nmy sins, and keep me and all who are near\r\nand dear to me safe this night from sudden\r\ndeath, from danger by fire and water, pestilence\r\nand all harm. I therefore commend\r\nmyself, my body and soul and everything\r\nthat I have to Thy fatherly protection; may\r\nThy holy angel be with me, that, I may fear\r\nno danger. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"020","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[020]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"13. Friday Morning Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I, a poor sinner, have now arisen in Thy\r\nname, Thou crucified Lord Jesus Christ,\r\nwho, as the truly patient Lamb for the\r\nslaughter, didst suffer for me the most ignominious\r\ndeath on the cross, and with Thy precious\r\nblood redeemed me from all my sins,\r\nfrom death, the devil and hell: govern my\r\nheart with Thy Holy Spirit, refresh it with\r\nthe heavenly dew of Thy grace, preserve\r\nme with Thy divine love, and hide me this\r\nday, both body and soul, in Thy holy\r\nwounds; wash me clean from all my sins,\r\nkeep me in all good works, and lead me\r\nfrom this world of sorrow to eternal joy and\r\nglory, Thou most faithful Saviour, Jesus\r\nChrist, my only Comfort, Hope and Life.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"14. Friday Evening Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou patient\r\nLamb for the slaughter and holy sacrificial\r\noffering for all my sins, and not for\r\nmine alone, but for the sins of the whole\r\nworld! I most heartily thank Thee again\r\nthat Thou hast so graciously kept both my\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[021]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nbody and soul under Thy protecting care\r\nthis day, and pray Thee that Thou wouldst\r\ngraciously pardon and forgive all my sins\r\nwhich I have committed this day through\r\nthe weakness of my depraved nature and\r\nthe enticement of the evil spirit, and which\r\nsorely trouble and oppress my heart and\r\nconscience; and as I am now about to lie\r\ndown to rest and sleep, cover me with the\r\nwings of Thy grace, and help that I may\r\nwith my body sleep under them this night\r\nin peace and rest, but with my soul may I\r\nalways watch for Thee, wait for Thy glorious\r\ncoming to judgment, and with heartfelt\r\nlonging keep myself in readiness to go\r\nwith Thee at last to Thy blessed kingdom."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Unto this help me, O faithful God! blessed\r\nforevermore with Thy dear Son and the\r\nHoly Spirit. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"15. Saturday Morning Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O thou faithful Father in heaven! Could\r\nI but sufficiently praise and thank Thee\r\nfor all the benefits Thou hast bestowed upon\r\nme during all the days of my life! But\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[022]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nthis is beyond my power and ability. For\r\nI am flesh and blood, which can do nothing\r\nbut what is evil. But Thou doest daily\r\ngrant me blessings without number, and\r\nespecially in the past night, if Thou hadst\r\nnot been my Shield and Defence, the devil\r\nwould have injured me greatly with his\r\npower, so that I could not have arisen in\r\nhealth. But by Thy gracious protection I\r\nhave been kept safe. I humbly pray Thee,\r\nextend to me Thy grace this day, and mercifully\r\nkeep me, who am Thine through the\r\nblood of Christ, henceforth unto eternal\r\nlife. Amen, Lord Jesus, take my soul into\r\nThy hands and let me be commended unto\r\nThee. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"16. Saturday Evening Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Merciful, gracious God and Father!\r\nMost heartily do I again give Thee\r\npraise and thanks, that Thou hast during\r\nthe whole period of my life taken thought\r\nfor me in such a fatherly manner, and hast\r\nso graciously protected me from all harm\r\nand danger of soul and body during this\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[023]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nday, even during the whole week up to the\r\npresent hour. And I further pray Thee,\r\nthat Thou wouldst through Thy grace,\r\nwhich all penitent sinners have with Thee,\r\nblot out all my sins, which I have this day\r\nand through the whole week committed\r\nknowingly or unknowingly against Thee\r\nand my neighbor, and let them be remembered\r\nagainst me no more for ever. And\r\nhelp me graciously that I may pass from the\r\nold week into a new Christian life, well-pleasing\r\nto Thee, and to all the elect in\r\nheaven. May I be commended to Thy gracious\r\narms this night, that I may rest and\r\nsleep safely, and arise again refreshed and\r\nin health further to praise Thee. And when\r\nmy last hour comes, take me to Thee, Lord\r\nJesus Christ; for I am Thine and Thou art\r\nmine, how gladly and willingly would I soon\r\nbe with Thee! Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"17. Daily Renewal of the Baptismal Covenant."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I hereby renew the covenant of my\r\nholy baptism, and renounce, both now\r\nand forever, the devil and all his works and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[024]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nall his ways, and this ungodly and wicked\r\nworld, together with my own sinful flesh\r\nand blood. Into Thy hands, O Father, Son\r\nand Holy Ghost, I commend my body and\r\nsoul. Into Thy care I commend my temporal,\r\nspiritual and eternal welfare, and\r\nthe welfare of those dear and near to me.\r\nI commit myself entirely into Thy care,\r\nmercy, love and faithfulness, O Thou my\r\nFather! I clothe myself with Thy merits,\r\nwith Thy precious blood and wounds and\r\nThy blessed communion, O Lord Jesus, my\r\nRedeemer! I commend myself entirely to\r\nThy merciful guidance, to Thy power, light\r\nand comfort, O Holy Spirit, most blessed\r\nComforter! O Triune God! Thou art mine,\r\nI am Thine; Thou art my Father, I am\r\nThy child; Thou art my shepherd, I am\r\nThy lamb; Thou art my Lord, I am Thine\r\nown. O my God! How can I sufficiently\r\nthank Thee! Thou hast regarded me very\r\nhighly and hast bestowed upon me, a poor\r\nsinful being, salvation in Jesus Christ,\r\nthrough the blessed regeneration in the sacrament\r\nof Holy Baptism. O do Thou preserve\r\nme in this Thy Grace unto death.\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[025]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nGrant, my God, that this my salvation may\r\nbe my comfort at all times against satan,\r\nsin and death, and that I may value it more\r\nhighly than all worldly honor and earthly\r\nfame, and diligently endeavor to lead a holy\r\nand godly life in accordance with it until a\r\nhappy death in Christ Jesus. Do Thou, in\r\nmercy, grant this my prayer, O my Father,\r\nfor the sake of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ\r\nthrough the power of the Holy Spirit. For\r\nall which, all honor, praise and thanksgiving\r\nbe unto Thee, the Triune God, forevermore.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"18. Prayer on a Birthday."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"My Lord and my God, in Thee I live,\r\nand move, and have my being, Thou\r\nart my stay in life and in death. I will\r\npraise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully\r\nmade, marvelous are Thy works, and\r\nthat my soul knoweth right well. Thou\r\nhast covered me in my mother’s womb; my\r\nsubstance was not hid from Thee, when I\r\nwas made in secret, and curiously wrought\r\nin the lowest parts of the earth. Thine\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[026]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\neyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect,\r\nand in Thy book all my members\r\nwere written, which in continuance were\r\nfashioned, when as yet there was none of\r\nthem. To-day I will call to my mind the\r\nday of my birth which is the beginning both\r\nof my temporal and spiritual life, when I\r\nwas brought unto Holy Baptism, and became\r\nreconciled unto my God, and was\r\ncleansed by the Water in connection with\r\nthe Word, when my sins were taken away\r\nand the Holy Ghost bestowed upon me;\r\nfor all which I thank and praise Thee. I\r\npraise Thee, O God, my Creator! that on\r\nthis day Thou hast brought me forth from\r\nmy mother’s womb, although in pain and\r\nsorrow. I thank Thee, that Thou hast\r\nbrought me to a place where Thy name is\r\nrightfully known, Thy holy Word taught in\r\nall purity, and that I am thus enabled,\r\nunder Thy guidance, to come unto the true\r\nand living faith. I thank Thee, O Lord\r\nJesus Christ! for all the blessings, with\r\nwhich Thou in loving-kindness often hast\r\nremembered my body and soul, from the\r\nhour of my birth until the present time, inasmuch\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[027]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nas Thou didst not only nourish and\r\npreserve my body, and in various ways protect\r\nmy temporal life through Thy holy\r\nangels, who always behold the face of the\r\nFather in heaven, and daily provide me\r\nwith abundant food and raiment, but, above\r\nall things, Thou hast bestowed upon me\r\nthrough Thy Word, spiritual and imperishable\r\ngifts, and hast assured me in Holy\r\nBaptism, the bath of Regeneration, that I\r\nhave been made a new creature and have\r\nbecome the first-fruit of Christ Jesus; Thou\r\nhast pardoned all my sins, and hast blessed\r\nme with the gift of the Holy Ghost and\r\nmade me heir of eternal Life; and though\r\nI have often, through the weakness of my\r\nflesh, or wantonly, forsaken my God and\r\nforgotten His commandments, and have\r\neven more than seventy times seven committed\r\nfearful sins against God in Heaven\r\nand my fellow-men on earth, yet didst Thou\r\nnot, O Lord Jesus! enter into judgment\r\nwith Thy servant, and visit him with immediate\r\nand well-deserved punishment. O\r\nGod, Holy Spirit! what a shameful life\r\nhave I thus far led! How often, and on\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[028]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nhow many occasions have I stumbled in my\r\nChristian walk, and have become guilty of\r\ngreat and atrocious sins! But Thou, O God,\r\nHoly Ghost! hast just as often sought the\r\nlost sheep, and hast brought me again upon\r\nthe path of rectitude, and hast sanctified,\r\ncomforted and guided me. Thou hast preserved\r\nme in my station, and hast restrained\r\nthe devil and averted a host of bodily and\r\nspiritual dangers in which I should have\r\nperished long ago, if Thou hadst not stood\r\nby me. O blessed Trinity! There is a\r\ntime to be born; do Thou graciously help\r\nall fruit of the womb and grant, a joyful\r\nbirthday, forgiveness of sins and life eternal.\r\nGrant that I may to-day spend my birthday,\r\nas also all future days of my life, without\r\ncommitting mortal sins, and that I may become\r\nconscious of my humble birth and\r\nwretchedness by nature. Do Thou bestow\r\nupon me the blessings of health and life until\r\nthe goal is reached. Grant me patience\r\nto endure all afflictions and sufferings. Comfort\r\nme in all misfortunes and distress. Forgive\r\nme daily my sins and grant that I may\r\nthus continue firm unto my soul’s salvation,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[029]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nand that I may, in the true and saving\r\nfaith and with a good conscience, serve Thee\r\neven unto the end, through Jesus Christ.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"19. A Prayer for Children."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty God, Heavenly Father!\r\nsince Thou hast so earnestly enjoined\r\nupon me, in the fourth commandment, to\r\nhonor my father and my mother, and hast\r\nalso promised, graciously to reward such\r\nservice with long life and prosperity: I\r\nwould pray Thee from the depth of my\r\nheart, that Thou wouldst bestow upon me\r\nan obedient heart, which, with due submission,\r\nobeys my dear parents in all things,\r\nand also those who are my superiors in the\r\nplace of my parents; that I may honor\r\nthem in deed, word and with patience, and\r\nthat I may not grieve, disregard or despise\r\nthem as long as I live, in order that Thy\r\nblessing may rest upon me. Grant that I\r\nmay well remember and firmly keep to\r\nheart their words, rules and precepts, yea,\r\nthat I may at all times be mindful of them,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[030]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nand that I may not forget their instructions,\r\nin order that my days may be long upon\r\nearth. Do Thou govern me through Thy\r\ngood Spirit, that I may hear the instruction\r\nof my father and not forsake the law of my\r\nmother, in order that I may be a cause of\r\njoy and comfort unto them. Grant that I\r\nmay, in all my actions, diligently follow the\r\nexample of my Lord and Saviour, who, being\r\na true model for all pious children, was\r\nsubject unto the virgin Mary, His blessed\r\nmother, and unto Joseph, His foster-father.\r\nBestow also upon me a grateful and humble\r\nheart, that I may recompense my dear parents\r\nand again serve them, especially that I\r\nmay administer unto them in old age and bear\r\nwith them when they have become childish\r\nand simple, and that I may never forget\r\nthat they are my parents. Do Thou also\r\ngraciously forgive me whenever I have offended\r\nthem through childish weakness and\r\nrashness. Do Thou preserve me from evil\r\nsociety and frivolous people, and when sinners\r\nentice me, that I may not consent nor\r\nwalk in their way with them, but that I\r\nmay refrain my foot from their path and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[031]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nnot bring disgrace and crime upon myself.\r\nO Lord! Thou hast thus far chastened me\r\nas a man chasteneth his son; grant that I\r\nmay bow down mine ear and hear the words\r\nof the wise, and learn while I am young,\r\nthat I may acquire knowledge and discretion.\r\nGrant that I may increase in wisdom\r\nand stature, and in favour before Thee and\r\nmy fellow-men, for the sake of my Lord and\r\nSaviour Jesus Christ. Amen!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"20. Prayer for Young Persons."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O father of all Grace and Mercy, who\r\nart a God of Holiness, it is Thy holy\r\nwill that we also should be holy and lead a\r\nlife without lust and evil desires of our sinful\r\nflesh. I confess unto Thee my weakness\r\nand the sinful infirmities of my nature; for,\r\nto will is present with me, but how to perform\r\nthat which, is good, I find not. The\r\nlust of the flesh, and the lust of the eye,\r\nand the pride of life surround me like three\r\npowerful enemies and threaten to entice me\r\naway from Thy Grace. Therefore, O my\r\nFather, I pray Thee to create and preserve\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[032]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwithin me a pure heart. Grant, that I\r\nmay avoid, with all my heart, all places\r\nand occasions where opportunity is given\r\nfor impurities, and that I may be afraid,\r\nlest I should take the members of Christ,\r\nand make them the members of a harlot.\r\nGrant, that I may rather abide in\r\nfervent devotion and at all times have a\r\nsincere desire and longing after true holiness,\r\nthat my body may, in truth, be the\r\ntemple of the Holy Spirit, and that I may\r\nnot cease to love Jesus Christ, who was crucified\r\nand has given Himself into death for\r\nmy sake. Grant that I may love heavenly\r\nwisdom, in order that I may never more\r\nenter upon the paths of deceivers. O Thou\r\njust and holy God! who triest the hearts\r\nand reins, grant, that I may so cling unto\r\nThee in this world, as to remain unseparated\r\nfrom Thee in all eternity. Amen!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"21. Prayer of a Servant."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Merciful God! Thou who hast redeemed\r\nand liberated me, through the\r\nprecious suffering and death of Thy dear\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[033]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nSon Jesus Christ, from everlasting servitude,\r\nfrom the power of sin, from the power\r\nof darkness, and from the cruel tyranny of\r\nthe devil, and hast made me lord over\r\ndeath and hell,—I pray Thou wouldst in\r\nmercy grant, that I may not conceive a dislike\r\nto my calling of bodily service, into\r\nwhich Thou hast placed me according to\r\nThy will and good pleasure, and that I may\r\nnot impatiently rebel against Thy order,\r\nnor begrudge other people their higher station,\r\nbut that I may obey Thy will with a\r\ncheerful heart, and that I do not regard it\r\notherwise than that I were serving Thee, O\r\nGod in Heaven, and not men on earth. To\r\nthis end, dear Father, do Thou assist me,\r\nthat I may, in true knowledge and fear,\r\nserve Thee, the highest Lord in Heaven\r\nand on Earth; that I may love Thee above\r\nall things, placing in Thee all my hope and\r\nsalvation and walking unblamably according\r\nto Thy commandments; and that I may\r\nalso, in addition to this, be obedient in all\r\nthings which are not displeasing unto Thee,\r\nto my master and mistress, according to the\r\nflesh, not only to them that are kind and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[034]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nlenient, but also to them who are rude and\r\nfroward, serving them with patience, in all\r\nfear and simplicity of heart, just as I should\r\nserve Christ, my Lord, not with mere visible\r\nworks, as if to gain favor before men,\r\nbut with a sincere heart for the sake of Thy\r\ncommand and precept. Grant in mercy,\r\nthat I may be found faithful in every thing\r\nthat is enjoined upon and intrusted unto\r\nme, that I may neither neglect nor destroy\r\nanything, nor cause any mishap or loss\r\nthrough my carelessness, and that I may\r\nnot defraud others, nor covet their property\r\nwhich is entrusted to me and placed into\r\nmy hands. Preserve unto me good health,\r\nstrengthen the members of my body and increase\r\nmy powers; bestow upon me knowledge\r\nand wisdom, that I may be able to\r\nperform the labor of my master and mistress,\r\nto improve their property by Thy divine\r\nhelp, that they may be blessed through\r\nmy industry and increase abundantly, and\r\ngrant that all that I do may redound to\r\nThy glory and be profitable unto me to the\r\nblessed exercise unto godliness for the sake\r\nof Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son who liveth\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[035]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nand reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit,\r\nworld-without-end. Amen!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"22. Prayer of a Husband."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty and Gracious God! Thou\r\nwho Thyself hast instituted the holy\r\nstate of matrimony, and by the first miracle\r\nof Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, hast honored\r\nand adorned it as a state pleasing in Thy\r\nsight, in which state also many sainted patriarchs\r\nand prophets have led a godly life\r\nunto Thy good pleasure; and since Thou\r\nhast also helped me to enter holy matrimony\r\nand hast placed me at the head of my\r\nhousehold, and as Thou art pleased with\r\nthese three things, namely, when brethren\r\ndwell together in unity, when neighbors\r\nlove each other, and when husband and wife\r\ndwell together in love and purity; I would\r\ntherefore pray Thee with all my heart, to\r\ngrant unto me, that I may, in Christian\r\nlove and harmony and with reasonableness,\r\nlive with my wife, giving honor unto her,\r\nas unto the weaker vessel and as also being\r\nheir of the grace of life, and that I may\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[036]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nadvise her, with the children and servants,\r\ninto Thy knowledge and Divine honor in all\r\nchastity and decency. Unto this end, do\r\nThou bestow Thy grace, that they may observe\r\nmy instructions in that which is good\r\nand which leads to all godliness, and that\r\nthey may cheerfully abide in them. Do Thou\r\nrestrain satan, that he may not cause discord\r\nand strife between us, and if we\r\nshould, out of weakness, be at variance at\r\nany time, do Thou help, that we may soon\r\nbecome reconciled again. Do Thou give\r\nme grace, that I may not lust after another\r\nspouse or woman, or look upon her with an\r\nevil eye to desire her. Protect me, my\r\nwife, my children and servants against sickness,\r\naccording to Thy divine will. Grant\r\nunto me, Thy servant, that I may diligently\r\nattend to my calling, eating my daily bread\r\nin the sweat of my brow, and that I may\r\nnot grow impatient, whenever my task becomes\r\nbitter, for thus Thou hast instituted\r\nit. Do Thou prosper and bless my substance,\r\nthat it may increase without injury\r\nor disadvantage to others. Give me pious\r\nand faithful servants. Preserve unto me\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[037]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmy house and home, and all that Thou hast\r\nbestowed upon me. Help us to bear the\r\ncross in our calling with patience, and after\r\nthis life gather us together with all Thy\r\nsaints in Thy kingdom above. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"23. Prayer of a Wife."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Gracious God, faithful Father! Since\r\nThou hast, through Thy mercy, called\r\nme into the holy state of matrimony to be\r\nthe mistress of a house, in which state I\r\ncan also serve and please Thee, my God, do\r\nThou bestow grace upon me, Thy servant,\r\nthat I may at all times sincerely fear Thee,\r\nand trust in Thee above all things, O my\r\nCreator and Redeemer; and that I may,\r\nnext to Thee, fear, love and honor my husband,\r\nand desire none other besides him.\r\nHelp, that according to Thy command, my\r\nwill be in subjection to my husband, to\r\nobey him with all readiness, and that I,\r\nin the innermost of my heart, may ever be\r\nadorned with a meek and quiet spirit and\r\nmany virtues, like unto the holy women of\r\nolden times who trusted in God, being in\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[038]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nsubjection to their own husbands. Grant\r\nthat I may lead a chaste and pure life in\r\nfear and humility, that I may in all godliness\r\nand with kind and modest words restrain\r\nand subdue the anger and ill-humor\r\nof my husband, and be enabled to meet\r\nhim with indulgence; that I may, in meekness,\r\ntrain my children and servants unto\r\nthe praise and honor of Thy holy name,\r\nand that they may, with willing hearts,\r\nobey me in those things which are good and\r\nrighteous before Thee. Help that I may\r\nbe a faithful helpmeet unto my husband,\r\nthat I may with care guard over the blessings\r\nwhich Thou hast graciously bestowed\r\nupon us and not squander them, but that I\r\nmay work and assist, as is becoming me in\r\nthis my calling, that I may be able to give\r\nunto the needy and extend a helping hand\r\nunto the poor. Protect us against unfaithful\r\nand wicked servants, who neglect and\r\nwaste our property. Give me grace that I\r\nmay patiently bear the cross in married life,\r\nand not so soon become discouraged or intimidated\r\nwhenever afflictions come upon\r\nus; for our faith must be tested through\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[039]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ntrials and adversities. O Lord God! Into\r\nThy almighty power I commend myself,\r\nmy dear husband, all my children and servants,\r\ndo Thou preserve us from sin, disgrace\r\nand all afflictions, through Jesus\r\nChrist, our Lord. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"24. Prayer of an aged Person."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord God, Thou our refuge forevermore,\r\nour life and length of years by\r\nwhose hands our days are numbered, behold,\r\nI have reached the years, of which I can\r\nsay that they are not pleasing to me. Since\r\nmy strength has perceptibly decreased in\r\nthis my old age, and many troubles and\r\nweaknesses come upon me, I humbly beseech\r\nThee who hast so graciously and\r\nfatherly guided me from the beginning of\r\nmy life, and hast been my hope from the\r\ndays of youth until now, Thou wouldst not\r\nforsake me in old age, when I am gray-headed\r\nand weak, but continue to bear and\r\ndeliver me unto a happy end of my life.\r\nBut especially do I pray Thee, O merciful\r\nFather, to guide and direct me by Thy holy\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[040]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nand good Spirit, that I may spend the rest\r\nof my life in a Christian walk with praying\r\nand sighing in true devotion to Thee, and\r\nthat I may more and more prepare myself\r\nlike a true Christian for a happy death, so\r\nthat, if to-day or to-morrow my time should\r\ncome, I may depart in peace like the aged\r\nSimeon, and leaving this world, may enter\r\nupon the joys of eternal life. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"25. Prayer for a proper Performance of One’s Duties."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Merciful and faithful God! Thou\r\nhast commanded, that every man\r\nshould pursue a certain calling and be\r\nfaithful in the same. Thou seest and\r\nknowest, therefore, omniscient Lord, what\r\nmy duties are, and that I can do nothing\r\nwithout Thy grace, power and blessing, but\r\nthat I can err in various ways; therefore I\r\nsincerely pray Thee, to strengthen my reasoning\r\nfaculties, to bestow upon me bold\r\nand undaunted courage, that I may act\r\nreasonably and overcome all rising difficulties,\r\nand thus accomplish through Thy paternal\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[041]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nguidance a desirable and blessed object.\r\nO my God, I trust in Thee, let me\r\nnot be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph\r\nover me, yea, let none that wait on\r\nThee be ashamed. Show me Thy ways, O\r\nLord, teach me Thy paths; for Thou art\r\nthe God of my salvation, on Thee do I wait\r\nall the day. Preserve my soul, deliver me\r\nand sustain me in my troubles. Let me\r\nnot be ashamed, for I trust in Thee. O my\r\nGod, be not far from me, make haste to\r\nhelp me, O Lord, my salvation! Amen.\r\nAmen. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"26. Prayer before Labor."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Eternal and Merciful God! I would\r\nnow take up my work anew, and cheerfully\r\nlay hold upon the task of my proper\r\ncalling, into which Thou hast placed me\r\nThy servant, and thus labor according to\r\nmy talents received from Thee, that I might\r\nthrough them serve my neighbor and earn\r\nmy daily bread. I would therefore pray\r\nThee with all my heart, to bestow upon me\r\nknowledge, prudence, understanding and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[042]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nhealth for the performance of my labor and\r\nwork, according to Thy grace-abounding\r\npromise, and to further and bless the same,\r\nthat not only its beginning be well done,\r\nbut that I may also, through Thy paternal\r\nassistance and in Thy name, profitably finish\r\nit, and at all times perform the duties\r\nof my calling in Thy fear with a good conscience.\r\nInto Thy hands I commend my\r\nwork; grant that my undertakings be successful,\r\nand that I may accomplish the work\r\nbegun in Thy name, that the light may ever\r\nbe shining upon my path, unto Thy honor\r\nand praise and the welfare of myself and\r\nfriends and neighbors, through Thy dear\r\nSon Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. O Lord\r\nJesus, in Thy name and upon Thy Word I\r\nwill let down my net. O Lord, help, O Lord,\r\nlet my work prosper. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"27. Prayer for Divine Blessing upon the Work of One’s Calling."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord God! Thou hast assigned work\r\nto every man according to his abilities,\r\nand it is Thy will, that we should eat our\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[043]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ndaily bread in the sweat of our face, until\r\nwe return again unto dust, and that we\r\nshould live by the work of our hands and\r\nprosper; behold, upon Thy word I will begin\r\nanew the work of my calling, grant\r\nthat my efforts and labors be not in vain,\r\nbut help that I may work with my hands\r\nthe thing which is good, that I may have\r\nto give to him that needeth. Bestow upon\r\nme Thy favor and blessing at all times, for\r\nupon it depend all things, that I may accomplish\r\nmy work and do wrong to no one,\r\nso that I may honor the Lord with my substance\r\nand provide for those near to me, especially\r\nfor my own household. Bless us\r\nmore and more, bless our substance and all\r\nthat we have, for Thy blessing enriches us\r\nwithout the anxieties of the busy hand.\r\nLord, gladden my heart and make cheerful\r\nmy countenance, give me health, life and\r\nThy blessing. All this, however, I ask of\r\nThee in submission to Thy holy will, Lord,\r\nhear my prayer. Into Thy hands I commend\r\nmy ways, in Thee I hope, Thou wilt\r\ndo all things well. The Lord be praised\r\ndaily. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"044","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[044]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"28. Luther’s Prayer based on the Scriptural Passage: Casting all\r\nyour care upon Him, for He careth for you."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Heavenly Father! Thou art indeed\r\nmy Lord and God, who hast made me\r\nout of nothing and redeemed me through\r\nThy Son. Thou hast commanded and appointed\r\nme to perform these my duties and\r\nlabors, which I, however, cannot accomplish\r\nas I desire, and many troubles there\r\nbe that frighten and oppress me, so that I\r\nam, as to my own power, without help and\r\nconsolation; therefore I commend all things\r\ninto Thy hands, do Thou help and console\r\nme, and be Thou all in all. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"29. Prayer before beginning any Important Work."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord, Thou doest great things, which\r\nare unconceivable, and wonders innumerable,\r\nThou whose strength is mighty in\r\nweakness; I call upon Thee, the Most High,\r\nto prosper the work of my hands and graciously\r\nhelp me to accomplish this work,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[045]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwhich I have undertaken with entire confidence\r\nin Thee. Lord God, strengthen me\r\nin this hour, and depart not from Thy servant,\r\nwhose hope is in Thee, and without\r\nThee can do nothing. Prepare me with\r\nstrength from on high, and give me the\r\nwisdom which is continually about Thy\r\nthrone, that it may be with me and direct\r\nmy labors. All depends upon Thy divine\r\nblessing; wherefore remember me, O Lord,\r\nand bless all I do and all I leave undone,\r\nin order that I may begin and accomplish\r\nmy work prudently and successfully. May\r\nmy actions be pleasing unto Thee, assist me\r\nby Thy advice, in order that I may be\r\nable most profitably to begin, continue and\r\nfinish my work. For unto Thee do I commit\r\nthe beginning and the accomplishment\r\nof my labors, and unto Thee will I thankfully\r\nascribe all praise for prospering the\r\nwork of my hands. Amen. In Jesus name,\r\nAmen, Amen!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"046","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[046]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"30. Thanks returned after Labor."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty, eternal and gracious God!\r\nI praise and thank Thee for Thy most\r\nholy presence and assistance, which Thou\r\nhast shown unto me this day, for without\r\nThee I certainly could have done nothing,\r\nhence Thou alone art worthy to receive the\r\npraise. I beseech Thee, to permit these\r\nlabors to be pleasing unto Thee, and to redound\r\nto the well-being of myself and neighbors,\r\nboth bodily and spiritually, through\r\nJesus Christ our Lord, who with Thee and\r\nthe Holy Ghost, true God, lives and reigns\r\nto all eternity. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"31. Prayer during a Journey."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou ever-gracious\r\nLord and Saviour! Thou who hast\r\nbecome a guest and stranger for us upon\r\nearth, I come unto Thee humbled in heart,\r\nand beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst permit\r\nmy whole life and walk to be acceptable\r\nunto Thee. Preserve me also upon this my\r\njourney by the protection of Thy beloved\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[047]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nangels upon all my ways graciously from all\r\nevil and accident, misfortune and danger\r\nof soul and body, so that I may successfully\r\naccomplish my work and return again\r\nto my beloved ones, in health and in vigor.\r\nUnto Thee alone, O Lord, do I commit my\r\nbody and soul, all that I have and possess,\r\nduring my journey. Do Thou direct my\r\ncourse and way to my welfare and blessedness.\r\nIn the mean time do Thou faithfully\r\nprotect my loved ones at home, that\r\nwe may meet each other again in health\r\nand happiness. And when I have finally\r\naccomplished my journey of life here in this\r\nworld, receive me unto Thyself, into Thy\r\nglory, by a peaceful and a blessed death.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"32. Prayer while beginning a Journey at Sea."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Eternal God, behold, I now journey\r\nupon the deep, and commit myself to\r\nthe wild, rough sea; here on the waters I\r\nam tossed to and fro between heaven and\r\nearth, how shall this little ship, small and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[048]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nweak in structure, which cannot protect\r\nitself, protect me? On whom then shall I,\r\nwretched man, put my trust? Alas, O God\r\nand Lord, alone upon Thee and Thy fatherly\r\npower and care, for neither man nor any of\r\nThy creatures can save me. The wind\r\nbloweth whithersoever it will, the sea lifts\r\nup its waves, beneath me I see neither\r\nground nor foundation, and above the lone\r\nheavens. The men who assist me are in\r\nlike danger and care; wherefore, O God, I\r\nlift my eyes alone unto Thee, from whom\r\ncometh my help, my help cometh from the\r\nLord, who hath made heaven and earth.\r\nTo Thee do I commit myself both body and\r\nsoul, life and property. Unto Thee alone\r\ndo I look, in Thee alone do I put my trust,\r\nmy hope is in Thee, there is no help in man.\r\nBear Thou this little ship on Thy wings,\r\nand preserve me within and be with me in\r\nthe ship, else, O Lord, we perish; but if I\r\nonly have Thee, I will ask nothing of heaven\r\nor earth! Yea, while I now depart from\r\nland and leave the same behind me, help\r\nme, to forsake and deny all confidence in\r\nworldly and human assistance, and to commit\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[049]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmyself unto Thee alone. Lord, behold,\r\nI have entirely submitted to Thy will, do\r\nunto me as may seem good in Thy sight,\r\nthat it may redound to the welfare and salvation\r\nof my soul. I commit myself into\r\nThy hands, for Thou hast drawn me into\r\nThy embrace, and no one shall pluck me out\r\nof Thy hand, because I am a member of\r\nChrist’s fold, and a sheep of his pastures,\r\nwherein I will gladly live and die by the\r\nhelp of the Holy Spirit. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"33. Prayer of a Seafarer during a Storm."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty God, Thou God of the\r\nrighteous! Thou who hast made the\r\nsea and the dry land, and upholdest all\r\nthings by Thy hand, and raisest the stormy\r\nwind, which lifteth up the waves, so that\r\nthe ship is tossed now to the heavens, and\r\nnow down again to the depths, that a person\r\nis reeled to and fro like a drunken man\r\nat his wit’s end, as the Holy Spirit says.\r\nWe are now in great danger and distress in\r\nthis our journey on the sea. As Thou hast\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[050]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nsaid: “Call upon me in the day of trouble,\r\nI will deliver thee,” we therefore in\r\nthis our great need, from which no creature\r\ncan save us but Thou alone, hold out\r\nto Thee thy word with believing hearts,\r\nand humbly ask Thee to manifest Thy power\r\naccording to Thy great mercy, and say unto\r\nthe wind and the sea: Peace, be still! and\r\ngraciously protect us from shipwreck and\r\ndanger, hold and preserve us by Thy gracious\r\nhand, and redeem us graciously from\r\nthis danger, and we will praise Thy name\r\nas long as we live, never forget Thy deeds\r\nof mercy and amend our lives so that henceforth\r\nthey may conform to Thy holy Word.\r\nAlas! Lord, be merciful unto us, and forgive\r\nus our sins for Jesus Christ’s sake.\r\nAlas! help us, lest we perish! Alas! Lord,\r\nredeem us for Thy mercy’s sake! But if it\r\nbe Thy will here to end our lives, then give\r\nunto us Christian patience, preserve us in\r\nthe true faith and give us the end of our\r\nfaith, the salvation of our souls! Thou\r\ncanst redeem from death, Thou canst also\r\nredeem us out of this danger. Hear us,\r\nhear us, hear us, Lord God Father, for\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[051]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nJesus Christ’s sake! Lord Jesus, for the\r\nsake of Thy five blessed wounds! Lord\r\nGod, Holy Spirit for the sake of Thy mercy\r\nand grace! Help us, Lord God, the Father!\r\nHelp us, Lord God, the Son! Help us,\r\nLord God, the Holy Ghost, for Thy own\r\nsake, and for the honor of Thy name, and\r\nfor Thy infinite mercy’s sake. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","style":"class:interlude","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A brief Instruction concerning Confession and Absolution."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"My dear Christian, when you come to confession,\r\nyou must not be satisfied in repeating with\r\nthe mouth a prayer which you have committed\r\nto memory, or to permit a prayer of confession\r\nto be repeated to you by your confessor, but\r\nyou must yourself bring with you a penitent\r\nheart, out of which your confession will then\r\nfreely flow, for to confess without a penitent\r\nheart is mocking God, and without it no forgiveness\r\nof sins can take place."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"To a penitent heart in the first place belongs,\r\nthat you confess your sins and experience sorrow\r\nand penitence on account of them. By nature\r\nno man can know his sins, nor can he produce\r\npenitence in his heart concerning them;\r\nthis must above all be sought of God. We men\r\nare by nature much too blind, too indifferent,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[052]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ntoo inconsiderate, too selfrighteous, too much\r\npossessed with self-love and self-interest, than\r\nto be inclined and capable penitently and uprightly\r\nto confess ourselves guilty of all sins.\r\nWherefore above all things bend your knees before\r\nGod and call upon him, that He might open\r\nyour eyes that you may thoroughly know the\r\nmultitude and greatness of your sins. Pray\r\nwith the blessed David: “Search me, O God,\r\nand know my heart; try me, and know my\r\nthoughts; and see if there be any wicked way\r\nin me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”\r\nHereupon take the holy ten commandments and\r\nmake a careful examination of your whole life\r\nin accordance with them. Then you will know\r\nthat you are a sinner. For as a man cannot see\r\na spot on his face without a glass, neither can\r\nhe know his sins without beholding himself in\r\nthe glass of the holy ten commandments. For\r\nsin is every work, every word, yea, every\r\nthought, which is against God’s commandments;\r\nfor sin consists in the performance of\r\nthat which God has forbidden, or in the omission\r\nof that which He has commanded to be\r\ndone. But you must not only regard the gross\r\nexternal sins, but also the internal secret sins,\r\ndepartures from God’s commandments, which\r\nhave taken place in the heart through evil\r\nthoughts and desires. If you will examine\r\nyourself thus in constant prayer, you will discover\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[053]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nthat you have not feared, loved and trusted\r\nGod as He requires, that you have not so heartily\r\nand confidently called upon God, prayed,\r\npraised and given thanks, that you have not kept\r\nHis Word so holy, heard and learned it, as you\r\nshould have done. You will find that you have\r\nnot honored and loved your parents and superiors,\r\nbut have been disobedient and murmured\r\nagainst them; you will find that you have sinned\r\nagainst your neighbor in anger, hatred, revenge\r\nand irreconcilableness, with unchaste thoughts\r\nand desires, envy, illwill, avarice, an earthly\r\nmind or with slanderous words, in short, you\r\nwill find that you have not so uprightly and\r\nheartily loved your neighbor as yourself, that\r\nmuch more selfishness, the seeking of your own\r\ninterests or your own honor has been the motive\r\nto all your actions. With these and other\r\nsins you have surely deserved the wrath of God,\r\ntemporal and eternal punishment, if God would\r\ndeal with you according to His stern righteousness.\r\nFrom these sins which you perceive in\r\nyourself you can draw the conclusion how impure\r\nand depraved your heart is, from which\r\nthese sins flow, for as the water, so the spring,\r\nand by the fruits we know the tree. Hence you\r\nwill come to the knowledge of original sin."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"If you now will perceive these and other sins\r\nin thyself, yea, if you consider, that the sins you\r\nhave committed in ignorance, are many more\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[054]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nthan those you know and feel in your heart,\r\nwhich nevertheless the all knowing God places\r\nin the light of His countenance, then you will\r\ntremble in your conscience and experience sorrow\r\nand penitence on account of them, that you\r\nhave so grievously offended your God and have\r\nbeen so unthankful for His blessings."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"The second part of confession is faith, and\r\nindeed faith in Jesus Christ, who hath made\r\nsatisfaction for all thy sins and has also obtained\r\nforgiveness of the same. Faith is as a\r\nhand which appropriates the forgiveness of sins\r\nand receives it as an unmerited gift of divine\r\ngrace. Without this faith all knowledge and\r\nsorrow for sin is only the confession of a Cain\r\nor a Judas, which ends in despair. But by\r\nfaith in Jesus Christ, the Saviour of all sinners,\r\nthe heart is comforted and made quiet. But\r\nthis faith you cannot produce in your own heart,\r\nbut it is the work and gift of God the Holy\r\nSpirit. And if you experience that you are\r\nwanting in this faith, and that you cannot believe\r\nbut desire to believe, then call upon God\r\nfor this faith, and he will give it thee."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Thereupon the fruits of penitence must follow.\r\nThese consist in this, that you no more knowingly\r\nand intentionally will commit the sins\r\nwhich have been forgiven you, but you much\r\nmore will hate and forsake them, and by the assistance\r\nof the Holy Spirit contend against them."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"055","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[055]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"If now you bring such a penitent heart with\r\nyou to confession, then you are able to receive\r\nthe absolution which your confessor gives you,\r\nby virtue of which your sins are really and certainly\r\nforgiven thee by God in heaven. Forgiveness\r\nof sins Christ has obtained for all sinners\r\nby his death and the shedding of His blood\r\nand sealed it by His resurrection and commanded\r\nit to be preached and delivered to all\r\nthe world through the Gospel. Now when the\r\nconfessor absolves thee, he does nothing else\r\nthan declare unto you the Gospel of the forgiveness\r\nof sins; and yet this is not merely an\r\nempty declaration, but such a one through\r\nwhich forgiveness of sins is really presented\r\nand offered to penitent sinners. As often as\r\nyou hear the words of absolution from his\r\nmouth, do not doubt, but firmly believe that\r\nyour sins are forgiven thee before God in\r\nheaven, as certainly as if Christ would immediately\r\nspeak from heaven: “Be of good cheer,\r\nmy son (my daughter), thy sins be forgiven\r\nthee,” for He says: “Whosoever heareth you,\r\nheareth me, and whosesoever sins ye remit, they\r\nare remitted unto them.”"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"056","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[056]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"34. Complaint of a poor Sinner concerning the Impenitence of his Heart."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I, miserable afflicted sinner, come unto\r\nThee, my heavenly Father, and bring\r\nnothing with me but sin only. I can therefore\r\nnot lift up my eyes to Thy exalted and\r\nmost holy majesty, but I am ashamed, that\r\nI have so oft offended Thee and not hearkened\r\nunto Thy voice. Alas! there is nothing\r\ngood in me, I am conceived and born\r\nin sins, my nature is so perverted and depraved,\r\nthat I cannot feel and experience\r\nin me either a desire or love for virtue and\r\nthe heavenly gifts, but only for transitory\r\nhonor and joys and the inclination to all\r\nevil. I have lived in sin from my youth\r\nup, and yet I live in sin, as long as I have\r\nthis sinful flesh of Adam on me. But, dear\r\nLord, I comfort myself by Thy unbounded,\r\nunfathomable, infinite and unspeakable\r\ngrace and mercy, which Thou hast promised\r\nto all penitent sinners in Thy word and confirmed\r\nby a sacred oath. I comfort myself\r\nby the precious merit of Thy only begotten\r\nSon, who was delivered for the sake of my\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[057]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nsins and raised for my justification. O\r\nheavenly Father, hide Thy face from my\r\nsins and behold the face of Thy Son, who\r\nin himself never did commit sin, nor ever\r\nknew of sin, but through His most holy\r\nobedience, blood and death hath made satisfaction\r\nfor all my sins and the sins of\r\nthe whole world. Receive me, O Father,\r\nfor the sake of this Saviour again into\r\ngrace, and do not permit his bitter sufferings\r\nand death and his perfect precious\r\nransom, which he has paid Thee for my sins\r\nto be lost by me, poor sinner, but that it\r\nmay strengthen me. And I will then\r\npraise and bless Thee, here in time and\r\nthere in eternity. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"35. Prayer for true Conversion."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty God, merciful Father!\r\nEvery day Thy voice calling me to repentance\r\nand grace resounds in my ears, encouraging\r\nme and all sinful souls unto conversion:\r\nReturn, thou backsliding Israel,\r\nsaith the Lord, and I will not cause mine\r\nanger to fall upon you; for I am merciful,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[058]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nsaith the Lord, and I will not keep anger\r\nforever. Only acknowledge thine iniquity,\r\nthat thou hast transgressed against the\r\nLord, thy God. But alas! I am not sufficient\r\nof myself, as of myself to convert\r\nmyself unto Thee. As little as the Ethiopian\r\ncan change his skin and as little as the\r\nleopard can change its spots, so little can I\r\ncease to do evil and do good by my natural\r\npowers, inasmuch as the thoughts and intents\r\nof my heart are inclined to evil from\r\nmy youth up continually. Has Thy grace\r\nwrought so much in me that I have determined\r\nthat I will arise and reconcile myself\r\nwith Thee on account of my sins, and offer\r\nunto Thee a broken and contrite heart, yet,\r\nalas! satan, the accursed one, will cast a\r\nthousandfold hindrances in the way. My\r\nown sinful flesh and blood prevent me, that\r\nthe good that I will I cannot accomplish,\r\nbut remain in sin and finally be destroyed\r\ntherein. Wherefore, Abba, dear Father,\r\nI bend and bow my knees in deep humility\r\nbefore Thee, and ask for the sake of Thy infinite\r\nmercy: convert me, O Lord, and I\r\nshall be converted, help me, and I shall be\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[059]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nhelped, let Thy grace, my God, not be in\r\nvain in me, but as Thou hast given to will,\r\nso do Thou also give to accomplish it. Destroy\r\nthe wantonness of the infernal villain,\r\nprevent the suggestions of my perverted\r\nheart, that my holy resolution may not be\r\nhindered or entirely destroyed. Open my\r\neyes that I may heartily know, painfully\r\nlament, and bitterly bewail my sins. Give\r\nme a divine sorrow over my transgressions,\r\nwhich will bring repentance unto salvation,\r\nwhich may never be repented of. Do Thou\r\nnot, O Lord, permit me to be destroyed\r\nunder the burden of sin, nor to despair with\r\nCain and Judas, but do Thou turn to me,\r\nand be merciful unto me, behold my misery\r\nand affliction, and forgive all my sins. Show\r\nme Thy dear and merciful heart, Father,\r\nwhich desireth not the death of a sinner,\r\nbut that he may be converted and live;\r\nspeak gently to my soul, and say that mercy\r\nshall go for justice, and that Thou wilt no\r\nmore remember my transgressions. Show\r\nme with the finger of Thy divine grace\r\nunto Jesus, the crucified one, how he died\r\nfor my sins and rose again for my justification.\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[060]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nOpen to me for a refuge his bloody\r\nwounds, in which so many poor sinners have\r\nfound comfort and salvation. Create also\r\na clean heart within me and renew a right\r\nspirit within me; cast me not away from\r\nThy countenance and take not Thy Holy\r\nSpirit from me; comfort me again with Thy\r\nhelp, and the joyful Spirit preserve me in a\r\nfirm resolution to amend my sinful life, and\r\nas long as I live to serve Thee in righteousness\r\nand holiness, as is pleasing in Thy\r\nsight. O Lord, hear me, alas! Lord! be\r\nmerciful, O Lord! hearken to remember\r\nand do what I ask, for Jesus Christ’s sake.\r\nAmen!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"36. Prayer for the Forgiveness of Sin."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Eternal, merciful God, I, a poor miserable\r\nafflicted sinner, come before Thy\r\ndivine Majesty bringing unto Thee nothing\r\nbut sin, and on account of this sin I dare\r\nnot raise my eyes unto Thee, but am cast\r\ndown with shame, that I have so often and\r\nwith great and manifold sins offended Thee,\r\nmy God, my Creator and Father, so that\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[061]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nif Thou wouldst deal with me according to\r\nmy just dues, I would forever remain a\r\nchild of wrath and eternal damnation. But\r\ndear Lord God and Father, I comfort myself\r\nwith Thy great mercy, with Thy unmeasurable,\r\nunfathomable, endless and unspeakable\r\ngrace, which Thou thyself hast\r\nvouchsafed unto me and which Thou, with\r\na precious oath and affirmation, hast confirmed\r\nand given me ample assurance with\r\nThy Words: “As true as I live, I have no\r\npleasure in the death of a sinner, but that\r\nhe might turn from his wickedness and\r\nlive.” I comfort myself with Thine only\r\nbegotten Son, my dear Redeemer, Justifier,\r\nMediator and Saviour, that He has, by His\r\nperfect obedience, sufferings and death, obtained\r\nfor me again Thy favor, and has given\r\nunto me, one that believes in Him, power\r\nto become Thy child and to remain an heir\r\nof Thy boundless mercy now and in eternity.\r\nTherefore, I will not despair, but will confess\r\nmy sins, both internal and external,\r\nsecret and manifest, unto Thee, and I will\r\npresent myself before Thee guilty as an evil-doer\r\nand malefactor, and I know nothing\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[062]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmore to do than to come upon the promise\r\nof Thy Word with an humble heart and\r\ndauntless spirit in true faith and sincere\r\nconfidence in Thy promised mercy and the\r\nbitter sufferings of Thy dear Son, to the\r\nthrone of grace, and from the depths of my\r\nheart exclaim: Abba, dear Father, Lord!\r\nhave mercy upon me! O God, be gracious\r\nunto me, a poor, miserable sinner; forgive\r\nall my original and actual sins, and all that\r\nI have at any time thought, spoken or done\r\nagainst Thee, consciously or unconsciously.\r\nLord, there is nothing good in me. In sin\r\nwas I conceived and born, in sin have I\r\nlived, in sin do I yet live, so long as I carry\r\nwith me this sinful flesh and blood, and my\r\nsins are continually before Thee. Thou\r\nseest in me a thousand times more, yea, and\r\na thousand times greater sin than I myself\r\nam able to see, know and feel. O Lord,\r\nenter not into judgment with Thy servant,\r\nfor in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.\r\nHave mercy upon me for the sake\r\nof Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, my Lord and\r\nSaviour, and through Thy great mercy,\r\nwhich is greater than the sins of all men,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[063]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nblot out my transgressions. Wash me clean\r\nwith hyssop and sprinkle me with the pure\r\nblood of Thy Son, which was shed upon the\r\ncross. May I be and remain Thy child and\r\nheir, a vessel of Thy mercy, a fountain and\r\ndwelling of the Holy Spirit. O, Lord, redeem,\r\ncomfort and quicken me! Grant unto\r\nme Thy grace anew! Gladden my distressed\r\nspirit and my troubled and broken\r\nheart with Thy holy, joyful and life-giving\r\nSpirit. The broken reed and smoking flax\r\nThou wilt not, O Lord, bruise and quench.\r\nThou wilt not cast me away from Thy countenance\r\nforever, this I know full well. Thou\r\nwilt not permit me to despair, but wilt favor\r\nme with Thy true Spirit, who will enkindle\r\nand confirm in me true faith and comfort.\r\nO, Lord! my God and Father, Thou faithful\r\nGod, hear my prayer, that I may continue\r\nto be and remain Thy child and temple,\r\nnow and eternally. Permit me not to fall\r\ninto error and vice against my conscience.\r\nSave me from blood guiltiness and from all\r\nevil. May I ever rejoice in Thy Word, that\r\nI may willingly hear the same, read and\r\nponder over it and that I may therewith\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[064]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nserve and benefit others, that I may speak\r\nof it day and night, and proclaim Thy\r\nrighteousness and glory continually; and I\r\nwill love, adore, praise, thank and serve\r\nThee, my God and Lord, and Thy dear Son,\r\nmy Saviour Jesus Christ, together with the\r\nHoly Ghost, now and in all eternity with all\r\nangels and men. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"37. Prayer for Reconciliation with our Neighbor."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Gracious Jesus, through Thy grace\r\nI have prepared myself and am about\r\nto seek the forgiveness of my sins in private\r\nconfession; but I remember, that Thou hast\r\nsaid and earnestly commanded: if thou\r\nbring thy gift before the altar and there\r\nrememberest that thy brother hath aught\r\nagainst thee: leave there thy gift before the\r\naltar and go thy way, first be reconciled to\r\nthy brother and then come and offer thy\r\ngift. Now I have unfortunately fallen into\r\nmisunderstanding and variance with my\r\nneighbor, hence do Thou so bestow upon me\r\nThy grace and so overrule my heart, that I\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[065]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmay be willing to be reconciled with him.\r\nI acknowledge the hardness of my heart and\r\nconfess that it is hard for me to subdue my\r\nflesh and blood and to banish all anger and\r\nrevenge. But it is my hope, yea, my\r\nprayer, that Thou, Lord, wilt take away\r\nmy stony heart and grant unto me a heart\r\nof flesh, that is: a loving, reconciled heart,\r\nand cause me to love my enemy, to bless\r\nhim that curses me, to do good unto those,\r\nthat hate me, and to pray for those who\r\ndespitefully abuse and persecute me. O!\r\nmay I meditate upon that judgment and\r\nthat terrible account which I must give\r\nunto Thee, that I may renounce that enmity\r\nwhich designs death and destruction,\r\nand according to Thy commandment become\r\nreconciled with my adversary whilst I am\r\nin the way with him, and never more permit\r\nthe sun to go down upon my wrath.\r\nAnd as I, in Thy name, pardon and forgive\r\nall those, who have offended me, so let me\r\nfind all those, whom I have grieved and irritated,\r\nready with a willing heart, to pardon\r\nand forgive my offences against them. O,\r\nJesus! forgive all our sins, and govern our\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[066]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nhearts, that we may live with each other\r\nin a christian and peaceful manner and that\r\nwe may praise Thy name here in time, until\r\nin heaven we shall glorify Thee forever.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","style":"class:interlude","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Brief Instruction concerning the Holy Supper."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Why do you desire to go to the Holy Supper?\r\nThis question each one should lay before his\r\nconscience before he approaches the Lord’s\r\ntable. For there are not a few who are either\r\naltogether obtuse and thoughtless, or they come\r\nto the Holy Supper with an entirely wrong\r\nintention. Some will go from mere custom,\r\nothers because they are admonished to do so\r\nby their parents, others because they consider\r\nthe partaking of the Lord’s Supper a work of\r\nmerit, and still others because they wish to acquire\r\nand preserve the appearance and name of\r\npious Christians before men. It is no wonder\r\nthat such partakers of the Holy Supper receive\r\nno blessings from it, and that they become the\r\nmore wicked, the longer they so continue."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A communicant who desires to receive the\r\nHoly Supper unto his salvation, must, in the first\r\nplace, clearly understand what the Holy Supper\r\nis and for what Christ has instituted it, and, in\r\nthe second place, he must have a penitent heart."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"067","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[067]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Such have an altogether false conception of the\r\nHoly Supper, who regard it as a mere feast at\r\nwhich a person does but commemorate Christ’s\r\nsufferings and death. No, the Holy Supper is\r\nthe exalted and holy mystery, in which Christ\r\nwith the consecrated bread gives us his body to\r\neat, and with the consecrated wine gives us his\r\nblood to drink, even the same body which he\r\ntook on himself from the virgin Mary and gave\r\nin death for our sins, and the same blood which\r\nhe shed upon the cross for the remission of our\r\nsins. True, we cannot see this with our eyes,\r\nwe cannot taste it with our mouth, nor can we\r\nunderstand it with our reason, but must believe\r\nit, for our Lord and Saviour says: “Take,\r\neat, this "},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"italic"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"is"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" my body; take, drink, this "},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"italic"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"is"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" my\r\nblood.” Our Lord and Saviour is true, and\r\ncertainly he will fulfill what he says in the\r\nwords of his testament; he is of infinite wisdom,\r\nand knows of ways and means for the\r\nfulfillment of his promises, even though it be\r\nbeyond our comprehension; he is almighty, with\r\nwhom nothing is impossible, who can do infinitely\r\nmore than we are able to ask or think.\r\nIf we believe with all earnestness, that it is not\r\nmere bread and wine, but also the true body\r\nand blood of our Saviour, who is God and man\r\nin one person, which we receive in the Holy\r\nSupper, then we will not be thoughtless and indifferent,\r\nbut we will approach the table of the\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[068]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nLord with devotional and humble hearts and\r\nwith the centurion exclaim: Lord, I am not\r\nworthy that Thou shouldst come under my roof!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"The benefits derived from the Holy Supper\r\nare threefold: first, by a worthy partaking of\r\nthe Holy Supper we receive the forgiveness of\r\nsin and are assured of the same. Our gracious\r\nGod has given many and manifold means to assure\r\nthe poor sinner of the forgiveness of his\r\nsins; such means are, the preaching of the Gospel,\r\nHoly Baptism, Absolution and the Holy\r\nSupper. We should not ask the impertinent\r\nquestion, why God has given us "},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"italic"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"four"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" means of\r\ngrace, instead of "},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"italic"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"one"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":", but rather thank him, that\r\nhe has so richly blessed us in making us partakers\r\nof the forgiveness of our sins, and that he,\r\nthrough these means, gives unto us a joyful\r\nheart and a certain assurance that we are acceptable\r\nunto him. Whoever knows from own experience,\r\nhow important it is for one whose\r\nheart is terrified on account of his sins, to believe\r\nin the forgiveness of such sins, will readily\r\nconceive the greatness of divine mercy and care,\r\nin not providing only one, but many means,\r\nthrough which we have the assurance of the forgiveness\r\nof our sins. Therefore, just as certain\r\nas with your mouth you eat the body of our\r\nLord and Saviour Jesus Christ which was given\r\nfor you in death for the forgiveness of your sins,\r\nand drink that blood which was shed for the remission\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[069]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nof your sins, just so certain also should\r\nyou be that such forgiveness is your portion and\r\ninheritance. Second, the Holy Supper also confers\r\nlife. This is not a temporal, natural life,\r\nwhich we have received through birth and which\r\nis nourished through the ordinary food and\r\ndrink, but it is that new, spiritual life, which\r\nhas been regenerated through the new birth in\r\nHoly Baptism, and which subsists by virtue of\r\nfaith in the Lord Jesus and in love to God and\r\nour neighbor. But inasmuch as this life is yet\r\nweak and imperfect and constant growth is\r\nnecessary, the Lord has instituted the Holy\r\nSupper as a spiritual means of nourishment,\r\nin order to strengthen the new spiritual life.\r\nLuther says concerning this: The Holy Supper\r\nis rightly regarded as food for the soul which\r\nnourishes and strengthens the new man; for\r\nthrough Baptism we are first born again, but\r\nthere still remains the old Adam in our flesh\r\nand blood; there are so many temptations\r\nand impediments thrown in the way by the\r\nworld and the devil, that we often grow weary\r\nand languid and sometimes fall. Hence the\r\nHoly Supper is given us as a daily nourishment\r\nand food that our faith may grow and be\r\nstrengthened, and that in such contest it may\r\nnot fall back, but ever grow stronger and\r\nstronger; for the new life must be such as always\r\nto increase and progress; it has on the\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[070]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nother hand, to suffer much; for the devil is such\r\na wrathful enemy, when he sees that one opposes\r\nhim and assails the old man, and he is unable to\r\nprevail with his power, then he will sneak and\r\ncreep around on all sides, making use of all\r\nkinds of artifice and keeps on until he finally\r\nhas made us weary, that a person either falls\r\nfrom the faith altogether, or gives way to disgust\r\nand impatience. Thereto then this comfort\r\nis given, that the heart, when it feels the\r\ntemptations too great to bear, receives new\r\nstrength and solace from the Holy Supper.\r\nBut, thirdly, the Holy Supper also confers\r\neternal salvation. Just as sin, as long as it is\r\nnot forgiven, deprives us of salvation, so sin\r\nwhich is forgiven opens unto us the door of\r\neternal salvation. Where there is forgiveness\r\nof sin, there is also life and salvation."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"But if we would obtain this threefold blessed\r\nbenefit from the Holy Supper, we must receive\r\nit worthily and well prepared. This is however\r\nnot a worthiness brought about by the law, but\r\nby the Gospel, and does not consist in a perfect\r\nlife and entire purity of the soul from sin; but\r\nmuch more in this, that we are conscious of our\r\nunworthiness and sinfulness; that we have a\r\nheart poor in spirit and mournful, and long\r\nheartily after the forgiveness of sin, that we also\r\ncomfort ourselves with it or wish to comfort;\r\nthat we regard our sins to be very great, but that\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[071]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwe rejoice in the help which is found in none\r\nother than the Lord Jesus Christ. On the other\r\nhand, all those communicants are unworthy and\r\nunfit, who in their self-righteous conceit think it\r\nunnecessary to have the forgiveness of sin, as was\r\nthe case with the Pharisee, who stood and prayed\r\nthus with himself: God, I thank Thee, that I am\r\nnot as other men are,—or who entirely doubt\r\nthe forgiveness of sin, as did Cain, who said unto\r\nthe Lord: My punishment is greater than I can\r\nbear, and who will not permit himself to be delivered\r\nfrom his despondent thoughts, or those\r\nwho continue in evil purpose and who knowingly\r\ngo on and serve sin, or who live in malicious\r\nhatred against their neighbor. When\r\nsuch unworthy communicants receive the Holy\r\nSupper, it is true, they also receive the body\r\nand blood of Christ, but they receive it unto\r\njudgment and unto the increase of their own\r\ndamnation. Hence, too, St. Paul gives the\r\nearnest admonition: Let a man examine himself,\r\nand so let him eat of that bread and drink\r\nof that cup, for whoso eateth and drinketh unworthily,\r\neateth and drinketh damnation to himself.\r\nNow, whoever recognizes in himself the\r\nabove named characteristics of an unworthy\r\ncommunicant, should not dare to approach the\r\ntable of the Lord in this condition; not that he\r\nshould remain away, but in the meanwhile he\r\nshould examine himself, and instead of being an\r\nimpenitent, become a penitent sinner."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"072","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[072]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"But are not also weak believers to be numbered\r\namong the unworthy communicants? By\r\nno means. But much more those who are both\r\nweak in faith and defective in godly life, and\r\nwho are overtaken in this or that sin, and who\r\npainfully feel their weakness and long to become\r\nstronger, are Christ’s right welcome\r\nguests at his table; such the Lord does not\r\ncast away, but much more invites to come;\r\nfor he instituted the Holy Supper especially for\r\nthe weak and infirm, that through this spiritual\r\nnourishment they might become stronger. He\r\nextends unto all such the gracious call: Come\r\nunto me all ye that are weary and are heavy\r\nladen, and I will give you rest, and whosoever\r\ncomes, I will in no wise cast out."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"38. Morning Prayer of a Communicant."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord Jesus, I this morning rejoice that\r\nI, with other pious Christians, am permitted\r\nto receive Thy body and blood in,\r\nwith and under the consecrated bread and\r\nwine. O! how my soul longs for the courts\r\nof the Lord and for the holy altar. As the\r\nhart panteth after the water brooks, so\r\npanteth my soul after Thee, O my God.\r\nFor Thou art my Shepherd, I shall not\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[073]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwant. O, Lord Jesus, as Thou hast begun\r\nthe good work in me a poor miserable man,\r\nso also accomplish the same in mercy,\r\nthrough the gracious power of the Holy\r\nSpirit unto Thy name’s glory and unto my\r\nown welfare and eternal salvation. Dear\r\nRedeemer, I am, it is true, not worthy that\r\nI should come under Thy roof, but Thy\r\ngrace, which is all-sufficient, make me\r\nworthy and amply qualify me, that the precious\r\nfood and drink of Thy true body and\r\nblood may quicken my soul in this heavenly\r\nfeast of joy and love. Clothe me with the\r\ngarment of salvation and with the robe of\r\nThy righteousness by a true faith, that I\r\nmay not be found among the pretending\r\nguests and would-be-Christians, but may be\r\na worthy partaker at Thy table and receive\r\nall Thy gracious treasures which Thou hast\r\nacquired for me. O Lord Jesus, may Thy\r\ngrace be and remain with me, as I ever put\r\nmy trust in Thee. May Thy visitation preserve\r\nmy spirit, my life and walk. And\r\nwhatever else is needful, grant Thou, O\r\nLord, unto me in this life and in the life\r\nhereafter. Give me true repentance, renew\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[074]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmy heart, deliver my body and soul. O\r\nLord! hear this my desire, and do not permit\r\nmy prayer to remain unanswered, that\r\nI may be acceptable unto Thee in time and\r\nin eternity. Amen, in Jesus’ name, Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"39. Prayer for a worthy Partaking of the Holy Supper."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Behold me, Dear Saviour, As I Come\r\nRelying on Thy Gracious Invitation.\r\nMay I find favor in Thine eyes, Thou Lover\r\nof Life. For who am I that Thou shouldst\r\nso friendly call me? Were I even holier\r\nthan the angels, yet would I not be worthy\r\nof this repast; how then should I be worthy,\r\nseeing that I am of impure lips, yea, an\r\nabomination and offensive, if Thou doest\r\nnot make me worthy? Therefore come\r\nThou to my succor with Thy grace, and\r\nprepare me. Thou hast said: Whosoever\r\ncometh to me, Thou wilt in no wise cast\r\nout. Then take my soul into Thy favor,\r\naccording to Thy great mercies. Dear\r\nJesus, remember that of myself I have indeed\r\nmuch evil, but nothing good; so help\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[075]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nme for Thy great goodness’ sake. O see\r\nhow poor and miserable I am! Remember\r\nThy faithfulness, O Saviour of the world,\r\nand fill my heart with grace. O! how I\r\nlong to appear at Thy table with glowing\r\ndevotion and becoming reverence in full\r\nfaith, but where is the power to do, if I do\r\nnot receive it of Thee, thou Author and\r\nFinisher of my faith? Therefore give Thou\r\nunto me whatsoever is pleasing to Thee.\r\nGraciously take from me whatsoever displeases\r\nThee, or cover it, at least, I most\r\nhumbly pray Thee, with the cloak of Thy\r\nrighteousness. O! blessed is the soul that\r\nfinds favor with Thee! Open Thou mine\r\neyes that I may behold the wonders in Thy\r\nordinances. Rouse my heart, and free me\r\nof all strange thoughts, increase my hope,\r\ninflame my desire, make ardent my devotion,\r\npurge me of all uncleanness, and\r\nsanctify me wholly, that I may approach\r\nwith joyful confidence, that I may receive\r\nwith pure mouth and holy heart, and with\r\nheartfelt desire eat and drink unto the life,\r\nwelfare and blessing of my soul. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"076","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[076]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"40. Thanksgiving after Partaking of the Holy Supper."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord Jesus Christ, I give Thee most\r\nhearty thanks and praise, that Thou\r\nhast again washed me, a poor sinful being,\r\nof all my transgressions, and, for the most\r\ncertain assurance of such washing and forgiveness\r\nof all my sins, hast permitted me\r\nto eat of Thy true body, and to drink of\r\nThy true blood, and, taking me as an impure\r\nchild after such cleansing, hast again\r\nreceived me into the fatherly arms of Thy\r\ngrace and mercy, and doest thus show and\r\npresent me blameless, pure and without\r\nfault unto Thy heavenly Father."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I pray Thee most heartily and from my\r\nwhole soul, that, after Thy great benefit,\r\nThou wouldst yet add this in abundance,\r\nand graciously grant me Thy grace through\r\nthe working of the Holy Ghost, that I may\r\nbe truly sensible of Thy great goodness,\r\nthankfully receive it, and from my heart\r\nmagnify and praise Thee during my whole\r\nlife. And do Thou further work in me\r\nthrough Thy Holy Ghost, and effect that I\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[077]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nalso may heartily forgive my neighbor anything\r\nhe may have done against me, as\r\nThou, O Lord, hast pardoned and forgiven\r\nall my great and numerous transgressions,\r\nyea, and hast entirely wiped them out of\r\nThy remembrance; that I may also love\r\nmy neighbor, and from my heart show him\r\nall manner of good, even as Thou, O Lord,\r\nhast shown unto me more than I am able\r\nto thank for; in order that Thou, O good\r\nand faithful God, in us mayest be magnified\r\nand praised together with the Father and\r\nHoly Ghost throughout all ages. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"41. Prayer that God would hereafter keep us from sin, and if we sin,\r\nthat He would not reckon it to our account."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O thou kind and merciful God, Thou\r\ndear Father in heaven, Thou hast out\r\nof grace and divine love, bestowed upon us\r\nThy dear Son, and with Him all grace, life\r\nand salvation. We pray Thee, dear Father,\r\npreserve unto us this blessed treasure and\r\nheavenly gift, the gracious countenance of\r\nThy dear Son, Jesus Christ, that we may\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[078]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nnever lose Him through unthankfulness, or\r\notherwise be deprived of Him. We are indeed\r\npoor, miserable and frail beings, who\r\nfall from one sin into another; we now sin\r\nin thought, now in word and deed, and it is\r\nwith difficulty that we stand. Here we\r\nnever find rest and peace; the devil watches\r\nour very thoughts, stirs them up, and fans\r\nthe passions into flame, the world watches\r\nour words and deeds, walk and life, and\r\ngives us much offense and occasion to sin,\r\nour own flesh also never rests, besides yet\r\nall the occasional sins, vices and weaknesses\r\nwhich daily beset us, and which terribly\r\ntrouble our conscience, entirely destroy the\r\njoy of our heart and turn it into sorrow\r\nand sadness. Therefore we pray Thee, Thou\r\nkind and merciful God, that when, as it\r\nmay happen, we have become negligent and\r\nunthankful, and do not so walk as we\r\nshould—O do Thou still remain our gracious\r\nGod; be Thou friendly towards us,\r\ncomfort us in goodness and mercy, do not\r\nhold us accountable or make us suffer for\r\nour manifold sins, but purge our hearts and\r\nconsciences by Thy word, in order that we\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[079]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmay serve Thee in sorrow and joy, magnify,\r\nhonor and praise Thee in time and in eternity.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"42. Prayer in view of the Sufferings of Christ."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Alas! my Lord Jesus Christ, when I behold\r\nThee, as Thou wast in the garden\r\nbowed down with heartfelt sorrow, and in\r\ngreat anguish didst sweat drops of blood,\r\nas Thou wast afterwards taken prisoner,\r\nbound, and during the whole night and hour\r\nof darkness mocked and insulted, in the\r\nmorning early as the innocent Lamb accused,\r\nwhipped with scourges, and finally\r\nsentenced to death, suspended on the cross,\r\npierced in your hands and feet with ruthless\r\nnails, and not a member of Thy most holy\r\nbody remaining without a wound:—Alas!\r\nwhen I see all this, I see nothing but my\r\nsins, guilt and iniquities which brought Thee\r\ninto this plight, and for the sake of which\r\nThou didst freely enter into such anguish\r\nand distress, into such sadness, pain and\r\nsuffering. Alas! my Lord, it is all my guilt\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[080]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nfor which Thou didst suffer—I am the cause\r\nof it all. How wonderful are the ways and\r\npurposes of God! The Innocent One must\r\npay for the guilt of the guilty, the Good\r\nOne must suffer the punishments of the\r\nwicked. The Lord must atone the guilt of\r\nthe servant, and that which sinful man has\r\nbrought upon himself God must bear. O\r\nThou Son of the living God, how great is\r\nThy love and favor towards us mortals!\r\nWhat hast Thou not done and suffered to\r\nredeem me, a poor lost sinner, and to deliver\r\nme from death and eternal damnation. I\r\nhave done evil, and Thou art punished; I\r\nhave sinned, and Thou must atone. I have\r\nbeen disobedient, and Thou must for my\r\ndisobedience be overwhelmed with such anguish\r\nand distress. Alas! Thou Lord of\r\nGlory, what can I give Thee in return for\r\nthis Thy great goodness and faithfulness\r\nwhich Thou hast shown towards me! Wherewith\r\nshall I, poor needy mortal, requite such\r\nunspeakable benefit? Alas! my Lord, it\r\nshall forever remain unrequited. There is\r\nno service in heaven or on earth whereby\r\nto pay Thee sufficiently for it. It is Thy\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[081]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\npure grace and favor towards me, a poor\r\nsinner, and that remains by me forever unrequited,\r\nforever unmerited. And since I\r\nhave nothing wherewithall to pay my debt,\r\ntherefore my heart shall evermore thank\r\nThee for what Thou hast done to me, and I\r\nshall magnify, glorify and praise Thy name\r\nnow and forever. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"43. Prayer in time of Drought."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Faithful God, Thou God of truth\r\nand righteousness, who unto the most\r\ncomforting assurance hast shown us in Thy\r\nword of truth, how that an earnest, zealous,\r\nfaithful and persevering prayer, powerfully\r\npenetrates the clouds of heaven, and not\r\nonly most certainly comes into Thy presence,\r\nbut also that it avails and effects a great\r\ndeal, we, Thy poor children, now come,\r\nupon Thy comforting promise, in this extraordinarily\r\nprotracted season of heat and\r\ndrought, with our faithful, hearty and\r\nearnest prayer before the face of Thy lofty\r\nand divine majesty, and humbly beseech\r\nThee, that Thou wouldst graciously hear us\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[082]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\naccording to Thy promise, turn Thy great\r\nwrath in mercy from us, give unto the\r\nparched earth again its needed moisture,\r\nand cause a propitious shower to fall in\r\nquickening drops upon the earth, in order\r\nthat it may again bring forth the ordained\r\nfruits so necessary for the support of our\r\ntemporal life, which Thou in Thy paternal\r\nprovidence hast already ordained in the first\r\ncreation. As of old Thou didst unlock the\r\nwindows of heaven in answer to the faithful\r\nprayer of Thy servant and prophet Elias,\r\nand didst cause it to rain upon the thirsty\r\nearth, so we also confide the same to Thee\r\nnow, that Thou wilt let Thy grace reign\r\nover us in this season of heat and drought,\r\nand out of Thy fatherly care for us, grant\r\nus our earnest petition and prayer, unto\r\nThy honor and our salvation, through Jesus\r\nChrist, Thy dear Son, our only Redeemer\r\nand Saviour. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"083","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[083]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"44. Prayer for Sunshine in a protracted Season of Wet and Rain."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord God almighty, Thou who doest\r\nclothe the heaven with darkness, and\r\nmakest their covering as a sack; Thou didst\r\nin thy wrath punish the impenitent old\r\nworld for their wickedness and vice, with\r\nthe overflowing waters of the flood, and\r\ndidst destroy all the creatures of the earth,\r\nthat live and have their being on dry land.\r\nWe also at this time, according to Thy strict\r\nrighteousness, on account of our manifold\r\nsins which we have committed against Thee,\r\nare visited with unusual rain, continued and\r\nprotracted wet weather by which the land\r\nand the fruits thereof are greatly injured.\r\nMerciful Father, Thou who didst close the\r\nfountains of the deep as well as the windows\r\nof heaven at the time of the deluge, and\r\ndidst command the rain from heaven to\r\ncease, take away from us all our sins and\r\ntransgressions, and turn away from us the\r\njust punishment of our iniquities, the destructive\r\nrain and great waters. For the\r\nearth is sad, and the heavens are mourning.\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[084]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nBehold the pledge in the clouds—the rainbow—and\r\nremember Thy promise, give good\r\nand fruitful weather, that the fruits in field\r\nand garden may prosper, and not be destroyed\r\nby the abundant and superfluous\r\nrain, and thus bring upon us famine and\r\nscarcity. Lord God of truth, Thou who\r\ncanst not lie, Thou hast said: There shall\r\nhenceforth be no more deluge to destroy the\r\nearth. Therefore be merciful, O Lord! and\r\ndo not out of wrath close up the bowels of\r\nThy compassion, O do not take Thy favor\r\nand mercy from us! Do Thou not give unto\r\nus idle teeth, and lack of bread, bless our\r\nbread, that we may always have something\r\nto eat, and praise Thy holy name; thus shall\r\nwe know that we are Thy children indeed,\r\nfor whom Thou dost most faithfully care,\r\nand praise Thee as our heavenly Father all\r\nthe days of our lives. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"45. Prayer for the precious Fruits of the Field."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Dear Lord, do Thou graciously keep\r\nthe blessed fruits of the field, purify\r\nthe air, give fruitful rain and good weather,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[085]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nthat the fruits of the land may prosper; let\r\nthem not be poisoned, so that by eating\r\nthem we together with the cattle be not\r\ntaken with pestilence, fever or other plagues;\r\nfor such plagues come when evil spirits\r\npoison the air, and afterwards the fruits,\r\nwine and corn, so that we by Thy infliction\r\neat and drink sickness and death with\r\nour own daily bread. Therefore, dear Lord,\r\nbless Thy gifts that they may redound to\r\nour health and prosperity, and that we also\r\nmay not abuse them to the injury of our\r\nsouls or to greater sinfulness, intemperance\r\nand idleness, out of which unchastity, adultery,\r\nprofanity, swearing, murder, wars and\r\nall manner of evils flow; but give us grace\r\nto use Thy gifts to our souls’ salvation, and\r\nthe amendment of our lives, and that the\r\nfruits of the Land be the means of furthering\r\nand keeping the health of our bodies\r\nand souls. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"46. Prayer during a Storm."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Great God of might and power in\r\nheaven and in earth, by Thy thunder\r\nand lightening we are now reminded of Thy\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[086]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ngreat wrath over us sinful mortals. By\r\nsuch sound of Thy voice which makes all\r\ncreatures to tremble and to fear, Thou doest\r\ncall us, as if it were with a bell of repentance,\r\nto the knowledge of our sins and to true repentance,\r\nin order that we may not be condemned\r\nwith the wicked world. Thou art\r\nsuch a mighty and powerful Lord, that if\r\nThou wouldst deal with us according to Thy\r\nstrict righteousness, Thou couldst destroy\r\nthe world with one clap of thunder and\r\nlightening. But we bend our knees in prayer\r\nbefore Thee and humbly beseech Thee, remit\r\nThy great wrath enkindled against our\r\nsins. Have mercy on us, spare us, lift up\r\nThy gracious countenance upon us, and be\r\nThou merciful unto us. Preserve our bodies\r\nand lives, our homes and property, our town\r\nand land, our goods and possessions, and all\r\nthat we have, also the fruits of the field\r\nfrom hail and sleet, from conflagrations and\r\nfloods, and from all danger. Guard us also\r\nagainst an evil and sudden death, and mercifully\r\ngrant that many sinners may by Thy\r\nword, thunder and lightning, be roused out\r\nof their wicked walk and life, and be truly\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[087]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nand heartily converted to Thee. Let us\r\nevery hour of our lives think of Thy glorious\r\nappearing to judge the quick and the\r\ndead, and be prepared to receive Thee with\r\njoy, and with Thee to enter into the everlasting\r\njoys of Thy heavenly kingdom.\r\nAmen. O Lord, have mercy on us poor\r\nsinners, our bodies and souls, here in this\r\npresent life and in the life to come. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"47. Thanksgiving when the Storm is over."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty God, heavenly Father,\r\nThou hast said: Call upon me in the\r\nday of trouble, I will deliver thee and thou\r\nshalt glorify me: we praise and thank Thee\r\nwith our whole heart, that Thou hast, in\r\nmercy, heard our prayer and caused the\r\nthreatening storm to cease, without injury to\r\nbody or property. In this, Thou hast not\r\ndealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded\r\nus according to our iniquities; but hast\r\ndealt with us as a father with his children.\r\nFather of mercies, for the sake of Thine\r\nonly begotten Son, Jesus Christ, cause these\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[088]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nThy fearful warnings to move us to constant\r\namendment, that we may henceforth live in\r\nThy fear and prepare ourselves for the coming\r\nof Thy dear Son, that we may with joy\r\ngo forth to meet Him, and with shouts of\r\njoy enter heaven, in which dwelleth righteousness,\r\nand possess it forever, even for\r\never and ever, through Thy dear Son, Jesus\r\nChrist, our Lord. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"48. Prayer in great Weakness of Faith."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord, I know it now of a truth that\r\nall men have not faith. I believe, dear\r\nLord, help my unbelief! Do not break the\r\nbruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax;\r\nO Jesus, Thou who sittest at the right hand\r\nof God, make intercession for me, that my\r\nfaith may not cease. Be the author and\r\nfinisher of my faith, wherewith I shall be\r\nable to quench all the fiery darts of the\r\nwicked one. Grant me that I believe, although\r\nI do not see, and thus be saved.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"089","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[089]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"49. Prayer in great Trouble and Danger."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O almighty God and Father, who art\r\never ready to help, Thou seest the great\r\ntrouble and danger in which we are living;\r\nwe know of no counsel or help, and have no\r\nstrength of ourselves to come out of trouble,\r\ntherefore our eyes look unto Thee, who\r\nalone art our consolation, refuge and helper,\r\nand hast said: Call upon me in the day of\r\ntrouble, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt\r\nglorify me. Our heart clings to Thy word\r\nof promise and in childlike humility and\r\nconfidence seeks Thy face. O Lord, hide\r\nnot Thy face, full of compassion, from us,\r\nand put not Thy children away in anger.\r\nLeave us not, neither forsake us, O God of\r\nour salvation, who workest salvation in the\r\nmidst of the earth. Let Thy help also\r\ncome unto us and be merciful unto us. O\r\nLord, our God, in Thee do we put our trust\r\nand under the shadow of Thy wings do we\r\nmake our refuge until these calamities be\r\noverpast. Turn again unto us and satisfy\r\nus early with Thy mercy and we will freely\r\nsacrifice unto Thee, we will praise Thy\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[090]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nname, O Lord, for it is good. Make us glad\r\naccording to the days wherein Thou hast\r\nafflicted us, and the years wherein we have\r\nseen evil. Give us help from trouble and\r\nwe will praise Thee, and rejoice in Thy salvation\r\nall the days of our life. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"50. Thanksgiving after a safe Journey."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Gracious God, heavenly Father, I\r\nthank Thee with my whole heart, that\r\nThou hast in safety brought me to my\r\njourney’s end, and that to my joy, Thy\r\nholy angels have led me back to my family.\r\nAs a Father Thou hast also kept me from\r\nall evil, prevented robbers and murderers\r\nfrom killing me, wild beasts from tearing\r\nme to pieces, floods of water and other\r\nperils from destroying or injuring me. Thou\r\nhast led me in safety as the angel Raphael\r\nled the young Tobias. All this I owe to\r\nThy paternal care and almighty protection.\r\nIn mercy keep me and mine, take us under\r\nThy mighty protection, and by Thy power\r\npreserve body and soul unto eternal life for\r\nJesus Christ’s sake. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"091","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[091]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"51. Thanksgiving for Deliverance out of Tribulation."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I will praise Thee, O Lord my God,\r\nwith all my heart, and I will glorify Thy\r\nname forevermore. I will praise Thee for\r\never, because Thou canst do all things\r\nwell. Behold, instead of peace I had great\r\nbitterness, but Thou hast in love to my soul\r\ndelivered it from the pit of corruption. In\r\nmy distress I called unto Thee, and Thou\r\nhast heard my voice, and my cry did enter\r\ninto Thy ears, and Thou hast comforted me.\r\nThou hast faithfully helped me, in mercy\r\nupheld my soul, and finally delivered me\r\nout of my great tribulation. My Lord and\r\nmy God, what shall I render unto Thee for\r\nall the benefits which Thou daily bestowest?\r\nI will praise Thy name all the days of my\r\nlife, I will magnify Thee among all Thy\r\npeople, and Thy glory shall continually be\r\nin my mouth. Thy Spirit, O faithful God,\r\nenable me to pay my vows and never to forget\r\nthe benefits Thou hast bestowed upon\r\nmy soul. Let me spread Thy praise in\r\ntime, and also in Eternity, together with\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[092]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nthe elect, sing everlasting Hallelujahs to the\r\nhonor of Thy name. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"52. Morning Prayer of a sick Person."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Thou faithful God and Father of our\r\nLord Jesus Christ! I will thank and\r\npraise Thee that Thou hast so mercifully\r\nkept, protected and strengthened me in my\r\nweakness. In Jesus’ name, turn unto me\r\nto-day and the remaining days of my life,\r\ncleanse me from my sin, comfort me by Thy\r\ngrace, strengthen me by Thy power, lead\r\nme by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may live and\r\nsuffer in accordance with Thy will. I commit\r\nmy sick body and my soul into Thy\r\nholy hands, let Thy holy angel have charge\r\nconcerning me that the wicked one may\r\nhave no power or influence over me, through\r\nJesus Christ, our only comfort and Redeemer,\r\nin the power of the Holy Ghost.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"093","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[093]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"53. Another Morning Prayer in Sickness."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I commit myself this morning and all\r\nthe days of my life into Thy hands, O\r\nGod, the eternal Father who hast created\r\nme, O God, the eternal Son who hast redeemed\r\nme, O God, the Holy Ghost who\r\nhast sanctified me in holy baptism. O eternal\r\nGodhead, O perfect humanity, O holy\r\nTrinity, ever keep me ready to enter into\r\neverlasting salvation. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Good and merciful God, affectionate\r\nFather, by Thy grace I have passed another\r\nnight and again behold the cheering light.\r\nThanks be unto Thee, that Thou hast been\r\nmy keeper and protector, comforter and\r\nhelper, that Thou hast as a Father kept my\r\nsick body, together with my distressed soul,\r\nby Thy power hast kept me from sudden\r\ndeath and dangerous temptations, and that\r\nThy holy angel has defended me against\r\nthe devil, the prince of darkness. By Thy\r\ngrace and mercy I still live. Watch over\r\nme Thy poor creature to-day also, and so\r\nlead and guide me that I may neither\r\nthink, speak, nor do evil. Lead me, the\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[094]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\npoor one of Thy flock, to Thy holy Word,\r\nand cause me to lie down in its green pastures,\r\nfor this is my comfort in my distress.\r\nPreserve me, O God, for in Thee do I put\r\nmy trust, Thou, and Thou alone, art my\r\nstrength, my God and my noblest treasure.\r\nFill my heart and mind with fear and love\r\nto Thee. Separate me from all things not\r\npurely Thine. Hide me in Thyself, that in\r\nmy trouble and affliction I may submit to\r\nThy will, and trust in Thee alone, for besides\r\nThee there is no other help in all the\r\nworld. Thou art the true physician of the\r\nsick, the true comforter in every distress,\r\nthe true helper in the hour of death. Beloved\r\nFather, heal me, comfort me, help\r\nme. Keep me this day from sin and all\r\nevil, from the wiles of the devil, from the\r\ntemptations of the world and from the evil\r\nlusts of my own sinful flesh. Give patience,\r\nhope and constancy. And when my life is\r\nat an end give me an easy and blessed\r\ndeath through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son,\r\nmy Redeemer. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"095","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[095]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"54. Evening Prayer of a sick Person."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Thanks be unto Thee, my God and\r\nFather, that Thou hast this day so\r\nmercifully succored me. Thy grace, Thy\r\npower, Thy comfort and Thy Spirit be with\r\nme in my sickness and help me through this\r\nnight also. I commit my body and soul\r\ninto Thy hands, Thy holy angels have\r\ncharge concerning me, that the wicked one\r\nmay have no power over me, through Jesus\r\nChrist, Thy dear Son, our Lord. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"55. Another Evening Prayer of a sick Person."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty and merciful God, affectionate\r\nFather, Thou hast said: Call upon\r\nme in the day of trouble, I will deliver\r\nthee; therefore I pray Thee, have mercy\r\non me and forgive all my sins with which\r\nI have offended Thee this day. I commit\r\nmyself this coming night into Thy keeping,\r\nand let my soul be at rest, even if my body\r\nshould be full of trouble. Let me not be\r\ncarried away by sudden death without\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[096]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nknowing Thy dear Son. If it be Thy gracious\r\nwill, let me live till morning and pass\r\nthis night without pain of body or distress\r\nof soul. Should this be my last night\r\non earth, and Thou, in Thy unsearchable\r\ncounsel, shouldst call me into Eternity, let\r\nme awake in Heaven and make me the\r\nhumblest servant in Thy kingdom. In Thy\r\nname I fall asleep. Whether I shall awake\r\non earth or in Heaven, I shall love and\r\npraise Thee with my whole heart, my faithful\r\nGod. Amen. In Jesus’ name. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"56. Prayer in Sickness."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Gracious God and Father, I acknowledge\r\nand confess unto Thee that I have\r\ndone evil all the days of my life and have\r\nnot lived to Thy honor. I have fulfilled the\r\nlusts of the flesh and have served myself\r\nand the world more than Thee. O Lord, I\r\nam very sorry that I have passed the few\r\ndays of my life in doing evil. I acknowledge\r\nthat Thou art only visiting my iniquities\r\nupon me in sending this sickness. By\r\nthis Thou wouldst call me to repentance.\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[097]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nO Lord, Thou judgest me righteously and\r\nchastenest me that I may not perish with\r\nthe ungodly world. By this sickness Thou\r\nputtest me in mind of my mortality and\r\nteachest me to know mine end and the\r\nmeasure of my days, what it is. Verily,\r\nevery man at his best state is altogether\r\nvanity, surely every man walketh in a vain\r\nshow, he heapeth up riches and knoweth\r\nnot who shall gather them. And now,\r\nLord, what wait I for? Deliver me from\r\nmy transgressions. I know, Lord, that my\r\ntimes are in Thy hand, Thou hast written\r\nall my members in Thy book, which in continuance\r\nwere fashioned, when as yet there\r\nwas none of them. My substance was not\r\nhid from Thee when I was curiously\r\nwrought in my mother’s womb. Since it is\r\nThy will that I should be sick, may I cheerfully\r\ndo this Thy will. O Lord, Thine arrows\r\nstick fast in me, and Thy hand presseth\r\nme sore, there is no soundness in my\r\nflesh because of Thine anger, neither is\r\nthere any rest in my bones because of my\r\nsins, as a heavy burden, they are too heavy\r\nfor me. O my God, preserve my soul in\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[098]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nevery temptation, let this bodily sickness\r\nbe a medicine for the healing of my soul.\r\nKeep Thou my heart and mind, and through\r\nthe peace of my Lord Jesus Christ protect\r\nme with Thy shield and buckler against all\r\nthe fiery darts of the devil. Lord, Thou\r\nknowest it that I am the work of Thy\r\nhands, Thou hast formed me out of the\r\nclay; we are the clay and Thou our potter.\r\nAlas! how I am broken in pieces! Spare\r\nme, O Lord; Thou wilt surely not, in Thy\r\nwrath, cast away nor break in pieces the\r\nwork of Thy hands, Thou hast separated\r\nme from my mother’s womb, Thou didst\r\nmake me hope, when I was upon my mother’s\r\nbreasts. Thou art the Lord and giver\r\nof my life, and hast power to take it again\r\nat Thine own appointed time. Should it be\r\nThy will, deal kindly with me, as Thou\r\ndidst with king Hezekiah, to whose days\r\nThou didst add fifteen years. Behold, for\r\npeace I have great bitterness, in love to my\r\nsoul, deliver it from the pit of corruption\r\nand cast all my sins behind Thy back.\r\nShould this sickness not be unto death,\r\nthen, O Lord, lift me up again and heal me,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[099]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nfor I am very weak. O Lord Jesus, Thou\r\nheavenly physician, take me under Thy\r\ntreatment, alleviate my pains and heal me\r\nby Thy wounds, and make Thy bitter sufferings\r\nand death my medicine. Lord, let\r\nme touch the hem of Thy garment, that is,\r\nThy Word and sacraments, in which Thou\r\nart wrapped up, and make me whole by the\r\nvirtue which cometh out of Thee. Should\r\nit be Thy will however, that in this sickness\r\nI shall go the way of all the earth, be it so,\r\nfor I am no better than my fathers, only\r\nlet Thy servant depart in peace, according\r\nto Thy Word, for mine eyes have seen Thy\r\nsalvation which Thou hast prepared before\r\nthe face of all people, a light to lighten the\r\nGentiles, and the glory of Thy people\r\nIsrael. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"57. Prayer of a penitent in Sickness."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty God and Father, because\r\nof sin Thou appointest over men all\r\nmanner of diseases, but in particular bodily\r\nsickness, that they may not perish with\r\nthe world. I come unto Thee with my\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[100]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nload of sins and confess that on account\r\nof these I have deserved not only this\r\nsickness, but also eternal damnation, being\r\na child of wrath by nature and sold under\r\nsin, besides having, all the days of my\r\nlife, transgressed all Thy commandments\r\na countless number of times. I take my\r\nrefuge in Thy boundless mercy. Enter\r\nnot into judgment with me, for in Thy\r\nsight shall no man living be justified. Remember\r\nnot the sins of my youth, nor my\r\ntransgressions, but for Thy name’s sake pardon\r\nmine iniquity, for it is great. Remove\r\nThy stroke away from me and hearken\r\nunto the voice of my cry, hold not Thy\r\npeace at my tears. Spare me that I may\r\nrecover strength, before I go hence, and be\r\nno more. Affectionate Father, behold, for\r\npeace I have great bitterness, in love deliver\r\nmy soul from the pit of corruption\r\nand cast all my sins behind Thy back. Consider\r\nalso my bodily affliction and take it\r\naway or alleviate it by Thy comfort. Give\r\nme patience, help me to bear my cross, or\r\nsave me under it. Thy will be done. Do\r\nwith me, O God, as it seemeth good unto\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[101]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nThee. I am Thine, in Thee I would remain.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"58. Short Prayers in Sickness, for every Hour of the Day."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"1. At One O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"My Creator and Father, Thou true and\r\nonly God, from whom cometh health\r\nand sickness, prosperity and adversity, it\r\nbeing Thy will that I should be afflicted so\r\nmany days with this bodily sickness, give\r\nme Christian patience and the full assurance\r\nof hope. In times of adversity as well as\r\nin times of prosperity, Thou alone art my\r\nbeloved Father. In this life, it is but the\r\ncommon lot of every faithful member of\r\nthe church to bear the cross. Why should\r\nI make myself an exception? When even\r\nmy Saviour, Jesus Christ, the head of the\r\nchurch, had to suffer for me. Beloved God\r\nand Father, who art upright in all Thy\r\nways, keep me in Thy Word and let it be\r\nmy surest remedy and greatest delight.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"102","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[102]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"2. At Two O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Beloved Lord Jesus, my faithful Advocate\r\nand Saviour, I well know that\r\nby my sins I have deserved nothing less\r\nthan this bodily infirmity, together with\r\nevery affliction. I am comforted, however,\r\nby Thine inexhaustable grace and most precious\r\natonement, through which Thou hast\r\nredeemed my body and soul. Whatever\r\nmay befall my body in this life, I am assured\r\nthat my body and soul are delivered\r\nfrom hell, and will eventually enter into\r\neternal life and be crowned with health and\r\nheavenly glory. To this end help me, Lord\r\nJesus. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"3. At Three O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Holy Ghost, most worthy and affectionate\r\ncompanion of my soul, and most\r\nfaithful witness of my heavenly birthright\r\nand happiness, continue to abide in my\r\nheart during this protracted, bodily affliction,\r\nand quicken me by Thy divine comfort\r\nand keep me steadfast in Thy pure\r\nWord and most holy sacraments. Preserve\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[103]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nin me faith, hope and charity, these three\r\npillars of my Christianity. Enable me\r\nrightly to understand God’s paternal will\r\nthat I may in silence submit to it, live and\r\ndie in accordance with it. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"4. At Four O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Beloved and faithful God, teach me to\r\nremember mine end, that I may not sin.\r\nGive me a happy death; on the Judgment\r\nDay absolve me; keep me out of hell;\r\ntake me into Heaven. In the hour of death\r\nI will lay me down in peace and sleep. On\r\nthe Judgment Day let me escape hell and\r\ndwell safely in Heaven. Let the seed of\r\nThy word take root in my heart, abide in\r\nme and quicken me, until Thou wilt come\r\nto take me to Thyself. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"5. At Five O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"In my affliction and pain, where, O dear\r\nJesus, could I make my refuge, but in\r\nThy "},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"italic"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"five"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" sacred wounds? In these I will be\r\nsecure when I shall have lost my mind and\r\nmy senses. I will abide in Thee, abide\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[104]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nThou also in me. Trim the lamp of my heart\r\nwith the pure oil of faith, prepare me thro’\r\nChristian penitence to go forth with joy\r\nto meet Thee at Thy second coming, and in\r\ncompany with all the elect, forever to enjoy\r\nthe wedding feast. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"6. At Six O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I thank Thee, dear Lord and Father,\r\nthat Thou hast created me in Thine\r\nimage, with a human body and reasonable\r\nsoul; and beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst\r\nnot forsake me, Thy creature, in my distress,\r\nbut wouldst exercise Thy paternal\r\ncare over me, and powerfully deliver me.\r\nMany are my afflictions, and every day hath\r\nits own evils; but I know that Thou wilt\r\nfinally deliver me from all afflictions and\r\ntroubles; in Thee do I put my trust; let me\r\nnever be put to shame. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"7. At Seven O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O God, heavenly Father, who didst rest\r\non the seventh day of the creation, do\r\nThou also rest and keep Thy sabbath in my\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[105]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nheart, Thou, who art my soul’s only rest and\r\ncomfort. O Lord Jesus, let the seventh\r\nand last word, that Thou didst utter upon\r\nthe cross, also be my last word in the hour\r\nof death, that I may commend my spirit\r\ninto Thy hands. O God, Holy Ghost, Thou\r\nheavenly teacher, Thou spirit of prayer, do\r\nThou kindle in me constant devotion to\r\nprayer, that in the Lord’s prayer, in the\r\nseven penitential Psalms, and other prayers\r\nand sighs, I may bring my wants to God,\r\nand be graciously heard by Him. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"8. At Eight O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Dearest Lord Jesus, who didst upon\r\nthe eighth day begin to suffer pain and\r\nto shed Thy blood: O, give me a willing\r\nspirit, patiently to bear my bodily infirmities\r\nto Thy glory, and the hope, that Thou\r\nwouldst graciously preserve me and my\r\nsoul in the waters of tribulation, as Thou\r\ndidst preserve the eight souls in Noah’s ark.\r\nLet me be among the eight multitudes whom\r\nThou callest blessed, that I may be poor in\r\nspirit, patient in tribulation, meek toward\r\nmy enemies, hunger and thirst after righteousness,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[106]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmerciful toward suffering Christians,\r\npure in heart, peaceful toward my\r\nneighbor, steadfast in persecution. O, let\r\nme advance in the school of patience through\r\nall its grades, until through perseverance,\r\nI will be promoted to the joyful school of\r\neverlasting life, where with the Father and\r\nthe Holy Spirit, I will praise and love Thee\r\nevermore. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"9. At Nine O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O my dearest Lord Jesus, Thy great sufferings\r\nreached a desired end, in that\r\nThou wast delivered from them through a\r\nblessed death. O grant unto me a blessed\r\ndeparture, and make an end to my wearisome\r\nafflictions.. For this I will thank,\r\npraise, and glorify Thee with my whole\r\nheart. I know, Thou wilt not forget me,\r\nand my hope will not be lost forever. Here\r\nupon earth I am a member of Thy church\r\nmilitant, O let me be a member of Thy\r\nchurch triumphant. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"107","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[107]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"10. At Ten O’clock."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O righteous and gracious God, I\r\nheartily acknowledge, that I am not\r\nonly conceived and born in sin, but have\r\non account of human weakness in various\r\nways transgressed Thy holy ten commandments\r\nin thoughts, words and actions, so\r\nthat I have not only deserved this my sickness\r\nand other temporal affliction, but have\r\nalso deserved everlasting punishment. But\r\nsince Thy dear Son, my faithful Saviour\r\nJesus Christ, has made satisfaction for all\r\nmy sins, original and actual, with His precious\r\nmerits and holy blood; I beseech\r\nThee, that Thou wouldst for His sake be\r\ngracious unto me, and of Thy great mercy,\r\nforgive my temporal and eternal punishment.\r\nGuide me by Thy Holy Spirit, that\r\nI may separate myself from the great multitude\r\nof the ungodly, that I may strive\r\nafter the true faith showing itself in good\r\nworks; but especially that I may be patient\r\nunder afflictions, fight a good fight, keep\r\nthe faith and a good conscience, and finally\r\nlive in Thy tabernacle forever. Do Thou\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[108]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nalleviate my bodily pains according to Thy\r\ngood will, and help me that I may bear my\r\nafflictions, for Jesus’ sake. 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I yearn for the evening\r\ntime of a blessed death, and long for\r\nthe joyful resurrection of my body. O let\r\nme early experience these my requests, then\r\nwill I forever praise Thee with the Father\r\nand the Holy Ghost. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"12. 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Amen!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty, eternal God, heavenly,\r\nfaithful, dear Father! comfort and\r\nstrengthen this Thy poor creature, and\r\nspare it through Thy goodness; help it out\r\nof all agony and distress, release it in Thy\r\ngrace, and take it to Thee, in Thy kingdom,\r\nthrough Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our\r\nonly Lord, Saviour and Redeemer. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"117","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[117]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Another."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty, eternal God, have mercy\r\nupon the anxious sighings and lamentations\r\nof this dying person; receive him\r\ninto Thy kingdom, which Thou hast in\r\nmercy prepared for him and all believers\r\nsince the beginning of the world. Release\r\nhim graciously, O Lord, comfort him with\r\nthe elect eternally through Thy dear Son,\r\nour Lord Jesus Christ. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"64. Prayer, when the sick Person has departed in the Lord."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"To Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, and\r\nPrince of life, be praise and thanks\r\nnow and evermore, that He has so graciously\r\nhelped and received this blessed\r\nperson into His holy hands. May He at\r\nthe last day graciously unite soul and body\r\nin heavenly brightness, and grant us all together\r\nin His own appointed time a happy\r\nfollowing and in the mean time a godly\r\nwalk; comfort all distressed persons with\r\nHis sweet consolation, and preserve us all in\r\nHis eternal grace, according to His eternal\r\ngoodness and mercy. Amen, O thou holiest\r\nand most glorious Trinity. Amen! Amen!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"1. Sunday Morning Prayer.\n\nEternal, almighty God and Father! I most heartily praise and thank Thee, that Thou hast graciously, by Thy holy angels, preserved me from all harm and danger both of body and soul, during the past night and all previous time; and I most heartily pray Thee, forgive me all my sins wherewith I have offended Thee, and enlighten my heart with Thy Holy Spirit, that I may daily grow and increase in Thy knowledge. Grant me grace also, that I may, during this day, avoid all sin and shame, and be found in Thy divine will, in order that I may so walk as to be preserved from all evil, may always and constantly keep Thee in my heart and thoughts, and when the time of my departure approaches, grant that I may fall asleep in the true knowledge of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, unto a blessed and eternal life. Amen.\n\n2. Before going to Church.\n\nMerciful God and Father! Thou seest, that by reason of my depraved nature I have no delight in Thy word, and that I so easily permit the devil, my own flesh and blood, the children of the world, also false teachers and preachers and other trivial causes keep me away from it, and that I am too indolent and careless to hear and preserve Thy word. Therefore I now pray Thee, O eternal God, forgive me this my inbred indolence, and do Thou give me a heart willing and apt to hear and meditate upon Thy word. Awake in me such an earnest longing that I may have a desire after the sincere milk of the divine word, as new-born babes. Help me, that I may find my chief delight in Thy word. May there be nothing in this world dearer to me than Thy word; may I love it more than gold and all fine gold, and always regard it as my best treasure. And as I, alas! have lived to see the time which Thy dear Son Himself foretold, that false Christs should arise and do wonders, so that, if it were [009] possible, even the elect should be deceived, I pray Thee that Thou wouldst graciously defend and protect me from error and false doctrine. Keep me in Thy truth, for Thy word is truth, that I may cling to the same as heavenly truth, and remain steadfast in the same unto death. Grant this for the sake of the honor of Thy most holy and blessed name. Amen.\n\n3. Sunday Evening Prayer.\n\nLord, almighty God and heavenly Father, I most heartily thank Thee for all Thy goodness and benefits which Thou hast this day so kindly shown unto me, in that Thou hast defended me from evil and preserved my health. And I, Thy dear child, further pray Thee that Thou wouldst mercifully keep me in Thy alone saving word to my last breath, and enlighten my heart with Thy Holy Spirit, that I may know what is good or evil. And wouldst graciously wipe out the remembrance of all the sins which I this day have knowingly done, also of my secret sins, and grant me this night a christian [010] rest, that I may arise again refreshed and in health, to Thy praise. Help also, dear Father, that I may begin a new life, well pleasing in Thy sight, to the salvation of my soul, in Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our only Helper. Amen.\n\n4. Another Sunday Evening Prayer.\n\nWe adore and praise Thee, Lord God, Father of heaven and earth, that Thou hast so bountifully supplied us this day not only with our daily bread to nourish the body, but also with the heavenly food of Thy word for our souls. Grant, O faithful God, that it may remain in our hearts, and bring forth much fruit to Thy honor and our salvation. We also pray Thy fatherly goodness not to deprive us of Thy pure word and ministry; and that Thou wouldst not visit upon us the sins wherewith we may have desecrated this day, but forgive them according to Thy great goodness, and for the sake of the bitter sufferings and death of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ. And finally, let us this day, and all the remaining time of our mortal life in [011] this vale of tears, be commended to Thy fatherly blessing and divine protection; and may Thy holy angels keep charge over us, that the wicked one may have no power over us.\n\nBut as the evening of this world is now approaching, and the day is far spent, grant us the grace of Thy Spirit, that we may constantly watch, and, in living faith, ardent love, firm hope and a holy walk and demeanor, wait for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, when He shall come to judge the quick and the dead, in order that we may then receive Him in a worthy manner and with joy, enter with Him into eternal life, and celebrate with all the elect the Sabbath without end. Have mercy, O Lord! upon Thy whole Christian Church, and deliver Thy poor persecuted flock from all oppression, mockery and tyranny, comfort all anxious and troubled consciences by the true comforter, the Holy Spirit, and send us all Thy peace through Jesus Christ, our Intercessor and only Mediator. Amen.\n\n5. Monday Morning Prayer.\n\nHoly and faithful God, heavenly Father! I most heartily praise, honor and adore Thee, that during the past night Thou hast permitted me to rest and sleep in safety, and by Thy fatherly love hast awakened me again refreshed and in the enjoyment of health. I most heartily pray Thee that Thou wouldst this day also and always graciously preserve me together with (my dear parents, brothers and sisters, and) all true Christians from all danger and harm both of body and soul, in order that I may always be found in Thy will. For I commend myself, my body and soul, heart, sense, mind and thoughts, all my strivings and aspirations, all I do and all I leave undone, my going in and coming out, my life and death, and everything that I am and can do, to Thy divine protection. May Thy holy angel be and remain with me, that no misfortune may befall me either in body or soul. Grant this for the sake of Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son. Amen.\n\n6. Monday Evening Prayer.\n\nMerciful God, gracious Father! I heartily thank Thee that during the past day and up to the present hour Thou hast graciously protected me from all danger and harm of body and soul, and pray Thee, that, for the sake of Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, Thou wouldst graciously forgive all the sins which I have this day again committed against Thee in thoughts, words and deeds, and let them be remembered against me no more. And as I am now about to lie down to rest, I pray, Thou wouldst this night also protect and defend me from all harm and danger of body and soul, so that, being defended against the wiles and power of the devil, against evil, harmful and wicked dreams, I may safely rest and sleep this night, and awake again refreshed and in health to Thy honor. I now commend myself entirely into Thy divine hand; Thou hast redeemed me, Thou faithful God. Amen.\n\n7. Tuesday Morning Prayer.\n\nLord Jesus Christ, Thou only Saviour of the world! to Thee I lift my heart and mind, and thank Thee again, that Thou hast by Thy boundless mercy and love kept me safe and secure this night from the wiles and power of the wicked one. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou art the portion of my inheritance, my salvation is in Thy hands, and besides Thee I know of no Helper in heaven or on earth. Therefore I pray Thee for the sake of Thy unutterable suffering and anguish, of Thy most painful and bitter death, which in great love Thou didst suffer for me, that Thou wouldst be gracious and merciful unto me, and this day and through my whole life bless, spare, preserve and keep me from all sin and evil in this world of sorrow, until Thou shalt take me to eternal joy and blessedness, for Thy most holy name’s sake. Amen.\n\n8. Tuesday Evening Prayer.\n\nO eternal and merciful God, God of all riches, who art in heaven, I most heartily thank Thee for Thy great mercy and [015] paternal providence by which Thou hast again permitted me to end this day in the enjoyment of health. And since I, alas! have not spent this day to Thy praise and honor, and the welfare of my neighbor, inasmuch as my depraved nature is always inclined more to evil than to good, help, Thou faithful God, that I who am conceived and born in sin, may recognize my infirmity and become a partaker of Thy heavenly grace; and teach me to think much and often of my end, that I may prepare myself for it in true repentance, and when it approaches may depart from this world of trouble full of consolation and blessedness, and with all believing Christians be translated into Thy heavenly paradise. In the mean time, as long as I sojourn on earth, take me into Thy almighty protection and mercifully keep and preserve me from all harm and danger of body and soul, for the sake of Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son. Amen.\n\n9. Wednesday Morning Prayer.\n\nO almighty, merciful God, gracious Father in heaven, since Thou hast again kept me safe this night by Thy ministering spirits, the holy angels, and permitted me to see this new day refreshed and in the enjoyment of health, I most heartily give Thee praise, honor and eternal thanks therefore, and pray Thee again, dear heavenly Father, to whose will I subject all that I do and leave undone, my beginning and end, that Thou wouldst henceforth graciously have mercy upon me, and govern all my thoughts and aspirations, my heart, sense, mind and thoughts, all my words and deeds by Thy Holy Spirit, so that I may understand what is good or evil, and that I may this day so walk and live in this evil and perverse world, that I above all things, free from my sins, may have a heartfelt desire for that eternal home which Christ, my Saviour, purchased and secured for me, and may not lose it by reason of my wicked, sinful life. To this end wilt Thou graciously help me with Thy divine love and [017] the power of Thy Holy Spirit, for the sake of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.\n\n10. Wednesday Evening Prayer.\n\nI thank Thee, O almighty God and kind Father, that Thou hast this day again graciously kept me safe from harm both in body and soul. I pray Thee, that Thou wouldst according to Thy great goodness blot out every sin that I have this day committed against Thee and Thy holy commandments with my heart, tongue, or in other ways, and not forsake me, Thy creature, whom Thou hast redeemed with the precious blood of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and protect me this night under Thy almighty wings, against the wicked one, who goeth about as a roaring lion, seeking to devour me, so that under the shadow of Thy goodness I may rest and sleep securely, and the wicked one may not be able to approach me or do me any harm. Amen.\n\n11. Thursday Morning Prayer.\n\nGod the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, Thou ever blessed Trinity! to Thee I resign myself with body and soul both now and forever, and heartily thank Thee that Thou didst not permit the wicked one to harm me during the past night, but didst, by the protection of Thy holy angels, keep me safe to this day. What shall I render unto Thee, wherewith shall I worthily praise Thee? I will give Thee a contrite and broken heart, full of sins like scarlet, but sorrowing and penitent; graciously accept of it, and wash it white as snow in the precious blood of Thy dear Son, my Redeemer, bury it in His holy innocent wounds, and thus do Thou graciously impart to me the forgiveness of all my sins. And help me to hold myself in Christian readiness every day, inasmuch as I do not know, when Thou wilt come, how and where Thou wilt call me hence, so that I may by Thy blessing be conducted to eternal joy. Grant me this, gracious Father, for the sake of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.\n\n12. Thursday Evening Prayer.\n\nGracious and most merciful God, eternal Father, what heartfelt love and fatherly care Thou hast for me, a poor sinner, in that Thou hast so graciously preserved me all the days and hours of my life, from my earliest youth to the present time, against all the wiles of the devil, and the danger and harm of the wicked world; and I humbly pray Thee, that, according to Thy paternal love toward me, Thou wouldst to all eternity not remember against me what I have done against Thee this day, but mercifully forgive it, and be gracious unto me for the sake of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, who became the Surety for all my sins, and keep me and all who are near and dear to me safe this night from sudden death, from danger by fire and water, pestilence and all harm. I therefore commend myself, my body and soul and everything that I have to Thy fatherly protection; may Thy holy angel be with me, that, I may fear no danger. Amen.\n\n13. Friday Morning Prayer.\n\nI, a poor sinner, have now arisen in Thy name, Thou crucified Lord Jesus Christ, who, as the truly patient Lamb for the slaughter, didst suffer for me the most ignominious death on the cross, and with Thy precious blood redeemed me from all my sins, from death, the devil and hell: govern my heart with Thy Holy Spirit, refresh it with the heavenly dew of Thy grace, preserve me with Thy divine love, and hide me this day, both body and soul, in Thy holy wounds; wash me clean from all my sins, keep me in all good works, and lead me from this world of sorrow to eternal joy and glory, Thou most faithful Saviour, Jesus Christ, my only Comfort, Hope and Life. Amen.\n\n14. Friday Evening Prayer.\n\nO Lord Jesus Christ, Thou patient Lamb for the slaughter and holy sacrificial offering for all my sins, and not for mine alone, but for the sins of the whole world! I most heartily thank Thee again that Thou hast so graciously kept both my [021] body and soul under Thy protecting care this day, and pray Thee that Thou wouldst graciously pardon and forgive all my sins which I have committed this day through the weakness of my depraved nature and the enticement of the evil spirit, and which sorely trouble and oppress my heart and conscience; and as I am now about to lie down to rest and sleep, cover me with the wings of Thy grace, and help that I may with my body sleep under them this night in peace and rest, but with my soul may I always watch for Thee, wait for Thy glorious coming to judgment, and with heartfelt longing keep myself in readiness to go with Thee at last to Thy blessed kingdom.\n\nUnto this help me, O faithful God! blessed forevermore with Thy dear Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.\n\n15. Saturday Morning Prayer.\n\nO thou faithful Father in heaven! Could I but sufficiently praise and thank Thee for all the benefits Thou hast bestowed upon me during all the days of my life! But [022] this is beyond my power and ability. For I am flesh and blood, which can do nothing but what is evil. But Thou doest daily grant me blessings without number, and especially in the past night, if Thou hadst not been my Shield and Defence, the devil would have injured me greatly with his power, so that I could not have arisen in health. But by Thy gracious protection I have been kept safe. I humbly pray Thee, extend to me Thy grace this day, and mercifully keep me, who am Thine through the blood of Christ, henceforth unto eternal life. Amen, Lord Jesus, take my soul into Thy hands and let me be commended unto Thee. Amen.\n\n16. Saturday Evening Prayer.\n\nMerciful, gracious God and Father! Most heartily do I again give Thee praise and thanks, that Thou hast during the whole period of my life taken thought for me in such a fatherly manner, and hast so graciously protected me from all harm and danger of soul and body during this [023] day, even during the whole week up to the present hour. And I further pray Thee, that Thou wouldst through Thy grace, which all penitent sinners have with Thee, blot out all my sins, which I have this day and through the whole week committed knowingly or unknowingly against Thee and my neighbor, and let them be remembered against me no more for ever. And help me graciously that I may pass from the old week into a new Christian life, well-pleasing to Thee, and to all the elect in heaven. May I be commended to Thy gracious arms this night, that I may rest and sleep safely, and arise again refreshed and in health further to praise Thee. And when my last hour comes, take me to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ; for I am Thine and Thou art mine, how gladly and willingly would I soon be with Thee! Amen.\n\n17. Daily Renewal of the Baptismal Covenant.\n\nI hereby renew the covenant of my holy baptism, and renounce, both now and forever, the devil and all his works and [024] all his ways, and this ungodly and wicked world, together with my own sinful flesh and blood. Into Thy hands, O Father, Son and Holy Ghost, I commend my body and soul. Into Thy care I commend my temporal, spiritual and eternal welfare, and the welfare of those dear and near to me. I commit myself entirely into Thy care, mercy, love and faithfulness, O Thou my Father! I clothe myself with Thy merits, with Thy precious blood and wounds and Thy blessed communion, O Lord Jesus, my Redeemer! I commend myself entirely to Thy merciful guidance, to Thy power, light and comfort, O Holy Spirit, most blessed Comforter! O Triune God! Thou art mine, I am Thine; Thou art my Father, I am Thy child; Thou art my shepherd, I am Thy lamb; Thou art my Lord, I am Thine own. O my God! How can I sufficiently thank Thee! Thou hast regarded me very highly and hast bestowed upon me, a poor sinful being, salvation in Jesus Christ, through the blessed regeneration in the sacrament of Holy Baptism. O do Thou preserve me in this Thy Grace unto death. [025] Grant, my God, that this my salvation may be my comfort at all times against satan, sin and death, and that I may value it more highly than all worldly honor and earthly fame, and diligently endeavor to lead a holy and godly life in accordance with it until a happy death in Christ Jesus. Do Thou, in mercy, grant this my prayer, O my Father, for the sake of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. For all which, all honor, praise and thanksgiving be unto Thee, the Triune God, forevermore. Amen.\n\n18. Prayer on a Birthday.\n\nMy Lord and my God, in Thee I live, and move, and have my being, Thou art my stay in life and in death. I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, marvelous are Thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well. Thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb; my substance was not hid from Thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine [026] eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect, and in Thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. To-day I will call to my mind the day of my birth which is the beginning both of my temporal and spiritual life, when I was brought unto Holy Baptism, and became reconciled unto my God, and was cleansed by the Water in connection with the Word, when my sins were taken away and the Holy Ghost bestowed upon me; for all which I thank and praise Thee. I praise Thee, O God, my Creator! that on this day Thou hast brought me forth from my mother’s womb, although in pain and sorrow. I thank Thee, that Thou hast brought me to a place where Thy name is rightfully known, Thy holy Word taught in all purity, and that I am thus enabled, under Thy guidance, to come unto the true and living faith. I thank Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ! for all the blessings, with which Thou in loving-kindness often hast remembered my body and soul, from the hour of my birth until the present time, inasmuch [027] as Thou didst not only nourish and preserve my body, and in various ways protect my temporal life through Thy holy angels, who always behold the face of the Father in heaven, and daily provide me with abundant food and raiment, but, above all things, Thou hast bestowed upon me through Thy Word, spiritual and imperishable gifts, and hast assured me in Holy Baptism, the bath of Regeneration, that I have been made a new creature and have become the first-fruit of Christ Jesus; Thou hast pardoned all my sins, and hast blessed me with the gift of the Holy Ghost and made me heir of eternal Life; and though I have often, through the weakness of my flesh, or wantonly, forsaken my God and forgotten His commandments, and have even more than seventy times seven committed fearful sins against God in Heaven and my fellow-men on earth, yet didst Thou not, O Lord Jesus! enter into judgment with Thy servant, and visit him with immediate and well-deserved punishment. O God, Holy Spirit! what a shameful life have I thus far led! How often, and on [028] how many occasions have I stumbled in my Christian walk, and have become guilty of great and atrocious sins! But Thou, O God, Holy Ghost! hast just as often sought the lost sheep, and hast brought me again upon the path of rectitude, and hast sanctified, comforted and guided me. Thou hast preserved me in my station, and hast restrained the devil and averted a host of bodily and spiritual dangers in which I should have perished long ago, if Thou hadst not stood by me. O blessed Trinity! There is a time to be born; do Thou graciously help all fruit of the womb and grant, a joyful birthday, forgiveness of sins and life eternal. Grant that I may to-day spend my birthday, as also all future days of my life, without committing mortal sins, and that I may become conscious of my humble birth and wretchedness by nature. Do Thou bestow upon me the blessings of health and life until the goal is reached. Grant me patience to endure all afflictions and sufferings. Comfort me in all misfortunes and distress. Forgive me daily my sins and grant that I may thus continue firm unto my soul’s salvation, [029] and that I may, in the true and saving faith and with a good conscience, serve Thee even unto the end, through Jesus Christ. Amen.\n\n19. A Prayer for Children.\n\nAlmighty God, Heavenly Father! since Thou hast so earnestly enjoined upon me, in the fourth commandment, to honor my father and my mother, and hast also promised, graciously to reward such service with long life and prosperity: I would pray Thee from the depth of my heart, that Thou wouldst bestow upon me an obedient heart, which, with due submission, obeys my dear parents in all things, and also those who are my superiors in the place of my parents; that I may honor them in deed, word and with patience, and that I may not grieve, disregard or despise them as long as I live, in order that Thy blessing may rest upon me. Grant that I may well remember and firmly keep to heart their words, rules and precepts, yea, that I may at all times be mindful of them, [030] and that I may not forget their instructions, in order that my days may be long upon earth. Do Thou govern me through Thy good Spirit, that I may hear the instruction of my father and not forsake the law of my mother, in order that I may be a cause of joy and comfort unto them. Grant that I may, in all my actions, diligently follow the example of my Lord and Saviour, who, being a true model for all pious children, was subject unto the virgin Mary, His blessed mother, and unto Joseph, His foster-father. Bestow also upon me a grateful and humble heart, that I may recompense my dear parents and again serve them, especially that I may administer unto them in old age and bear with them when they have become childish and simple, and that I may never forget that they are my parents. Do Thou also graciously forgive me whenever I have offended them through childish weakness and rashness. Do Thou preserve me from evil society and frivolous people, and when sinners entice me, that I may not consent nor walk in their way with them, but that I may refrain my foot from their path and [031] not bring disgrace and crime upon myself. O Lord! Thou hast thus far chastened me as a man chasteneth his son; grant that I may bow down mine ear and hear the words of the wise, and learn while I am young, that I may acquire knowledge and discretion. Grant that I may increase in wisdom and stature, and in favour before Thee and my fellow-men, for the sake of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen!\n\n20. Prayer for Young Persons.\n\nO father of all Grace and Mercy, who art a God of Holiness, it is Thy holy will that we also should be holy and lead a life without lust and evil desires of our sinful flesh. I confess unto Thee my weakness and the sinful infirmities of my nature; for, to will is present with me, but how to perform that which, is good, I find not. The lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eye, and the pride of life surround me like three powerful enemies and threaten to entice me away from Thy Grace. Therefore, O my Father, I pray Thee to create and preserve [032] within me a pure heart. Grant, that I may avoid, with all my heart, all places and occasions where opportunity is given for impurities, and that I may be afraid, lest I should take the members of Christ, and make them the members of a harlot. Grant, that I may rather abide in fervent devotion and at all times have a sincere desire and longing after true holiness, that my body may, in truth, be the temple of the Holy Spirit, and that I may not cease to love Jesus Christ, who was crucified and has given Himself into death for my sake. Grant that I may love heavenly wisdom, in order that I may never more enter upon the paths of deceivers. O Thou just and holy God! who triest the hearts and reins, grant, that I may so cling unto Thee in this world, as to remain unseparated from Thee in all eternity. Amen!\n\n21. Prayer of a Servant.\n\nMerciful God! Thou who hast redeemed and liberated me, through the precious suffering and death of Thy dear [033] Son Jesus Christ, from everlasting servitude, from the power of sin, from the power of darkness, and from the cruel tyranny of the devil, and hast made me lord over death and hell,—I pray Thou wouldst in mercy grant, that I may not conceive a dislike to my calling of bodily service, into which Thou hast placed me according to Thy will and good pleasure, and that I may not impatiently rebel against Thy order, nor begrudge other people their higher station, but that I may obey Thy will with a cheerful heart, and that I do not regard it otherwise than that I were serving Thee, O God in Heaven, and not men on earth. To this end, dear Father, do Thou assist me, that I may, in true knowledge and fear, serve Thee, the highest Lord in Heaven and on Earth; that I may love Thee above all things, placing in Thee all my hope and salvation and walking unblamably according to Thy commandments; and that I may also, in addition to this, be obedient in all things which are not displeasing unto Thee, to my master and mistress, according to the flesh, not only to them that are kind and [034] lenient, but also to them who are rude and froward, serving them with patience, in all fear and simplicity of heart, just as I should serve Christ, my Lord, not with mere visible works, as if to gain favor before men, but with a sincere heart for the sake of Thy command and precept. Grant in mercy, that I may be found faithful in every thing that is enjoined upon and intrusted unto me, that I may neither neglect nor destroy anything, nor cause any mishap or loss through my carelessness, and that I may not defraud others, nor covet their property which is entrusted to me and placed into my hands. Preserve unto me good health, strengthen the members of my body and increase my powers; bestow upon me knowledge and wisdom, that I may be able to perform the labor of my master and mistress, to improve their property by Thy divine help, that they may be blessed through my industry and increase abundantly, and grant that all that I do may redound to Thy glory and be profitable unto me to the blessed exercise unto godliness for the sake of Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son who liveth [035] and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit, world-without-end. Amen!\n\n22. Prayer of a Husband.\n\nAlmighty and Gracious God! Thou who Thyself hast instituted the holy state of matrimony, and by the first miracle of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, hast honored and adorned it as a state pleasing in Thy sight, in which state also many sainted patriarchs and prophets have led a godly life unto Thy good pleasure; and since Thou hast also helped me to enter holy matrimony and hast placed me at the head of my household, and as Thou art pleased with these three things, namely, when brethren dwell together in unity, when neighbors love each other, and when husband and wife dwell together in love and purity; I would therefore pray Thee with all my heart, to grant unto me, that I may, in Christian love and harmony and with reasonableness, live with my wife, giving honor unto her, as unto the weaker vessel and as also being heir of the grace of life, and that I may [036] advise her, with the children and servants, into Thy knowledge and Divine honor in all chastity and decency. Unto this end, do Thou bestow Thy grace, that they may observe my instructions in that which is good and which leads to all godliness, and that they may cheerfully abide in them. Do Thou restrain satan, that he may not cause discord and strife between us, and if we should, out of weakness, be at variance at any time, do Thou help, that we may soon become reconciled again. Do Thou give me grace, that I may not lust after another spouse or woman, or look upon her with an evil eye to desire her. Protect me, my wife, my children and servants against sickness, according to Thy divine will. Grant unto me, Thy servant, that I may diligently attend to my calling, eating my daily bread in the sweat of my brow, and that I may not grow impatient, whenever my task becomes bitter, for thus Thou hast instituted it. Do Thou prosper and bless my substance, that it may increase without injury or disadvantage to others. Give me pious and faithful servants. Preserve unto me [037] my house and home, and all that Thou hast bestowed upon me. Help us to bear the cross in our calling with patience, and after this life gather us together with all Thy saints in Thy kingdom above. Amen.\n\n23. Prayer of a Wife.\n\nGracious God, faithful Father! Since Thou hast, through Thy mercy, called me into the holy state of matrimony to be the mistress of a house, in which state I can also serve and please Thee, my God, do Thou bestow grace upon me, Thy servant, that I may at all times sincerely fear Thee, and trust in Thee above all things, O my Creator and Redeemer; and that I may, next to Thee, fear, love and honor my husband, and desire none other besides him. Help, that according to Thy command, my will be in subjection to my husband, to obey him with all readiness, and that I, in the innermost of my heart, may ever be adorned with a meek and quiet spirit and many virtues, like unto the holy women of olden times who trusted in God, being in [038] subjection to their own husbands. Grant that I may lead a chaste and pure life in fear and humility, that I may in all godliness and with kind and modest words restrain and subdue the anger and ill-humor of my husband, and be enabled to meet him with indulgence; that I may, in meekness, train my children and servants unto the praise and honor of Thy holy name, and that they may, with willing hearts, obey me in those things which are good and righteous before Thee. Help that I may be a faithful helpmeet unto my husband, that I may with care guard over the blessings which Thou hast graciously bestowed upon us and not squander them, but that I may work and assist, as is becoming me in this my calling, that I may be able to give unto the needy and extend a helping hand unto the poor. Protect us against unfaithful and wicked servants, who neglect and waste our property. Give me grace that I may patiently bear the cross in married life, and not so soon become discouraged or intimidated whenever afflictions come upon us; for our faith must be tested through [039] trials and adversities. O Lord God! Into Thy almighty power I commend myself, my dear husband, all my children and servants, do Thou preserve us from sin, disgrace and all afflictions, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.\n\n24. Prayer of an aged Person.\n\nLord God, Thou our refuge forevermore, our life and length of years by whose hands our days are numbered, behold, I have reached the years, of which I can say that they are not pleasing to me. Since my strength has perceptibly decreased in this my old age, and many troubles and weaknesses come upon me, I humbly beseech Thee who hast so graciously and fatherly guided me from the beginning of my life, and hast been my hope from the days of youth until now, Thou wouldst not forsake me in old age, when I am gray-headed and weak, but continue to bear and deliver me unto a happy end of my life. But especially do I pray Thee, O merciful Father, to guide and direct me by Thy holy [040] and good Spirit, that I may spend the rest of my life in a Christian walk with praying and sighing in true devotion to Thee, and that I may more and more prepare myself like a true Christian for a happy death, so that, if to-day or to-morrow my time should come, I may depart in peace like the aged Simeon, and leaving this world, may enter upon the joys of eternal life. Amen.\n\n25. Prayer for a proper Performance of One’s Duties.\n\nMerciful and faithful God! Thou hast commanded, that every man should pursue a certain calling and be faithful in the same. Thou seest and knowest, therefore, omniscient Lord, what my duties are, and that I can do nothing without Thy grace, power and blessing, but that I can err in various ways; therefore I sincerely pray Thee, to strengthen my reasoning faculties, to bestow upon me bold and undaunted courage, that I may act reasonably and overcome all rising difficulties, and thus accomplish through Thy paternal [041] guidance a desirable and blessed object. O my God, I trust in Thee, let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me, yea, let none that wait on Thee be ashamed. Show me Thy ways, O Lord, teach me Thy paths; for Thou art the God of my salvation, on Thee do I wait all the day. Preserve my soul, deliver me and sustain me in my troubles. Let me not be ashamed, for I trust in Thee. O my God, be not far from me, make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation! Amen. Amen. Amen.\n\n26. Prayer before Labor.\n\nEternal and Merciful God! I would now take up my work anew, and cheerfully lay hold upon the task of my proper calling, into which Thou hast placed me Thy servant, and thus labor according to my talents received from Thee, that I might through them serve my neighbor and earn my daily bread. I would therefore pray Thee with all my heart, to bestow upon me knowledge, prudence, understanding and [042] health for the performance of my labor and work, according to Thy grace-abounding promise, and to further and bless the same, that not only its beginning be well done, but that I may also, through Thy paternal assistance and in Thy name, profitably finish it, and at all times perform the duties of my calling in Thy fear with a good conscience. Into Thy hands I commend my work; grant that my undertakings be successful, and that I may accomplish the work begun in Thy name, that the light may ever be shining upon my path, unto Thy honor and praise and the welfare of myself and friends and neighbors, through Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. O Lord Jesus, in Thy name and upon Thy Word I will let down my net. O Lord, help, O Lord, let my work prosper. Amen.\n\n27. Prayer for Divine Blessing upon the Work of One’s Calling.\n\nLord God! Thou hast assigned work to every man according to his abilities, and it is Thy will, that we should eat our [043] daily bread in the sweat of our face, until we return again unto dust, and that we should live by the work of our hands and prosper; behold, upon Thy word I will begin anew the work of my calling, grant that my efforts and labors be not in vain, but help that I may work with my hands the thing which is good, that I may have to give to him that needeth. Bestow upon me Thy favor and blessing at all times, for upon it depend all things, that I may accomplish my work and do wrong to no one, so that I may honor the Lord with my substance and provide for those near to me, especially for my own household. Bless us more and more, bless our substance and all that we have, for Thy blessing enriches us without the anxieties of the busy hand. Lord, gladden my heart and make cheerful my countenance, give me health, life and Thy blessing. All this, however, I ask of Thee in submission to Thy holy will, Lord, hear my prayer. Into Thy hands I commend my ways, in Thee I hope, Thou wilt do all things well. The Lord be praised daily. Amen.\n\n28. Luther’s Prayer based on the Scriptural Passage: Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you.\n\nHeavenly Father! Thou art indeed my Lord and God, who hast made me out of nothing and redeemed me through Thy Son. Thou hast commanded and appointed me to perform these my duties and labors, which I, however, cannot accomplish as I desire, and many troubles there be that frighten and oppress me, so that I am, as to my own power, without help and consolation; therefore I commend all things into Thy hands, do Thou help and console me, and be Thou all in all. Amen.\n\n29. Prayer before beginning any Important Work.\n\nLord, Thou doest great things, which are unconceivable, and wonders innumerable, Thou whose strength is mighty in weakness; I call upon Thee, the Most High, to prosper the work of my hands and graciously help me to accomplish this work, [045] which I have undertaken with entire confidence in Thee. Lord God, strengthen me in this hour, and depart not from Thy servant, whose hope is in Thee, and without Thee can do nothing. Prepare me with strength from on high, and give me the wisdom which is continually about Thy throne, that it may be with me and direct my labors. All depends upon Thy divine blessing; wherefore remember me, O Lord, and bless all I do and all I leave undone, in order that I may begin and accomplish my work prudently and successfully. May my actions be pleasing unto Thee, assist me by Thy advice, in order that I may be able most profitably to begin, continue and finish my work. For unto Thee do I commit the beginning and the accomplishment of my labors, and unto Thee will I thankfully ascribe all praise for prospering the work of my hands. Amen. In Jesus name, Amen, Amen!\n\n30. Thanks returned after Labor.\n\nAlmighty, eternal and gracious God! I praise and thank Thee for Thy most holy presence and assistance, which Thou hast shown unto me this day, for without Thee I certainly could have done nothing, hence Thou alone art worthy to receive the praise. I beseech Thee, to permit these labors to be pleasing unto Thee, and to redound to the well-being of myself and neighbors, both bodily and spiritually, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost, true God, lives and reigns to all eternity. Amen.\n\n31. Prayer during a Journey.\n\nO Lord Jesus Christ, Thou ever-gracious Lord and Saviour! Thou who hast become a guest and stranger for us upon earth, I come unto Thee humbled in heart, and beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst permit my whole life and walk to be acceptable unto Thee. Preserve me also upon this my journey by the protection of Thy beloved [047] angels upon all my ways graciously from all evil and accident, misfortune and danger of soul and body, so that I may successfully accomplish my work and return again to my beloved ones, in health and in vigor. Unto Thee alone, O Lord, do I commit my body and soul, all that I have and possess, during my journey. Do Thou direct my course and way to my welfare and blessedness. In the mean time do Thou faithfully protect my loved ones at home, that we may meet each other again in health and happiness. And when I have finally accomplished my journey of life here in this world, receive me unto Thyself, into Thy glory, by a peaceful and a blessed death. Amen.\n\n32. Prayer while beginning a Journey at Sea.\n\nEternal God, behold, I now journey upon the deep, and commit myself to the wild, rough sea; here on the waters I am tossed to and fro between heaven and earth, how shall this little ship, small and [048] weak in structure, which cannot protect itself, protect me? On whom then shall I, wretched man, put my trust? Alas, O God and Lord, alone upon Thee and Thy fatherly power and care, for neither man nor any of Thy creatures can save me. The wind bloweth whithersoever it will, the sea lifts up its waves, beneath me I see neither ground nor foundation, and above the lone heavens. The men who assist me are in like danger and care; wherefore, O God, I lift my eyes alone unto Thee, from whom cometh my help, my help cometh from the Lord, who hath made heaven and earth. To Thee do I commit myself both body and soul, life and property. Unto Thee alone do I look, in Thee alone do I put my trust, my hope is in Thee, there is no help in man. Bear Thou this little ship on Thy wings, and preserve me within and be with me in the ship, else, O Lord, we perish; but if I only have Thee, I will ask nothing of heaven or earth! Yea, while I now depart from land and leave the same behind me, help me, to forsake and deny all confidence in worldly and human assistance, and to commit [049] myself unto Thee alone. Lord, behold, I have entirely submitted to Thy will, do unto me as may seem good in Thy sight, that it may redound to the welfare and salvation of my soul. I commit myself into Thy hands, for Thou hast drawn me into Thy embrace, and no one shall pluck me out of Thy hand, because I am a member of Christ’s fold, and a sheep of his pastures, wherein I will gladly live and die by the help of the Holy Spirit. Amen.\n\n33. Prayer of a Seafarer during a Storm.\n\nAlmighty God, Thou God of the righteous! Thou who hast made the sea and the dry land, and upholdest all things by Thy hand, and raisest the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves, so that the ship is tossed now to the heavens, and now down again to the depths, that a person is reeled to and fro like a drunken man at his wit’s end, as the Holy Spirit says. We are now in great danger and distress in this our journey on the sea. As Thou hast [050] said: “Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee,” we therefore in this our great need, from which no creature can save us but Thou alone, hold out to Thee thy word with believing hearts, and humbly ask Thee to manifest Thy power according to Thy great mercy, and say unto the wind and the sea: Peace, be still! and graciously protect us from shipwreck and danger, hold and preserve us by Thy gracious hand, and redeem us graciously from this danger, and we will praise Thy name as long as we live, never forget Thy deeds of mercy and amend our lives so that henceforth they may conform to Thy holy Word. Alas! Lord, be merciful unto us, and forgive us our sins for Jesus Christ’s sake. Alas! help us, lest we perish! Alas! Lord, redeem us for Thy mercy’s sake! But if it be Thy will here to end our lives, then give unto us Christian patience, preserve us in the true faith and give us the end of our faith, the salvation of our souls! Thou canst redeem from death, Thou canst also redeem us out of this danger. Hear us, hear us, hear us, Lord God Father, for [051] Jesus Christ’s sake! Lord Jesus, for the sake of Thy five blessed wounds! Lord God, Holy Spirit for the sake of Thy mercy and grace! Help us, Lord God, the Father! Help us, Lord God, the Son! Help us, Lord God, the Holy Ghost, for Thy own sake, and for the honor of Thy name, and for Thy infinite mercy’s sake. Amen.\n\nA brief Instruction concerning Confession and Absolution.\n\nMy dear Christian, when you come to confession, you must not be satisfied in repeating with the mouth a prayer which you have committed to memory, or to permit a prayer of confession to be repeated to you by your confessor, but you must yourself bring with you a penitent heart, out of which your confession will then freely flow, for to confess without a penitent heart is mocking God, and without it no forgiveness of sins can take place.\n\nTo a penitent heart in the first place belongs, that you confess your sins and experience sorrow and penitence on account of them. By nature no man can know his sins, nor can he produce penitence in his heart concerning them; this must above all be sought of God. We men are by nature much too blind, too indifferent, [052] too inconsiderate, too selfrighteous, too much possessed with self-love and self-interest, than to be inclined and capable penitently and uprightly to confess ourselves guilty of all sins. Wherefore above all things bend your knees before God and call upon him, that He might open your eyes that you may thoroughly know the multitude and greatness of your sins. Pray with the blessed David: “Search 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.” Hereupon take the holy ten commandments and make a careful examination of your whole life in accordance with them. Then you will know that you are a sinner. For as a man cannot see a spot on his face without a glass, neither can he know his sins without beholding himself in the glass of the holy ten commandments. For sin is every work, every word, yea, every thought, which is against God’s commandments; for sin consists in the performance of that which God has forbidden, or in the omission of that which He has commanded to be done. But you must not only regard the gross external sins, but also the internal secret sins, departures from God’s commandments, which have taken place in the heart through evil thoughts and desires. If you will examine yourself thus in constant prayer, you will discover [053] that you have not feared, loved and trusted God as He requires, that you have not so heartily and confidently called upon God, prayed, praised and given thanks, that you have not kept His Word so holy, heard and learned it, as you should have done. You will find that you have not honored and loved your parents and superiors, but have been disobedient and murmured against them; you will find that you have sinned against your neighbor in anger, hatred, revenge and irreconcilableness, with unchaste thoughts and desires, envy, illwill, avarice, an earthly mind or with slanderous words, in short, you will find that you have not so uprightly and heartily loved your neighbor as yourself, that much more selfishness, the seeking of your own interests or your own honor has been the motive to all your actions. With these and other sins you have surely deserved the wrath of God, temporal and eternal punishment, if God would deal with you according to His stern righteousness. From these sins which you perceive in yourself you can draw the conclusion how impure and depraved your heart is, from which these sins flow, for as the water, so the spring, and by the fruits we know the tree. Hence you will come to the knowledge of original sin.\n\nIf you now will perceive these and other sins in thyself, yea, if you consider, that the sins you have committed in ignorance, are many more [054] than those you know and feel in your heart, which nevertheless the all knowing God places in the light of His countenance, then you will tremble in your conscience and experience sorrow and penitence on account of them, that you have so grievously offended your God and have been so unthankful for His blessings.\n\nThe second part of confession is faith, and indeed faith in Jesus Christ, who hath made satisfaction for all thy sins and has also obtained forgiveness of the same. Faith is as a hand which appropriates the forgiveness of sins and receives it as an unmerited gift of divine grace. Without this faith all knowledge and sorrow for sin is only the confession of a Cain or a Judas, which ends in despair. But by faith in Jesus Christ, the Saviour of all sinners, the heart is comforted and made quiet. But this faith you cannot produce in your own heart, but it is the work and gift of God the Holy Spirit. And if you experience that you are wanting in this faith, and that you cannot believe but desire to believe, then call upon God for this faith, and he will give it thee.\n\nThereupon the fruits of penitence must follow. These consist in this, that you no more knowingly and intentionally will commit the sins which have been forgiven you, but you much more will hate and forsake them, and by the assistance of the Holy Spirit contend against them.\n\nIf now you bring such a penitent heart with you to confession, then you are able to receive the absolution which your confessor gives you, by virtue of which your sins are really and certainly forgiven thee by God in heaven. Forgiveness of sins Christ has obtained for all sinners by his death and the shedding of His blood and sealed it by His resurrection and commanded it to be preached and delivered to all the world through the Gospel. Now when the confessor absolves thee, he does nothing else than declare unto you the Gospel of the forgiveness of sins; and yet this is not merely an empty declaration, but such a one through which forgiveness of sins is really presented and offered to penitent sinners. As often as you hear the words of absolution from his mouth, do not doubt, but firmly believe that your sins are forgiven thee before God in heaven, as certainly as if Christ would immediately speak from heaven: “Be of good cheer, my son (my daughter), thy sins be forgiven thee,” for He says: “Whosoever heareth you, heareth me, and whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them.”\n\n34. Complaint of a poor Sinner concerning the Impenitence of his Heart.\n\nI, miserable afflicted sinner, come unto Thee, my heavenly Father, and bring nothing with me but sin only. I can therefore not lift up my eyes to Thy exalted and most holy majesty, but I am ashamed, that I have so oft offended Thee and not hearkened unto Thy voice. Alas! there is nothing good in me, I am conceived and born in sins, my nature is so perverted and depraved, that I cannot feel and experience in me either a desire or love for virtue and the heavenly gifts, but only for transitory honor and joys and the inclination to all evil. I have lived in sin from my youth up, and yet I live in sin, as long as I have this sinful flesh of Adam on me. But, dear Lord, I comfort myself by Thy unbounded, unfathomable, infinite and unspeakable grace and mercy, which Thou hast promised to all penitent sinners in Thy word and confirmed by a sacred oath. I comfort myself by the precious merit of Thy only begotten Son, who was delivered for the sake of my [057] sins and raised for my justification. O heavenly Father, hide Thy face from my sins and behold the face of Thy Son, who in himself never did commit sin, nor ever knew of sin, but through His most holy obedience, blood and death hath made satisfaction for all my sins and the sins of the whole world. Receive me, O Father, for the sake of this Saviour again into grace, and do not permit his bitter sufferings and death and his perfect precious ransom, which he has paid Thee for my sins to be lost by me, poor sinner, but that it may strengthen me. And I will then praise and bless Thee, here in time and there in eternity. Amen.\n\n35. Prayer for true Conversion.\n\nAlmighty God, merciful Father! Every day Thy voice calling me to repentance and grace resounds in my ears, encouraging me and all sinful souls unto conversion: Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord, and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you; for I am merciful, [058] saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger forever. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord, thy God. But alas! I am not sufficient of myself, as of myself to convert myself unto Thee. As little as the Ethiopian can change his skin and as little as the leopard can change its spots, so little can I cease to do evil and do good by my natural powers, inasmuch as the thoughts and intents of my heart are inclined to evil from my youth up continually. Has Thy grace wrought so much in me that I have determined that I will arise and reconcile myself with Thee on account of my sins, and offer unto Thee a broken and contrite heart, yet, alas! satan, the accursed one, will cast a thousandfold hindrances in the way. My own sinful flesh and blood prevent me, that the good that I will I cannot accomplish, but remain in sin and finally be destroyed therein. Wherefore, Abba, dear Father, I bend and bow my knees in deep humility before Thee, and ask for the sake of Thy infinite mercy: convert me, O Lord, and I shall be converted, help me, and I shall be [059] helped, let Thy grace, my God, not be in vain in me, but as Thou hast given to will, so do Thou also give to accomplish it. Destroy the wantonness of the infernal villain, prevent the suggestions of my perverted heart, that my holy resolution may not be hindered or entirely destroyed. Open my eyes that I may heartily know, painfully lament, and bitterly bewail my sins. Give me a divine sorrow over my transgressions, which will bring repentance unto salvation, which may never be repented of. Do Thou not, O Lord, permit me to be destroyed under the burden of sin, nor to despair with Cain and Judas, but do Thou turn to me, and be merciful unto me, behold my misery and affliction, and forgive all my sins. Show me Thy dear and merciful heart, Father, which desireth not the death of a sinner, but that he may be converted and live; speak gently to my soul, and say that mercy shall go for justice, and that Thou wilt no more remember my transgressions. Show me with the finger of Thy divine grace unto Jesus, the crucified one, how he died for my sins and rose again for my justification. [060] Open to me for a refuge his bloody wounds, in which so many poor sinners have found comfort and salvation. Create also a clean heart within me and renew a right spirit within me; cast me not away from Thy countenance and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me; comfort me again with Thy help, and the joyful Spirit preserve me in a firm resolution to amend my sinful life, and as long as I live to serve Thee in righteousness and holiness, as is pleasing in Thy sight. O Lord, hear me, alas! Lord! be merciful, O Lord! hearken to remember and do what I ask, for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen!\n\n36. Prayer for the Forgiveness of Sin.\n\nEternal, merciful God, I, a poor miserable afflicted sinner, come before Thy divine Majesty bringing unto Thee nothing but sin, and on account of this sin I dare not raise my eyes unto Thee, but am cast down with shame, that I have so often and with great and manifold sins offended Thee, my God, my Creator and Father, so that [061] if Thou wouldst deal with me according to my just dues, I would forever remain a child of wrath and eternal damnation. But dear Lord God and Father, I comfort myself with Thy great mercy, with Thy unmeasurable, unfathomable, endless and unspeakable grace, which Thou thyself hast vouchsafed unto me and which Thou, with a precious oath and affirmation, hast confirmed and given me ample assurance with Thy Words: “As true as I live, I have no pleasure in the death of a sinner, but that he might turn from his wickedness and live.” I comfort myself with Thine only begotten Son, my dear Redeemer, Justifier, Mediator and Saviour, that He has, by His perfect obedience, sufferings and death, obtained for me again Thy favor, and has given unto me, one that believes in Him, power to become Thy child and to remain an heir of Thy boundless mercy now and in eternity. Therefore, I will not despair, but will confess my sins, both internal and external, secret and manifest, unto Thee, and I will present myself before Thee guilty as an evil-doer and malefactor, and I know nothing [062] more to do than to come upon the promise of Thy Word with an humble heart and dauntless spirit in true faith and sincere confidence in Thy promised mercy and the bitter sufferings of Thy dear Son, to the throne of grace, and from the depths of my heart exclaim: Abba, dear Father, Lord! have mercy upon me! O God, be gracious unto me, a poor, miserable sinner; forgive all my original and actual sins, and all that I have at any time thought, spoken or done against Thee, consciously or unconsciously. Lord, there is nothing good in me. In sin was I conceived and born, in sin have I lived, in sin do I yet live, so long as I carry with me this sinful flesh and blood, and my sins are continually before Thee. Thou seest in me a thousand times more, yea, and a thousand times greater sin than I myself am able to see, know and feel. O Lord, enter not into judgment with Thy servant, for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. Have mercy upon me for the sake of Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, my Lord and Saviour, and through Thy great mercy, which is greater than the sins of all men, [063] blot out my transgressions. Wash me clean with hyssop and sprinkle me with the pure blood of Thy Son, which was shed upon the cross. May I be and remain Thy child and heir, a vessel of Thy mercy, a fountain and dwelling of the Holy Spirit. O, Lord, redeem, comfort and quicken me! Grant unto me Thy grace anew! Gladden my distressed spirit and my troubled and broken heart with Thy holy, joyful and life-giving Spirit. The broken reed and smoking flax Thou wilt not, O Lord, bruise and quench. Thou wilt not cast me away from Thy countenance forever, this I know full well. Thou wilt not permit me to despair, but wilt favor me with Thy true Spirit, who will enkindle and confirm in me true faith and comfort. O, Lord! my God and Father, Thou faithful God, hear my prayer, that I may continue to be and remain Thy child and temple, now and eternally. Permit me not to fall into error and vice against my conscience. Save me from blood guiltiness and from all evil. May I ever rejoice in Thy Word, that I may willingly hear the same, read and ponder over it and that I may therewith [064] serve and benefit others, that I may speak of it day and night, and proclaim Thy righteousness and glory continually; and I will love, adore, praise, thank and serve Thee, my God and Lord, and Thy dear Son, my Saviour Jesus Christ, together with the Holy Ghost, now and in all eternity with all angels and men. Amen.\n\n37. Prayer for Reconciliation with our Neighbor.\n\nGracious Jesus, through Thy grace I have prepared myself and am about to seek the forgiveness of my sins in private confession; but I remember, that Thou hast said and earnestly commanded: if thou bring thy gift before the altar and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee: leave there thy gift before the altar and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother and then come and offer thy gift. Now I have unfortunately fallen into misunderstanding and variance with my neighbor, hence do Thou so bestow upon me Thy grace and so overrule my heart, that I [065] may be willing to be reconciled with him. I acknowledge the hardness of my heart and confess that it is hard for me to subdue my flesh and blood and to banish all anger and revenge. But it is my hope, yea, my prayer, that Thou, Lord, wilt take away my stony heart and grant unto me a heart of flesh, that is: a loving, reconciled heart, and cause me to love my enemy, to bless him that curses me, to do good unto those, that hate me, and to pray for those who despitefully abuse and persecute me. O! may I meditate upon that judgment and that terrible account which I must give unto Thee, that I may renounce that enmity which designs death and destruction, and according to Thy commandment become reconciled with my adversary whilst I am in the way with him, and never more permit the sun to go down upon my wrath. And as I, in Thy name, pardon and forgive all those, who have offended me, so let me find all those, whom I have grieved and irritated, ready with a willing heart, to pardon and forgive my offences against them. O, Jesus! forgive all our sins, and govern our [066] hearts, that we may live with each other in a christian and peaceful manner and that we may praise Thy name here in time, until in heaven we shall glorify Thee forever. Amen.\n\nBrief Instruction concerning the Holy Supper.\n\nWhy do you desire to go to the Holy Supper? This question each one should lay before his conscience before he approaches the Lord’s table. For there are not a few who are either altogether obtuse and thoughtless, or they come to the Holy Supper with an entirely wrong intention. Some will go from mere custom, others because they are admonished to do so by their parents, others because they consider the partaking of the Lord’s Supper a work of merit, and still others because they wish to acquire and preserve the appearance and name of pious Christians before men. It is no wonder that such partakers of the Holy Supper receive no blessings from it, and that they become the more wicked, the longer they so continue.\n\nA communicant who desires to receive the Holy Supper unto his salvation, must, in the first place, clearly understand what the Holy Supper is and for what Christ has instituted it, and, in the second place, he must have a penitent heart.\n\nSuch have an altogether false conception of the Holy Supper, who regard it as a mere feast at which a person does but commemorate Christ’s sufferings and death. No, the Holy Supper is the exalted and holy mystery, in which Christ with the consecrated bread gives us his body to eat, and with the consecrated wine gives us his blood to drink, even the same body which he took on himself from the virgin Mary and gave in death for our sins, and the same blood which he shed upon the cross for the remission of our sins. True, we cannot see this with our eyes, we cannot taste it with our mouth, nor can we understand it with our reason, but must believe it, for our Lord and Saviour says: “Take, eat, this is my body; take, drink, this is my blood.” Our Lord and Saviour is true, and certainly he will fulfill what he says in the words of his testament; he is of infinite wisdom, and knows of ways and means for the fulfillment of his promises, even though it be beyond our comprehension; he is almighty, with whom nothing is impossible, who can do infinitely more than we are able to ask or think. If we believe with all earnestness, that it is not mere bread and wine, but also the true body and blood of our Saviour, who is God and man in one person, which we receive in the Holy Supper, then we will not be thoughtless and indifferent, but we will approach the table of the [068] Lord with devotional and humble hearts and with the centurion exclaim: Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst come under my roof!\n\nThe benefits derived from the Holy Supper are threefold: first, by a worthy partaking of the Holy Supper we receive the forgiveness of sin and are assured of the same. Our gracious God has given many and manifold means to assure the poor sinner of the forgiveness of his sins; such means are, the preaching of the Gospel, Holy Baptism, Absolution and the Holy Supper. We should not ask the impertinent question, why God has given us four means of grace, instead of one, but rather thank him, that he has so richly blessed us in making us partakers of the forgiveness of our sins, and that he, through these means, gives unto us a joyful heart and a certain assurance that we are acceptable unto him. Whoever knows from own experience, how important it is for one whose heart is terrified on account of his sins, to believe in the forgiveness of such sins, will readily conceive the greatness of divine mercy and care, in not providing only one, but many means, through which we have the assurance of the forgiveness of our sins. Therefore, just as certain as with your mouth you eat the body of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ which was given for you in death for the forgiveness of your sins, and drink that blood which was shed for the remission [069] of your sins, just so certain also should you be that such forgiveness is your portion and inheritance. Second, the Holy Supper also confers life. This is not a temporal, natural life, which we have received through birth and which is nourished through the ordinary food and drink, but it is that new, spiritual life, which has been regenerated through the new birth in Holy Baptism, and which subsists by virtue of faith in the Lord Jesus and in love to God and our neighbor. But inasmuch as this life is yet weak and imperfect and constant growth is necessary, the Lord has instituted the Holy Supper as a spiritual means of nourishment, in order to strengthen the new spiritual life. Luther says concerning this: The Holy Supper is rightly regarded as food for the soul which nourishes and strengthens the new man; for through Baptism we are first born again, but there still remains the old Adam in our flesh and blood; there are so many temptations and impediments thrown in the way by the world and the devil, that we often grow weary and languid and sometimes fall. Hence the Holy Supper is given us as a daily nourishment and food that our faith may grow and be strengthened, and that in such contest it may not fall back, but ever grow stronger and stronger; for the new life must be such as always to increase and progress; it has on the [070] other hand, to suffer much; for the devil is such a wrathful enemy, when he sees that one opposes him and assails the old man, and he is unable to prevail with his power, then he will sneak and creep around on all sides, making use of all kinds of artifice and keeps on until he finally has made us weary, that a person either falls from the faith altogether, or gives way to disgust and impatience. Thereto then this comfort is given, that the heart, when it feels the temptations too great to bear, receives new strength and solace from the Holy Supper. But, thirdly, the Holy Supper also confers eternal salvation. Just as sin, as long as it is not forgiven, deprives us of salvation, so sin which is forgiven opens unto us the door of eternal salvation. Where there is forgiveness of sin, there is also life and salvation.\n\nBut if we would obtain this threefold blessed benefit from the Holy Supper, we must receive it worthily and well prepared. This is however not a worthiness brought about by the law, but by the Gospel, and does not consist in a perfect life and entire purity of the soul from sin; but much more in this, that we are conscious of our unworthiness and sinfulness; that we have a heart poor in spirit and mournful, and long heartily after the forgiveness of sin, that we also comfort ourselves with it or wish to comfort; that we regard our sins to be very great, but that [071] we rejoice in the help which is found in none other than the Lord Jesus Christ. On the other hand, all those communicants are unworthy and unfit, who in their self-righteous conceit think it unnecessary to have the forgiveness of sin, as was the case with the Pharisee, who stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank Thee, that I am not as other men are,—or who entirely doubt the forgiveness of sin, as did Cain, who said unto the Lord: My punishment is greater than I can bear, and who will not permit himself to be delivered from his despondent thoughts, or those who continue in evil purpose and who knowingly go on and serve sin, or who live in malicious hatred against their neighbor. When such unworthy communicants receive the Holy Supper, it is true, they also receive the body and blood of Christ, but they receive it unto judgment and unto the increase of their own damnation. Hence, too, St. Paul gives the earnest admonition: Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread and drink of that cup, for whoso eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself. Now, whoever recognizes in himself the above named characteristics of an unworthy communicant, should not dare to approach the table of the Lord in this condition; not that he should remain away, but in the meanwhile he should examine himself, and instead of being an impenitent, become a penitent sinner.\n\nBut are not also weak believers to be numbered among the unworthy communicants? By no means. But much more those who are both weak in faith and defective in godly life, and who are overtaken in this or that sin, and who painfully feel their weakness and long to become stronger, are Christ’s right welcome guests at his table; such the Lord does not cast away, but much more invites to come; for he instituted the Holy Supper especially for the weak and infirm, that through this spiritual nourishment they might become stronger. He extends unto all such the gracious call: Come unto me all ye that are weary and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, and whosoever comes, I will in no wise cast out.\n\n38. Morning Prayer of a Communicant.\n\nLord Jesus, I this morning rejoice that I, with other pious Christians, am permitted to receive Thy body and blood in, with and under the consecrated bread and wine. O! how my soul longs for the courts of the Lord and for the holy altar. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O my God. For Thou art my Shepherd, I shall not [073] want. O, Lord Jesus, as Thou hast begun the good work in me a poor miserable man, so also accomplish the same in mercy, through the gracious power of the Holy Spirit unto Thy name’s glory and unto my own welfare and eternal salvation. Dear Redeemer, I am, it is true, not worthy that I should come under Thy roof, but Thy grace, which is all-sufficient, make me worthy and amply qualify me, that the precious food and drink of Thy true body and blood may quicken my soul in this heavenly feast of joy and love. Clothe me with the garment of salvation and with the robe of Thy righteousness by a true faith, that I may not be found among the pretending guests and would-be-Christians, but may be a worthy partaker at Thy table and receive all Thy gracious treasures which Thou hast acquired for me. O Lord Jesus, may Thy grace be and remain with me, as I ever put my trust in Thee. May Thy visitation preserve my spirit, my life and walk. And whatever else is needful, grant Thou, O Lord, unto me in this life and in the life hereafter. Give me true repentance, renew [074] my heart, deliver my body and soul. O Lord! hear this my desire, and do not permit my prayer to remain unanswered, that I may be acceptable unto Thee in time and in eternity. Amen, in Jesus’ name, Amen.\n\n39. Prayer for a worthy Partaking of the Holy Supper.\n\nBehold me, Dear Saviour, As I Come Relying on Thy Gracious Invitation. May I find favor in Thine eyes, Thou Lover of Life. For who am I that Thou shouldst so friendly call me? Were I even holier than the angels, yet would I not be worthy of this repast; how then should I be worthy, seeing that I am of impure lips, yea, an abomination and offensive, if Thou doest not make me worthy? Therefore come Thou to my succor with Thy grace, and prepare me. Thou hast said: Whosoever cometh to me, Thou wilt in no wise cast out. Then take my soul into Thy favor, according to Thy great mercies. Dear Jesus, remember that of myself I have indeed much evil, but nothing good; so help [075] me for Thy great goodness’ sake. O see how poor and miserable I am! Remember Thy faithfulness, O Saviour of the world, and fill my heart with grace. O! how I long to appear at Thy table with glowing devotion and becoming reverence in full faith, but where is the power to do, if I do not receive it of Thee, thou Author and Finisher of my faith? Therefore give Thou unto me whatsoever is pleasing to Thee. Graciously take from me whatsoever displeases Thee, or cover it, at least, I most humbly pray Thee, with the cloak of Thy righteousness. O! blessed is the soul that finds favor with Thee! Open Thou mine eyes that I may behold the wonders in Thy ordinances. Rouse my heart, and free me of all strange thoughts, increase my hope, inflame my desire, make ardent my devotion, purge me of all uncleanness, and sanctify me wholly, that I may approach with joyful confidence, that I may receive with pure mouth and holy heart, and with heartfelt desire eat and drink unto the life, welfare and blessing of my soul. Amen.\n\n40. Thanksgiving after Partaking of the Holy Supper.\n\nLord Jesus Christ, I give Thee most hearty thanks and praise, that Thou hast again washed me, a poor sinful being, of all my transgressions, and, for the most certain assurance of such washing and forgiveness of all my sins, hast permitted me to eat of Thy true body, and to drink of Thy true blood, and, taking me as an impure child after such cleansing, hast again received me into the fatherly arms of Thy grace and mercy, and doest thus show and present me blameless, pure and without fault unto Thy heavenly Father.\n\nI pray Thee most heartily and from my whole soul, that, after Thy great benefit, Thou wouldst yet add this in abundance, and graciously grant me Thy grace through the working of the Holy Ghost, that I may be truly sensible of Thy great goodness, thankfully receive it, and from my heart magnify and praise Thee during my whole life. And do Thou further work in me through Thy Holy Ghost, and effect that I [077] also may heartily forgive my neighbor anything he may have done against me, as Thou, O Lord, hast pardoned and forgiven all my great and numerous transgressions, yea, and hast entirely wiped them out of Thy remembrance; that I may also love my neighbor, and from my heart show him all manner of good, even as Thou, O Lord, hast shown unto me more than I am able to thank for; in order that Thou, O good and faithful God, in us mayest be magnified and praised together with the Father and Holy Ghost throughout all ages. Amen.\n\n41. Prayer that God would hereafter keep us from sin, and if we sin, that He would not reckon it to our account.\n\nO thou kind and merciful God, Thou dear Father in heaven, Thou hast out of grace and divine love, bestowed upon us Thy dear Son, and with Him all grace, life and salvation. We pray Thee, dear Father, preserve unto us this blessed treasure and heavenly gift, the gracious countenance of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, that we may [078] never lose Him through unthankfulness, or otherwise be deprived of Him. We are indeed poor, miserable and frail beings, who fall from one sin into another; we now sin in thought, now in word and deed, and it is with difficulty that we stand. Here we never find rest and peace; the devil watches our very thoughts, stirs them up, and fans the passions into flame, the world watches our words and deeds, walk and life, and gives us much offense and occasion to sin, our own flesh also never rests, besides yet all the occasional sins, vices and weaknesses which daily beset us, and which terribly trouble our conscience, entirely destroy the joy of our heart and turn it into sorrow and sadness. Therefore we pray Thee, Thou kind and merciful God, that when, as it may happen, we have become negligent and unthankful, and do not so walk as we should—O do Thou still remain our gracious God; be Thou friendly towards us, comfort us in goodness and mercy, do not hold us accountable or make us suffer for our manifold sins, but purge our hearts and consciences by Thy word, in order that we [079] may serve Thee in sorrow and joy, magnify, honor and praise Thee in time and in eternity. Amen.\n\n42. Prayer in view of the Sufferings of Christ.\n\nAlas! my Lord Jesus Christ, when I behold Thee, as Thou wast in the garden bowed down with heartfelt sorrow, and in great anguish didst sweat drops of blood, as Thou wast afterwards taken prisoner, bound, and during the whole night and hour of darkness mocked and insulted, in the morning early as the innocent Lamb accused, whipped with scourges, and finally sentenced to death, suspended on the cross, pierced in your hands and feet with ruthless nails, and not a member of Thy most holy body remaining without a wound:—Alas! when I see all this, I see nothing but my sins, guilt and iniquities which brought Thee into this plight, and for the sake of which Thou didst freely enter into such anguish and distress, into such sadness, pain and suffering. Alas! my Lord, it is all my guilt [080] for which Thou didst suffer—I am the cause of it all. How wonderful are the ways and purposes of God! The Innocent One must pay for the guilt of the guilty, the Good One must suffer the punishments of the wicked. The Lord must atone the guilt of the servant, and that which sinful man has brought upon himself God must bear. O Thou Son of the living God, how great is Thy love and favor towards us mortals! What hast Thou not done and suffered to redeem me, a poor lost sinner, and to deliver me from death and eternal damnation. I have done evil, and Thou art punished; I have sinned, and Thou must atone. I have been disobedient, and Thou must for my disobedience be overwhelmed with such anguish and distress. Alas! Thou Lord of Glory, what can I give Thee in return for this Thy great goodness and faithfulness which Thou hast shown towards me! Wherewith shall I, poor needy mortal, requite such unspeakable benefit? Alas! my Lord, it shall forever remain unrequited. There is no service in heaven or on earth whereby to pay Thee sufficiently for it. It is Thy [081] pure grace and favor towards me, a poor sinner, and that remains by me forever unrequited, forever unmerited. And since I have nothing wherewithall to pay my debt, therefore my heart shall evermore thank Thee for what Thou hast done to me, and I shall magnify, glorify and praise Thy name now and forever. Amen.\n\n43. Prayer in time of Drought.\n\nO Faithful God, Thou God of truth and righteousness, who unto the most comforting assurance hast shown us in Thy word of truth, how that an earnest, zealous, faithful and persevering prayer, powerfully penetrates the clouds of heaven, and not only most certainly comes into Thy presence, but also that it avails and effects a great deal, we, Thy poor children, now come, upon Thy comforting promise, in this extraordinarily protracted season of heat and drought, with our faithful, hearty and earnest prayer before the face of Thy lofty and divine majesty, and humbly beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst graciously hear us [082] according to Thy promise, turn Thy great wrath in mercy from us, give unto the parched earth again its needed moisture, and cause a propitious shower to fall in quickening drops upon the earth, in order that it may again bring forth the ordained fruits so necessary for the support of our temporal life, which Thou in Thy paternal providence hast already ordained in the first creation. As of old Thou didst unlock the windows of heaven in answer to the faithful prayer of Thy servant and prophet Elias, and didst cause it to rain upon the thirsty earth, so we also confide the same to Thee now, that Thou wilt let Thy grace reign over us in this season of heat and drought, and out of Thy fatherly care for us, grant us our earnest petition and prayer, unto Thy honor and our salvation, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our only Redeemer and Saviour. Amen.\n\n44. Prayer for Sunshine in a protracted Season of Wet and Rain.\n\nLord God almighty, Thou who doest clothe the heaven with darkness, and makest their covering as a sack; Thou didst in thy wrath punish the impenitent old world for their wickedness and vice, with the overflowing waters of the flood, and didst destroy all the creatures of the earth, that live and have their being on dry land. We also at this time, according to Thy strict righteousness, on account of our manifold sins which we have committed against Thee, are visited with unusual rain, continued and protracted wet weather by which the land and the fruits thereof are greatly injured. Merciful Father, Thou who didst close the fountains of the deep as well as the windows of heaven at the time of the deluge, and didst command the rain from heaven to cease, take away from us all our sins and transgressions, and turn away from us the just punishment of our iniquities, the destructive rain and great waters. For the earth is sad, and the heavens are mourning. [084] Behold the pledge in the clouds—the rainbow—and remember Thy promise, give good and fruitful weather, that the fruits in field and garden may prosper, and not be destroyed by the abundant and superfluous rain, and thus bring upon us famine and scarcity. Lord God of truth, Thou who canst not lie, Thou hast said: There shall henceforth be no more deluge to destroy the earth. Therefore be merciful, O Lord! and do not out of wrath close up the bowels of Thy compassion, O do not take Thy favor and mercy from us! Do Thou not give unto us idle teeth, and lack of bread, bless our bread, that we may always have something to eat, and praise Thy holy name; thus shall we know that we are Thy children indeed, for whom Thou dost most faithfully care, and praise Thee as our heavenly Father all the days of our lives. Amen.\n\n45. Prayer for the precious Fruits of the Field.\n\nDear Lord, do Thou graciously keep the blessed fruits of the field, purify the air, give fruitful rain and good weather, [085] that the fruits of the land may prosper; let them not be poisoned, so that by eating them we together with the cattle be not taken with pestilence, fever or other plagues; for such plagues come when evil spirits poison the air, and afterwards the fruits, wine and corn, so that we by Thy infliction eat and drink sickness and death with our own daily bread. Therefore, dear Lord, bless Thy gifts that they may redound to our health and prosperity, and that we also may not abuse them to the injury of our souls or to greater sinfulness, intemperance and idleness, out of which unchastity, adultery, profanity, swearing, murder, wars and all manner of evils flow; but give us grace to use Thy gifts to our souls’ salvation, and the amendment of our lives, and that the fruits of the Land be the means of furthering and keeping the health of our bodies and souls. Amen.\n\n46. Prayer during a Storm.\n\nGreat God of might and power in heaven and in earth, by Thy thunder and lightening we are now reminded of Thy [086] great wrath over us sinful mortals. By such sound of Thy voice which makes all creatures to tremble and to fear, Thou doest call us, as if it were with a bell of repentance, to the knowledge of our sins and to true repentance, in order that we may not be condemned with the wicked world. Thou art such a mighty and powerful Lord, that if Thou wouldst deal with us according to Thy strict righteousness, Thou couldst destroy the world with one clap of thunder and lightening. But we bend our knees in prayer before Thee and humbly beseech Thee, remit Thy great wrath enkindled against our sins. Have mercy on us, spare us, lift up Thy gracious countenance upon us, and be Thou merciful unto us. Preserve our bodies and lives, our homes and property, our town and land, our goods and possessions, and all that we have, also the fruits of the field from hail and sleet, from conflagrations and floods, and from all danger. Guard us also against an evil and sudden death, and mercifully grant that many sinners may by Thy word, thunder and lightning, be roused out of their wicked walk and life, and be truly [087] and heartily converted to Thee. Let us every hour of our lives think of Thy glorious appearing to judge the quick and the dead, and be prepared to receive Thee with joy, and with Thee to enter into the everlasting joys of Thy heavenly kingdom. Amen. O Lord, have mercy on us poor sinners, our bodies and souls, here in this present life and in the life to come. Amen.\n\n47. Thanksgiving when the Storm is over.\n\nAlmighty God, heavenly Father, Thou hast said: Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify me: we praise and thank Thee with our whole heart, that Thou hast, in mercy, heard our prayer and caused the threatening storm to cease, without injury to body or property. In this, Thou hast not dealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities; but hast dealt with us as a father with his children. Father of mercies, for the sake of Thine only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, cause these [088] Thy fearful warnings to move us to constant amendment, that we may henceforth live in Thy fear and prepare ourselves for the coming of Thy dear Son, that we may with joy go forth to meet Him, and with shouts of joy enter heaven, in which dwelleth righteousness, and possess it forever, even for ever and ever, through Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.\n\n48. Prayer in great Weakness of Faith.\n\nO Lord, I know it now of a truth that all men have not faith. I believe, dear Lord, help my unbelief! Do not break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax; O Jesus, Thou who sittest at the right hand of God, make intercession for me, that my faith may not cease. Be the author and finisher of my faith, wherewith I shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. Grant me that I believe, although I do not see, and thus be saved. Amen.\n\n49. Prayer in great Trouble and Danger.\n\nO almighty God and Father, who art ever ready to help, Thou seest the great trouble and danger in which we are living; we know of no counsel or help, and have no strength of ourselves to come out of trouble, therefore our eyes look unto Thee, who alone art our consolation, refuge and helper, and hast said: Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Our heart clings to Thy word of promise and in childlike humility and confidence seeks Thy face. O Lord, hide not Thy face, full of compassion, from us, and put not Thy children away in anger. Leave us not, neither forsake us, O God of our salvation, who workest salvation in the midst of the earth. Let Thy help also come unto us and be merciful unto us. O Lord, our God, in Thee do we put our trust and under the shadow of Thy wings do we make our refuge until these calamities be overpast. Turn again unto us and satisfy us early with Thy mercy and we will freely sacrifice unto Thee, we will praise Thy [090] name, O Lord, for it is good. Make us glad according to the days wherein Thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil. Give us help from trouble and we will praise Thee, and rejoice in Thy salvation all the days of our life. Amen.\n\n50. Thanksgiving after a safe Journey.\n\nGracious God, heavenly Father, I thank Thee with my whole heart, that Thou hast in safety brought me to my journey’s end, and that to my joy, Thy holy angels have led me back to my family. As a Father Thou hast also kept me from all evil, prevented robbers and murderers from killing me, wild beasts from tearing me to pieces, floods of water and other perils from destroying or injuring me. Thou hast led me in safety as the angel Raphael led the young Tobias. All this I owe to Thy paternal care and almighty protection. In mercy keep me and mine, take us under Thy mighty protection, and by Thy power preserve body and soul unto eternal life for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.\n\n51. Thanksgiving for Deliverance out of Tribulation.\n\nI will praise Thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Thy name forevermore. I will praise Thee for ever, because Thou canst do all things well. Behold, instead of peace I had great bitterness, but Thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption. In my distress I called unto Thee, and Thou hast heard my voice, and my cry did enter into Thy ears, and Thou hast comforted me. Thou hast faithfully helped me, in mercy upheld my soul, and finally delivered me out of my great tribulation. My Lord and my God, what shall I render unto Thee for all the benefits which Thou daily bestowest? I will praise Thy name all the days of my life, I will magnify Thee among all Thy people, and Thy glory shall continually be in my mouth. Thy Spirit, O faithful God, enable me to pay my vows and never to forget the benefits Thou hast bestowed upon my soul. Let me spread Thy praise in time, and also in Eternity, together with [092] the elect, sing everlasting Hallelujahs to the honor of Thy name. Amen.\n\n52. Morning Prayer of a sick Person.\n\nO Thou faithful God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! I will thank and praise Thee that Thou hast so mercifully kept, protected and strengthened me in my weakness. In Jesus’ name, turn unto me to-day and the remaining days of my life, cleanse me from my sin, comfort me by Thy grace, strengthen me by Thy power, lead me by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may live and suffer in accordance with Thy will. I commit my sick body and my soul into Thy holy hands, let Thy holy angel have charge concerning me that the wicked one may have no power or influence over me, through Jesus Christ, our only comfort and Redeemer, in the power of the Holy Ghost. Amen.\n\n53. Another Morning Prayer in Sickness.\n\nI commit myself this morning and all the days of my life into Thy hands, O God, the eternal Father who hast created me, O God, the eternal Son who hast redeemed me, O God, the Holy Ghost who hast sanctified me in holy baptism. O eternal Godhead, O perfect humanity, O holy Trinity, ever keep me ready to enter into everlasting salvation. Amen.\n\nGood and merciful God, affectionate Father, by Thy grace I have passed another night and again behold the cheering light. Thanks be unto Thee, that Thou hast been my keeper and protector, comforter and helper, that Thou hast as a Father kept my sick body, together with my distressed soul, by Thy power hast kept me from sudden death and dangerous temptations, and that Thy holy angel has defended me against the devil, the prince of darkness. By Thy grace and mercy I still live. Watch over me Thy poor creature to-day also, and so lead and guide me that I may neither think, speak, nor do evil. Lead me, the [094] poor one of Thy flock, to Thy holy Word, and cause me to lie down in its green pastures, for this is my comfort in my distress. Preserve me, O God, for in Thee do I put my trust, Thou, and Thou alone, art my strength, my God and my noblest treasure. Fill my heart and mind with fear and love to Thee. Separate me from all things not purely Thine. Hide me in Thyself, that in my trouble and affliction I may submit to Thy will, and trust in Thee alone, for besides Thee there is no other help in all the world. Thou art the true physician of the sick, the true comforter in every distress, the true helper in the hour of death. Beloved Father, heal me, comfort me, help me. Keep me this day from sin and all evil, from the wiles of the devil, from the temptations of the world and from the evil lusts of my own sinful flesh. Give patience, hope and constancy. And when my life is at an end give me an easy and blessed death through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, my Redeemer. Amen.\n\n54. Evening Prayer of a sick Person.\n\nThanks be unto Thee, my God and Father, that Thou hast this day so mercifully succored me. Thy grace, Thy power, Thy comfort and Thy Spirit be with me in my sickness and help me through this night also. I commit my body and soul into Thy hands, Thy holy angels have charge concerning me, that the wicked one may have no power over me, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord. Amen.\n\n55. Another Evening Prayer of a sick Person.\n\nAlmighty and merciful God, affectionate Father, Thou hast said: Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee; therefore I pray Thee, have mercy on me and forgive all my sins with which I have offended Thee this day. I commit myself this coming night into Thy keeping, and let my soul be at rest, even if my body should be full of trouble. Let me not be carried away by sudden death without [096] knowing Thy dear Son. If it be Thy gracious will, let me live till morning and pass this night without pain of body or distress of soul. Should this be my last night on earth, and Thou, in Thy unsearchable counsel, shouldst call me into Eternity, let me awake in Heaven and make me the humblest servant in Thy kingdom. In Thy name I fall asleep. Whether I shall awake on earth or in Heaven, I shall love and praise Thee with my whole heart, my faithful God. Amen. In Jesus’ name. Amen.\n\n56. Prayer in Sickness.\n\nGracious God and Father, I acknowledge and confess unto Thee that I have done evil all the days of my life and have not lived to Thy honor. I have fulfilled the lusts of the flesh and have served myself and the world more than Thee. O Lord, I am very sorry that I have passed the few days of my life in doing evil. I acknowledge that Thou art only visiting my iniquities upon me in sending this sickness. By this Thou wouldst call me to repentance. [097] O Lord, Thou judgest me righteously and chastenest me that I may not perish with the ungodly world. By this sickness Thou puttest me in mind of my mortality and teachest me to know mine end and the measure of my days, what it is. Verily, every man at his best state is altogether vanity, surely every man walketh in a vain show, he heapeth up riches and knoweth not who shall gather them. And now, Lord, what wait I for? Deliver me from my transgressions. I know, Lord, that my times are in Thy hand, Thou hast written all my members in Thy book, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. My substance was not hid from Thee when I was curiously wrought in my mother’s womb. Since it is Thy will that I should be sick, may I cheerfully do this Thy will. O Lord, Thine arrows stick fast in me, and Thy hand presseth me sore, there is no soundness in my flesh because of Thine anger, neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sins, as a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. O my God, preserve my soul in [098] every temptation, let this bodily sickness be a medicine for the healing of my soul. Keep Thou my heart and mind, and through the peace of my Lord Jesus Christ protect me with Thy shield and buckler against all the fiery darts of the devil. Lord, Thou knowest it that I am the work of Thy hands, Thou hast formed me out of the clay; we are the clay and Thou our potter. Alas! how I am broken in pieces! Spare me, O Lord; Thou wilt surely not, in Thy wrath, cast away nor break in pieces the work of Thy hands, Thou hast separated me from my mother’s womb, Thou didst make me hope, when I was upon my mother’s breasts. Thou art the Lord and giver of my life, and hast power to take it again at Thine own appointed time. Should it be Thy will, deal kindly with me, as Thou didst with king Hezekiah, to whose days Thou didst add fifteen years. Behold, for peace I have great bitterness, in love to my soul, deliver it from the pit of corruption and cast all my sins behind Thy back. Should this sickness not be unto death, then, O Lord, lift me up again and heal me, [099] for I am very weak. O Lord Jesus, Thou heavenly physician, take me under Thy treatment, alleviate my pains and heal me by Thy wounds, and make Thy bitter sufferings and death my medicine. Lord, let me touch the hem of Thy garment, that is, Thy Word and sacraments, in which Thou art wrapped up, and make me whole by the virtue which cometh out of Thee. Should it be Thy will however, that in this sickness I shall go the way of all the earth, be it so, for I am no better than my fathers, only let Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy Word, for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people, a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel. Amen.\n\n57. Prayer of a penitent in Sickness.\n\nAlmighty God and Father, because of sin Thou appointest over men all manner of diseases, but in particular bodily sickness, that they may not perish with the world. I come unto Thee with my [100] load of sins and confess that on account of these I have deserved not only this sickness, but also eternal damnation, being a child of wrath by nature and sold under sin, besides having, all the days of my life, transgressed all Thy commandments a countless number of times. I take my refuge in Thy boundless mercy. Enter not into judgment with me, for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions, but for Thy name’s sake pardon mine iniquity, for it is great. Remove Thy stroke away from me and hearken unto the voice of my cry, hold not Thy peace at my tears. Spare me that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more. Affectionate Father, behold, for peace I have great bitterness, in love deliver my soul from the pit of corruption and cast all my sins behind Thy back. Consider also my bodily affliction and take it away or alleviate it by Thy comfort. Give me patience, help me to bear my cross, or save me under it. Thy will be done. Do with me, O God, as it seemeth good unto [101] Thee. I am Thine, in Thee I would remain. Amen.\n\n58. Short Prayers in Sickness, for every Hour of the Day.\n\n1. At One O’clock.\n\nMy Creator and Father, Thou true and only God, from whom cometh health and sickness, prosperity and adversity, it being Thy will that I should be afflicted so many days with this bodily sickness, give me Christian patience and the full assurance of hope. In times of adversity as well as in times of prosperity, Thou alone art my beloved Father. In this life, it is but the common lot of every faithful member of the church to bear the cross. Why should I make myself an exception? When even my Saviour, Jesus Christ, the head of the church, had to suffer for me. Beloved God and Father, who art upright in all Thy ways, keep me in Thy Word and let it be my surest remedy and greatest delight. Amen.\n\n2. At Two O’clock.\n\nBeloved Lord Jesus, my faithful Advocate and Saviour, I well know that by my sins I have deserved nothing less than this bodily infirmity, together with every affliction. I am comforted, however, by Thine inexhaustable grace and most precious atonement, through which Thou hast redeemed my body and soul. Whatever may befall my body in this life, I am assured that my body and soul are delivered from hell, and will eventually enter into eternal life and be crowned with health and heavenly glory. To this end help me, Lord Jesus. Amen.\n\n3. At Three O’clock.\n\nO Holy Ghost, most worthy and affectionate companion of my soul, and most faithful witness of my heavenly birthright and happiness, continue to abide in my heart during this protracted, bodily affliction, and quicken me by Thy divine comfort and keep me steadfast in Thy pure Word and most holy sacraments. Preserve [103] in me faith, hope and charity, these three pillars of my Christianity. Enable me rightly to understand God’s paternal will that I may in silence submit to it, live and die in accordance with it. Amen.\n\n4. At Four O’clock.\n\nBeloved and faithful God, teach me to remember mine end, that I may not sin. Give me a happy death; on the Judgment Day absolve me; keep me out of hell; take me into Heaven. In the hour of death I will lay me down in peace and sleep. On the Judgment Day let me escape hell and dwell safely in Heaven. Let the seed of Thy word take root in my heart, abide in me and quicken me, until Thou wilt come to take me to Thyself. Amen.\n\n5. At Five O’clock.\n\nIn my affliction and pain, where, O dear Jesus, could I make my refuge, but in Thy five sacred wounds? In these I will be secure when I shall have lost my mind and my senses. I will abide in Thee, abide [104] Thou also in me. Trim the lamp of my heart with the pure oil of faith, prepare me thro’ Christian penitence to go forth with joy to meet Thee at Thy second coming, and in company with all the elect, forever to enjoy the wedding feast. Amen.\n\n6. At Six O’clock.\n\nI thank Thee, dear Lord and Father, that Thou hast created me in Thine image, with a human body and reasonable soul; and beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst not forsake me, Thy creature, in my distress, but wouldst exercise Thy paternal care over me, and powerfully deliver me. Many are my afflictions, and every day hath its own evils; but I know that Thou wilt finally deliver me from all afflictions and troubles; in Thee do I put my trust; let me never be put to shame. Amen.\n\n7. At Seven O’clock.\n\nO God, heavenly Father, who didst rest on the seventh day of the creation, do Thou also rest and keep Thy sabbath in my [105] heart, Thou, who art my soul’s only rest and comfort. O Lord Jesus, let the seventh and last word, that Thou didst utter upon the cross, also be my last word in the hour of death, that I may commend my spirit into Thy hands. O God, Holy Ghost, Thou heavenly teacher, Thou spirit of prayer, do Thou kindle in me constant devotion to prayer, that in the Lord’s prayer, in the seven penitential Psalms, and other prayers and sighs, I may bring my wants to God, and be graciously heard by Him. Amen.\n\n8. At Eight O’clock.\n\nDearest Lord Jesus, who didst upon the eighth day begin to suffer pain and to shed Thy blood: O, give me a willing spirit, patiently to bear my bodily infirmities to Thy glory, and the hope, that Thou wouldst graciously preserve me and my soul in the waters of tribulation, as Thou didst preserve the eight souls in Noah’s ark. Let me be among the eight multitudes whom Thou callest blessed, that I may be poor in spirit, patient in tribulation, meek toward my enemies, hunger and thirst after righteousness, [106] merciful toward suffering Christians, pure in heart, peaceful toward my neighbor, steadfast in persecution. O, let me advance in the school of patience through all its grades, until through perseverance, I will be promoted to the joyful school of everlasting life, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit, I will praise and love Thee evermore. Amen.\n\n9. At Nine O’clock.\n\nO my dearest Lord Jesus, Thy great sufferings reached a desired end, in that Thou wast delivered from them through a blessed death. O grant unto me a blessed departure, and make an end to my wearisome afflictions.. For this I will thank, praise, and glorify Thee with my whole heart. I know, Thou wilt not forget me, and my hope will not be lost forever. Here upon earth I am a member of Thy church militant, O let me be a member of Thy church triumphant. Amen.\n\n10. At Ten O’clock.\n\nO righteous and gracious God, I heartily acknowledge, that I am not only conceived and born in sin, but have on account of human weakness in various ways transgressed Thy holy ten commandments in thoughts, words and actions, so that I have not only deserved this my sickness and other temporal affliction, but have also deserved everlasting punishment. But since Thy dear Son, my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ, has made satisfaction for all my sins, original and actual, with His precious merits and holy blood; I beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst for His sake be gracious unto me, and of Thy great mercy, forgive my temporal and eternal punishment. Guide me by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may separate myself from the great multitude of the ungodly, that I may strive after the true faith showing itself in good works; but especially that I may be patient under afflictions, fight a good fight, keep the faith and a good conscience, and finally live in Thy tabernacle forever. Do Thou [108] alleviate my bodily pains according to Thy good will, and help me that I may bear my afflictions, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.\n\n11. At Eleven O’clock.\n\nO faithful Lord Jesus, who didst often and powerfully comfort Thy disciples after Thy resurrection, and doest invite the weary and heavy-laden to Thee, and doest promise to comfort them: O do Thou visit me in my sickness, comfort and refresh me; Thou alone art my refuge, my counsel and my help. I yearn for the evening time of a blessed death, and long for the joyful resurrection of my body. O let me early experience these my requests, then will I forever praise Thee with the Father and the Holy Ghost. Amen.\n\n12. At Twelve O’clock.\n\nDearest Lord Jesus, I heartily thank Thee, that Thou hast revealed Thyself to me in the writings of the holy Prophets and Apostles, so that I can believe in Thee, and through faith obtain everlasting life. I beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst preserve [109] me steadfast in true faith, that I may attain the end thereof, everlasting salvation. Make me cheerful and ready, so that when Thou, my dear bridegroom, doest come, that I may meet Thee with joy; lead me to Thy heavenly wedding-feast, where I will love and praise Thee. Amen.\n\n59. Thanksgiving after Recovery.\n\nI thank Thee, Lord, almighty God, that Thou hast so paternally visited and chastised me on account of my sins. Yea, Lord, I am glad that Thou hast humiliated me, that I might learn Thy ways. O my God, how often have I, like Hezekiah, thought: Mine age is departed, and is removed from me as a shepherd’s tent; I have cut off like a weaver my life; he will cut me off with pining sickness; from day even to night wilt Thou make an end of me. But, my God, I see that my sickness was not unto death, but unto the glory of God, that Thou, my Lord Jesus Christ, mightest thereby be glorified. For Thou hast had mercy upon me, and hast cast all my sins [110] behind Thee, and hast prolonged my life. I heartily thank Thee, my God, that Thou hast revived and strengthened me, that I can behold Thy holy temple, and attend to my duties. Thy goodness it is, Lord, else I should long since have perished. O, how often will I think of Thy chastening rod, and will fear Thee all my life and guard against Thy wrath. Help now, O Lord my God, that with renewed health I may also begin a new life. Grant, that I may always glorify Thy name, and Thy praise be continually found in my mouth. Guide me by Thy Holy Spirit, that I may live to Thy honor, and not yield my members as instruments of unrighteousness to serve sin, but as instruments of righteousness to serve Thee my God, that I may sing Thy hymns, and praise and glorify Thee in Thy church. Amen.\n\n60. Three Prayers in the Hour of Death.\n\nThe First to God the Father.\n\nAlmighty God! Thou Father of mercies and God of all consolation! Have mercy upon me, as a father hath [111] mercy upon his children. Remember that Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, became man for my sake. Remember that Thou didst so love the world, that Thou gavest Thine only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. In this faith my soul comes to Thee and brings with it Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast given me; for His sake do Thou remember me and receive me into Thy grace. To Thee I commend my soul. Let me, Thy dear child, remain in Thy grace, and have mercy upon me while I live, and when I die, for the sake of Thy dear Son, our Lord Jesus. Amen.\n\nThe Second to God the Son.\n\nLord Jesus Christ, my only consolation and help! Thou hast borne my griefs and wast wounded for my transgressions. Thou Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world! be Thou my righteousness, my sanctification and my salvation. Heal my pains through Thy wounds. Let not Thy innocent blood be shed in vain for [112] me; take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Forsake me not in my last agony, but help me on to life everlasting. Remember that I am Thy poor sheep, and Thou art my faithful Shepherd. Take me into Thy arms, and carry me into Thy blessed Paradise. Let me behold Thy gracious countenance and Thy glory. Amen.\n\nThe Third to God the Holy Ghost.\n\nO God Holy Spirit, Thou only consolation for the distressed! Strengthen and comfort my faint and sorrowful heart. Preserve my faith, which Thou hast wrought in me, and quench not the smoking flax. Protect me from the temptations of the wicked enemy. Let not my heart be terrified at death nor despair; restrain all impatience, make me willing to obey the Lord my God. Help me to close my life joyfully and happily. Keep my heart and mind in the peace of my Lord Jesus Christ. When I can no more speak, keep and seal the memory of the holy name of Jesus Christ in my heart, and with the same let me peacefully fall asleep. Amen.\n\n61. Prayer of the Attendants upon a Dying Person.\n\nAlmighty, gracious God, who doest preserve our life in death, we beseech Thee, that Thou wouldst turn the eyes of Thy mercy to this sick person; comfort him in body and in soul, and in mercy forgive him all sins. Receive the offering of the innocent death of Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, for the payment of his transgressions, for he is baptized in His name, and washed and purified by His blood. Deliver him from his bodily griefs, preserve him against the accusations of conscience, and against all the temptations of the wicked enemy, so that he may fight the good fight of faith and obtain the victory. Grant him a blessed journey to everlasting life, send Thy holy angels, that they may escort him to the assembly of the elect, in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.\n\n62. Another.\n\nLord, now lettest Thou thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word: for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory 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.\n\n63. A short Litany together with Prayers for a Dying Person.\n\nLord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy!\nLord have mercy upon this sick person!\n\nLord God, the Father in heaven,\nLord God Son, Redeemer of the world,\nLord God Holy Ghost,\nHoly Trinity, eternal God,\n\n}\n\nHave mercy upon him!\n\nLord, be merciful and save this dying person!\n\nAgainst the wicked spirit,\nAgainst the cunning and deception of the devil,\nAgainst all evil,\nAgainst the torments of hell,\n\n}\n\nProtect him, dear Lord God!\n\nThrough Thy holy incarnation and birth,\nThrough Thy death-struggle and bloody sweat,\nThrough Thy cross and bitter death,\nThrough Thy holy resurrection and ascension,\nThrough the grace of the Holy Ghost,\nAt his last end,\nAt the last day,\nAt the final judgment,\n\n}\n\nHelp him, dear Lord God!\n\nWe poor sinners pray, that Thou wouldst hear us, dear Lord God!\n\nAnd comfort this sick person,\nPardon all his sins,\nAnd after this misery give him eternal life.\n\n}\n\nHear us, dear Lord God!\n\nO Christ, hear us!\n\nO Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon this dying person, and give him eternal peace!\n\nLord, have mercy!\nChrist, have mercy!\nLord, have mercy upon him!\n\nOur 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, forever and ever. Amen!\n\nPrayer.\n\nAlmighty, eternal God, heavenly, faithful, dear Father! comfort and strengthen this Thy poor creature, and spare it through Thy goodness; help it out of all agony and distress, release it in Thy grace, and take it to Thee, in Thy kingdom, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our only Lord, Saviour and Redeemer. Amen.\n\nAnother.\n\nAlmighty, eternal God, have mercy upon the anxious sighings and lamentations of this dying person; receive him into Thy kingdom, which Thou hast in mercy prepared for him and all believers since the beginning of the world. Release him graciously, O Lord, comfort him with the elect eternally through Thy dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.\n\n64. Prayer, when the sick Person has departed in the Lord.\n\nTo Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, and Prince of life, be praise and thanks now and evermore, that He has so graciously helped and received this blessed person into His holy hands. May He at the last day graciously unite soul and body in heavenly brightness, and grant us all together in His own appointed time a happy following and in the mean time a godly walk; comfort all distressed persons with His sweet consolation, and preserve us all in His eternal grace, according to His eternal goodness and mercy. Amen, O thou holiest and most glorious Trinity. Amen! Amen!","textual_form_id":"english","work_id":"little-treasure-of-prayers"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"pg35737","language":"en","license":"Public domain (United States) for identified historical text and apparatus; retained Project Gutenberg terms for electronic source material where included","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"body","unit":5},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Fourth edition, Columbus, 1888; Project Gutenberg HTML witness"},"record_id":"pg35737:native:29fc603679ee31a722bc","representation_revision":"reviewed-prayer-001-v1","sequence":6,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"118","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[118]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","style":"class:appendix","type":"h2"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:large"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"APPENDIX I."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:line-break"},"content":[],"kind":"line-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"FESTIVAL PRAYERS."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"1. Prayer for the Beginning of a new Church-Year."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Eternal God! faithful Father, at\r\nthe beginning of our Church-year, we,\r\nin deepest humility, thank Thee, first of all,\r\nfor all Thy special spiritual benefits shown\r\nus during the past Church-year. Thou hast\r\nthus far granted unto us Thy holy Word\r\nand its public preaching, also the use of the\r\nholy sacraments, although on account of\r\nour unthankfulness we have indeed deserved\r\nthat Thou shouldst have withheld such\r\ngoodness. We are indeed no better and\r\nhave not sinned against Thee less than so\r\nmany of our brethren in the faith elsewhere,\r\nfrom whom Thou, through Thy just judgment,\r\nhast either entirely or measurably\r\nwithheld the word of Thy gospel and its\r\npublic preaching; and it appears that Thou,\r\nthrough Thy judgment, wouldst yet at many\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[119]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmore places take away the light of Thy\r\nWord. O Lord! we are indeed too insignificant\r\nfor all Thy mercies, which Thou hast\r\nhitherto shown us unworthy servants, and\r\nthat Thou doest still deal with us so sparingly.\r\nForgive us in mercy all our sins\r\nby which we, whether by the neglect and\r\nincomplete performance of good or the\r\ncommitting of evil, have offended Thee\r\nduring the past Church-year. Grant this\r\nto be our first blessing in this Church-year,\r\nthat Thou wilt with the blood of Thy dear\r\nSon blot out all our sins of the past year,\r\nand in order that we may be worthy of such\r\ngrace, do Thou work true repentance in all\r\nour hearts, so that we may not bear into\r\nthe new Church-year any of our old sins unforgiven\r\nand which we do not by Thy power\r\nmean entirely to abandon. Preserve unto\r\nus still further Thy holy word and sacraments\r\nand thus the kingdom of Thy Son\r\namong us, and do not bestow such power\r\nupon the enemy, that will enable him to rob\r\nus of such gifts and that the kingdom of\r\ndarkness be extended among us. In this\r\nhowever, dear Father, look not upon that\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[120]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwhat we are deserving, but that the honor\r\nof Thy Son be not blasphemed by the\r\nenemies who may imagine to have destroyed\r\nHis kingdom among us. Preserve\r\nall our faithful teachers and ministers, whom\r\nThou hast given us, and bestow upon them,\r\nat this beginning of the Church-year, new\r\nlight and strength in Thy Holy Spirit, that\r\nthey may present unto us, by Thy power\r\nand presence, Thy Word in its purity and\r\nsimplicity without the admixture of human\r\nwisdom; also may they at all times have\r\nthe wisdom and light rightly to conceive the\r\nmost needful things to be treated of before\r\ntheir christian congregations. Permit them\r\ntherefore not to speak what they desire, but\r\ndo Thou alone rule their tongues and hearts,\r\nthat they may always speak what is pleasing\r\nunto Thee. Give such efficacy to Thy\r\nWord and Thy holy Sacraments, that we\r\nmay also in this Church-year experience\r\nthat they are still the blessed means of our\r\nsalvation, that they will save our souls.\r\nSeal anew the good Thou hast already\r\nwrought in the hearts of Thy children during\r\nthe past year, and the Word Thou hast\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[121]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmade effectual among them; and let it still\r\nfurther manifest its power in teaching the\r\nignorant, in converting the unregenerate, in\r\nconvicting the malicious, in strengthening\r\nthe souls that already know Thee, whose\r\nnumber Thou wilt also in the ways known\r\nto Thee largely increase during this year.\r\nGrant also unto all hearers, that they not\r\nonly receive the Word out of the mouth of\r\ntheir pastors with attention and meekness,\r\nbut also at all times, whilst hearing, present\r\ntheir hearts unto Thee in such stillness\r\nand resignation, that Thy Holy Spirit may\r\ncomplete the work of faith in them, and by\r\nwhose influence they may during this\r\nChurch-year lead a more holy life before\r\nThee than heretofore. Especially grant\r\nThy grace that we make Thy Word the firm\r\nfoundation of our knowledge of the truth\r\namong us, in order that it may become a\r\nliving knowledge, which in its fruits will\r\npraise Thee, and we indeed experience that,\r\nto know, here by faith and there by sight,\r\nthat Thou Father art the only true God\r\nand whom Thou hast sent is Jesus Christ,\r\nis everlasting life. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"122","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[122]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"2. Prayer for the Advent Season."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord of glory and God over all,\r\nblessed forever! I heartily thank Thee\r\nfor all Thy great and inexpressible benefits,\r\nalso that Thou out of unspeakable love didst\r\nleave Thy throne of divine glory and condescend\r\nto us poor creatures in this vale of\r\ntears, to release us lost and condemned sinners\r\nfrom the prison of affliction. I praise\r\nThee, Jesus! Thou King of glory! with all\r\nmy strength and powers, that Thou didst\r\nnot appear upon earth for any other purpose\r\nthan to deliver us from the power of our\r\nenemies, of sin, of death, hell and the\r\ndevil; to effect by Thy precious blood eternal\r\nreconciliation between us and Thy heavenly\r\nFather, and to regain for us, through\r\nThy precious merits, the lost righteousness.\r\nHosanna! Save now, I beseech Thee, O\r\nLord, Lord, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I cast myself in deepest humility before\r\nThee and ask Thee with all my heart to\r\ngladden at this time also by Thy gracious\r\nadvent Thy church which is everywhere\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[123]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\noppressed; always dwell and abide with and\r\namong us in this land and place at all times,\r\nand in our hearts, with Thy pure Word and\r\nmost holy Sacraments, and let goodness and\r\nmercy come upon us. Be gracious unto us,\r\nmost beloved Saviour! and bless us, bestow\r\nupon us temporal and eternal peace. Our\r\nenemies however cast into the prison which\r\nthey have prepared for us, change their\r\ncounsels directed against us into foolishness,\r\nfor Thine is the kingdom and the power and\r\nthe glory forever. Hosanna! Save now, I\r\nbeseech Thee, O Lord, Lord, I beseech Thee,\r\nsend now prosperity!"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Dear Jesus! grant unto me and all christians\r\nThy Spirit, that He may cleanse and\r\npurify our hearts of all impurity and sin,\r\nin order that Thou mayest desire to enter\r\nin and dwell among us. Help us to receive\r\nThee with true faith, heartily to rejoice with\r\nThy spiritual Zion for Thy benefits, to follow\r\nThee constantly with christian patience and\r\nhumility and confidently await Thy second\r\ncoming with constant repentance and believing\r\nhope, also at the same time serve Thee\r\nhere in the kingdom of grace with a holy\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[124]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwalk, and finally in the kingdom of glory\r\nwe shall with glorified tongues everlastingly\r\nsing our Hosannas to Thy honor, together\r\nwith the Father and the Holy Ghost. Hosanna!\r\nSave now, I beseech Thee, O Lord,\r\nLord, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity!\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"3. Christmas Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Merciful and eternal God, heavenly\r\nFather! we Thy children thank Thee\r\nfrom the depth of our hearts that Thou didst\r\nso faithfully keep Thy promise and turn to us\r\nThy kind and paternal heart, didst send unto\r\nus Thine only-begotten Son, the highest\r\nGood, to be our Saviour, and to assume our\r\nhuman nature, and thus didst render us acceptable\r\nthrough Thy Beloved. O Lord Jesus!\r\nThou eternal Son of God, we honor,\r\npraise and glorify Thee, that Thou to-day\r\ndidst become our brother and Emmanuel,\r\nthat is: God with us, didst out of unspeakable\r\nlove befriend us and clothe Thyself with\r\nour poor flesh and blood. Thou didst in nowise\r\nassume the nature of angels, but didst\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[125]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nhonor the seed of Abraham, our human nature,\r\nthis poor earth, wretched ashes and\r\nworthless dust even so much as to connect\r\nThyself personally and inseparably with the\r\nsame to all eternity. Thou wast conceived\r\nholy and without sin, and born into this\r\nworld of a pure and chaste virgin; whereby\r\nThou didst sanctify and consecrate our\r\nAdamic, sinful and impure conception and\r\nbirth, so that it may not be harmful to\r\nus who by nature are children of wrath,\r\nconceived in sin, and flesh born of flesh.\r\nThou wast born in a stable, poor and lowly;\r\nThou in a manger didst lie, in poverty\r\ngreat, and of Thy crib, though hard, no\r\noffence didst take, in order that Thou\r\ncouldst enrich our souls and make us lords\r\nin Thy heavenly mansion. Thou didst\r\nhumble Thyself, in order to exalt us; Thou\r\ndidst appear upon earth, in order that we\r\nin turn might come unto Thee in heaven.\r\nO God, Holy Spirit! our most exalted\r\nteacher and comforter, we to-day offer unto\r\nThee the sacrifices of our lips and thank\r\nThee with our hearts that Thou didst reveal\r\nthis exalted mystery of godliness; and as\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[126]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nthe angels proclaimed it to the shepherds\r\nand chanted it on the plain, so let it still be\r\npreached unto us through Thy Word and\r\nits servants. Glory be to Thee, O God the\r\nFather, Son and Holy Ghost! in the highest,\r\npeace on earth and good will towards men.\r\nHelp, O faithful God and father! that we\r\nmay be partakers of the new birth of Thy\r\ndear Son, be relieved of our old sinful nature,\r\nand be and remain new born children\r\nof Thy grace and heirs of Thy kingdom.\r\nMy Jesus, whom I count most dear, a clean\r\nsoft bed prepare Thou here, to take within\r\nmy heart Thy rest, so shall I hold Thy\r\nmemory best. Grant, O God, Holy Spirit!\r\nthat thus our Saviour be now and forevermore\r\nspiritually born and developed within\r\nus. Help also, that by virtue of this birth\r\nwe may rejoice and be comforted amidst all\r\ntemptations, patiently endure and overcome\r\nall things, and with all the angels of God\r\npraise, honor and glorify Thee, here in time\r\nand in heaven forever. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"127","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[127]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"4. Prayer on New-Year’s Day."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O triune God, Thus have we again\r\nby Thy grace brought a year of our\r\nwretched life and weary pilgrimage upon\r\nearth to a close, and to-day in Thy name\r\nbegin another. Lord! how unspeakably\r\ngreat is Thy goodness, how innumerable are\r\nThy benefits which Thou hast shown unto\r\nme and mine in the past, though on account\r\nof our sins we have deserved nothing at\r\nThy hands but wrath and punishment!\r\nThou hast graciously preserved Thy precious\r\nWord and holy sacraments in Thy holy\r\ncongregation, peace and unity in the government,\r\nprosperity and blessing in material\r\ncomforts, and didst richly bestow for our\r\nenjoyment all manner of blessings for body\r\nand soul. Thou with paternal care didst\r\nprotect Thy church from false doctrine and\r\npersecution on account of the true faith,\r\nour land from hostile invasion and evil contagion,\r\nour houses and property from fire\r\nand water, and didst by Thy care faithfully\r\navert from us all dire calamities. How\r\nshall I find words to express the inestimable\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[128]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nvalue of these blessings? How can I according\r\nto my obligations be sufficiently\r\nthankful? Behold, Lord, I offer to Thee,\r\nat the close of the old year, the fruits of\r\nmy lips, and glorify Thy grace and mercy\r\nwith all my strength and powers. My soul\r\nmust honor Thee, my spirit must praise\r\nThee, my mouth shall thank Thee, and all\r\nthat is within me must proclaim Thy glory.\r\nI prostrate myself in heartfelt sorrow before\r\nThy feet and confess unto Thee with a penitent\r\nheart all my sins in which I was conceived\r\nand born, and with which I have\r\noffended Thee during the past year, as well\r\nas during the whole of my past life."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Most beloved Father! do not now reckon\r\nsuch past sins to my condemnation, and do\r\nnot remember in Thy wrath my past transgressions,\r\nbut graciously forgive and forget\r\nthe same for the sake of the sufferings of\r\nThy dearly beloved Son. Jesus, my beloved\r\nSaviour, be merciful to me, a poor sinner,\r\nblot out like a cloud and mist all my transgressions\r\nby Thy merit, cast them into the\r\nsea of Thy innocent blood, that they may\r\nnever more come to light or before the\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[129]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\njudgment of God. O God, Holy Spirit!\r\ncreate within me the new man, that I may\r\nnot bring into the new year old sins and impurities,\r\nbut to-day begin a new life and\r\npartake anew of Thy grace. Withhold from\r\nme, O Triune God! all long and well deserved\r\npunishment, and continue to bless\r\nme and mine with all manner of bodily and\r\nspiritual, temporal and eternal gifts. Let\r\nThy grace rest upon us anew every morning,\r\nand renew Thy good will to all who in\r\nthis new year seek their refuge with Thee\r\nand wait upon Thy goodness. Grant unto\r\nus still further Thy precious Word, which\r\nis a joy and comfort to our hearts. Enlighten\r\nour teachers and pastors, and grant\r\nunto their holy work the blessing of heaven;\r\nstrengthen our faithful rulers and prosper\r\nall their good undertakings, which are pleasing\r\nto Thee. Bless our parents, and prosper\r\nThou the work of their hands. Fill\r\nour souls with true fear of God, and our\r\nhearts with joy in the Holy Ghost. Bestow\r\nunto our bodies health, and grant\r\npeace within our borders. Crown this year\r\nwith Thy goodness and grant unto us that\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[130]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwhich is necessary to the support of life.\r\nProtect Thy church from error in the faith\r\nand from scandalous living, our land from\r\nwar, famine and pestilence, our homes from\r\nconsuming flames and all damage and danger,\r\nthe products of the field from hail and\r\ntempest. Curb the wrath and fury of satan,\r\nand send Thy heavenly hosts that they may\r\nguard and protect us in all our ways. Convert\r\nour enemies and check all our persecutors,\r\nhelp the oppressed, provide for the\r\npoor, feed the hungry, give drink unto the\r\nthirsty, clothe the naked, free the innocent\r\ncaptives, comfort the distressed, gladden\r\nthe sorrowing, strengthen the weak, care for\r\nthe sick, be merciful to the widows and\r\norphans, deliver the oppressed, guide the\r\ntraveler and accompany the dying through\r\ndeath unto life."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord! teach us to act according to Thy\r\ngood pleasure, and Thy good Spirit direct\r\nour footsteps, that we may walk before\r\nThee in faith, patience and hope, in godliness\r\nand honesty, in meekness, humility\r\nand chastity, and all Christian virtues. But\r\nwhen we sin, then chastise us gently; when\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[131]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nour sins trouble us, comfort us with Thy\r\ngrace, and Thy joyful Spirit uphold us.\r\nWhen satan assails us, do Thou support us,\r\nwhen the world persecutes us, then protect\r\nus; when our flesh and blood would overpower\r\nus, then strengthen our spirit; when\r\nwe err, set us aright again. When we fall,\r\nlift us up by Thy hand. When we become\r\nweak and weary in our calling, refresh us.\r\nWhen we are in necessity and danger, relieve\r\nus. When we are sick and weak,\r\nthen be our physician. Should we according\r\nto Thy will during this year depart\r\nfrom hence, grant that our spirits be commended\r\ninto Thy hands. O Lord! hear;\r\nLord! be merciful; Lord! take heed and\r\ngrant it for Jesus’ sake. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"5. Prayer on Epiphany."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Most merciful Saviour! Thou didst indeed\r\nshow Thyself to be the God of\r\nthe Jews and the Gentiles, and as the true\r\nlight that desires to enlighten all men who\r\ncome into this world unto everlasting life,\r\nas Thou didst not only by a bright and wonderful\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[132]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nstar lead unto Thyself the wise men\r\nof the east, who were induced to honor and\r\nworship Thee as their king, but didst also\r\nlead us poor heathen by the enlightening\r\npower of Thy holy Word into Thy gracious\r\nkingdom and unto the saving knowledge\r\nof Thee. O my Saviour! Thy faithfulness\r\nand mercy shown unto us are so great, that\r\nwe can never sufficiently praise Thee. We\r\nwere without God strangers and excluded\r\nfrom the commonwealth of Israel. But Thou\r\nhast made us Thy people, fellow-citizens\r\nwith the saints and a household of God.\r\nOn account of our blindness we were not\r\nenabled to know Thee and to find the way\r\nto everlasting life; but Thou, Lord Jesus!\r\ndidst enlighten our minds and enrich us in\r\nall knowledge. We sat in darkness and in\r\nthe shadow of death; but Thou didst let\r\nThy glory shine upon us, so that now we\r\nwalk in Thy light, and finally enter eternal\r\nblessedness in heaven. For this we justly\r\nworship and praise Thee with thankful\r\nhearts and tongues on this holy day, and\r\nwill sing of Thy grace and goodness all the\r\ndays of our life. But we pray Thee, O\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[133]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmost faithful Saviour! with our whole soul,\r\nthat Thou wouldst so multiply Thy grace\r\nunto us, as to preserve us and our posterity\r\nto the end of time in a saving knowledge\r\nof Thee, and by Thy Holy Spirit wouldst so\r\nlead and direct us as no more to walk like\r\nthe heathen in the vanity of our minds and\r\nour own fleshly lusts, but rather live godly\r\nas children of light, and with humble obedience\r\nserve Thee all our days as our King.\r\nAs Thou, most beloved Saviour, didst so\r\ngloriously deliver us from the kingdom of\r\ndarkness and mercifully received us into\r\nthe kingdom of grace—into Thy Christian\r\nchurch, grant us also to be blessed saints of\r\nheaven, and heirs of Thine eternal glory,\r\nfor the sake and honor of Thy great name.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"6. Prayer on the Day of Purification."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord Jesus! Thou highly exalted and\r\nbeloved Son of God! I thank Thee\r\nwith all my heart, that for my good Thou\r\ndidst not only become true man, but also\r\nfor my sake didst become subject to the\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[134]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nlaw, and at Thy presentation didst participate\r\nin the offering of purification, in order\r\nthat Thou mightest redeem me from the\r\ncurse of the law, and cleanse my soul from\r\nits abominable impurities. I acknowledge\r\nmyself therefore under obligations also to\r\npresent myself unto Thee, and offer myself\r\na living and acceptable sacrifice to God.\r\nBut whilst I cannot do so of my own self,\r\nI ask Thee, beloved Saviour, to sanctify me\r\nby Thy innocent blood and holy Spirit, in\r\norder that I may henceforth earnestly guard\r\nmyself against all sins, keep my body and\r\nsoul unpolluted and serve Thee during my\r\nlife in holiness and righteousness. Most beloved\r\nSaviour! Grant, that, following the example\r\nof the devout Simeon, I may amidst all\r\ndistress and misery of this life, in all fear and\r\nanguish of conscience, with the arms of true\r\nfaith, embrace and press Thee to my heart,\r\nyea, enclose Thee in my heart and never\r\npermit Thee to depart therefrom. May\r\nmy eyes ever be directed toward Thee, O\r\ndesirable Light of the world! and behold in\r\nThee their only delight. Infuse into my\r\nheart a knowledge of Thy holy will and a\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[135]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nheartfelt confidence in Thy precious merit,\r\nand grant, that I may manifest the same\r\nthrough good works before men. Banish\r\nfrom my heart, O Thou Brightness of glory!\r\nall innate darkness and evil propensities,\r\nand may I with Simeon believe aright, live\r\nholy and die happy. When the end of my\r\nlife draws nigh, then, O beloved Redeemer,\r\nbear me up in Thy strong arm and merciful\r\nhands, that satan may nevermore separate\r\nme from Thee. Grant unto me with Simeon\r\na joyous departure from this world\r\nand bestow unto me, Thy servant, such\r\ngrace that I may depart in peace, and with\r\nall the elect behold Thee, face to face, in\r\neternal bliss. Amen, dear Jesus! Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"7. Prayer on the Day of the Annunciation."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Awake, my soul, and rejoice in the Lord,\r\nthy Saviour, thank the Most High, who\r\nso faithfully fulfilled his prophecy and sent\r\nhis Son into the world. Rejoice and be\r\nglad that God himself out of love to thee\r\nbecame man and related to thee through\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[136]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nblood. Who can sufficiently praise His\r\nmercy and loving-kindness? O Lord! what\r\nis man that Thou art mindful of him; and\r\nthe son of man that Thou doest thus receive\r\nhim unto Thyself? O dear Jesus! I thank\r\nThee with all my heart, that Thou in the\r\nblessed womb of Thy mother Mary didst so\r\nintimately unite Thyself with our human\r\nnature, and in the assumed humanity didst\r\nreconcile me with Thy heavenly Father.\r\nThou, my Saviour! didst humble Thyself so\r\ndeeply in order that I should be exalted;\r\nThou didst become the son of man in order\r\nthat I might become a child of God, Thy\r\nbrother (sister) and a beloved spouse. Thou\r\ndidst descend from Thy throne unto us, that\r\nThou mightest render it possible for me to\r\npartake of Thy great glory in heaven. How\r\ncouldst Thou indeed have shown greater\r\nlove to me? Therefore, most beloved Saviour!\r\ndo I rejoice in my heart and know\r\ntruly that I stand in Thy grace, for Thou\r\ncanst not despise nor be angry with Thy\r\nown flesh and blood. Though I am sinful\r\nand unholy, yet do I comfort myself by\r\nThy holiness and innocence. Though I offended\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[137]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nGod with sins, yet I know that Thou\r\nart the Mediator between God and me, and\r\nthat Thou wilt appease His wrath and deliver\r\nme from all evil, which I have to fear\r\non account of my misdeeds. Jesus, my\r\nbrother, although I have deserved death\r\nand hell, Thou canst make me holy and receive\r\nme unto eternal life. Where my flesh\r\nand blood reigns, there I hope also to be\r\nand remain eternally. To this help me,\r\nmost beloved Saviour! for the sake of Thy\r\nblessed incarnation. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"8. Prayer on Maundy-Thursday."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Most beloved Jesus! I thank Thee with\r\nall my heart, in the council of the\r\npious and congregation of the Lord, that\r\nThou, before Thy entrance into death, hast\r\nbeen so mindful of us, Thy christian people,\r\nand didst prepare such a glorious feast for\r\nour souls. I praise Thee, O most merciful\r\nSaviour! with all my powers and abilities,\r\nthat Thou didst not only present Thyself\r\nas an offering, that Thou wast sacrificed\r\nupon the cross for my sins and those of the\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[138]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwhole world, but also doest feed us poor\r\ncreatures in Thy Holy Supper with Thy\r\nbody and blood, through which Thou doest\r\nappropriate unto us all Thy purchased gifts\r\nof grace and benefits. Lord! the bread we\r\nbreak is indeed the communion of Thy\r\nbody that died for us upon the cross, and the\r\ncup we drink at the holy altar, is the communion\r\nof the most precious blood, which\r\nThou in all Thy painful sufferings hast shed\r\nfor us. In what respects indeed are we\r\nworthy that Thou doest manifest such grace\r\nunto us? Who are we that Thou doest draw\r\nso nigh unto us and unite with us in such a\r\nmanner as to be and dwell within us, and\r\nalso we, as members of Thy body, shall remain\r\nwith Thee forever! How can we compensate\r\nThee that Thou doest so heartily receive\r\nour souls unto Thyself and freest them\r\nfrom all transgression and threatening condemnation;\r\non the other hand doest bestow\r\nupon them Thy perfect obedience, merit\r\nand righteousness, yea, doest give Thy own\r\nSelf as a pledge for their salvation! Most\r\nbeloved Jesus! as Thou hast instituted by\r\nThy Holy Supper a memorial of Thy wonderful\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[139]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ngifts of grace, so it shall be a lasting\r\nmemorial in my heart of Thy love and\r\nmercy. As oft as I shall eat of this bread\r\nand drink of this cup, will I proclaim Thy\r\ndeath and with a thankful heart praise\r\nwhat Thou hast done for us. O help! my\r\nSaviour and Redeemer, that I may be\r\nconfirmed more and more in my faith by\r\nthis blessed food and glorious cup, that I\r\nbe forever united with Thee and strengthened\r\nto lead a holy life upon earth and be\r\npositively assured of the eternal life of joy\r\nin heaven, for the sake of Thy holy merit.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"9. Prayer on Good-Friday."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou innocent\r\nand spotless Lamb of God, who didst\r\nsuffer for us the ignominious death of the\r\ncross, which it is Thy will that it never be\r\nforgotten by us. From the depth of our\r\nhearts we again give Thee praise, honor\r\nand thanks for this Thy love and mercy,\r\nthat Thou didst so dearly purchase us poor\r\nsinners by Thy innocent sufferings and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[140]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ndeath, and didst become obedient to Thy\r\nheavenly Father, unto death on the cross.\r\nThou didst also shed Thy precious blood\r\nto wash away and blot out our sins, and\r\ndidst lay down Thy life in order to rescue\r\nus from eternal death. O faithful Saviour!\r\nhow much didst Thou suffer in our behalf;\r\nwhat unspeakable torture and pain didst\r\nThou endure in body and soul in order that\r\nwe might be free from it forever. O Lord\r\nJesus! Thou patient Lamb of God, that\r\ntaketh away the sins of the world, we\r\nconfess, that with our manifold and gross\r\nsins we have caused Thee such pains and\r\nlabors and brought about this Thy death.\r\nBe gracious and merciful unto us and let\r\nthis Thy bitter and painful suffering not be\r\nin vain for us. Grant unto us Thy grace\r\nthat daily we may think of Thy death,\r\nheartily praise and thank Thee for the\r\nsame, and by the contemplation of these\r\nThy sufferings and crucifixion we may crucify\r\nand mortify in us all lusts of the flesh\r\nand evil passions of our corrupt nature,\r\nand since Thou didst suffer for us, help\r\ntherefore also, that we may obediently follow\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[141]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nThee with the cross, which we daily deserve\r\non account of our sins, and for Thy\r\nsake, bear all things patiently, that, finally,\r\nwe may, with all the elect, be and forever\r\nremain with Thee in heavenly joy and bliss.\r\nAmen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"10. Prayer on the Festival of Easter."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"We thank Thee, Lord Jesus Christ,\r\nThou blessed Prince of life, that Thou\r\nout of divine love, didst give Thyself into\r\ndeath for us, and didst offer Thyself as a\r\npropitiation for our sins unto Thy heavenly\r\nFather; whereby Thou didst deliver us\r\nfrom the power of death, of the devil and\r\nof everlasting damnation, and in proof\r\nwhereof Thou, as the Prince of life and as\r\nthe Conqueror of death, didst lift up Thy\r\nhead on the third day, didst rise again, and\r\ndidst bring forth righteousness, innocence\r\nand eternal life. We beseech Thee, give\r\nus grace, and so operate in us through Thy\r\nHoly Spirit, that we may heartily rejoice\r\nand find comfort in Thy death and resurrection,\r\nand thereby quiet our consciences\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[142]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nand overcome all fear of death. Do Thou\r\nalso permit Thy resurrection to be a cause\r\nand an incitement to us to do good works\r\nand to bring forth fruits of righteousness,\r\nso that we, as Thy people, may be willing\r\nto worship Thee in the beauty of holiness.\r\nHelp that we may daily die unto sin, crucify\r\nand slay the old Adam with his evil\r\nlusts and desires, and, on the other hand,\r\nspiritually arise, begin to live in righteousness,\r\nto walk in newness of life, to purge\r\nout the old leaven, and to become a new\r\nunleavened bread. Help also that we may\r\nawait with comfort and joyful hope the resurrection\r\nof our deceased bodies, which\r\nshall come forth in virtue of Thy resurrection,\r\non the last day, and that we may\r\nenter into Thy presence with body and soul\r\nin the kingdom of Thy everlasting heavenly\r\nglory and excellence. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"11. Prayer on Ascension Day."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord Jesus Christ, Thou eternal High\r\nPriest and King of all thrones, after\r\nThou hadst finished all things upon earth,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[143]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwhich had been written concerning Thee,\r\nThou didst enter into the heaven of glory in\r\nand according to Thy exalted humanity, and\r\ndidst sit down at the right hand of God\r\nupon the throne of majesty; yet Thou art\r\neverywhere and Thy kingdom is over all.\r\nWe, however, are still pilgrims here below,\r\nin the valley of misery, in a world which\r\nlies in wickedness, and of which Thou didst\r\nsay, that Thou hast overcome it. Where\r\nnow is the way which will lead us safely\r\nthrough to Thee? O Lord, how shall we\r\nfind the way, unless Thou teachest us\r\nthrough Thy Spirit, and through Him leadest\r\nand preservest us upon it?"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord, the world passeth away, and the\r\nlust thereof, and all its best glory is as\r\nperishable as the day that was yesterday.\r\nOur stay in it, moreover, is of few days\r\nthat pass away swiftly indeed, more swiftly\r\nthan water. O, lead us on the way to\r\nheaven, into Thy glory, where we can remain\r\nwith Thee forever. Behold, we die, one\r\nafter the other, and pass away as a shadow.\r\nBut we ourselves with difficulty take it\r\nto heart: each one travels the road that\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[144]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nseems to him to be right. Do Thou therefore\r\nmake our heart certain, that we may\r\nnot walk upon any other road than the one\r\nthat leads us to Thee and to Thy imperishable\r\nglory."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord, Thou sittest as our Redeemer and\r\nMediator at the right hand of Majesty in\r\nheaven, in order to save us eternally and to\r\nmake us happy in Thy kingdom. Be Thou\r\ntherefore mindful of us even when we forget\r\nourselves, and save us mightily, and\r\nmake us happy, not for our sake, but for\r\nThy sake. For the kingdom which we\r\nshall inherit, is Thine; Thine is the power\r\nto lead us into it; and Thine shall be all\r\nthe honor and glory forever, when we, as\r\nThy rescued children, shall be happy in\r\nThy kingdom. Amen. Hear us for the sake\r\nof Thy eternal love and mercy. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"12. Prayer on Whitsunday."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O God, who didst visit and endow the\r\nhearts of Thy saints so graciously and\r\nrichly with Thy Holy Spirit on the day of\r\nPentecost, O pour out this Thy Spirit and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[145]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nmerciful shower also upon our barren and\r\ndrooping hearts, refresh Thy inheritance\r\nand comfort the miserable. Come, O Holy\r\nSpirit, and adorn us with Thy manifold\r\ngifts, that we may truly perceive and praise\r\nthe great deeds of God, which were accomplished\r\nthrough Jesus Christ, and that we\r\nmay speak, glorify and spread Thy Word\r\nwith new tongues; enkindle us with the\r\nfire of Thy wholesome fervor, burn out all\r\ninternal malice, together with all other\r\nfleshly lusts and desires; light the lamp of\r\nThy truth, so that we may serve our God\r\nfervently in spirit and in faith, and with\r\ntrue earnestness and zeal."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Thou God of peace, bind our hearts\r\nwith the bonds of Thy peace, that we may\r\nremain and live with each other in meekness\r\nand humility, in peace and unity. O\r\nThou God of patience, give us patience\r\nduring the time of our life, and firmness\r\nunto the end. O Thou Spirit of prayer,\r\nawaken our hearts, that we may lift them\r\ntogether with holy hands up to God, and\r\ncall upon him in every time of need; and\r\nas we do not know what we should pray for\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[146]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nas we ought, O do Thou, as our faithful\r\nInterceder, make intercession for us with\r\ngroanings which can not be uttered. O\r\nThou gentle wind, cool and refresh our\r\nhearts in every fiery trial and anguish, be\r\nour protection and shelter in time of need,\r\nour help in affliction, our comfort in adversity."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Come, Thou mighty God, and comfort\r\nthe weak, teach the miserable Thy way,\r\nhelp those also who have fallen, put those\r\naright who err, hold them with Thy right\r\nhand. Come, O Thou eternal Light, Salvation\r\nand Comfort, be our Light in darkness,\r\nbe our Salvation in life, be our Comfort\r\nin death, and lead us upon the straight\r\npath unto life everlasting, in order that\r\nwe may praise, extol and glorify Thee,\r\nO Holy Ghost, together with our heavenly\r\nFather and His beloved Son, our only Saviour,\r\nwith truly new tongues on the true\r\nday of Pentecost in heaven for ever and\r\never. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"147","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[147]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"13. Prayer on the Festival of the Holy Trinity."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Thou incomprehensible, eternal God,\r\nThou King of kings, and Lord of lords,\r\nThou, who only hast immortality and dwellest\r\nin the light which no man can approach\r\nunto, we thank Thee in humility of heart,\r\nthat Thou didst come forth out of Thy\r\nlight and reveal Thyself as one God in\r\nthree persons. But because this exalted\r\nmystery of the holy Trinity transcends all\r\nour conception and understanding, do Thou\r\nThyself bring our reason, which thinks itself\r\nto be wise, into captivity to Thy obedience,\r\nand do not permit its foolishness to\r\nset itself against Thy wisdom. But do\r\nThou impress upon our hearts the living\r\nand believing knowledge, that Thou art\r\nThree and One, in order that we may steadfastly\r\npreserve this truth as a precious treasure\r\nagainst all error, and with the deepest\r\nhumility may worship Thee, O Triune God,\r\nwith equal honor, according to Thy revelation."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Give us, O holy Father, a knowledge of\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[148]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nThee, that Thou comest from no one, but\r\ndidst beget Thy Son from eternity and together\r\nwith Him lettest the Holy Spirit proceed\r\nfrom Thee; but also how Thou didst give\r\nThyself to us as our Father, in order that we\r\nmight, in childlike obedience and confidence,\r\nconsecrate unto Thee every thing in us that\r\nis Thy work. Eternal Son of God, Lord\r\nJesus Christ, reveal Thyself unto us also;\r\nhow Thou wast begotten from eternity by\r\nThy heavenly Father as the brightness of\r\nHis glory and as the image of His essence,\r\nLight of Light, very God of very God; how\r\nThou out of love to us didst become our\r\nbrother and didst redeem us with Thy obedience,\r\nsuffering and death, that we might in\r\nThee learn to know the Father aright, and\r\nthrough Thee come to Him, and also enjoy\r\nthe fruits of Thy salvation, here in righteousness\r\nand holiness, hereafter in the communion\r\nof Thy glory. Lord God Holy\r\nGhost, put Thy light into our souls, in order\r\nthat we may know how Thou proceedest as\r\nthe essential Breath from the Father and\r\nthe Son from eternity, as the true God and\r\nas a true person, also how Thou laborest\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[149]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nfaithfully at the work of our sanctification.\r\nO continue the same in power, to enlighten,\r\npurify, comfort and keep us, and to urge us\r\nto do all that is good, in order that we may\r\nthrough Thy operation at last appear altogether\r\nholy and pure before the throne\r\nof Thy glory."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"To Thee, O Thou holy Trinity, be ascribed,\r\nby us and all creatures, praise, honor,\r\nglory and thanks to all eternity, for Thy\r\neternal majesty and glory which Thou hast\r\nrevealed unto us in Thy Word, and for all\r\nthe grace and benefits with which Thou hast\r\nblessed us. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"14. Prayer on the Day of John the Baptist."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Merciful God and Father in heaven,\r\nto Thee I give the humblest thanks\r\nwith heart and lips, that Thou didst so\r\nmercifully visit us poor human beings\r\nthrough the giving of Thy dearest Son, and\r\ndidst raise up our Lord Jesus as a horn of\r\nsalvation in Thy church, in order that we\r\nshould lay hold of the same in true faith,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[150]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nreceive comfort, joy and salvation from the\r\nsame, and sustain ourselves by it in danger\r\nand in death. Equal thanks do I owe Thee,\r\nLord Jesus, Thou day-spring from on high,\r\nthat Thou didst so gloriously enlighten,\r\nthrough Thy appearing, us poor, blind\r\npeople who sat in darkness and in the\r\nshadow of death, and didst direct our feet\r\nupon the way of divine peace. No less do\r\nI thank Thee, O God Holy Ghost, that\r\nThou didst raise up John as a prophet of\r\nthe Highest, and didst give through him\r\nthe knowledge of salvation which consists\r\nin the forgiveness of sins. O holy Trinity,\r\ngive me Thy grace, that I may worthily\r\nacknowledge such great benefits, and be\r\nthankful to Thee always for the same, not\r\nonly in words, but also in a Christian life,\r\nand serve Thee all the days of my life in\r\nholiness and righteousness, which are pleasing\r\nto Thee, until in the land of eternity I\r\nshall behold Thee face to face, and sing,\r\nwith the assembly of the chosen, the never-ending\r\nhymns of praise and thanks. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"151","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[151]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"15. Prayer on the Day of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Gracious God, heavenly Father, how\r\ngreat is Thy grace, how unsearchable\r\nThy mercy toward me, a poor sinner! Thou\r\ndidst send Thy only Son and permit Him to\r\nbecome a true man, in order that I might,\r\nthrough the blessed fruit of the womb of a\r\nvirgin, receive the divine blessing, and be\r\nand remain one of the blessed of the Lord.\r\nFor such Thy great kindness I give Thee\r\nhearty thanks, and humbly beseech Thee at\r\nthe same time, that Thou wouldst be pleased\r\nto enkindle my heart with the fire of the\r\nHoly Spirit, in order that my soul may also\r\nmagnify Thee, and my spirit rejoice at all\r\ntimes in my Saviour. O why should I not\r\nmagnify Thee with due praise, how could\r\nmy spirit refrain from rejoicing? Thou,\r\nkind God, hast done great things for me,\r\nnot only in my creation and preservation,\r\nbut also in the salvation of my soul, which\r\nThy dearest Son Jesus Christ snatched from\r\ndeath, with which He united Himself, and\r\nwhich He has promised to love eternally.\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[152]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nO Lord, continue to look upon me with the\r\neyes of Thy mercy, as Thou didst look upon\r\nthe Virgin Mary, and permit Thy grace to\r\nbe ever with me, and I shall glorify and\r\npraise Thee forever and ever. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"16. Prayer on St. Michael’s Day."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O thou faithful God! Lover, Protector\r\nand Preserver of the human race, Thou\r\nLord of Hosts, unto whom thousand thousands\r\nminister, and before whom ten thousand\r\ntimes ten thousand stand, by whom all\r\nthings were created, both the visible and\r\nthe invisible, the thrones and dominions;\r\nhow great is Thy love to men, that from\r\ntheir infancy Thou hast ordered to be with\r\nthem Thy holy angels, these constant,\r\nhumble, friendly, God-loving, obedient, true,\r\ngood spirits, these beautifully resplendent,\r\nheavenly flaming fires, these strong heroes,\r\nthese holy watchmen, who encamp round\r\nabout us that fear Thy name, who always\r\nbehold the face of our Father in heaven,\r\nand stand before Thy throne; by means of\r\nwhom Thou dost protect the three estates\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[153]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwhich Thou Thyself hast ordained on earth.\r\nO God, what is man, that Thou art thus\r\nmindful of him! We render unto Thee\r\neverlasting praise and thanks for Thy goodness,\r\nthat Thou hast sent forth the ministering\r\nspirits, to minister for them who shall\r\nbe heirs of salvation. We pray Thee, give\r\nThy angels charge over us, to keep us in all\r\nour ways, to bear us up in their hands, lest\r\nwe dash our foot against a stone; that we\r\nmay tread upon the lion and adder, and\r\ntrample under our feet the young lion and\r\nthe dragon. Drive away from us all evil spirits,\r\nwhich are murderers and liars from the\r\nbeginning. Protect us against their anger\r\nand rage, their lies and blasphemies, their\r\ncunning and deceit, that they may not sow\r\ntheir tares among the wheat in our hearts.\r\nRestrain the lying spirits in the mouth of all\r\nfalse prophets, the murderous spirit in all\r\ntyrants, the spirit of pride and avarice in\r\nthe family. Let Thy holy angels always\r\naccompany us like Jacob, protect us like the\r\nprophet Elisha, bring us bread and water\r\nand furnish us with fiery horse and chariot\r\nlike Elias, let them give unto us wholesome\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[154]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ncounsel and comfort. Let them be with us\r\nin our tribulation, as they were with the\r\nthree men in the fiery furnace and with\r\nDaniel in the lion’s den; let them deliver\r\nus, and lead us out, from all our troubles,\r\nas they led out Lot from burning Sodom,\r\nPeter from the prison, Paul from the shipwreck.\r\nLet our house and land, our children\r\nand all that we possess, be protected\r\nby Thy holy angels, as was the house of\r\nJob, that the enemy may not molest us.\r\nLet us live in Thy fear, love Thy Word and\r\nGospel, into which the angels desire to look.\r\nWork true repentance in our hearts, that\r\nthe angels in heaven may rejoice over us.\r\nKindle in us fervent prayer and praise of\r\nThy name, that we may perform an angel’s\r\noffice and sing with them: Holy, Holy,\r\nHoly, Lord God of Sabaoth. And finally\r\nlet also our souls be carried by angels into\r\nAbraham’s bosom, and in the resurrection\r\non that day make us like unto the holy angels,\r\nthat we may be in their society. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"155","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[155]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"17. Prayer on the Festival of the Reformation."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord Jesus Christ, who didst come into\r\nthe world to call sinners to repentance\r\nand to enlighten all men unto life eternal,\r\nwe praise Thee with our whole heart, and\r\nextol Thy great goodness and mercy, that\r\nThou didst not only enter into this place\r\nand into this church and congregation with\r\nThy divine Word and holy Sacraments, and\r\ndidst purge out the leaven of papistic doctrine\r\nand idolatry, but that Thou hast also\r\nredeemed us poor sinners from the kingdom\r\nof darkness, hast called us into the light of\r\nThy holy Gospel, and hast transplanted us\r\ninto Thy kingdom of grace."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord Jesus, we are not worthy of all\r\nThy goodness and faithfulness, yet we pray\r\nThee with humble hearts, that Thou wouldst\r\ncontinue among us Thy grace, with Thy divine\r\nWord and holy Sacraments, that Thy\r\nholy name may be known by us, that it\r\nalone may be feared and honored by us, and\r\nwe all may live, and serve Thee, according\r\nto Thy divine pleasure. And what we have\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[156]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ndone amiss against Thee and Thy holy\r\nWord, by not having been obedient to the\r\nGospel, do Thou, Lord Jesus Christ, graciously\r\npardon, and do not on account of our\r\nsin take from us this saving treasure, but\r\npreserve it unadulterated unto us and unto\r\nour posterity. Yea, Lord Jesus, preserve\r\nunto us Thy Word, for it is the joy and\r\ncomfort of our hearts."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Guard and defend us and Thy whole\r\nChristian, especially Thy Evangelical Lutheran,\r\nChurch against all error, unbelief,\r\nand the pernicious doctrine of others. Restrain\r\nall enemies, persecutors and blasphemers,\r\nand be Thou our refuge, our\r\nstrength, our shield and buckler, that the\r\ngates of hell may not prevail against us.\r\nEspecially do we beseech Thee, O Lord our\r\nSaviour, that Thou wouldst enter into the\r\nhouse of our heart, that Thou wouldst enlighten\r\nus by Thy Holy Spirit, purify our\r\nhearts and graciously grant, that we may\r\nwalk worthy of the Gospel, and remain\r\nsteadfast in the truth once known and confessed,\r\nunto our end. O Lord Jesus, let\r\nour souls obtain Thy salvation, that we may\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[157]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nbe saved through Thee and in Thy kingdom\r\nbehold Thee and Thy great glory forever\r\nand ever. Amen, Lord Jesus, Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"18. Prayer on Church-Consecration Day."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord God, our heavenly Father, who\r\ndost through Thy Word and Thy Holy\r\nSpirit gather for Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ,\r\na church and holy congregation in our\r\nmidst, and hast hitherto preserved pure\r\ndoctrine and the true worship of God\r\nagainst the devil and all enemies, yea,\r\nagainst the gates of hell: do Thou, O good\r\nand faithful God, continue to preserve unto\r\nus this dear and precious treasure, do Thou\r\nalso make our descendants partakers of the\r\nsame, so that we, instructed in saving\r\nknowledge, may grow and increase, until\r\nwe shall receive an everlasting habitation\r\nin the kingdom of Thy Son, and be saved\r\nthrough Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our\r\nLord, to whom, with Thee and the Holy\r\nGhost, be praise and glory forever and\r\never. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"158","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[158]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"19. Prayer on Harvest Festival."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O give thanks unto the Lord; for\r\nHe is good: because His mercy and\r\ntruth endure forever. Let Israel now say,\r\nthat His mercy endureth forever. Let the\r\nhouse of Aaron now say, that His mercy\r\nendureth forever. Let them now that fear\r\nthe Lord say, that His mercy endureth forever.\r\nO, how we feared the destruction of\r\nthe precious grain in the fields! O, how\r\nwe took thought and troubled ourselves,\r\nlest the bread which God has yet given us\r\nin these hard times might be snatched away\r\nbefore our eyes and out of our hands! But\r\nit is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not\r\nconsumed, because His compassions fail not;\r\nthey are new every morning. Now all, to\r\nGod give thanks, who has everywhere done\r\nmarvelous things, who has preserved us\r\nalive from our birth, and has done countless\r\nfavors. May He grant us a joyful heart,\r\nand in these times continual peace in Israel,\r\nand that His grace remain always with us,\r\nand uphold us, as long as we live. O God,\r\ngive peace to Thy land, prosperity and salvation\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[159]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nto every estate. Lord God, heavenly\r\nFather, who dost create holy courage, good\r\ncounsel and good works, give to Thy servants\r\npeace, which the world cannot give, so\r\nthat our hearts may cling to Thy commandment,\r\nand that we may, by Thy protection,\r\nlive through our days quietly and securely\r\nagainst our enemies, through Jesus Christ,\r\nThy dear Son, our Lord. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"And now, O God, we know and confess\r\nwith grateful hearts, that Thou hast given\r\nus the early and the latter rain in due\r\nseason, and hast faithfully and annually\r\nprotected our harvests. Thou hast watered\r\nour ridges abundantly: Thou hast settled\r\nour furrows: Thou makest it soft with showers:\r\nThou blessest the springing thereof.\r\nThou hast prospered our grain, and tilled\r\nour land. Thanks, praise, glory and honor\r\nbe unto God the Father, Son, and Holy\r\nGhost, as it was in the beginning, is now,\r\nand ever shall be, world without end. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"We also pray Thee, O our God and Father,\r\nfrom the depth of our hearts, that\r\nThou wouldst give unto us all Thy Holy\r\nSpirit, so that we may receive with thanksgiving\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[160]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwhat Thou bestowest upon us, and\r\nmay sanctify it with Thy Word and prayer,\r\nthat it may be employed and used to Thy\r\nglory and for our temporal support, for the\r\nbenefit of churches and schools, and of our\r\nneedy neighbor, and that thereby the shameful\r\nand hurtful worship of mammon may be\r\nmost diligently avoided. Protect this place\r\nand also the entire country against war and\r\ndanger, against dangerous and hostile invasion\r\nand destruction. Give to our government\r\nthe spirit of wisdom, of counsel, of\r\npower and strength. Confirm and preserve\r\npeace among us. Let us pass the days of\r\nour earthly life in true knowledge of Thy\r\nholy name and in Thy fear, also in health,\r\npeace and union, and finally grant to us all\r\neverlasting salvation, for the sake of Jesus\r\nChrist, our Lord and Saviour. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"20. Prayer on Mission Festival."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Almighty God, Thou who created\r\nthe world and all that is therein, and\r\nhast made of one blood all nations of men\r\nfor to dwell on the face of the earth: Thou\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[161]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nwho art not far from every one of us; for\r\nin Thee we live and move and have our being:\r\nThou, who in times past didst suffer the\r\ngentiles to walk in their own ways, but now\r\ncommandest all men everywhere to repent\r\nand with Thy grace doest visit their hearts."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lift up the light of Thy countenance\r\nupon us, that Thy salvation may everywhere\r\nabound, and the glory of Thy name\r\nextend itself unto the ends of the earth.\r\nLook down from Thy height upon the misery\r\nof so many nations, who yet sit in darkness\r\nand in the shadow of death, who are ignorant\r\nof their divine origin, and lie under\r\nthe cruel tyranny of satan. The Light,\r\nwhich lighteth every man that cometh into\r\nthe world, hath not yet risen upon them.\r\nThey walk in the vanity of their minds.\r\nTheir reason is clouded because of great\r\ndarkness. They are estranged from the\r\nlife that is of God, through the ignorance\r\nthat is in them and through the blindness\r\nof their heart. The god of this world hath\r\nblinded their understanding, and the common\r\nenemy of souls has taken them captive\r\naccording to his will."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"162","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[162]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Grant, merciful God, that by the misfortune\r\nof others we may realize our own\r\nblessedness, and bewail the lamentable state\r\nof blindness, with which Thou hast smitten\r\nthe gentiles, and worthily apply the greater\r\nlight so graciously presented unto us to so\r\nmuch the greater holiness. O do Thou\r\nfinally suffer the light of the Gospel to rise\r\nunto those, who are yet far from Christ,\r\nthe true Sun, and who have hitherto altogether\r\ngroped in thick darkness of idolatry.\r\nThrough the loving voice of the\r\nGospel, bring back these scattered sheep\r\ninto Thy spiritual fold. Grant such shepherds,\r\nwho will not rule vigorously and\r\nharshly over the sheep, nor devour their\r\nsubstance and clothe themselves with their\r\nwool; but who, in the spirit of love and\r\ngentleness will wait upon the weak, heal\r\nthe sick, bind up the wounded, bring back\r\nthe erring, seek the lost, and in walk and\r\nlife present themselves a living example to\r\nthe gentiles. And inasmuch as the word\r\nof the Gospel, concerning the love of God\r\nas revealed in Christ, is the only means to\r\nreconcile man with God, and to gather the\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[163]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nerring sheep into the fold of Christ, do Thou\r\ngrant, that all who go forth to proclaim the\r\nGospel unto the heathen, may, with divine\r\nwisdom, make known the word of reconciliation,\r\nwith boldness overcome all hindrances,\r\nand disregarding all selfish motives\r\nin the discharge of so holy an office, may\r\nseek nought but the glory of Thy name, and\r\nthe extension of the kingdom of heaven.\r\nGrant, that they themselves may plainly\r\nknow and acknowledge the mystery of the\r\ncross, as the central point of Evangelical\r\ndoctrine, may not pretend to know anything\r\namong the gentiles, save Christ Jesus and\r\nHim crucified, and worthily extol Him to\r\nothers as the only hope of glory and fountain\r\nof salvation, through our Lord Jesus\r\nChrist, the great Shepherd and Bishop of\r\nour souls. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"21. From Caspar Neuman’s Substance of all Prayers."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"(Thanksgiving.)"}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost,\r\nThou art the almighty God of heaven\r\nand earth, and in Thee we live, move, and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[164]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nhave our being. Thou, however, doest desire\r\nthat man should live by bread, and therefore\r\ndidst, in the beginning of the world,\r\nmake the earth fruitful through Thy almighty\r\nWord, and after the days of the\r\nflood, didst declare that while the earth remaineth\r\nseed-time and harvest shall not\r\ncease. Behold, Lord, this Thy order, once\r\nestablished, continueth yet, and Thou still\r\ndoest ever crown the year with Thy goodness.\r\nThou doest cause grass to grow for\r\nthe cattle and herb for the service of man.\r\nThus Thou bringest bread out of the earth\r\nand doest fill our hearts with joy and gladness.\r\nMost loving God, how wisely indeed\r\nhast Thou ordered all things! How great\r\nis Thy goodness toward us, who are not\r\nworthy of Thy bread. And how wonderfully\r\ninfinite Thy omnipotence, when Thou\r\ndoest increase the little grain which moulders\r\nin the earth, into a hundredfold! It\r\nis Thy unsearchable wisdom, this Thine unutterable\r\ngoodness, mercy and omnipotence,\r\nwhich hath again this year visited our land.\r\nMen had sowed their seed in hope, but Thou\r\nhast hitherto blessed the seed in the fields,\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[165]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nand hast moreover permitted us to live to\r\nthe time, when men everywhere reap and\r\ngather into barns what Thou hast given.\r\nO Lord, Thou God of riches, all that men\r\nharvest is indeed Thine; for we of ourselves\r\ncan bring forth nothing out of the earth, and\r\nbe it little or much, it is still more than we\r\nhave merited. Thanks be also unto Thy\r\nholy name for each and every gift, which\r\nThou hast bestowed on our fields during this\r\nyear. Thou alone art the God, who doest\r\nsustain us from the day of our birth, and\r\nshower Thy blessings upon us. Wherefore\r\nunto Thee alone be all the praise, honor and\r\nthanksgiving now and in eternity."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"(Petition.)"}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"We beseech Thee, O kind Father, that\r\nThou wouldst not again take from us in Thy\r\nwrath, what Thou in Thy grace hast given.\r\nThou Thyself hast said in Thy Word, that\r\nrain is not seemly in harvest. So do Thou\r\nnot permit that the blessings of the fields,\r\nwhich Thou hast hitherto spread out before\r\nour eyes, may perish by unfavorable\r\nweather. Do Thou also henceforth guard\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[166]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nthat which has been gathered into barns\r\nand garners, against danger by fire and\r\nwater, against thieves and unfaithful stewards,\r\nagainst usurers and unscrupulous grain-speculators,\r\nand against all else that might\r\nrob us, or destroy Thy gifts. Moreover let\r\nus not forget that all we receive comes from\r\nThee and is Thine. Do Thou likewise help\r\nthat because of this we may never be discontented\r\nwith what Thou givest, never\r\nuselessly squander aught of it through luxury\r\nand wantonness, never lock up any of\r\nThy gifts unmercifully against our needy\r\nneighbor through avarice or envy; nor in\r\nmistrust against Thee brood over it with\r\ncares, as though that which Thou hast\r\ngiven be not sufficient for our wants. Inasmuch\r\nas we in future will have need of\r\nThy providing care, do Thou not in Thy\r\nwrath let our land remain uncultivated, lest\r\nit lie waste and become unfruitful when forsaken.\r\nPrevent every thing which might\r\nhinder the tilling of the fields after harvest.\r\nAnd, that no years may come, in which\r\nman sows but does not reap, do Thou provide\r\nthat neither frost nor heat, neither\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[167]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nfloods nor drought, nor destructive insects\r\ndestroy the seed in the earth by which we\r\nin future are to live."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"(Prayer.)"}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Be Thou with us, O gracious loving\r\nFather, and preserve unto us our daily\r\nbread, which Thou during the present harvest\r\ndoest everywhere distribute. Above all\r\ngrant favorable weather and constant sunshine,\r\nthat the ripening grain may all fully\r\nmature, so that which yet remains in the\r\nfields may be stored away in good condition.\r\nBless that which has been gathered into\r\nbarns, that it may be prepared for our daily\r\nuse, increase it while passing through our\r\nhands in preparing it, may it be blessed to\r\nour nourishment; grant us life and health,\r\npeace and quietude, to enjoy all that Thou\r\nhast given in such a manner, that it may\r\nnot only give strength to the body, but also\r\nbe good and wholesome to the soul, so that\r\nThy temporal blessing may thus in manifold\r\nways redound to our welfare. When Thou\r\nhast heard these our petitions and prayers,\r\nthen remind us also of our obligations, and\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[168]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ngrant that we acknowledge all our substance\r\nto be the gift of Thy goodness, that we\r\nheartily thank Thee for it, savingly use it,\r\nserve our bodies with it, as is meet, willingly\r\nimpart of it to others, and finally devote\r\nand use all we have received of Thee alone\r\nunto Thy honor. Do Thou continue in future\r\nto bless our land with Thy gracious\r\nvisitation, improve and enrich it with great\r\nfertility. Give warmth to the dust of the\r\nearth. Refresh the fields with fruitful showers,\r\nwater their furrows, moisten the plowed\r\nground, and do Thou prosper the grain to\r\nbe sown therein, that the land may continue\r\nto yield forth its increase, the valleys be\r\ncovered with corn, so that we may shout for\r\njoy and sing Thy praise forevermore."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h3"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"(Intercession.)"}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Yea, Thou art God, Who Daily Openest\r\nThy liberal hand and satisfiest the desire\r\nof every living thing. Therefore do Thou\r\nduring this season of harvest provide for all\r\npeople, and let every one receive his proportion\r\nof food. Remind each one of his\r\nduties, that the indolent may not sleep in\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[169]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ntime of harvest and neglect the necessary\r\ninterests of himself and his household.\r\nBut do Thou likewise grant strength to\r\nthose, who in the sweat of their face gather\r\ntheir daily bread; refresh them when they\r\nare weary, and permit each one with his\r\nhousehold to enjoy in good health what his\r\nfields have produced, that we all may be\r\ntruly glad because of Thy benefits. But do\r\nThou also help that the rich may not depend\r\nupon their barn bursting with plenty, and\r\nthereby forget that their souls may be taken\r\nfrom them unawares, and another obtain\r\npossession of that which they have gathered.\r\nRemember the poor, who have nothing to\r\nharvest. Grant that others may help gather\r\nalso for them, and do Thou thyself recompense\r\nthose who permit them to glean ears\r\nin their fields, or who impart unto them of\r\ntheir abundance. In short, where there is\r\nbut little, do Thou bless the small supply,\r\nthat it may be sufficient for the wants to\r\nwhom it is given, and where Thou hast given\r\na large supply, do Thou so control it, that it\r\nmay not be abused unto evil. Preserve tranquility\r\nand peace in all lands, that strangers\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[170]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ncome not unto us and devour our harvests.\r\nDo Thou everywhere guard against failures,\r\nhard times and famine. And do Thou also\r\nward off from us everything which might\r\nrender it difficult for us to obtain the necessary\r\nthings for the support of temporal life.\r\nOn the other hand, do Thou permit every\r\none to enjoy what Thou hast allotted to him,\r\nthat rich and poor alike may acknowledge\r\nand praise Thee for evermore. Finally, O\r\nThou Saviour of all men, we ourselves are\r\nthe spiritual stewards in Thy church, and\r\nThou art the Lord of the harvest; we therefore\r\npray Thee to send laborers into Thy\r\nharvest, and let Thy harvest among men\r\nlikewise become great in all places. Grant\r\nthat good seed may everywhere be sown,\r\nand pure doctrine be preached among all\r\nchristians. Protect the world against the\r\ntares, which the devil is busy in scattering\r\nforth. Convert those who sow in unrighteousness\r\nand reap in sorrow, or sow unto\r\nthe flesh and of the flesh reap destruction.\r\nSanctify us all together, that we may be of\r\none mind in Christ, and may sow unto the\r\nspirit, and of the spirit once reap eternal\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[171]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\nlife. Yea, when once the entire world shall\r\nbe sufficiently ripe for the last harvest, then\r\ngrant that we all, as pure wheat, may be\r\nbound into sheaves and gathered into Thy\r\ngarners, and be preserved in heaven unto\r\neternal joys. There shall we as those whom\r\nThou hast promised, reap without ceasing\r\nwhat we have sown here, and rejoice as they\r\nthat rejoice in harvest, with unspeakable\r\njoy. Hear us, O God, and grant us all\r\nwhat we ask, for the sake of Thy dear Son,\r\nJesus Christ. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"APPENDIX I. FESTIVAL PRAYERS.\n\n1. Prayer for the Beginning of a new Church-Year.\n\nO Eternal God! faithful Father, at the beginning of our Church-year, we, in deepest humility, thank Thee, first of all, for all Thy special spiritual benefits shown us during the past Church-year. Thou hast thus far granted unto us Thy holy Word and its public preaching, also the use of the holy sacraments, although on account of our unthankfulness we have indeed deserved that Thou shouldst have withheld such goodness. We are indeed no better and have not sinned against Thee less than so many of our brethren in the faith elsewhere, from whom Thou, through Thy just judgment, hast either entirely or measurably withheld the word of Thy gospel and its public preaching; and it appears that Thou, through Thy judgment, wouldst yet at many [119] more places take away the light of Thy Word. O Lord! we are indeed too insignificant for all Thy mercies, which Thou hast hitherto shown us unworthy servants, and that Thou doest still deal with us so sparingly. Forgive us in mercy all our sins by which we, whether by the neglect and incomplete performance of good or the committing of evil, have offended Thee during the past Church-year. Grant this to be our first blessing in this Church-year, that Thou wilt with the blood of Thy dear Son blot out all our sins of the past year, and in order that we may be worthy of such grace, do Thou work true repentance in all our hearts, so that we may not bear into the new Church-year any of our old sins unforgiven and which we do not by Thy power mean entirely to abandon. Preserve unto us still further Thy holy word and sacraments and thus the kingdom of Thy Son among us, and do not bestow such power upon the enemy, that will enable him to rob us of such gifts and that the kingdom of darkness be extended among us. In this however, dear Father, look not upon that [120] what we are deserving, but that the honor of Thy Son be not blasphemed by the enemies who may imagine to have destroyed His kingdom among us. Preserve all our faithful teachers and ministers, whom Thou hast given us, and bestow upon them, at this beginning of the Church-year, new light and strength in Thy Holy Spirit, that they may present unto us, by Thy power and presence, Thy Word in its purity and simplicity without the admixture of human wisdom; also may they at all times have the wisdom and light rightly to conceive the most needful things to be treated of before their christian congregations. Permit them therefore not to speak what they desire, but do Thou alone rule their tongues and hearts, that they may always speak what is pleasing unto Thee. Give such efficacy to Thy Word and Thy holy Sacraments, that we may also in this Church-year experience that they are still the blessed means of our salvation, that they will save our souls. Seal anew the good Thou hast already wrought in the hearts of Thy children during the past year, and the Word Thou hast [121] made effectual among them; and let it still further manifest its power in teaching the ignorant, in converting the unregenerate, in convicting the malicious, in strengthening the souls that already know Thee, whose number Thou wilt also in the ways known to Thee largely increase during this year. Grant also unto all hearers, that they not only receive the Word out of the mouth of their pastors with attention and meekness, but also at all times, whilst hearing, present their hearts unto Thee in such stillness and resignation, that Thy Holy Spirit may complete the work of faith in them, and by whose influence they may during this Church-year lead a more holy life before Thee than heretofore. Especially grant Thy grace that we make Thy Word the firm foundation of our knowledge of the truth among us, in order that it may become a living knowledge, which in its fruits will praise Thee, and we indeed experience that, to know, here by faith and there by sight, that Thou Father art the only true God and whom Thou hast sent is Jesus Christ, is everlasting life. Amen.\n\n2. Prayer for the Advent Season.\n\nO Lord of glory and God over all, blessed forever! I heartily thank Thee for all Thy great and inexpressible benefits, also that Thou out of unspeakable love didst leave Thy throne of divine glory and condescend to us poor creatures in this vale of tears, to release us lost and condemned sinners from the prison of affliction. I praise Thee, Jesus! Thou King of glory! with all my strength and powers, that Thou didst not appear upon earth for any other purpose than to deliver us from the power of our enemies, of sin, of death, hell and the devil; to effect by Thy precious blood eternal reconciliation between us and Thy heavenly Father, and to regain for us, through Thy precious merits, the lost righteousness. Hosanna! Save now, I beseech Thee, O Lord, Lord, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity!\n\nI cast myself in deepest humility before Thee and ask Thee with all my heart to gladden at this time also by Thy gracious advent Thy church which is everywhere [123] oppressed; always dwell and abide with and among us in this land and place at all times, and in our hearts, with Thy pure Word and most holy Sacraments, and let goodness and mercy come upon us. Be gracious unto us, most beloved Saviour! and bless us, bestow upon us temporal and eternal peace. Our enemies however cast into the prison which they have prepared for us, change their counsels directed against us into foolishness, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Hosanna! Save now, I beseech Thee, O Lord, Lord, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity!\n\nDear Jesus! grant unto me and all christians Thy Spirit, that He may cleanse and purify our hearts of all impurity and sin, in order that Thou mayest desire to enter in and dwell among us. Help us to receive Thee with true faith, heartily to rejoice with Thy spiritual Zion for Thy benefits, to follow Thee constantly with christian patience and humility and confidently await Thy second coming with constant repentance and believing hope, also at the same time serve Thee here in the kingdom of grace with a holy [124] walk, and finally in the kingdom of glory we shall with glorified tongues everlastingly sing our Hosannas to Thy honor, together with the Father and the Holy Ghost. Hosanna! Save now, I beseech Thee, O Lord, Lord, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity! Amen.\n\n3. Christmas Prayer.\n\nMerciful and eternal God, heavenly Father! we Thy children thank Thee from the depth of our hearts that Thou didst so faithfully keep Thy promise and turn to us Thy kind and paternal heart, didst send unto us Thine only-begotten Son, the highest Good, to be our Saviour, and to assume our human nature, and thus didst render us acceptable through Thy Beloved. O Lord Jesus! Thou eternal Son of God, we honor, praise and glorify Thee, that Thou to-day didst become our brother and Emmanuel, that is: God with us, didst out of unspeakable love befriend us and clothe Thyself with our poor flesh and blood. Thou didst in nowise assume the nature of angels, but didst [125] honor the seed of Abraham, our human nature, this poor earth, wretched ashes and worthless dust even so much as to connect Thyself personally and inseparably with the same to all eternity. Thou wast conceived holy and without sin, and born into this world of a pure and chaste virgin; whereby Thou didst sanctify and consecrate our Adamic, sinful and impure conception and birth, so that it may not be harmful to us who by nature are children of wrath, conceived in sin, and flesh born of flesh. Thou wast born in a stable, poor and lowly; Thou in a manger didst lie, in poverty great, and of Thy crib, though hard, no offence didst take, in order that Thou couldst enrich our souls and make us lords in Thy heavenly mansion. Thou didst humble Thyself, in order to exalt us; Thou didst appear upon earth, in order that we in turn might come unto Thee in heaven. O God, Holy Spirit! our most exalted teacher and comforter, we to-day offer unto Thee the sacrifices of our lips and thank Thee with our hearts that Thou didst reveal this exalted mystery of godliness; and as [126] the angels proclaimed it to the shepherds and chanted it on the plain, so let it still be preached unto us through Thy Word and its servants. Glory be to Thee, O God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost! in the highest, peace on earth and good will towards men. Help, O faithful God and father! that we may be partakers of the new birth of Thy dear Son, be relieved of our old sinful nature, and be and remain new born children of Thy grace and heirs of Thy kingdom. My Jesus, whom I count most dear, a clean soft bed prepare Thou here, to take within my heart Thy rest, so shall I hold Thy memory best. Grant, O God, Holy Spirit! that thus our Saviour be now and forevermore spiritually born and developed within us. Help also, that by virtue of this birth we may rejoice and be comforted amidst all temptations, patiently endure and overcome all things, and with all the angels of God praise, honor and glorify Thee, here in time and in heaven forever. Amen.\n\n4. Prayer on New-Year’s Day.\n\nO triune God, Thus have we again by Thy grace brought a year of our wretched life and weary pilgrimage upon earth to a close, and to-day in Thy name begin another. Lord! how unspeakably great is Thy goodness, how innumerable are Thy benefits which Thou hast shown unto me and mine in the past, though on account of our sins we have deserved nothing at Thy hands but wrath and punishment! Thou hast graciously preserved Thy precious Word and holy sacraments in Thy holy congregation, peace and unity in the government, prosperity and blessing in material comforts, and didst richly bestow for our enjoyment all manner of blessings for body and soul. Thou with paternal care didst protect Thy church from false doctrine and persecution on account of the true faith, our land from hostile invasion and evil contagion, our houses and property from fire and water, and didst by Thy care faithfully avert from us all dire calamities. How shall I find words to express the inestimable [128] value of these blessings? How can I according to my obligations be sufficiently thankful? Behold, Lord, I offer to Thee, at the close of the old year, the fruits of my lips, and glorify Thy grace and mercy with all my strength and powers. My soul must honor Thee, my spirit must praise Thee, my mouth shall thank Thee, and all that is within me must proclaim Thy glory. I prostrate myself in heartfelt sorrow before Thy feet and confess unto Thee with a penitent heart all my sins in which I was conceived and born, and with which I have offended Thee during the past year, as well as during the whole of my past life.\n\nMost beloved Father! do not now reckon such past sins to my condemnation, and do not remember in Thy wrath my past transgressions, but graciously forgive and forget the same for the sake of the sufferings of Thy dearly beloved Son. Jesus, my beloved Saviour, be merciful to me, a poor sinner, blot out like a cloud and mist all my transgressions by Thy merit, cast them into the sea of Thy innocent blood, that they may never more come to light or before the [129] judgment of God. O God, Holy Spirit! create within me the new man, that I may not bring into the new year old sins and impurities, but to-day begin a new life and partake anew of Thy grace. Withhold from me, O Triune God! all long and well deserved punishment, and continue to bless me and mine with all manner of bodily and spiritual, temporal and eternal gifts. Let Thy grace rest upon us anew every morning, and renew Thy good will to all who in this new year seek their refuge with Thee and wait upon Thy goodness. Grant unto us still further Thy precious Word, which is a joy and comfort to our hearts. Enlighten our teachers and pastors, and grant unto their holy work the blessing of heaven; strengthen our faithful rulers and prosper all their good undertakings, which are pleasing to Thee. Bless our parents, and prosper Thou the work of their hands. Fill our souls with true fear of God, and our hearts with joy in the Holy Ghost. Bestow unto our bodies health, and grant peace within our borders. Crown this year with Thy goodness and grant unto us that [130] which is necessary to the support of life. Protect Thy church from error in the faith and from scandalous living, our land from war, famine and pestilence, our homes from consuming flames and all damage and danger, the products of the field from hail and tempest. Curb the wrath and fury of satan, and send Thy heavenly hosts that they may guard and protect us in all our ways. Convert our enemies and check all our persecutors, help the oppressed, provide for the poor, feed the hungry, give drink unto the thirsty, clothe the naked, free the innocent captives, comfort the distressed, gladden the sorrowing, strengthen the weak, care for the sick, be merciful to the widows and orphans, deliver the oppressed, guide the traveler and accompany the dying through death unto life.\n\nLord! teach us to act according to Thy good pleasure, and Thy good Spirit direct our footsteps, that we may walk before Thee in faith, patience and hope, in godliness and honesty, in meekness, humility and chastity, and all Christian virtues. But when we sin, then chastise us gently; when [131] our sins trouble us, comfort us with Thy grace, and Thy joyful Spirit uphold us. When satan assails us, do Thou support us, when the world persecutes us, then protect us; when our flesh and blood would overpower us, then strengthen our spirit; when we err, set us aright again. When we fall, lift us up by Thy hand. When we become weak and weary in our calling, refresh us. When we are in necessity and danger, relieve us. When we are sick and weak, then be our physician. Should we according to Thy will during this year depart from hence, grant that our spirits be commended into Thy hands. O Lord! hear; Lord! be merciful; Lord! take heed and grant it for Jesus’ sake. Amen.\n\n5. Prayer on Epiphany.\n\nMost merciful Saviour! Thou didst indeed show Thyself to be the God of the Jews and the Gentiles, and as the true light that desires to enlighten all men who come into this world unto everlasting life, as Thou didst not only by a bright and wonderful [132] star lead unto Thyself the wise men of the east, who were induced to honor and worship Thee as their king, but didst also lead us poor heathen by the enlightening power of Thy holy Word into Thy gracious kingdom and unto the saving knowledge of Thee. O my Saviour! Thy faithfulness and mercy shown unto us are so great, that we can never sufficiently praise Thee. We were without God strangers and excluded from the commonwealth of Israel. But Thou hast made us Thy people, fellow-citizens with the saints and a household of God. On account of our blindness we were not enabled to know Thee and to find the way to everlasting life; but Thou, Lord Jesus! didst enlighten our minds and enrich us in all knowledge. We sat in darkness and in the shadow of death; but Thou didst let Thy glory shine upon us, so that now we walk in Thy light, and finally enter eternal blessedness in heaven. For this we justly worship and praise Thee with thankful hearts and tongues on this holy day, and will sing of Thy grace and goodness all the days of our life. But we pray Thee, O [133] most faithful Saviour! with our whole soul, that Thou wouldst so multiply Thy grace unto us, as to preserve us and our posterity to the end of time in a saving knowledge of Thee, and by Thy Holy Spirit wouldst so lead and direct us as no more to walk like the heathen in the vanity of our minds and our own fleshly lusts, but rather live godly as children of light, and with humble obedience serve Thee all our days as our King. As Thou, most beloved Saviour, didst so gloriously deliver us from the kingdom of darkness and mercifully received us into the kingdom of grace—into Thy Christian church, grant us also to be blessed saints of heaven, and heirs of Thine eternal glory, for the sake and honor of Thy great name. Amen.\n\n6. Prayer on the Day of Purification.\n\nLord Jesus! Thou highly exalted and beloved Son of God! I thank Thee with all my heart, that for my good Thou didst not only become true man, but also for my sake didst become subject to the [134] law, and at Thy presentation didst participate in the offering of purification, in order that Thou mightest redeem me from the curse of the law, and cleanse my soul from its abominable impurities. I acknowledge myself therefore under obligations also to present myself unto Thee, and offer myself a living and acceptable sacrifice to God. But whilst I cannot do so of my own self, I ask Thee, beloved Saviour, to sanctify me by Thy innocent blood and holy Spirit, in order that I may henceforth earnestly guard myself against all sins, keep my body and soul unpolluted and serve Thee during my life in holiness and righteousness. Most beloved Saviour! Grant, that, following the example of the devout Simeon, I may amidst all distress and misery of this life, in all fear and anguish of conscience, with the arms of true faith, embrace and press Thee to my heart, yea, enclose Thee in my heart and never permit Thee to depart therefrom. May my eyes ever be directed toward Thee, O desirable Light of the world! and behold in Thee their only delight. Infuse into my heart a knowledge of Thy holy will and a [135] heartfelt confidence in Thy precious merit, and grant, that I may manifest the same through good works before men. Banish from my heart, O Thou Brightness of glory! all innate darkness and evil propensities, and may I with Simeon believe aright, live holy and die happy. When the end of my life draws nigh, then, O beloved Redeemer, bear me up in Thy strong arm and merciful hands, that satan may nevermore separate me from Thee. Grant unto me with Simeon a joyous departure from this world and bestow unto me, Thy servant, such grace that I may depart in peace, and with all the elect behold Thee, face to face, in eternal bliss. Amen, dear Jesus! Amen.\n\n7. Prayer on the Day of the Annunciation.\n\nAwake, my soul, and rejoice in the Lord, thy Saviour, thank the Most High, who so faithfully fulfilled his prophecy and sent his Son into the world. Rejoice and be glad that God himself out of love to thee became man and related to thee through [136] blood. Who can sufficiently praise His mercy and loving-kindness? O Lord! what is man that Thou art mindful of him; and the son of man that Thou doest thus receive him unto Thyself? O dear Jesus! I thank Thee with all my heart, that Thou in the blessed womb of Thy mother Mary didst so intimately unite Thyself with our human nature, and in the assumed humanity didst reconcile me with Thy heavenly Father. Thou, my Saviour! didst humble Thyself so deeply in order that I should be exalted; Thou didst become the son of man in order that I might become a child of God, Thy brother (sister) and a beloved spouse. Thou didst descend from Thy throne unto us, that Thou mightest render it possible for me to partake of Thy great glory in heaven. How couldst Thou indeed have shown greater love to me? Therefore, most beloved Saviour! do I rejoice in my heart and know truly that I stand in Thy grace, for Thou canst not despise nor be angry with Thy own flesh and blood. Though I am sinful and unholy, yet do I comfort myself by Thy holiness and innocence. Though I offended [137] God with sins, yet I know that Thou art the Mediator between God and me, and that Thou wilt appease His wrath and deliver me from all evil, which I have to fear on account of my misdeeds. Jesus, my brother, although I have deserved death and hell, Thou canst make me holy and receive me unto eternal life. Where my flesh and blood reigns, there I hope also to be and remain eternally. To this help me, most beloved Saviour! for the sake of Thy blessed incarnation. Amen.\n\n8. Prayer on Maundy-Thursday.\n\nMost beloved Jesus! I thank Thee with all my heart, in the council of the pious and congregation of the Lord, that Thou, before Thy entrance into death, hast been so mindful of us, Thy christian people, and didst prepare such a glorious feast for our souls. I praise Thee, O most merciful Saviour! with all my powers and abilities, that Thou didst not only present Thyself as an offering, that Thou wast sacrificed upon the cross for my sins and those of the [138] whole world, but also doest feed us poor creatures in Thy Holy Supper with Thy body and blood, through which Thou doest appropriate unto us all Thy purchased gifts of grace and benefits. Lord! the bread we break is indeed the communion of Thy body that died for us upon the cross, and the cup we drink at the holy altar, is the communion of the most precious blood, which Thou in all Thy painful sufferings hast shed for us. In what respects indeed are we worthy that Thou doest manifest such grace unto us? Who are we that Thou doest draw so nigh unto us and unite with us in such a manner as to be and dwell within us, and also we, as members of Thy body, shall remain with Thee forever! How can we compensate Thee that Thou doest so heartily receive our souls unto Thyself and freest them from all transgression and threatening condemnation; on the other hand doest bestow upon them Thy perfect obedience, merit and righteousness, yea, doest give Thy own Self as a pledge for their salvation! Most beloved Jesus! as Thou hast instituted by Thy Holy Supper a memorial of Thy wonderful [139] gifts of grace, so it shall be a lasting memorial in my heart of Thy love and mercy. As oft as I shall eat of this bread and drink of this cup, will I proclaim Thy death and with a thankful heart praise what Thou hast done for us. O help! my Saviour and Redeemer, that I may be confirmed more and more in my faith by this blessed food and glorious cup, that I be forever united with Thee and strengthened to lead a holy life upon earth and be positively assured of the eternal life of joy in heaven, for the sake of Thy holy merit. Amen.\n\n9. Prayer on Good-Friday.\n\nO Lord Jesus Christ, Thou innocent and spotless Lamb of God, who didst suffer for us the ignominious death of the cross, which it is Thy will that it never be forgotten by us. From the depth of our hearts we again give Thee praise, honor and thanks for this Thy love and mercy, that Thou didst so dearly purchase us poor sinners by Thy innocent sufferings and [140] death, and didst become obedient to Thy heavenly Father, unto death on the cross. Thou didst also shed Thy precious blood to wash away and blot out our sins, and didst lay down Thy life in order to rescue us from eternal death. O faithful Saviour! how much didst Thou suffer in our behalf; what unspeakable torture and pain didst Thou endure in body and soul in order that we might be free from it forever. O Lord Jesus! Thou patient Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the world, we confess, that with our manifold and gross sins we have caused Thee such pains and labors and brought about this Thy death. Be gracious and merciful unto us and let this Thy bitter and painful suffering not be in vain for us. Grant unto us Thy grace that daily we may think of Thy death, heartily praise and thank Thee for the same, and by the contemplation of these Thy sufferings and crucifixion we may crucify and mortify in us all lusts of the flesh and evil passions of our corrupt nature, and since Thou didst suffer for us, help therefore also, that we may obediently follow [141] Thee with the cross, which we daily deserve on account of our sins, and for Thy sake, bear all things patiently, that, finally, we may, with all the elect, be and forever remain with Thee in heavenly joy and bliss. Amen.\n\n10. Prayer on the Festival of Easter.\n\nWe thank Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, Thou blessed Prince of life, that Thou out of divine love, didst give Thyself into death for us, and didst offer Thyself as a propitiation for our sins unto Thy heavenly Father; whereby Thou didst deliver us from the power of death, of the devil and of everlasting damnation, and in proof whereof Thou, as the Prince of life and as the Conqueror of death, didst lift up Thy head on the third day, didst rise again, and didst bring forth righteousness, innocence and eternal life. We beseech Thee, give us grace, and so operate in us through Thy Holy Spirit, that we may heartily rejoice and find comfort in Thy death and resurrection, and thereby quiet our consciences [142] and overcome all fear of death. Do Thou also permit Thy resurrection to be a cause and an incitement to us to do good works and to bring forth fruits of righteousness, so that we, as Thy people, may be willing to worship Thee in the beauty of holiness. Help that we may daily die unto sin, crucify and slay the old Adam with his evil lusts and desires, and, on the other hand, spiritually arise, begin to live in righteousness, to walk in newness of life, to purge out the old leaven, and to become a new unleavened bread. Help also that we may await with comfort and joyful hope the resurrection of our deceased bodies, which shall come forth in virtue of Thy resurrection, on the last day, and that we may enter into Thy presence with body and soul in the kingdom of Thy everlasting heavenly glory and excellence. Amen.\n\n11. Prayer on Ascension Day.\n\nLord Jesus Christ, Thou eternal High Priest and King of all thrones, after Thou hadst finished all things upon earth, [143] which had been written concerning Thee, Thou didst enter into the heaven of glory in and according to Thy exalted humanity, and didst sit down at the right hand of God upon the throne of majesty; yet Thou art everywhere and Thy kingdom is over all. We, however, are still pilgrims here below, in the valley of misery, in a world which lies in wickedness, and of which Thou didst say, that Thou hast overcome it. Where now is the way which will lead us safely through to Thee? O Lord, how shall we find the way, unless Thou teachest us through Thy Spirit, and through Him leadest and preservest us upon it?\n\nLord, the world passeth away, and the lust thereof, and all its best glory is as perishable as the day that was yesterday. Our stay in it, moreover, is of few days that pass away swiftly indeed, more swiftly than water. O, lead us on the way to heaven, into Thy glory, where we can remain with Thee forever. Behold, we die, one after the other, and pass away as a shadow. But we ourselves with difficulty take it to heart: each one travels the road that [144] seems to him to be right. Do Thou therefore make our heart certain, that we may not walk upon any other road than the one that leads us to Thee and to Thy imperishable glory.\n\nLord, Thou sittest as our Redeemer and Mediator at the right hand of Majesty in heaven, in order to save us eternally and to make us happy in Thy kingdom. Be Thou therefore mindful of us even when we forget ourselves, and save us mightily, and make us happy, not for our sake, but for Thy sake. For the kingdom which we shall inherit, is Thine; Thine is the power to lead us into it; and Thine shall be all the honor and glory forever, when we, as Thy rescued children, shall be happy in Thy kingdom. Amen. Hear us for the sake of Thy eternal love and mercy. Amen.\n\n12. Prayer on Whitsunday.\n\nO God, who didst visit and endow the hearts of Thy saints so graciously and richly with Thy Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, O pour out this Thy Spirit and [145] merciful shower also upon our barren and drooping hearts, refresh Thy inheritance and comfort the miserable. Come, O Holy Spirit, and adorn us with Thy manifold gifts, that we may truly perceive and praise the great deeds of God, which were accomplished through Jesus Christ, and that we may speak, glorify and spread Thy Word with new tongues; enkindle us with the fire of Thy wholesome fervor, burn out all internal malice, together with all other fleshly lusts and desires; light the lamp of Thy truth, so that we may serve our God fervently in spirit and in faith, and with true earnestness and zeal.\n\nO Thou God of peace, bind our hearts with the bonds of Thy peace, that we may remain and live with each other in meekness and humility, in peace and unity. O Thou God of patience, give us patience during the time of our life, and firmness unto the end. O Thou Spirit of prayer, awaken our hearts, that we may lift them together with holy hands up to God, and call upon him in every time of need; and as we do not know what we should pray for [146] as we ought, O do Thou, as our faithful Interceder, make intercession for us with groanings which can not be uttered. O Thou gentle wind, cool and refresh our hearts in every fiery trial and anguish, be our protection and shelter in time of need, our help in affliction, our comfort in adversity.\n\nCome, Thou mighty God, and comfort the weak, teach the miserable Thy way, help those also who have fallen, put those aright who err, hold them with Thy right hand. Come, O Thou eternal Light, Salvation and Comfort, be our Light in darkness, be our Salvation in life, be our Comfort in death, and lead us upon the straight path unto life everlasting, in order that we may praise, extol and glorify Thee, O Holy Ghost, together with our heavenly Father and His beloved Son, our only Saviour, with truly new tongues on the true day of Pentecost in heaven for ever and ever. Amen.\n\n13. Prayer on the Festival of the Holy Trinity.\n\nO Thou incomprehensible, eternal God, Thou King of kings, and Lord of lords, Thou, who only hast immortality and dwellest in the light which no man can approach unto, we thank Thee in humility of heart, that Thou didst come forth out of Thy light and reveal Thyself as one God in three persons. But because this exalted mystery of the holy Trinity transcends all our conception and understanding, do Thou Thyself bring our reason, which thinks itself to be wise, into captivity to Thy obedience, and do not permit its foolishness to set itself against Thy wisdom. But do Thou impress upon our hearts the living and believing knowledge, that Thou art Three and One, in order that we may steadfastly preserve this truth as a precious treasure against all error, and with the deepest humility may worship Thee, O Triune God, with equal honor, according to Thy revelation.\n\nGive us, O holy Father, a knowledge of [148] Thee, that Thou comest from no one, but didst beget Thy Son from eternity and together with Him lettest the Holy Spirit proceed from Thee; but also how Thou didst give Thyself to us as our Father, in order that we might, in childlike obedience and confidence, consecrate unto Thee every thing in us that is Thy work. Eternal Son of God, Lord Jesus Christ, reveal Thyself unto us also; how Thou wast begotten from eternity by Thy heavenly Father as the brightness of His glory and as the image of His essence, Light of Light, very God of very God; how Thou out of love to us didst become our brother and didst redeem us with Thy obedience, suffering and death, that we might in Thee learn to know the Father aright, and through Thee come to Him, and also enjoy the fruits of Thy salvation, here in righteousness and holiness, hereafter in the communion of Thy glory. Lord God Holy Ghost, put Thy light into our souls, in order that we may know how Thou proceedest as the essential Breath from the Father and the Son from eternity, as the true God and as a true person, also how Thou laborest [149] faithfully at the work of our sanctification. O continue the same in power, to enlighten, purify, comfort and keep us, and to urge us to do all that is good, in order that we may through Thy operation at last appear altogether holy and pure before the throne of Thy glory.\n\nTo Thee, O Thou holy Trinity, be ascribed, by us and all creatures, praise, honor, glory and thanks to all eternity, for Thy eternal majesty and glory which Thou hast revealed unto us in Thy Word, and for all the grace and benefits with which Thou hast blessed us. Amen.\n\n14. Prayer on the Day of John the Baptist.\n\nMerciful God and Father in heaven, to Thee I give the humblest thanks with heart and lips, that Thou didst so mercifully visit us poor human beings through the giving of Thy dearest Son, and didst raise up our Lord Jesus as a horn of salvation in Thy church, in order that we should lay hold of the same in true faith, [150] receive comfort, joy and salvation from the same, and sustain ourselves by it in danger and in death. Equal thanks do I owe Thee, Lord Jesus, Thou day-spring from on high, that Thou didst so gloriously enlighten, through Thy appearing, us poor, blind people who sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, and didst direct our feet upon the way of divine peace. No less do I thank Thee, O God Holy Ghost, that Thou didst raise up John as a prophet of the Highest, and didst give through him the knowledge of salvation which consists in the forgiveness of sins. O holy Trinity, give me Thy grace, that I may worthily acknowledge such great benefits, and be thankful to Thee always for the same, not only in words, but also in a Christian life, and serve Thee all the days of my life in holiness and righteousness, which are pleasing to Thee, until in the land of eternity I shall behold Thee face to face, and sing, with the assembly of the chosen, the never-ending hymns of praise and thanks. Amen.\n\n15. Prayer on the Day of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary.\n\nGracious God, heavenly Father, how great is Thy grace, how unsearchable Thy mercy toward me, a poor sinner! Thou didst send Thy only Son and permit Him to become a true man, in order that I might, through the blessed fruit of the womb of a virgin, receive the divine blessing, and be and remain one of the blessed of the Lord. For such Thy great kindness I give Thee hearty thanks, and humbly beseech Thee at the same time, that Thou wouldst be pleased to enkindle my heart with the fire of the Holy Spirit, in order that my soul may also magnify Thee, and my spirit rejoice at all times in my Saviour. O why should I not magnify Thee with due praise, how could my spirit refrain from rejoicing? Thou, kind God, hast done great things for me, not only in my creation and preservation, but also in the salvation of my soul, which Thy dearest Son Jesus Christ snatched from death, with which He united Himself, and which He has promised to love eternally. [152] O Lord, continue to look upon me with the eyes of Thy mercy, as Thou didst look upon the Virgin Mary, and permit Thy grace to be ever with me, and I shall glorify and praise Thee forever and ever. Amen.\n\n16. Prayer on St. Michael’s Day.\n\nO thou faithful God! Lover, Protector and Preserver of the human race, Thou Lord of Hosts, unto whom thousand thousands minister, and before whom ten thousand times ten thousand stand, by whom all things were created, both the visible and the invisible, the thrones and dominions; how great is Thy love to men, that from their infancy Thou hast ordered to be with them Thy holy angels, these constant, humble, friendly, God-loving, obedient, true, good spirits, these beautifully resplendent, heavenly flaming fires, these strong heroes, these holy watchmen, who encamp round about us that fear Thy name, who always behold the face of our Father in heaven, and stand before Thy throne; by means of whom Thou dost protect the three estates [153] which Thou Thyself hast ordained on earth. O God, what is man, that Thou art thus mindful of him! We render unto Thee everlasting praise and thanks for Thy goodness, that Thou hast sent forth the ministering spirits, to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation. We pray Thee, give Thy angels charge over us, to keep us in all our ways, to bear us up in their hands, lest we dash our foot against a stone; that we may tread upon the lion and adder, and trample under our feet the young lion and the dragon. Drive away from us all evil spirits, which are murderers and liars from the beginning. Protect us against their anger and rage, their lies and blasphemies, their cunning and deceit, that they may not sow their tares among the wheat in our hearts. Restrain the lying spirits in the mouth of all false prophets, the murderous spirit in all tyrants, the spirit of pride and avarice in the family. Let Thy holy angels always accompany us like Jacob, protect us like the prophet Elisha, bring us bread and water and furnish us with fiery horse and chariot like Elias, let them give unto us wholesome [154] counsel and comfort. Let them be with us in our tribulation, as they were with the three men in the fiery furnace and with Daniel in the lion’s den; let them deliver us, and lead us out, from all our troubles, as they led out Lot from burning Sodom, Peter from the prison, Paul from the shipwreck. Let our house and land, our children and all that we possess, be protected by Thy holy angels, as was the house of Job, that the enemy may not molest us. Let us live in Thy fear, love Thy Word and Gospel, into which the angels desire to look. Work true repentance in our hearts, that the angels in heaven may rejoice over us. Kindle in us fervent prayer and praise of Thy name, that we may perform an angel’s office and sing with them: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth. And finally let also our souls be carried by angels into Abraham’s bosom, and in the resurrection on that day make us like unto the holy angels, that we may be in their society. Amen.\n\n17. Prayer on the Festival of the Reformation.\n\nLord Jesus Christ, who didst come into the world to call sinners to repentance and to enlighten all men unto life eternal, we praise Thee with our whole heart, and extol Thy great goodness and mercy, that Thou didst not only enter into this place and into this church and congregation with Thy divine Word and holy Sacraments, and didst purge out the leaven of papistic doctrine and idolatry, but that Thou hast also redeemed us poor sinners from the kingdom of darkness, hast called us into the light of Thy holy Gospel, and hast transplanted us into Thy kingdom of grace.\n\nO Lord Jesus, we are not worthy of all Thy goodness and faithfulness, yet we pray Thee with humble hearts, that Thou wouldst continue among us Thy grace, with Thy divine Word and holy Sacraments, that Thy holy name may be known by us, that it alone may be feared and honored by us, and we all may live, and serve Thee, according to Thy divine pleasure. And what we have [156] done amiss against Thee and Thy holy Word, by not having been obedient to the Gospel, do Thou, Lord Jesus Christ, graciously pardon, and do not on account of our sin take from us this saving treasure, but preserve it unadulterated unto us and unto our posterity. Yea, Lord Jesus, preserve unto us Thy Word, for it is the joy and comfort of our hearts.\n\nGuard and defend us and Thy whole Christian, especially Thy Evangelical Lutheran, Church against all error, unbelief, and the pernicious doctrine of others. Restrain all enemies, persecutors and blasphemers, and be Thou our refuge, our strength, our shield and buckler, that the gates of hell may not prevail against us. Especially do we beseech Thee, O Lord our Saviour, that Thou wouldst enter into the house of our heart, that Thou wouldst enlighten us by Thy Holy Spirit, purify our hearts and graciously grant, that we may walk worthy of the Gospel, and remain steadfast in the truth once known and confessed, unto our end. O Lord Jesus, let our souls obtain Thy salvation, that we may [157] be saved through Thee and in Thy kingdom behold Thee and Thy great glory forever and ever. Amen, Lord Jesus, Amen.\n\n18. Prayer on Church-Consecration Day.\n\nLord God, our heavenly Father, who dost through Thy Word and Thy Holy Spirit gather for Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, a church and holy congregation in our midst, and hast hitherto preserved pure doctrine and the true worship of God against the devil and all enemies, yea, against the gates of hell: do Thou, O good and faithful God, continue to preserve unto us this dear and precious treasure, do Thou also make our descendants partakers of the same, so that we, instructed in saving knowledge, may grow and increase, until we shall receive an everlasting habitation in the kingdom of Thy Son, and be saved through Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, to whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be praise and glory forever and ever. Amen.\n\n19. Prayer on Harvest Festival.\n\nO give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: because His mercy and truth endure forever. Let Israel now say, that His mercy endureth forever. Let the house of Aaron now say, that His mercy endureth forever. Let them now that fear the Lord say, that His mercy endureth forever. O, how we feared the destruction of the precious grain in the fields! O, how we took thought and troubled ourselves, lest the bread which God has yet given us in these hard times might be snatched away before our eyes and out of our hands! But it is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not; they are new every morning. Now all, to God give thanks, who has everywhere done marvelous things, who has preserved us alive from our birth, and has done countless favors. May He grant us a joyful heart, and in these times continual peace in Israel, and that His grace remain always with us, and uphold us, as long as we live. O God, give peace to Thy land, prosperity and salvation [159] to every estate. Lord God, heavenly Father, who dost create holy courage, good counsel and good works, give to Thy servants peace, which the world cannot give, so that our hearts may cling to Thy commandment, and that we may, by Thy protection, live through our days quietly and securely against our enemies, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, our Lord. Amen.\n\nAnd now, O God, we know and confess with grateful hearts, that Thou hast given us the early and the latter rain in due season, and hast faithfully and annually protected our harvests. Thou hast watered our ridges abundantly: Thou hast settled our furrows: Thou makest it soft with showers: Thou blessest the springing thereof. Thou hast prospered our grain, and tilled our land. Thanks, praise, glory and honor be unto God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.\n\nWe also pray Thee, O our God and Father, from the depth of our hearts, that Thou wouldst give unto us all Thy Holy Spirit, so that we may receive with thanksgiving [160] what Thou bestowest upon us, and may sanctify it with Thy Word and prayer, that it may be employed and used to Thy glory and for our temporal support, for the benefit of churches and schools, and of our needy neighbor, and that thereby the shameful and hurtful worship of mammon may be most diligently avoided. Protect this place and also the entire country against war and danger, against dangerous and hostile invasion and destruction. Give to our government the spirit of wisdom, of counsel, of power and strength. Confirm and preserve peace among us. Let us pass the days of our earthly life in true knowledge of Thy holy name and in Thy fear, also in health, peace and union, and finally grant to us all everlasting salvation, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.\n\n20. Prayer on Mission Festival.\n\nAlmighty God, Thou who created the world and all that is therein, and hast made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the earth: Thou [161] who art not far from every one of us; for in Thee we live and move and have our being: Thou, who in times past didst suffer the gentiles to walk in their own ways, but now commandest all men everywhere to repent and with Thy grace doest visit their hearts.\n\nLift up the light of Thy countenance upon us, that Thy salvation may everywhere abound, and the glory of Thy name extend itself unto the ends of the earth. Look down from Thy height upon the misery of so many nations, who yet sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, who are ignorant of their divine origin, and lie under the cruel tyranny of satan. The Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world, hath not yet risen upon them. They walk in the vanity of their minds. Their reason is clouded because of great darkness. They are estranged from the life that is of God, through the ignorance that is in them and through the blindness of their heart. The god of this world hath blinded their understanding, and the common enemy of souls has taken them captive according to his will.\n\nGrant, merciful God, that by the misfortune of others we may realize our own blessedness, and bewail the lamentable state of blindness, with which Thou hast smitten the gentiles, and worthily apply the greater light so graciously presented unto us to so much the greater holiness. O do Thou finally suffer the light of the Gospel to rise unto those, who are yet far from Christ, the true Sun, and who have hitherto altogether groped in thick darkness of idolatry. Through the loving voice of the Gospel, bring back these scattered sheep into Thy spiritual fold. Grant such shepherds, who will not rule vigorously and harshly over the sheep, nor devour their substance and clothe themselves with their wool; but who, in the spirit of love and gentleness will wait upon the weak, heal the sick, bind up the wounded, bring back the erring, seek the lost, and in walk and life present themselves a living example to the gentiles. And inasmuch as the word of the Gospel, concerning the love of God as revealed in Christ, is the only means to reconcile man with God, and to gather the [163] erring sheep into the fold of Christ, do Thou grant, that all who go forth to proclaim the Gospel unto the heathen, may, with divine wisdom, make known the word of reconciliation, with boldness overcome all hindrances, and disregarding all selfish motives in the discharge of so holy an office, may seek nought but the glory of Thy name, and the extension of the kingdom of heaven. Grant, that they themselves may plainly know and acknowledge the mystery of the cross, as the central point of Evangelical doctrine, may not pretend to know anything among the gentiles, save Christ Jesus and Him crucified, and worthily extol Him to others as the only hope of glory and fountain of salvation, through our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls. Amen.\n\n21. From Caspar Neuman’s Substance of all Prayers.\n\n(Thanksgiving.)\n\nLord God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Thou art the almighty God of heaven and earth, and in Thee we live, move, and [164] have our being. Thou, however, doest desire that man should live by bread, and therefore didst, in the beginning of the world, make the earth fruitful through Thy almighty Word, and after the days of the flood, didst declare that while the earth remaineth seed-time and harvest shall not cease. Behold, Lord, this Thy order, once established, continueth yet, and Thou still doest ever crown the year with Thy goodness. Thou doest cause grass to grow for the cattle and herb for the service of man. Thus Thou bringest bread out of the earth and doest fill our hearts with joy and gladness. Most loving God, how wisely indeed hast Thou ordered all things! How great is Thy goodness toward us, who are not worthy of Thy bread. And how wonderfully infinite Thy omnipotence, when Thou doest increase the little grain which moulders in the earth, into a hundredfold! It is Thy unsearchable wisdom, this Thine unutterable goodness, mercy and omnipotence, which hath again this year visited our land. Men had sowed their seed in hope, but Thou hast hitherto blessed the seed in the fields, [165] and hast moreover permitted us to live to the time, when men everywhere reap and gather into barns what Thou hast given. O Lord, Thou God of riches, all that men harvest is indeed Thine; for we of ourselves can bring forth nothing out of the earth, and be it little or much, it is still more than we have merited. Thanks be also unto Thy holy name for each and every gift, which Thou hast bestowed on our fields during this year. Thou alone art the God, who doest sustain us from the day of our birth, and shower Thy blessings upon us. Wherefore unto Thee alone be all the praise, honor and thanksgiving now and in eternity.\n\n(Petition.)\n\nWe beseech Thee, O kind Father, that Thou wouldst not again take from us in Thy wrath, what Thou in Thy grace hast given. Thou Thyself hast said in Thy Word, that rain is not seemly in harvest. So do Thou not permit that the blessings of the fields, which Thou hast hitherto spread out before our eyes, may perish by unfavorable weather. Do Thou also henceforth guard [166] that which has been gathered into barns and garners, against danger by fire and water, against thieves and unfaithful stewards, against usurers and unscrupulous grain-speculators, and against all else that might rob us, or destroy Thy gifts. Moreover let us not forget that all we receive comes from Thee and is Thine. Do Thou likewise help that because of this we may never be discontented with what Thou givest, never uselessly squander aught of it through luxury and wantonness, never lock up any of Thy gifts unmercifully against our needy neighbor through avarice or envy; nor in mistrust against Thee brood over it with cares, as though that which Thou hast given be not sufficient for our wants. Inasmuch as we in future will have need of Thy providing care, do Thou not in Thy wrath let our land remain uncultivated, lest it lie waste and become unfruitful when forsaken. Prevent every thing which might hinder the tilling of the fields after harvest. And, that no years may come, in which man sows but does not reap, do Thou provide that neither frost nor heat, neither [167] floods nor drought, nor destructive insects destroy the seed in the earth by which we in future are to live.\n\n(Prayer.)\n\nBe Thou with us, O gracious loving Father, and preserve unto us our daily bread, which Thou during the present harvest doest everywhere distribute. Above all grant favorable weather and constant sunshine, that the ripening grain may all fully mature, so that which yet remains in the fields may be stored away in good condition. Bless that which has been gathered into barns, that it may be prepared for our daily use, increase it while passing through our hands in preparing it, may it be blessed to our nourishment; grant us life and health, peace and quietude, to enjoy all that Thou hast given in such a manner, that it may not only give strength to the body, but also be good and wholesome to the soul, so that Thy temporal blessing may thus in manifold ways redound to our welfare. When Thou hast heard these our petitions and prayers, then remind us also of our obligations, and [168] grant that we acknowledge all our substance to be the gift of Thy goodness, that we heartily thank Thee for it, savingly use it, serve our bodies with it, as is meet, willingly impart of it to others, and finally devote and use all we have received of Thee alone unto Thy honor. Do Thou continue in future to bless our land with Thy gracious visitation, improve and enrich it with great fertility. Give warmth to the dust of the earth. Refresh the fields with fruitful showers, water their furrows, moisten the plowed ground, and do Thou prosper the grain to be sown therein, that the land may continue to yield forth its increase, the valleys be covered with corn, so that we may shout for joy and sing Thy praise forevermore.\n\n(Intercession.)\n\nYea, Thou art God, Who Daily Openest Thy liberal hand and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Therefore do Thou during this season of harvest provide for all people, and let every one receive his proportion of food. Remind each one of his duties, that the indolent may not sleep in [169] time of harvest and neglect the necessary interests of himself and his household. But do Thou likewise grant strength to those, who in the sweat of their face gather their daily bread; refresh them when they are weary, and permit each one with his household to enjoy in good health what his fields have produced, that we all may be truly glad because of Thy benefits. But do Thou also help that the rich may not depend upon their barn bursting with plenty, and thereby forget that their souls may be taken from them unawares, and another obtain possession of that which they have gathered. Remember the poor, who have nothing to harvest. Grant that others may help gather also for them, and do Thou thyself recompense those who permit them to glean ears in their fields, or who impart unto them of their abundance. In short, where there is but little, do Thou bless the small supply, that it may be sufficient for the wants to whom it is given, and where Thou hast given a large supply, do Thou so control it, that it may not be abused unto evil. Preserve tranquility and peace in all lands, that strangers [170] come not unto us and devour our harvests. Do Thou everywhere guard against failures, hard times and famine. And do Thou also ward off from us everything which might render it difficult for us to obtain the necessary things for the support of temporal life. On the other hand, do Thou permit every one to enjoy what Thou hast allotted to him, that rich and poor alike may acknowledge and praise Thee for evermore. Finally, O Thou Saviour of all men, we ourselves are the spiritual stewards in Thy church, and Thou art the Lord of the harvest; we therefore pray Thee to send laborers into Thy harvest, and let Thy harvest among men likewise become great in all places. Grant that good seed may everywhere be sown, and pure doctrine be preached among all christians. Protect the world against the tares, which the devil is busy in scattering forth. Convert those who sow in unrighteousness and reap in sorrow, or sow unto the flesh and of the flesh reap destruction. Sanctify us all together, that we may be of one mind in Christ, and may sow unto the spirit, and of the spirit once reap eternal [171] life. Yea, when once the entire world shall be sufficiently ripe for the last harvest, then grant that we all, as pure wheat, may be bound into sheaves and gathered into Thy garners, and be preserved in heaven unto eternal joys. There shall we as those whom Thou hast promised, reap without ceasing what we have sown here, and rejoice as they that rejoice in harvest, with unspeakable joy. Hear us, O God, and grant us all what we ask, for the sake of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ. 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ruft uns die Stimme."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:poetry-container","style":"class:verse","type":"verse"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Wake, awake, for night is flying,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"The watchmen on the heights are crying;"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Awake, Jerusalem, at last!"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Midnight hears the welcome voices,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"And at the thrilling cry rejoices:"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Come forth, ye virgins, night is past!"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"The bridegroom comes, awake,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Your lamps with gladness take;"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Hallelujah!"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"And for His marriage feast prepare,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For you must go to meet Him there."}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"verse-group"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"184","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[184]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:poetry-container","style":"class:verse","type":"verse"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"2. Zion hears the watchmen singing,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"All her heart with joy is springing,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"She wakes, she rises from her gloom;"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For her Lord comes down all-glorious,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"The strong in grace, in truth victorious,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Her star is risen, her light is come!"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Ah come, thou blessed Lord,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Jesus, Son of God,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Hallelujah!"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"We follow till the halls we see"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Where thou hast bid us sup with thee."}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"verse-group"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:poetry-container","style":"class:verse","type":"verse"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"3. Now let all the heavens adore thee,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"And men and angels sing before thee,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"With harp and cymbal’s clearest tone;"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Of one pearl each shining portal,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Where we are with the choir immortal"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Of angels round thy dazzling throne;"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Nor eye hath seen, nor ear"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Hath yet attained to hear"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"What there is ours,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"But we rejoice and sing to thee"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Our hymn of joy eternally."}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"verse-group"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"185","source_annotations":"source-role:page-marker"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"attributes":{"type":"page-number"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[185]"}],"kind":"page-furniture"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Prayers before Meat."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord:\r\nThou givest them their meat in due season,\r\nThou openest Thy liberal hand, and satisfiest\r\nthe desire of every living thing. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:separator"},"content":[],"kind":"horizontal-rule"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:poetry-container","style":"class:verse","type":"verse"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Come, Lord Jesus, be Thou our guest,"}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block","style":"class:t0"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"And let all Thou giv’st us be blest. Amen."}],"kind":"verse-line"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"verse-group"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:separator"},"content":[],"kind":"horizontal-rule"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"We thank Thee, dear Son, that Thou hast\r\nagain opened Thy bountiful hand to supply\r\nour wants; grant that we may receive this\r\nfood with thanksgiving and gratitude and\r\nin Thy fear, and grant, O Lord! that whatsoever\r\nwe do, whether we eat or drink, all\r\nmay be done to Thy name’s honor and glory,\r\nthrough Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:separator"},"content":[],"kind":"horizontal-rule"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord God, heavenly Father, bless unto\r\nus these Thy gifts, which of Thy tender\r\nkindness Thou hast bestowed upon us,\r\nthrough Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"attributes":{"type":"heading-section"},"content":[{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:container","type":"div"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:heading","type":"h2"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Prayers after Meat."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is\r\ngood; for His mercy endureth forever. He\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:inline-rendition","style":"span class:pb"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[186]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\ngiveth food to all flesh. His mercies are\r\nnew unto us every morning, for his faithfulness\r\nendureth unto all generations. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:separator"},"content":[],"kind":"horizontal-rule"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"We give thanks to Thee, O God our\r\nFather, for all Thy benefits, through Jesus\r\nChrist our Lord, who with Thee liveth and\r\nreigneth forever and ever. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:separator"},"content":[],"kind":"horizontal-rule"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"},{"attributes":{"source_annotations":"source-role:text-block"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"We return thanks unto Thee, O Lord!\r\nthat Thou hast again vouchsafed to feed\r\nthese perishable bodies, and we beseech\r\nThee, that Thou wouldst also feed our souls\r\nwith the bread of eternal life. Amen."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\r\n"}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"APPENDIX II. HYMNS.\n\nMorning Hymn.\n\nGott des Himmels und der Erden\n\nGod who madest earth and heaven,\nFather, Son, and Holy Ghost,\nWho the day and night hast given,\nSun and moon and starry host,\nAll things wake at thy command,\nHeld in being by thy hand.\n\n2. God, I thank thee! In thy keeping\nSafely have I slumbered here;\nThou hast guarded me while sleeping\nFrom all danger, pain, and fear:\nAnd the cunning of my foe\nHath not wrought my overthrow.\n\n3. Let the night of sin that shrouded\nAll my life, with this depart;\nShine on me with beams unclouded,\nJesus! In thy loving heart\nIs my help and hope alone,\nFor the evil I have done.\n\n4. Help me as the morn is breaking,\nIn the spirit to arise,\nSo from careless sloth awaking,\nThat when o’er the aged skies\nShall the morn of Doom appear,\nI may see it free from fear.\n\n5. Lead me, and forsake me never,\nGuide my wand’rings by thy Word;\nAs thou hast been, be thou ever\nMy defence, my refuge, Lord.\nNever safe except with thee,\nThou my faithful Guardian be.\n\n6. O my God, I now commend me\nWholly to thy mighty hand;\nAll the powers that thou dost lend me\nLet me use at thy command;\nThou my boast, my strength divine,\nKeep me with thee, I am thine.\n\n7. Thus afresh, with each new morning\nSave me from the power of sin,\nHourly let me feel thy warning\nRuling, prompting me within,\nTill my final rest be come,\nAnd thine Angel bear me home.\n\nEvening Hymn.\n\nNun sich der Tag geendet hat.\n\nSince now the day hath reached its close,\nAnd sun-light shines no more,\nIn sleep the toil-worn find repose,\nAnd all who wept before.\n\n2. But thou, my God, no rest doth know,\nNo slumber locks thy sight,\nThou hatest darkness as thy foe,\nSince thou, thyself, art Light.\n\n3. O Lord, I pray, remember me\nIn this beclouded night,\nAnd grant to me most graciously\nThe shield of thy great might.\n\n4. And foil thou satan’s purpose fell\nThrough thy swift angel-arm;\nThen free from care I’ll rest me well\nAnd safe from every harm.\n\n5. I feel indeed through guilt undone,\nIt cries aloud to thee;\nBut, yet, the mercy of thy Son\nHath full atoned for me.\n\n6. Him I present thee as my Bail,\nAs suppliant at thy feet;\nWith such Assurance I’ll not fail\nBefore thy Judgment-seat.\n\n7. And hereupon my eyes I close,\nAnd fall asleep heart-glad,\nMy God doth watch o’er my repose,\nWhy should my heart be sad?\n\n8. Depart vain thoughts and fancies, flee!\nDraw not my mind abroad,\nMy heart, as temple, shall now be\nDevoted to my God.\n\n9. And thus I live and die to thee,\nThou Sabaoth strong, indeed!\nIn life and death thou helpest me\nFrom every fear and need!\n\n10. Should this night prove the last for me\nIn this sad vale of tears,\nThen lead me, Lord, in heaven to thee\nAnd thy elect compeers.\n\nHymns of Cross and Consolation.\n\nWer nur den lieben Gott læsst walten.\n\nIf thou but suffer God to guide thee,\nAnd hope in Him through all thy ways,\nHe’ll give thee strength whate’er betide thee,\nAnd bear thee through the evil days.\nWho trusts in God’s unchanging love\nBuilds on the Rock that naught can move.\n\n2. What can these anxious cares avail thee,\nThese never-ceasing moans and sighs?\nWhat can it help, if thou bewail thee\nO’er each dark moment as it flies?\nOur cross and trials do but press\nThe heavier for our bitterness.\n\n3. Only be still and wait His leisure\nIn cheerful hope, with heart content\nTo take whate’er thy Father’s pleasure\nAnd all-deserving love hath sent,\nNor doubt our inmost wants are known\nTo Him who chose us for His own.\n\n4. He knows the time for joy, and truly\nWill send it when He sees it meet,\nWhen He has tried and purged thee throughly\nAnd finds thee free from all deceit,\nHe comes to thee all unaware\nAnd makes thee own His loving care.\n\n5. Nor think amid the heat of trial\nThat God hath cast thee off unheard,\nThat he whose hopes meet no denial\nMust surely be of God preferred;\nTime passes and much change doth bring,\nAnd sets a bound to everything.\n\n6. All are alike before the Highest.\n’Tis easy to our God, we know,\nTo raise thee up though low thou liest,\nTo make the rich man poor and low;\nTrue wonders still by Him are wrought\nWho setteth up and brings to naught.\n\n7. Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving,\nSo do thine own part faithfully,\nAnd trust His Word, though undeserving,\nThou yet shalt find it true for thee;\nGod never yet forsook at need\nThe soul that trusted Him indeed.\n\nWarum sollt ich mich denn græmen?\n\nWhy should sorrow ever grieve me?\nChrist is near,\nWhat can here\nE’er of Him deprive me?\nWho can rob me of my heaven\nThat God’s Son,\nAs mine own,\nTo my faith hath given?\n\n2. Naked was I and unswathed\nWhen on earth\nAt my birth\nMy first breath I breathed.\nNaked hence shall I betake me,\nWhen I go\nFrom earth’s woe,\nAnd my breath forsake me.\n\n3. Nought, not e’en the live I’m living,\nIs mine own,\nGod alone\nAll to me is giving.\nMust I then His own restore Him?\nThough bereft\nOf each gift,\nStill shall I adore Him.\n\n4. Though a heavy cross I’m bearing,\nAnd my heart\nFeels the smart,\nShall I be despairing?\nGod can help me, who doth send it,\nHe doth know\nAll my woe\nAnd how best to end it.\n\n5. God oft gives me days of gladness,\nShall I grieve\nIf He give\nSeasons too of sadness?\nGod is good and tempers ever\nEvery hurt,\nMe desert\nWholly can He never.\n\n6. Though united world and devil\nAll their power\nCan no more\nDo than mock and cavil.\nLet derision now employ them,\nChrist e’en here\nWill appear\nAnd ’fore all destroy them.\n\n7. True believers shrinking never,\nWhere they dwell\nShould reveal\nTheir true colors ever.\nWhen approaching death would scare them,\nStill should they\nPatient stay\nAnd with courage bear them.\n\n8. Death can never kill us even,\nBut relief\nFrom all grief\nTo us then is given.\nIt doth close life’s mournful story,\nMake a way\nThat we may\nPass to heavenly glory.\n\n9. There I’ll reap enduring pleasure,\nAfter woe\nHere below\nSuffer’d in large measure.\nLasting good we find here never,\nAll the earth\nDeemeth worth\nVanisheth forever.\n\n10. What is all that life possesseth?\nBut a hand\nFull of sand\nThat the heart distresseth.\nNoble gifts that tire me never,\nChrist so free\nThere gives me\nTo enjoy forever.\n\n11. Shepherd! Lord! joy’s fountain ever,\nThou art mine,\nI am thine,\nNo one can us sever.\nI am thine, because thou gavest\nLife and blood\nFor my good,\nBy thy death me savest.\n\n12. Thou’rt mine, for I love and own thee,\nNe’er shall I,\nLight of joy,\nFrom my heart dethrone thee.\nLet me, let me soon behold thee\nFace to face,\nThy embrace\nMay it soon enfold me.\n\nHilf, Helfer, hilf in Angst und Noth.\n\nHelp, helper, help in fear and need,\nHave mercy, faithful God, give heed!\nI know thou lov’st me still as thine,\nThough ’gainst me world and hell combine.\n\n2. I trust in thee—whom I adore;\nIf I have thee, what need I more?\nAnd, my Lord Jesus, this I laud:\nThat thou art mine, my Saviour-God.\n\n3. This blest assurance cheers my heart,\nTo bide thy time—till clouds depart;\nI’ll rest the while me on thee, then,\nCry: Helper, help! and say: Amen!\n\nChristian Life.\n\nHerr, wie du willt, so schicks mit mir.\n\nLord, as thou wilt, be it with me,\nNo other wish I cherish,\nI, living, dying, seek but thee,\nO Lord, let me not perish;\nLet but thy grace ne’er from me part,\nElse as thou wilt, grant patient heart,\nThy will the best is ever.\n\n2. Grant honor, truth, and self-control,\nAnd love thy Word to ponder,\nFrom errors false preserve my soul;\nAnd grant, both here and yonder,\nWhat will but tend to blessed days,\nKeep far all wrong and crooked ways\nFrom all my life and doings.\n\n3. When once, according to thy will,\nI pass the bourne of sadness,\nThen let thy grace my bosom fill,\nThat I may go with gladness;\nMy body, soul, commend I thee,\nO Lord, a blessed end grant me\nThrough Jesus Christ, yea, Amen.\n\nHope in Death.\n\nWenn mein Stuendlein vorhanden ist.\n\nWhen once in turn my hour is here,\nAnd I shall hence betake me,\nThen, O Lord Jesus, keep thou near,\nWith help do not forsake me;\nMy soul then at my final end\nInto thy hand I do commend:\nThou wilt, Lord, safely guard it.\n\n2. My sins will press my heart with care,\nMy conscience will accuse me,\nFor they are many, yet despair\nWith doubts shall not confuse me;\nI will remember, Lord, thy death,\nAnd wounds, and words of thy last breath:\nYea, these will then sustain me.\n\n8. Lord, of thy body I am part:\nThis membership doth cheer me,\n’Mid woe and throes of death, my heart\nInseparate is near thee.\nAnd though I die, I die to thee,\nEternal life hast thou for me,\nLord, by thy dying purchased.\n\n4. Since thou art risen from the tomb,\nI shall not therein languish;\nThy Ascent cheers me in the gloom,\nDoth even death-fear vanquish;\nFor where thou art, there shall I be,\nThat I may ever live with thee:\nHence I depart rejoicing.\n\n5. ’Tis well! I part, by Jesus blest;\nTo Him will I betake me:\nThus fall asleep and gently rest,\nNo mortal can awake me.\nAnd Christ, the Lord, to whom I flee,\nWill open heaven’s door to me,\nLead me to life eternal.\n\nGlad Eternity.\n\nWachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme.\n\nWake, awake, for night is flying,\nThe watchmen on the heights are crying;\nAwake, Jerusalem, at last!\nMidnight hears the welcome voices,\nAnd at the thrilling cry rejoices:\nCome forth, ye virgins, night is past!\nThe bridegroom comes, awake,\nYour lamps with gladness take;\nHallelujah!\nAnd for His marriage feast prepare,\nFor you must go to meet Him there.\n\n2. Zion hears the watchmen singing,\nAll her heart with joy is springing,\nShe wakes, she rises from her gloom;\nFor her Lord comes down all-glorious,\nThe strong in grace, in truth victorious,\nHer star is risen, her light is come!\nAh come, thou blessed Lord,\nO Jesus, Son of God,\nHallelujah!\nWe follow till the halls we see\nWhere thou hast bid us sup with thee.\n\n3. Now let all the heavens adore thee,\nAnd men and angels sing before thee,\nWith harp and cymbal’s clearest tone;\nOf one pearl each shining portal,\nWhere we are with the choir immortal\nOf angels round thy dazzling throne;\nNor eye hath seen, nor ear\nHath yet attained to hear\nWhat there is ours,\nBut we rejoice and sing to thee\nOur hymn of joy eternally.\n\nPrayers before Meat.\n\nThe eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord: Thou givest them their meat in due season, Thou openest Thy liberal hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Amen.\n\nCome, Lord Jesus, be Thou our guest,\nAnd let all Thou giv’st us be blest. Amen.\n\nWe thank Thee, dear Son, that Thou hast again opened Thy bountiful hand to supply our wants; grant that we may receive this food with thanksgiving and gratitude and in Thy fear, and grant, O Lord! that whatsoever we do, whether we eat or drink, all may be done to Thy name’s honor and glory, through Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen.\n\nO Lord God, heavenly Father, bless unto us these Thy gifts, which of Thy tender kindness Thou hast bestowed upon us, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.\n\nPrayers after Meat.\n\nO give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. He [186] giveth food to all flesh. His mercies are new unto us every morning, for his faithfulness endureth unto all generations. Amen.\n\nWe give thanks to Thee, O God our Father, for all Thy benefits, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with Thee liveth and reigneth forever and ever. 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Mat. viii. 17.\n\nFor this reason I could not satisfie my self, in only praying for you, as I daily do, unless I did also send you these Di{-}rections and Prayers, which are few, and short, and fa{-}miliar, to comply with the Infirmites of your Condition, and which I hope by Gods blessing, may be words spoken in season; nor can I doubt, but that All of you who want such helps, will seriously persue them, and observe the advices of your spiritual Physitians, as you are wont to do those of your Corporal.\n\nDo not think the Baths can do you any good, with{-}out Gods immediate blessing on them; for it is God that must first heal the waters, be{-}fore they can have any virtue to heal you.\n\nThe River Jordan could never have cleansed Naaman of his Leprosie, 2 King v. 10. had he washed himself in it, seventy times seven times, had not God blessed it to his clensing. The Pool of Siloam, Joh. ix. 7 • could never have restored sight to one born blind, had not our Lord sent him to it. And the Pool of Be{-}thesda could never have made sick persons whole, but that an Angel was sent by God to trouble the waters Joh. v. 14.\n\nI cannot then do better, than to send you to that Angel, who according to St. John, Flyes in the midst of Heaven, having the everlast{-}ing Gospel to preach to them that dwell on the earth, saying with a loud voice, fear God, and give glory to him, and worship him, that made heaven, and earth, and the Sea, and the fountains of waters, Rev. xiv.6, 7.\n\nThis was the Angel's Ser{-}mon; and I beseech you to become his Auditors, and to observe how after the Hea{-}ven, and the Earth, and the Sea, he particularly menti{-}ons the Springs or Fountains of waters, as a very wonder{-}ful part of the Creation: for out of the dark places of the Earth, through Passages, and from Causes, unknown to the search of the wisest of men, God makes sweet, and fresh Springs to rise, to water the Earth, to give drink to every Beast of the Field, and to supply all the necessities of human Life, and Springs of different kinds, some to allay our thirst, some to Cure our Diseases.\n\nLook therefore on the Bath, as a very admir •••• and propitious Work of Di{-}vine Providence, designed for the good of a great num{-}ber of infirm persons, as well as for your self. Praise and Adore God, who has sig{-}nally manifested his Power, and his Mercy, in Creating so Universal a Good; and the first thing you do when you are come to this place, worship God who made the Fountain.\n\nTo this end you may use the following form at your first coming, and all the time of your stay: and be pleased to observe that this, and all the other forms which you find here, are penned in distinct parts, on purpose that you may choose those which are most suitable to your condition, or recite one at a time, if your Weakness will not bear any longer intention of your mind.\n\nA Thanksgiving for the Waters, and a Prayer for Gods Blessing on them.\n\nWIth all Humility of soul and of body, I praise, and adore, and wor{-}ship thee, O Lord God, All{-}mighty, and All-gracious, who hast mad • t • e Fountains of Waters; thou sendest the Springs into the Vallies which run among the Hills: some for our Refreshment, some for Medicine, and in parti{-}cular, thou hast sent us this Spring, as a general good to infirm persons. And therefore all Glory be to thee.\n\nThee only, O Lord, do I acknowledge the Author of the Sp • ing, thou only canst make it eff • ctual to my Cure in thee only I trust, on th •• only I depend, to thee only, I commit my self, all my hope is only in thee.\n\nBehold, O merciful Lord, I am come to the Bath, as Naaman to Jordan, O may I feel the like happy effect, O may I wash and be healed!\n\nI come Lord, like the blind man to the Pool of Siloam; I come, for thou thy self hast sent me, as thou didst send him. Thy Providence by laying on me this Di{-}stemper, has bid me come hither. O may the Bath be as powerful to restore my Health, as the Pool was to give the blind man his sight.\n\nI come Lord to the Bath, like the Infirm man to the Pool of Bethesda; O send thy Angel to move the Waters as I step into them, to move them, not only for me, but for all other Infirm persons also, whom thou hast sent hither, that we may be made Whole, of whatsoever Diseases we have, if it seem good in thy sight.\n\nLord be thou pleased to guide and counsel my Phy{-}sitian, that he may throughly discover the cause of my Di{-}stemper, and prescribe pro{-}per means for my Recovery, and do thou so bless those means, that in thy good time, they may become suc{-}cessful.\n\nO my God, hear me, and help me, for the merits of Jesus thy beloved. Amen.\n\nYou have great reason to begin with God, not only because he is the Author of the Bath, and can only bless it to your Health; but also because he is the Author of that very Distem{-}per that brings you hither. For affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the g • ound, Job. v. 6. It is not a thing that hap{-}pens to us by chance: it does not proceed only from Natural Causes, which are secundary, and instrumental; we must look beyond all these, to the permission, and apointment of Divine Providence, from which it first took its rise, and by which it is wholly con{-}ducted.\n\nSince then it is certain, that your Affliction comes from God, and it is as cer{-}tain that God does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the chil{-}dren of men, Lam. iii.33. but that he has always a most Righteous motive, to incline him to afflict them. It very h • ghly con{-}cerns you to examine your self with all the care you can, that you may disco{-}ver what there is in you, what you have done, to move the God of Mercy to grieve you.\n\nThere is no Calamity, whe{-}ther it be Sickness, or Pain, or Lameness, or the like, that can befall us, but it is the natural consequence of our depraved, frail, mortal condition, and is incident to good Men, as well as to bad; to the former, it is a punishment, to the latter it is a trial.\n\nHoly Scripture teacheth us, that God has threatened very many, and very sore bodily Diseases to Disobedi{-}ence, Deu. xviii.58, 59, 60. and that they who are sick, are stricken by God, 2 Sam. xii.15. The Corinthians, who profaned the blessed Sacrament, were for that cause, many of them weak, and sickly, 2 Chron. xxi.18. 1 Cor. xi.30. And our Savi{-}our, in his advice he gives to the Man whom he cured of an Infirmity of thirty eight years continuance, in{-}timates that sin was the cause of that inveterate Disease, Jo. v.14.\n\nBut when God is pleased to afflict righteous persons with Sickness, as he did King David and Hezekiah, then Sickness is not an effect of God's Anger, but of his Pa{-}ternal disciplin towards them, Ps. xxxviii.7. Isa. xxxviii.1.\n\nThe like may be said of Lameness, which happens by the Divine Direction, to good Men, as well as to the wicked: King Asa who did that which was good, and right in the eyes of the Lord his God, in the time of his old, age, was diseased in his feet 1 King. xv.23. Mephibosheth was lame from five years old, 2 Sam. iv.4. And the poor Man whom St. Peter and St. John miraculously healed, was lame from his mothers womb, Acts iii.2.\n\nSince then both Sickness and Lameness are strokes given us by God, to him we must chiefly, and in the first place, betake our selves for Cure; and the Holy Ghost has set a mark of spiritual disgrace on Asa, who was otherwise a good King, That in his disease he sought not to the Lord, but to the Physicians, 2 Chr. xvi.12.\n\nNot that the Scripture does in the least condemn, or discourage our going to the Physicians when we are sick, or our use of all due means for our Recovery. Our Saviour himself, when he says, They that are whole need not a Physician, but they that are sick, Mat. ix.12. suf{-}ficiently intimates, that they that are sick did need one.\n\nThe Son of Sira • h gives excellent advice to both the sick and the Physician: Ho{-}nour a Physician with the ho{-}nour due unto him, for the uses which you may have of him, the Lord hath created him, the Lord hath created Medi{-}cines out of the earth, and he that is wise will not abhor them, and with such doth he heal men, and taketh away their pains, Ecclus. xxxviii.1. &c. But then he adds, My son, in thy sickness be not negligent, but pray unto the Lord, and he will make thee whole; leave off from sin, and order thy hands aright, and cleanse thy heart from all wickedness; give a sweet sa{-}vour, and a memorial of fine flower; then give place to the Physician. There is a time when in their hands there is good success; for they also shall pray unto the Lord, that he would prosper that which they give for ease and remedy, to prolong life.\n\nI earnestly recommend to you this Counsel of the Son of Sirach; and therefore to you that are sick, or infirm, or lame, I recom{-}mend Repentance, and Pray{-}er, and Sacrifice; the Sacri{-}fice of Alms, by which you will offer to God a sweet savour. To your Physician I also recommend devout Prayer to the Author of Health, and Sickness, that his Physick may pros{-}per; and then is Physick like to procure a Blessing, when both the Patient, and the Physician joyn in their Prayers for it.\n\nI exhort you to begin with Repentance, and to read De{-}votional Books on that Sub{-}ject, of which, blessed be God, there are good store; for it is Repentance that must dispose you for Pray{-}er.\n\nThe Prophet complains of the obdurateness of those, who, when God had stricken them, did not grieve, Jer. v.3. God forbid you should be thus obdurate. God forbid! but since he has stricken you, you should grieve, and grieve with that godly sorrow which worketh Repentance to Salva{-}tion, not to be repented of.\n\nI •• seech you then to examine your selves very seriously, whether you have ever repented of your sins, so as to bring forth fruits meet for repentance; for if you are guilty either of to{-}tal Impenitence, or of an universal relapse into your old sins, or if you lie under the dominion of any one wilful sin, look no further for the original cause of your Distemper: God has in Justice sent it you for your punishment.\n\nBut the most merciful God, who delights not in the death of a sinner, in his very Punishments designs rather to awaken, than to destroy us; and if this punishment, by which God calls you to repentance, does awaken you out of your former se{-}curity, it turns to a Blessing, to a happy occasion of your eternal Bliss; be of good cheer then, and repent.\n\nYour very bodily Distem{-}per will present you with a lively Idea of your sins, and Holy Scripture makes use of the former, to picture out to us the latter. Think then of the weakness, and the pain, and the indisposed{-}ness, and the restlessness, and the danger that afflict the sick Man, and compare them with that impotence to good, that anguish of a wounded Spirit, that universal indisposedness to Duty, that restlessness of Conscience, those horrors of eternal tor{-}ment, which attend the sin{-}ner, and which without Repentance are for ever incurable; and make this reflection with your self, that if we are so very sol{-}licitous for the cure of our Bodies, much more ought we to be sollicitous for the cure of our Souls.\n\nBut if your heart does not condemn you, if you are conscious to your self, you have truly repented, and have never returned to your vomit again, and in{-}dulge no one wilful sin, and have nothing to accuse your self of, but your daily failings; which are the un{-}avoidable infelicities of lap{-}sed nature, and for which you daily beg pardon, then is your Distemper a father{-}ly Chastisement only, and you ought to rejoyce in it rather than in the least to regret it. However it is your best way to renew your repentance on this oc{-}casion, and to be sure to bear Gods Rod, and to learn that Lesson from it, in which you are sensible you were deficient before, and which God has sent this • ffliction on purpose to • each you.\n\nTrue Repentance will rightly dispose you for Pray{-}er, and you will come with boldness, with an humble, but firm confidence to the throne of Grace, when you can look on God as recon{-}ciled to you in Jesus, and shall be sure to obtain help in time of need. To obtain either the Cure of your Di{-}stemper, or if God sees th • continuance of it to be mor • for your spiritual advantage such Grace which is sufficien • for you, such Consolation i • your own Soul, and satis{-}faction in God's good plea{+}sure, as shall abundantl • over-balance your Calamity •\n\nPrayer is a Duty alway • obliging, and to be practised by all, because all stand a{-}like in need of the Divine Mercy, and Benediction; but it is more especially the Duty proper for the time of affliction, because our needs are then most pressing, and therefore says St. James, Is any afflicted, let him pray, Jam. v. 14.\n\nNor is it enough for you to pray for your selves, but according to the same A{-}postle's advice, and as soon as you come to this place, whether you are poor, or rich, send for, or if you are able, go your self to the El{-}ders of the Church, to pray over you as God's Ministers, and to give you Ghostly Counsel, as they are Guides of Souls; desire them that you may have the daily Prayers of the whole Con{-}gregation for you, that the Waters may be blessed to you, and be sure you daily frequent the publick Prayers your self, or as often as your Infirmity permits.\n\nIn all your Prayers, for deliverance from your pre{-}sent affliction, you must al{-}ways remember to pray with resignation of your own will, to the Divine Will, as our Lord hath taught us, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me, nevertheless not my will bu • thine be done, Luke xxii.42. This short affectual Heaven{-}ly Prayer I beseech you to have always in your Heart, and in your Mouth; and the oftner you repeat it, endeavour to repeat it with more and more fervency, committing your condition, all your sorrows, and the answer of all your Prayers wholly to God, Committing your soul entirely to him in well-doing, as into the hands of a faithful Creator, 1 Pet. iv.19.\n\nOf the two Prayers which follow, you may use daily one, or both, in whole, or in part, as they best suit with the temper of your Soul, and with your par{-}ticular condition.\n\nA Prayer for Repentance when God is provoked to punish us.\n\nO Holy Lord God, I wretched Sinner, hum{-}bly acknowledge, that thou in thy Justice hast laid this Calamity on me for my sins. Glory be to thee, O Lord, that thou hast not given me over as incorri{-}gible, that thou hast sent this Punishment to awaken, and to humble me. O may it have that blessed effect on me, that from my very misery, I may date my sal{-}vation!\n\nThou Lord hast stricken me (with Sickness) (with Lame{-}ness) and it is just I should bear thy Indignation, because I have sinned against thee.\n\nBlessed be thy infinite Goodness, that my Punish{-}ment is not greater, that Thou hast not suffered thy whole displeasure to arise.\n\nO Lord God, in the midst of Iudgment remember Mercy, that Mercy which is over all thy Works, that Mercy in which thou thy self delightest; Be{-}hold, a great, a miserable sinner, a fit Object of that Mercy here prostrate before thee: Lord have mercy on me.\n\nAh Lord, my spiritual Distemper, is infinitely more mortal than my corporal; O that it might be thy good pleasure to forgive the one, and to remove the other.\n\nO thou that art rich in Mercy, give the Grace of true Repentance to all that come to the Waters; and give it to me, the greatest sinner of them all.\n\nLord, give me Grace to examine all my mis-spent life, in the bitterness of my Soul to confess my sins, with a broken and contrite Heart, to bewail them with utmost abhorrence to forsake them, and do thou so order my steps in thy Word, that for the time to come, no wickedness may have Dominion over me, that I may bring forth fruits meet for repentance.\n\nI confess, Lord, that I have abused my members, and made them Instruments of un{-}righteousness to sin, Rom. vi.13. and thou hast most just{-}ly punished them for it; O restore them to me again, and I will endeavour all my life, to make them Instru{-}ments of Righteousness to thy Glory.\n\nAh Lord, it is the Cure of my Soul, for which I pray more earnestly, than for the Cure of my Body. I go to the Bath for my bodily Health, and bless it, if it be thy will to my per{-}fect Recovery, and to the Recovery of all those that come thither with me: But for the Health of my Soul, I fly to the blood of Jesus, to the Fountain set open for sin and for uncleanness: I consult my bodily Physitian for my Distemper, but with much greater concern, I fly to thee, O Lord, who art the Sove{-}reign Physician of Souls.\n\nHeal my soul, O God, for I have sinned, grievously sinned against thee, and by my sins have provoked thee, who art the God of Mercy, to anger. O Heal my backsliding, and love me freely, and take away mine iniquity, and receive me grati{-}ously, and turn thine anger from me.\n\nI humbly pray to thee, O Lord, for my Bodily Cure; but because I know I may be eternally happy hereafter without Health of Body here, I pray for it with a resolu{-}tion, to acquiess in thy good pleasure, shouldst thou think fit to deny it. But, O my God, when I pray for the Cure of my Soul, I resolve I will not be denyed, I will never give over im{-}portuning thee, till thou givest me that Godly sorrow, which worketh repentance to salvation, not to be repented of, till thou hast begun to kindle thy love in my Heart.\n\nTurn thou me, O Lord, and I shall be turned. I will give thee no rest, till thou hast turned me to thy self. Turn me then, O my God, O Turn me, O Pardon me, O Succour me, O Heal me, O Save me, for thy own infinite mercies sake, and for the merits of Jesus thy beloved, in whom thou hast made sinners accepted. Amen. Amen.\n\nA Prayer for Amendment when God is pleased to Try us.\n\nI Know, Lord, that thy Iudg{-}ments are right, and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled, for before I was afflicted I went a{-}stray, but now have I learned to keep thy Word, blessed be thy goodness for afflicting me.\n\nTrue it is, O my God, that thou hast most season{-}ably sent me this affliction, (this Sickness, Lameness,) be{-}cause thou in thy propitious Wisdom didst see that I want{-}ed it. O may it have its most gracious, and full in{-}fluence on my soul, that I may be bettered by it.\n\nI humbly beg of thee, O merciful Father, that this af{-}fliction may strengthen my Faith, which thou sawest was growing weak: fix my Hope which was staggering, quicken my Devotion which was languishing, unite me to my first Love which I was forsaking, rekindle my Charity which was cooling, revive my Zeal which was dying, confirm my Obedience which was wavering, reco{-}ver my Patience which was fainting, mortifie my Pride which was presuming, and perfect my Repentance which was daily decaying: for all these and the like In{-}firmites, to which my Soul is exposed, O make thy Af{-}fliction my Cure.\n\nGrant, O my God, that this Affliction, thou hast in mercy laid on me, may wean all my affections from the World, which I was apt to grow too fond of; rescue me from those occa{-}sions of evil, of which I was in danger; secure me from those temptations which were ready to assault me; restrain me from those sins, to which my nature most strongly inclin'd; pre{-}serve me from all those abu{-}ses of Health, I am apt to incur; and purifie my Soul, from all that dross, and from all those vitious pro{-}pensions, which either my Repentance had left behind, or which I have since con{-}tracted.\n\nO my God, let thy Af{-}fliction produce my Amend{-}ment, and all the happy ef{-}fects in me, which it is wont to do in thy Children, and which thou in mercy doest design it should; and then continue thy Affliction, if it seem good in thy sight: behold, Lord, Happy is the man whom thou thus correctest, Job. v.17.\n\nWhat is best for me, O my God, I know not, my Flesh desires a deliverance from this Distemper, and if it be thy pleasure, O Lord deliver me: my Spirit de{-}sires that thou only wouldst choose for me: do thou then O Heavenly Father choose for me; choose for me be{-}cause thou art my Father, and out of thy Fatherly ten{-}derness, wilt be sure to choose what is the best for me: I resign up my own will entirely to thine. Fa{-}ther if, thou be willing, remove this cup from me, nevertheless not my will but thine be done.\n\nO my Father, if it be thy blessed will the Waters should not be effectual to me, make them effectual to all other Infirm Persons be{-}sides: I will rejoyce in thy goodness for removing their Affliction, I will acquiesce in thy goodness for continu{-}ing mine.\n\nHear, Lord, and have Compassion on me, for the Merits and Sufferings of Jesus, whose perfect Resig{-}nation may I always imi{-}tate. Amen. Amen.\n\nNext to the great Duties of Repentance, and Prayer, I am to exhort you to Sacrifice of Alms-giving, which is a Duty appropriate to the Rich, or to those who have a Competence of the things of this World, so that as hitherto I have united the Rich and Poor together, because both are alike obliged to Repent and to Pray, I must now seperate them, and give distinct Exhortations to them both.\n\nAn Exhortation to the Rich.\n\nIF you are Rich, or have wherewithal to relieve others, then be sure to be rich in good works, and accor{-}ding to your ability give alms, Luke xi.41. and give them in this place to those poor Christians, who come to the Bath for the Cure of the like Distempers as the Rich do, but have nothing to sustain them, or to defray the Char{-}ges of their Cure.\n\nFrom what you feel your self, learn to compassionate the like Miseries in others; that Relief you would desire others should shew to you, were you in want, do you shew to the Poor; Those Blessings, that Ease, that Health, and that Patience, you beg of God for your self, beg of God for all others, which you see are in the like distress, and beg it as you would for your self, and with a like concern.\n\nSuch Charity as this will be an unspeakable Comfort to you, whatever your Di{-}stemper is; there is a present Temporal Blessing promised to it, and promised to Chari{-}table persons in that very time, when they most of all want it, namely in the time of their trouble, and on their sick Beds: For Blessed is he that considereth the poor and needy, the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble, the Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing, thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness, Psal. xli.1, 3.\n\nLearn then of our most Compassionate Saviour to shew Mercy to the Sick, and the Lame, and to con{-}tribute all you can to their Healing; lay aside mony for that very Use, and pray to God to direct your Charity to those who most want it, and who are most worthy to be relieved: by this means you will be able Conscienti{-}ously to say with Job, I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame, Job xxix.15.\n\nA Prayer for the Rich.\n\nALL Glory be to thee, O Lord God, for that portion of the good things of this Life, thou hast been pleased to vouchsafe me; Thou Lord hast made me thy Steward of them, and at the great day, I must give an account to thee of my steward{-}ship. O make me a faithful Steward of them, that I may give an account to thee with joy, and not with grief.\n\nThou Lord hast made it an argument of my love to thee, to open my bowels to my Brother in need. Behold, Lord, I see many of my Brethren and Sisters here in need, and destitute of those Con{-}veniencies for using the Waters, which thou in great goodness hast vouchsafed me, and out of a grateful sense of thy infinite Love to me, I desire to shew Love to them, and to my power to contribute to their Comfort, Support, and Cure: Glory be to thee who hast enabled me to do it.\n\nO Blessed Saviour, I see thee, in every one of thy poor Members, here lying at the Pool, and thou hast none to help thee in. O give me grace to undertake that mer{-}ciful Office; to open my Bowels, and my Purse wide to help thee; and do thou vouchsafe help to me, in my time of need.\n\nO my God, do thou di{-}rect me, in the distribution of my Alms to those who most want, and who best deserve relief; that I may dispose of them most agre{-}able to thy will, and to those who shall most glori{-}fie thee for them.\n\nO make me ever merciful, as thou, O Father in Heaven art merciful; indulge me a share in that mercy, with which thou hast promsed to bless the merciful, and send me deliverance in the time of trouble.\n\nHear Lord, forgive, and save me, for thy own infi{-}nite mercies sake, for thy truth, and promise sake, and for the merits of Jesus thy beloved. Amen. Amen.\n\nEjaculations at the giving of Alms.\n\nBLessed be thou, O Lord God, for ever and ever; for all things come of thee, and of thy own do I now give thee, 1 Chr. xxix.\n\nLord, let these Alms be an odour of a sweet smell, a sa{-}crifice acceptable, well peasing to thee, through Iesus the son of thy love, Phil. iv.18.\n\nIf your own Charitable disposition incline you, and your Spiritual Guide do al{-}so advise you, to devote a particular Sum to Pious Uses, you may express your Vow, in this or the like manner:\n\nO my God, if thou wilt be with me in this place, and keep me in thy way, and de{-}liver me from my (Sickness, Lameness) and bless the Waters to me, then shalt thou, O Lord, be my God, and of that thou hast given me, I will surely give (here name the Sum) to thee, and to the Poor, that they may be re{-}lieved by it, and Glorifie thee for it.\n\nAn Exhortation to the Poor.\n\nYOU that are Poor, though you cannot exercise your Charity in giving to others, yet you may, and ought to do it, in praying for them, espe{-}cially for your Benefac{-}tours.\n\nThe greater your Tem{-}poral Wants are, the more they should teach you to depend on God; and the fewer are your Temptations; and your very Poverty, if you make a sanctified use of it, will teach you Poverty of Spirit, Humility, Heavenly-mindedness, of lively Faith, and a firm confidence in God, who is your only Re{-}fuge, and Help in your greatest need.\n\nA Prayer for the Poor.\n\nO Lord God, the Refuge of all mankind, but especially of the miserable look down with thine Eye • of tenderest pity, on my low and destitute condition.\n\nThou Lord, hast been plea{-}sed to deny me the good things, the Conveniencies of this Life, blessed be thy Name for it; thou sawest I should abuse them, and therefore hast in mercy with-held from me those occasions of sin. But since thou art pleased, beyond my poverty to lay this further Calamity, (this Sickness, Lameness) on me, which has brought me hither, O be thou also plea{-}sed to succour, and to sup{-}port me under it.\n\nAh, Lord, I come to my Remedy, but have not where{-}withal to apply it: I come to the Waters, but have none to assist me, none to help me into the Bath; O let thy infinite Love, kindle a com{-}passionate Charity in the Hearts of the Rich, and in{-}cline some merciful persons, to relieve me.\n\nSend seasonable relief, O my God, to all other poor and needy persons, who come hither calamitous like my self! O bless the Waters to our Cure, that being re{-}stored to our health, and strength, we may return to our Labour, and according to thy Divine Appointment, In the sweat of our brows may eat our bread; Bless the Wa{-}ters, O Lord, to all other infirm persons, but especially bless them to my Benefactors.\n\nLord, sanctifie my poverty to me, that I may be hum{-}ble and constant under it, and submissive to the Disposals of thy most wise and graci{-}ous Providence.\n\nO my God, though I am poor in this World, make me rich in faith; I will gladly want Riches here, so I may have Treasure in Heaven hereafter, and be an Heir of the Kingdom, which thou hast promised to those that love thee. Lord pity me, Lord hear me, Lord help me, Lord save me, according to the multitude of thy Mercies, and the Merits of my Saviour. Amen. A{-}men.\n\nThe Poor Man's Prayer for those that relieve him.\n\nGLory be to thee, O Lord, for my Benefactors; Glory be to thee who hast given them ability, and in{-}larged their Hearts, to re{-}lieve the poor and needy; Glory be to thee for direct{-}ing them in particular to relieve me.\n\nO my God, I earnestly beg of thee, to shew mercy to them, who have shewed mercy to me: I have had the comfort of their Alms, Blessed be thy Name: O give them a plentiful recom{-}pence for it, reward them sevenfold into their Bosom, through Jesus thy Beloved. Amen. Amen.\n\nEjaculations for the Poor.\n\nAS for me I am poor and needy, but thou Lord, carest for me, and on thee, Lord, I cast all my cares.\n\nGlory be to thee, O Lord, who deliverest the poor in his affliction: O let it be thy pleasure to deliver me.\n\nO Lord, the poor committeth himself to thee, for thou art the helper of the friendless; and to thee, poor as I am, I wholly commit my self. O be thou my Helper, O be thou my Friend.\n\nThou, O God, hast of thy goodness prepared for the poor, and the poor and needy shall give thanks unto thy Name.\n\nO my Soul, put thy trust in the Lord, and by doing good dwell in the Land, and verily thou shalt be fed.\n\nHaving thus allotted to you that are Rich, and to you that are Poor, your di{-}stinct Duties, I must now again joyn you together; and I most passionately be{-}seech you, if you have a concern for the eternal well{-}fare of your Souls, any Hon{-}our for that most Holy Re{-}ligion you profess, any Re{-}verence for the Pure All-see{-}ing Eyes of God, to take all imaginable care, that you do not abuse the Bath, by any Lasciviousness, or Im{-}purity, which may defile your selves, or others: for this is the way to turn the means of your cure, into an occasion of the more out{-}ragious sin; and to provoke God to send you away with a dreadful Curse, instead of a Blessing.\n\nIf after a due use of the Baths, you find any benefit by them, and that your Di{-}stemper is either removed, or abated, as you desired the Prayers of the Congre{-}gation at your first coming, for God's Blessing on the Waters; So it is most just you should desire the Con{-}gregation to give thanks for you, and to render to God a publick acknowledg{-}ment for the Mercy he has vouchsafed you.\n\nBe very careful, that when you are well, you do not forget you were sick: but let that advice which our Lord gives to the impotent Man, be deeply impressed on your mind, say it often to your own Soul, Sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.\n\nRenew all those good Re{-}solutions you made in the day of your distress; be very watchful and jealous over your self for fear of Backslidings; avoid all oc{-}casions of sin for the fu{-}ture; and dedicate that Health, to which God has in tender mercy restored you, to his Glory.\n\nA Thanksgiving\n\nALL Praise, all Glory be to thee, my Lord and my God, for hearing my Prayers in the time of my trouble, for blessing the Waters to my Good, (to my Ease) (to my Cure;) O, may I never forget this Blessing, O may I ever give thee thanks for it.\n\nLord, I am jealous over my own treacherous Heart, that now thou hast (abated) (freed me from) my Cala{-}mity, I shall grow cold in my Devotion, and that the sense of my Duty will be apt to wear off with my affliction: but my sure and only Trust is in the as{-}sistances of thy Grace. O, hold up my goings in thy paths, that my foot-steps slip not, O, keep me as the Apple of the Eye.\n\nO, may I sin no more, left a worse thing come unto me.\n\nPraise the Lord, O my Soul, while I live will I praise the Lord, as long as I have my Being, I will sing Praises unto my God.\n\nI called upon the Lord in my trouble, and the Lord heard me at large, therefore will I praise him.\n\nThou art my God, and I will thank thee; thou art the Lord, and I will praise thee.\n\nPraised be the Lord, who hath not cast out my Prayer, nor turned his mercy from me.\n\nO give thanks unto the Lord, for he is Gracious, and his mercy endureth for ever.\n\nI will not only praise thee, O Lord, in private, but I will tell abroad what thou hast done for my Soul.\n\nI will give thanks unto thee in the great Congregation, I will praise thee amongst much people.\n\nAccept, O my God, this my Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving; and since the longer I live, the more I experience thy most ador{-}able, and boundless Good{-}ness, the more devoutly may I daily praise thee, the more intensely may I daily love thee, through Jesus thy Beloved. Amen Amen.\n\nTo this you may proper{-}ly add the hundred and third Psalm.\n\nIF after you have used the Waters, you find no relief by them, be not discouraged: it may be God designs to effect your Cure some o{-}ther ways; it may be he sees it best for your spiritu{-}al good, that your Distem{-}per should continue, and it is your Duty patiently to submit to his good plea{-}sure.\n\nIf you are conscious to your self, that you have truly repented of all your sins past, and that the de{-}sire of your Soul is towards God, you may be then as{-}sured, that God chastened you because he loves you, that he dealeth with you as with a Child, and that his paternal Bowels are e{-}ver yearning on you.\n\n'Tis most true in com{-}mon experience, what the Appostle affirms, That no Chastning for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grie{-}vous, and so will your Chastning seem to you; nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceble fruit of righteousness, unto them which are exercised thereby, Heb. xii.11. and such fruit it will in the end infallibly yield to you.\n\nBelieve me then, that you will at last to your unutterable joy, experimen{-}tally find that all things, even the sharpest and the most continued afflictions, work together for good, to those that love God, Rom. viii.28.\n\nEjaculations for the Af{-}flicted.\n\nDEal thou with me, O Lord, according to thy Name, for sweet is thy Mer{-}cy.\n\nThou hast been my Succour, leave me not, neither for{-}sake me, O God of my Sal{-}vation.\n\nI should utterly have faint{-}ted, but that I verily be{-}lieve to see the Goodness of the Lord, in the Land of the Living.\n\nI will wait on the Lord, from whom cometh my Sal{-}vation.\n\nThough I am somtime a{-}fraid, yet put I my trust in thee.\n\nThou shalt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is staid on thee, because he trusteth in thee.\n\nO what great Troubles and Adversities hast thou shewed me, and yet didst thou turn, and refresh me.\n\nAs for me, I patiently a{-}bide alway, and will praise thee more and more.\n\nIn the multitude of the sorrows I had in my heart, thy comforts have refreshed my Soul.\n\nUnto thy entire dispo{-}sal I resign my Spirit, for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of Truth.\n\nO, may I always Do and Suffer thy will.\n\nMy God, though thou slayest me, yet will I put my trust in thee.\n\nIt is the Lord, it is my God, it is my Father, it is my Friend, it is in{-}finite Love that afflicts me: let him do what seemeth him good, he can will nothing but good to me; his Will be ever done, and not my own.\n\nTo these Ejaculations may be added that Prayer for Amendment when God is pleased to try us, which went before.\n\nIF want of Children good Christian, and hopes of Benefit from the Water, bring you hither, then I be{-}seech you, as I did those who were sick or lame, to be{-}gin with God: Repentance and Prayer, and Resignation and Charity, are all as pro{-}per for your condition, as for them.\n\nBe assured, that Children are the Gift of God, and let your first and chief re{-}course be to him, and from him, only expect a Bes{-}sing.\n\n'Tis true, the Blessing of the Womb are temporal only, yet they are such which all married persons regularly ought to desire, and for which they ought with hu{-}mility, and submission to Pray.\n\nThough the blessing of Children is very often in{-}dulged to wicked persons as well as to good, yet we see many times that God denies them to both, though they never so passionately desire them.\n\nWhen God denies Chil{-}dren to wicked persons, it is in his anger, and for punishment. Thus Nadab and Abihu for offering strange fire, died before the Lord, Num. iii.4. and as an aggravation of their punishment it is re{-}marked, that they had no children. And the doom that God pronounced against wicked Coniah was, Thus saith the Lord, write this man childless, Jer. xxii.30. God threatens incestuous persons, That they shall die childless, Lev. xx.20, 32. And some{-}times when hopes of Issue appear, he gives the Wife a miscarrying womb, and dry breasts, Hos. ix.14. It is therefore most needful, that you should ground your hopes of Children, on a previous Repentance.\n\nChildren are no certain marks of Gods Favour, and • herefore the good often want them. Never were • here two better married Couples, than Abraham the friend of God, and Sarah, • han Zechary and Elizabeth; • ho were both righteous be{-}fore God, walking in all the Commandments of the Lord • lameless, and yet Sarah, and Elizabeth were both barren, • nd never had been mothers • ut by Miracle.\n\nRebeckah, and Rachel, and Hannah, had all for a long time their wombs shut up, and by Prayer they were all at last opened.\n\nHowever, when God fore{-}sees Children like to prove either Temptations, or Ca{-}lamities, or Curses to their good Parents, it is a grea • blessing then to deny them which our Lord imitates t • the Daughters of Jerusalem when he told them, Th • dayes were coming in which they should say, blessed are th • barren, and the wombs th •• never bare, and the paps th •• never gave suck. Luk xxiii.29 •\n\nBut when God denie • Children to Holy Persons he makes up the blessing some other way, and gives them a name better than of sons, and of daughters, an e{-}verlasting name, that shall not be cut off, Isa. lvi.5. so that, which way soever God thinks fit to deal with you, you have all the reason imaginable, to assure your self that what is Gods Will is best for you, and chearfully to ac{-}quiesce in his good plea{-}sure.\n\nA Prayer for a Wife.\n\nO Lord God Almighty, who formest us from the womb, who coverest us there, and seest our substance when imperfect, and all our Members, and how they are curiously formed, Ps. cxxxix.16. All Glory be to thee.\n\nI know Lord that Chil{-}dren, and the Fruit of the womb, are an heritage and gift that cometh of thee, and therefore of thee only I beg it; O vouchsafe me that gift in thy good time. Glo{-}ry be to thee O Lord, who makest the barren Woman to keep House, and to be a joyful Mother of Children. O that it might please thee, to make me a joyful Mother.\n\nDeliver me, O my God, from either a barren, or from a miscarrying womb, and from dry Breasts; and if it be thy will, bless the Wa{-}ters, that they may dispose me to to be Fruitful, and to Conceive; and do thou, O Lord, most tenderly pre{-}serve the Fruit of my womb, that I may at last happily bring forth, and may for{-}get my pangs, and may praise thy Name, for joy that a Child is born into the World.\n\nTo thee, O Lord God, do I Vow this Vow, that if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and wilt give unto thy handmaid Children, then I will give them unto thee, 1 Sam. i.11. I will ear{-}ly devote them to thee in Holy Baptism: I will do my utmost to bring them up in thy nurture and ad{-}monition; in thy filial Fear, and reverential Love, that they may become instru{-}ments of thy Glory on Earth, and may at last be{-}come Saints in Heaven, to sing eternal praises to thee there.\n\nBless me, and my Hus{-}band, O Lord God Almighty, bless us with the blessings of Heaven above, and with the blessings of the deep that lyeth under, bless us with the bles{-}sings of the Breasts, and of the Womb, if it be thy will.\n\nO Lord, if thou art plea{-}sed, for most wise and gra{-}cious purposes, to deny us the blessings of Children; thy most Holy Will be done: O give us an entire contentedness without them; and though it is not thy pleasure to make us Fruit{-}ful in our Bodies, yet make us Fruitful in our Souls, Fruitful in all saving Graces, which will in the end, prove a much greater joy, and comfort, and blessing to us both, than Children. Hear me, O Lord, and help me, and grant my Petition if it be thy Will, for thy infinite Goodness sake, and the sake of Jesus the Son of thy Love. Amen. A{-}men.\n\nIf it please God to bless the Waters to your Fruit{-}fulness, then use the forgo{-}ing Form of Thanksgiv{-}ing. And if you, or any one besides, who have made use of this Paper, have received the least good from it, to God be all the Glory. Amen.\n\nFINIS.","textual_form_id":"prayers-baths-for-cure-tcp-retained","work_id":"prayers-baths-for-cure"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic","language":"en","license":"CC0-1.0","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"front","unit":1},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Text Creation Partnership retained XML electronic witness"},"record_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic:native:81bd1e2dbe7c81cfcc2e","representation_revision":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcpa75019-accepted-20261003-v1","sequence":1,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"title_page"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"PRIVATE DEVOTIONS For ſeveral OCCASIONS, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"ORDINARY"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" And "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"EXTRAORDINARY."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[],"kind":"figure"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"LONDON,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Printed for "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"T. 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I mean the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"PUBLICK LITURGY"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" or "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"COMMON PRAYER,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" which for all publick addreſſes to God (and ſuch are Family prayers) are ſo excellent and uſeful, that we may ſay of it as "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"David"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" did of "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Goliah's"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" ſword, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"1 Sam. 21. 9. There is none like it."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"CHRISTIAN READER.\n\nI Have, for the help of thy Devotions, ſet down ſome FORMS of PRIVATE PRAYER, upon ſeveral occaſions: If it be thought an omiſſion that there are none for Families, I muſt anſwer for my ſelf, that it was not from any opinion that God is not as well to be worſhipp'd in the Family as the Cloſet; but becauſe the Providence of God and the Church hath already furniſh'd thee for that purpoſe, infinitely beyond what my utmoſt care could do. I mean the PUBLICK LITURGY or COMMON PRAYER, which for all publick addreſſes to God (and ſuch are Family prayers) are ſo excellent and uſeful, that we may ſay of it as David did of Goliah's ſword, 1 Sam. 21. 9. There is none like it.","textual_form_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-retained","work_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic","language":"en","license":"CC0-1.0","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"body","unit":1},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Text Creation Partnership retained XML electronic witness"},"record_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic:native:df13288550fb06f3eda9","representation_revision":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcpa75019-accepted-20261003-v1","sequence":3,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"directions"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"DIRECTIONS "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"for the"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" MOR"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"NING."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"As ſoon as ever thou awakeſt in the morning, lift up thy heart to God in this or the like ſhort Prayer."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"LORD, as thou haſt awaked my Body from ſleep, ſo by thy grace awaken my Soul from ſin, and make me ſo to walk before thee this day and all the reſt of my life, that when the laſt trumpet ſhall awake me out of my grave, I may riſe to the life immortal, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"3"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nWHen thou haſt thus begun, ſuffer not (without ſome urgent neceſſity) any worldly thoughts to fil thy mind, till thou haſt alſo paid thy more ſolemn Devorions to Almighty God, and therefore during the time thou art dreſſing thy ſelf (which ſhould be no longer then common decency requires) exerciſe thy mind in ſome ſpiri"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tual thoughts: as for example, conſider to what "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Temptations"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" thy "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"buſineſs"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" or "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"company"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" that day are moſt like to lay thee open, and arm thy ſelf with Reſolutions againſt them; or again, conſider what "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Occaſions of doing ſervice"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" to God, or good to thy neighbour are that day moſt likely to preſent them"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſelves, and reſolve to embrace them; and alſo con"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"trive how thou mayſt improve them to the utter"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"moſt. But eſpecially it will be fit for thee to Exa"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"mine whether there have any "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"ſin"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" eſcaped thee ſince thy laſt nights examination. If after theſe conſide"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rations any further leiſure remain, thou mayſt profitably imploy it in meditating on the general "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Reſurrection"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" (whereof our riſing from our beds is a Repreſentation) and of that dreadful "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Judge"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ment"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" which ſhall follow it, and then think with thy ſelf in what preparation thou art for it, and reſolve to husband carefully every minute of thy time towards the fitting thee for that great ac"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"count. As ſoon as thou art ready, retire to ſome private place, and there offer up to God thy Morning Sacrifice of Praiſe and Prayer."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayers"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"4"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Prayers for the Morning. At thy firſt kneeling down, ſay,"}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Holy, Bleſſed and Glorious Trinity, three perſons and one God, have mercy upon me a miſerable ſinner."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"LORD, I know not what to pray for as I ought, O let thy Spirit help my infirmities, and enable me to offer up a ſpiritual Sacrifice acceptable to thee by Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Thanksgiving."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Gracious Lord, whoſe mercies endure for ever, I thy unworthy ſervant who have ſo deeply taſted of them, deſire to render thee the tribute of my humbleſt praiſes for them: In thee, O Lord, I live & move and have my being, thou firſt madeſt me to be, and then that I might not be miſerable but happy, thou ſendeſt thy Son out of thy boſome to Redeem me from the power of my ſins by his Grace, and from the puniſhment of them by his Blood, and by both to bring me to his glory. Thou haſt by thy mercy cauſed me to be born within thy peculiar fold, the Chriſtian Church, where I was early conſecrated to thee in Baptiſme, and have been partaker of all thoſe ſpiritual helps which might aid me to performe that Vow I there made to thee; and when by my own\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"5"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nwilfulneſs or negligence I have failed to do it, yet thou in thy manifold mercies haſt not for"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſaken me, but haſt graciouſly invited me to re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pentance, afforded me all means both outward and inward for it, and with much patience haſt attended and not cut me off in the acts of thoſe many damning ſins I have committed, as I have moſt juſtly deſerved. It is, O Lord, thy Re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſtraining grace alone by which I have been keept back from any the greateſt ſins, and it is thy Inciting and Aſſiſting grace alone, by which I have been enabled to do any the leaſt good, therefore not unto me, not unto me, but unto thy name be the praiſes. For theſe and all other thy ſpiritual bleſſings, my ſoul doth magnifie the Lord, and all that is within me praiſe his holy Name. I likewiſe Praiſe thee for thoſe many outward Bleſſings I enjoy, as health, friends, food and raiment, the comforts as well as the neceſſaries of this life, for thoſe continual Protections of thy hand, by which I and mine are kept from dangers, and thoſe gra"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cious Deliverances thou haſt often afforded out of ſuch as have befallen me; and for that mercy of thine whereby thou haſt ſweetned and allay"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ed thoſe Troubles thou haſt not ſeen fit wholly to remove: for thy particular Preſervation of me this night, and all other thy goodneſs to"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"wards me; Lord, grant that I may render thee not only the fruit of my lips, but the obedience of my life, that ſo theſe bleſſings here may be an earneſt of thoſe richer bleſſings thou haſt prepared for thoſe that love thee, and that for\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"6"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nhis ſake whom thou haſt made the Author of Eternal Salvation to all that obey him, even Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Confeſſion."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Righteous Lord, who hateſt iniquitie, I thy ſinful creature caſt my ſelf at thy feet, acknowledging that I moſt juſtly deſerve to be utterly abhorred and forſaken by thee; for I have drunk iniquitie like water, gone on in a continued courſe of ſin and rebellion againſt thee, daily committing thoſe things thou for"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"biddeſt, and leaving undone thoſe things thou commandeſt; mine heart, which ſhould be an habitation for thy ſpirit, is become a cage of un"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"clean birds, of foul and diſordered affections; and out of this abundance of the heart my mouth ſpeaketh, my hands act, ſo that in thought, word and deed I continually tranſ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"greſs againſt thee. "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[Here mention the greateſt of thy ſins.]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Nay, O Lord, I have deſpiſed that goodneſs of thine which ſhould lead me to Re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pentance, hardning my heart againſt all thoſe means thou haſt uſed for my amendment. And now, Lord, what can I expect from thee but judgement and fierie indignation, that is indeed the due reward of my ſins? But, O Lord, there is mercie with thee that thou mayeſt be feared, O fit me for that mercie by giving me a deep and heartie Repentance, and then accor"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ding to thy goodneſs let thy anger and thy wrath be turned away from me; look upon me\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"7"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nin thy Son, my bleſſed Saviour, and for the me"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rit of his ſufferings pardon all my ſins: And, Lord, I beſeech thee by the power of thy grace ſo to renew and purifie my heart, that I may become a new creature, utterly forſaking eve"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rie evil way, and living in conſtant, ſincere, univerſal obedience to thee all the reſt of my dayes, that behaving my ſelf as a good and faithful ſervant, I may by thy mercie at the laſt be received into the joy of my Lord: Grant this for Jeſus Chriſt his ſake."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Prayer for Grace."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Moſt gracious God, from whom everie good and perfect gift cometh, I wretched creature that am not able of my ſelf ſo much as to think a good thought, beſeech thee to work in me both to Will and Do according to thy good pleaſure. Inlighten my minde that I may know thee, and let me not be barren or unfruit"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ful in that knowledge; Lord, work in my heart a true Faith, a purifying Hope, and an unfeign"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ed Love towards thee, give me a full Truſt on thee, Zeal for thee, Reverence of all things that relate to thee; make me Fearful to offend thee, Thankful for thy mercies, Humble under thy corrections, Devout in thy Service, Sorrowful for my ſins; and grant that in all things I may behave my ſelf ſo as befits a creature to his Creatour, a ſervant to his Lord; enable me likewiſe to perform that Dutie I owe to my ſelf, give me that Meekneſs, Humilitie, and\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"8"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nContentedneſs whereby I may alwayes poſſeſs my ſoul in Patience and Thankfulneſs; make me Diligent in all my duties, Watchful againſt all temptations, perfectly pure and Temperate, and ſo moderate in my moſt lawful enjoyments, that they never become a ſnare to me; make me alſo, O Lord, to be ſo affected towards my Neighbour, that I never tranſgreſs that royal Law of thine, of loving him as my ſelf; grant me exactly to perform all parts of Juſtice, yielding to all whatſoever by any kinde of Right becomes their due; and give me ſuch bo"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"wels of Mercie and compaſſion that I may ne"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ver fail to do all acts of Charitie to all men, whether friends or enemies, according to thy command and example. Finally, I beſeech thee, O Lord, to ſanctifie me throughout, that my whole ſpirit and ſoul and bodie may be preſer"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ved blameleſs unto the coming of our Lord Je"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſus Chriſt; to whom with thee and the Holy Ghoſt be all honour and glorie for ever."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Amen."}],"kind":"closing"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Interceſſion."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Bleſſed Lord, whoſe mercie is over all thy works, I beſeech thee to have mercie upon all men, and grant that the precious ran"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſom which was paid by thy Son for all, may be effectual to the ſaving of all. Give thy inlight"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ning Grace to thoſe that are in darkneſs, and thy converting grace to thoſe that are in ſin; look with thy tendereſt compaſſions upon the Univerſal Church, O be favourable and gracious\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"9"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nunto "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Sion,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" build thou the walls of "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Jeruſalem,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" unite all thoſe that profeſs thy Name to thee, by Puritie, and Holineſs; and to each other by Brotherly love. Have mercie on "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"This"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" de"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſolate Church, and ſinful Nation, thou haſt moved the Land and divided it, heal the ſores thereof for it ſhaketh; make us ſo truly to re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pent of thoſe ſins, which have provoked thy Judgements, that thou alſo may'ſt turn, and repent, and leave a bleſſing behinde thee. Bleſs thoſe whom thou haſt appointed our gover"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"nours, whether in Church or State, ſo rule their hearts, and ſtrengthen their hands, that they may neither want will nor power to puniſh wickedneſs and vice, and to maintain Gods true Religion and Vertue. Have pitie, O Lord, on all that are in affliction; be a Father to the fatherleſs, and plead the cauſe of the Widow, comfort the feeble-minded, ſupport the weak, heal the ſick, relieve the needie, defend the Oppreſſed, & adminiſter to everie one according to their ſeveral neceſſities; let thy bleſſings reſt upon all that are near and dear to me, and grant them whatſoever thou ſeeſt neceſſarie either to their bodies or their ſouls. "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[Here name thy neareſt Relations]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Reward all thoſe that have done me good, and pardon all thoſe that have done, or wiſht me evil, and work in them and me all that good which may make us accep"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"table in thy ſight, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"10"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Preſervation."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Merciful God, by whoſe bountie alone it is, that I have this day added to my life, I beſeech thee ſo to guide me in it by thy grace, that I may do nothing which may diſhonour thee, or wound my own ſoul, but that I may diligently apply my ſelf to do all ſuch good works, as thou haſt prepared for me to walk in; and Lord I beſeech thee, give thy Angels charge over me, to keep me in all my wayes, that no evil happen unto me nor any plague come nigh my dwelling, but that I and mine may be ſafe under thy gracious protection, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord, pardon the wandrings and coldneſs of theſe petitions, and deal with me, not according either to my prayers or deſerts, but according to my needs and thine own rich mer"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cies in Jeſus Chriſt, in whoſe bleſſed Name and Words, I conclude theſe my imperfect Prayers; ſaying, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Our Father,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" &c."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"DIRECTIONS for the MOR{-}NING.\n\nAs ſoon as ever thou awakeſt in the morning, lift up thy heart to God in this or the like ſhort Prayer.\n\nLORD, as thou haſt awaked my Body from ſleep, ſo by thy grace awaken my Soul from ſin, and make me ſo to walk before thee this day and all the reſt of my life, that when the laſt trumpet ſhall awake me out of my grave, I may riſe to the life immortal, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nWHen thou haſt thus begun, ſuffer not (without ſome urgent neceſſity) any worldly thoughts to fil thy mind, till thou haſt alſo paid thy more ſolemn Devorions to Almighty God, and therefore during the time thou art dreſſing thy ſelf (which ſhould be no longer then common decency requires) exerciſe thy mind in ſome ſpiri{-}tual thoughts: as for example, conſider to what Temptations thy buſineſs or company that day are moſt like to lay thee open, and arm thy ſelf with Reſolutions againſt them; or again, conſider what Occaſions of doing ſervice to God, or good to thy neighbour are that day moſt likely to preſent them{-}ſelves, and reſolve to embrace them; and alſo con{-}trive how thou mayſt improve them to the utter{-}moſt. But eſpecially it will be fit for thee to Exa{-}mine whether there have any ſin eſcaped thee ſince thy laſt nights examination. If after theſe conſide{-}rations any further leiſure remain, thou mayſt profitably imploy it in meditating on the general Reſurrection (whereof our riſing from our beds is a Repreſentation) and of that dreadful Judge{-}ment which ſhall follow it, and then think with thy ſelf in what preparation thou art for it, and reſolve to husband carefully every minute of thy time towards the fitting thee for that great ac{-}count. As ſoon as thou art ready, retire to ſome private place, and there offer up to God thy Morning Sacrifice of Praiſe and Prayer.\n\nPrayers for the Morning. At thy firſt kneeling down, ſay,\n\nO Holy, Bleſſed and Glorious Trinity, three perſons and one God, have mercy upon me a miſerable ſinner.\n\nLORD, I know not what to pray for as I ought, O let thy Spirit help my infirmities, and enable me to offer up a ſpiritual Sacrifice acceptable to thee by Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nA Thanksgiving.\n\nO Gracious Lord, whoſe mercies endure for ever, I thy unworthy ſervant who have ſo deeply taſted of them, deſire to render thee the tribute of my humbleſt praiſes for them: In thee, O Lord, I live & move and have my being, thou firſt madeſt me to be, and then that I might not be miſerable but happy, thou ſendeſt thy Son out of thy boſome to Redeem me from the power of my ſins by his Grace, and from the puniſhment of them by his Blood, and by both to bring me to his glory. Thou haſt by thy mercy cauſed me to be born within thy peculiar fold, the Chriſtian Church, where I was early conſecrated to thee in Baptiſme, and have been partaker of all thoſe ſpiritual helps which might aid me to performe that Vow I there made to thee; and when by my own wilfulneſs or negligence I have failed to do it, yet thou in thy manifold mercies haſt not for{-}ſaken me, but haſt graciouſly invited me to re{-}pentance, afforded me all means both outward and inward for it, and with much patience haſt attended and not cut me off in the acts of thoſe many damning ſins I have committed, as I have moſt juſtly deſerved. It is, O Lord, thy Re{-}ſtraining grace alone by which I have been keept back from any the greateſt ſins, and it is thy Inciting and Aſſiſting grace alone, by which I have been enabled to do any the leaſt good, therefore not unto me, not unto me, but unto thy name be the praiſes. For theſe and all other thy ſpiritual bleſſings, my ſoul doth magnifie the Lord, and all that is within me praiſe his holy Name. I likewiſe Praiſe thee for thoſe many outward Bleſſings I enjoy, as health, friends, food and raiment, the comforts as well as the neceſſaries of this life, for thoſe continual Protections of thy hand, by which I and mine are kept from dangers, and thoſe gra{-}cious Deliverances thou haſt often afforded out of ſuch as have befallen me; and for that mercy of thine whereby thou haſt ſweetned and allay{-}ed thoſe Troubles thou haſt not ſeen fit wholly to remove: for thy particular Preſervation of me this night, and all other thy goodneſs to{-}wards me; Lord, grant that I may render thee not only the fruit of my lips, but the obedience of my life, that ſo theſe bleſſings here may be an earneſt of thoſe richer bleſſings thou haſt prepared for thoſe that love thee, and that for his ſake whom thou haſt made the Author of Eternal Salvation to all that obey him, even Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nA Confeſſion.\n\nO Righteous Lord, who hateſt iniquitie, I thy ſinful creature caſt my ſelf at thy feet, acknowledging that I moſt juſtly deſerve to be utterly abhorred and forſaken by thee; for I have drunk iniquitie like water, gone on in a continued courſe of ſin and rebellion againſt thee, daily committing thoſe things thou for{-}biddeſt, and leaving undone thoſe things thou commandeſt; mine heart, which ſhould be an habitation for thy ſpirit, is become a cage of un{-}clean birds, of foul and diſordered affections; and out of this abundance of the heart my mouth ſpeaketh, my hands act, ſo that in thought, word and deed I continually tranſ{-}greſs againſt thee. [Here mention the greateſt of thy ſins.] Nay, O Lord, I have deſpiſed that goodneſs of thine which ſhould lead me to Re{-}pentance, hardning my heart againſt all thoſe means thou haſt uſed for my amendment. And now, Lord, what can I expect from thee but judgement and fierie indignation, that is indeed the due reward of my ſins? But, O Lord, there is mercie with thee that thou mayeſt be feared, O fit me for that mercie by giving me a deep and heartie Repentance, and then accor{-}ding to thy goodneſs let thy anger and thy wrath be turned away from me; look upon me in thy Son, my bleſſed Saviour, and for the me{-}rit of his ſufferings pardon all my ſins: And, Lord, I beſeech thee by the power of thy grace ſo to renew and purifie my heart, that I may become a new creature, utterly forſaking eve{-}rie evil way, and living in conſtant, ſincere, univerſal obedience to thee all the reſt of my dayes, that behaving my ſelf as a good and faithful ſervant, I may by thy mercie at the laſt be received into the joy of my Lord: Grant this for Jeſus Chriſt his ſake.\n\nA Prayer for Grace.\n\nO Moſt gracious God, from whom everie good and perfect gift cometh, I wretched creature that am not able of my ſelf ſo much as to think a good thought, beſeech thee to work in me both to Will and Do according to thy good pleaſure. Inlighten my minde that I may know thee, and let me not be barren or unfruit{-}ful in that knowledge; Lord, work in my heart a true Faith, a purifying Hope, and an unfeign{-}ed Love towards thee, give me a full Truſt on thee, Zeal for thee, Reverence of all things that relate to thee; make me Fearful to offend thee, Thankful for thy mercies, Humble under thy corrections, Devout in thy Service, Sorrowful for my ſins; and grant that in all things I may behave my ſelf ſo as befits a creature to his Creatour, a ſervant to his Lord; enable me likewiſe to perform that Dutie I owe to my ſelf, give me that Meekneſs, Humilitie, and Contentedneſs whereby I may alwayes poſſeſs my ſoul in Patience and Thankfulneſs; make me Diligent in all my duties, Watchful againſt all temptations, perfectly pure and Temperate, and ſo moderate in my moſt lawful enjoyments, that they never become a ſnare to me; make me alſo, O Lord, to be ſo affected towards my Neighbour, that I never tranſgreſs that royal Law of thine, of loving him as my ſelf; grant me exactly to perform all parts of Juſtice, yielding to all whatſoever by any kinde of Right becomes their due; and give me ſuch bo{-}wels of Mercie and compaſſion that I may ne{-}ver fail to do all acts of Charitie to all men, whether friends or enemies, according to thy command and example. Finally, I beſeech thee, O Lord, to ſanctifie me throughout, that my whole ſpirit and ſoul and bodie may be preſer{-}ved blameleſs unto the coming of our Lord Je{-}ſus Chriſt; to whom with thee and the Holy Ghoſt be all honour and glorie for ever.\n\nAmen.\n\nInterceſſion.\n\nO Bleſſed Lord, whoſe mercie is over all thy works, I beſeech thee to have mercie upon all men, and grant that the precious ran{-}ſom which was paid by thy Son for all, may be effectual to the ſaving of all. Give thy inlight{-}ning Grace to thoſe that are in darkneſs, and thy converting grace to thoſe that are in ſin; look with thy tendereſt compaſſions upon the Univerſal Church, O be favourable and gracious unto Sion, build thou the walls of Jeruſalem, unite all thoſe that profeſs thy Name to thee, by Puritie, and Holineſs; and to each other by Brotherly love. Have mercie on This de{-}ſolate Church, and ſinful Nation, thou haſt moved the Land and divided it, heal the ſores thereof for it ſhaketh; make us ſo truly to re{-}pent of thoſe ſins, which have provoked thy Judgements, that thou alſo may'ſt turn, and repent, and leave a bleſſing behinde thee. Bleſs thoſe whom thou haſt appointed our gover{-}nours, whether in Church or State, ſo rule their hearts, and ſtrengthen their hands, that they may neither want will nor power to puniſh wickedneſs and vice, and to maintain Gods true Religion and Vertue. Have pitie, O Lord, on all that are in affliction; be a Father to the fatherleſs, and plead the cauſe of the Widow, comfort the feeble-minded, ſupport the weak, heal the ſick, relieve the needie, defend the Oppreſſed, & adminiſter to everie one according to their ſeveral neceſſities; let thy bleſſings reſt upon all that are near and dear to me, and grant them whatſoever thou ſeeſt neceſſarie either to their bodies or their ſouls. [Here name thy neareſt Relations] Reward all thoſe that have done me good, and pardon all thoſe that have done, or wiſht me evil, and work in them and me all that good which may make us accep{-}table in thy ſight, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nFor Preſervation.\n\nO Merciful God, by whoſe bountie alone it is, that I have this day added to my life, I beſeech thee ſo to guide me in it by thy grace, that I may do nothing which may diſhonour thee, or wound my own ſoul, but that I may diligently apply my ſelf to do all ſuch good works, as thou haſt prepared for me to walk in; and Lord I beſeech thee, give thy Angels charge over me, to keep me in all my wayes, that no evil happen unto me nor any plague come nigh my dwelling, but that I and mine may be ſafe under thy gracious protection, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nO Lord, pardon the wandrings and coldneſs of theſe petitions, and deal with me, not according either to my prayers or deſerts, but according to my needs and thine own rich mer{-}cies in Jeſus Chriſt, in whoſe bleſſed Name and Words, I conclude theſe my imperfect Prayers; ſaying, Our Father, &c.","textual_form_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-retained","work_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic","language":"en","license":"CC0-1.0","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"body","unit":2},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Text Creation Partnership retained XML electronic witness"},"record_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic:native:7c54d73c4aa0239d6b87","representation_revision":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcpa75019-accepted-20261003-v1","sequence":4,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"prayers"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Directions for Night."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"AT NIGHT, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"when it draws towards the time of reſt, bethink thy ſelf how thou haſt paſſed the day, examine thine own heart, what ſin either of Thought, Word, or Deed thou haſt committed, what opportunity of doing good\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"11"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nthou haſt omitted, and whatſoever thou findeſt to accuſe thy ſelf of, confeſs humbly and penitently to God, renew thy purpoſes, and reſolutions of amendment, and beg his pardon in Christ, and this not ſlightly, and only as of courſe, but with all devout earneſtneſs, and heartineſs, as thou wouldeſt do, if thou wert ſure thy death were as near approaching, as thy ſleep, which for ought thou knoweſt may be ſo indeed, and therefore thou ſhouldeſt no more venture to ſleep unreconciled to God, then thou wouldeſt dare to die ſo. In the next place, conſider what ſpecial and extraordinary mer"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cies thou haſt that day received, as if thou haſt had any great deliverance, either in thy inward man, from ſome dangerous temptations, or in thy outward, from any great and apparent danger, and offer to God thy hearty and devout praiſe for the ſame; or if nothing extraordinary have ſo happened, and thou haſt been kept even from the approach of danger, thou haſt not the leſs, but the greater cauſe to magnifie God, who hath by his protection ſo guarded thee, that not ſo much as the fear of evil hath aſſaulted thee. And there"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fore omit not to pay him the tribute of humble thankfulneſs, as well for his uſuall and daily preſervations, as his more extraordinary delive"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rances. And above all endeavour ſtill by the con"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſiderations of his mercies to have thy heart the more cloſely knit to him, remembring that every favour received from him is a new engagement upon thee, to love and obey him."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"12"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Prayers for Night."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Holy, bleſſed and glorious Trinity, three perſons and one God, have mercy upon me a miſerable ſinner."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord I know not what to pray for as I ought, O let thy Spirit help my infirmities, and enable me to offer up a ſpiritual Sacrifice acceptable unto thee by Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Confeſſion."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O MOST Holy Lord God, who art of pu"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rer eyes then to behold iniquity, how ſhall I abominable wretch dare to appear be"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fore thee, who am nothing but pollution? I am defiled in my very nature, having a backward"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"neſs to all good, and a readineſs to all evil; but I have defiled my ſelf yet much worſe by my own actual ſins and wicked cuſtomes; I have tranſgreſt my duty to Thee, my Neigh"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"bour, and my Self, and that both in thought, in word, in deed, by doing thoſe things which thou haſt expreſly forbid"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"den, and by neglecting to do thoſe things thou haſt commanded me. And this not only through ignorance and frailty, but knowingly, and wil"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fully, againſt the motions of thy Spirit, and the checks of my own conſcience to the contrary. And to make all theſe out of meaſure ſinful, I have gone on in a daily courſe of repeating theſe provocations againſt thee, notwithſtand"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ing\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"13"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nall thy calls to, and my own purpoſes and vows of amendment; yea, this very day I have not ceaſed to adde new ſins to all my former guilts. "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[Here name the particulars.]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" And now, O Lord, what ſhall I ſay, or how ſhall I open my mouth, ſeeing I have done theſe things? I know that the wages of theſe ſins is death; but O thou who willeſt not the death of a ſinner, have mercy upon me; work in me I beſeech thee a ſincere contrition, and a perfect hatred of my ſins, and let me not daily confeſs, and yet as dayly renew them, but grant, O Lord, that from this inſtant I may give a bill of Divorce to to all my moſt beloved luſts, and then be thou pleaſed to marry me to thy ſelf in truth, in righteouſnes & holineſs. And for al my paſt ſins, O Lord, receive a reconciliation; accept of that ranſome thy bleſſed Son hath paid for me, and for his ſake whom thou haſt ſet forth as a pro"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pitiation, pardon all my offencies, and receive me to thy favour. And when thou haſt thus ſpoken peace to my ſoul, Lord keep me that I turn not any more to folly, but ſo eſtabliſh me with thy grace, that no temptation of the world, the Divil or my own fleſh may ever draw me to offend thee, that being made free from ſin, and becoming a ſervant unto God, I may have my fruit unto holineſs, and the end e"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"verlaſting life, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"14"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Thanksgiving."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O thou Father of Mercies, who art kind even to the unthankful, I acknowledge my ſelf to have abundantly experimented that gra"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cious propertie of thine, for notwithſtanding my dayly provocations againſt thee, thou ſtill heapeſt mercy and loving kindneſs upon me. All my contempts and deſpiſings of thy ſpiritual favours have not yet made thee withdraw them, but in the riches of thy goodneſs and long ſuffering thou ſtill continueſt to me the offers of grace and life in thy Son. And all my abu"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſes of thy temporal bleſſings thou haſt not pun"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"iſhed with an utter deprivation of them, but art ſtill pleaſed to afford me a liberal portion of them. The ſins of this day thou haſt not re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"payed as juſtly thou might'ſt, by ſweeping me away with a ſwift deſtruction, but haſt ſpared and preſerved me according to the greatneſs of thy mercy. "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[Here mention the particular mercies of that day.]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" What ſhal I render unto the Lord, for all theſe benefits he hath done unto me? Lord, let this goodneſs of thine lead me to re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pentance, and grant that I may not only offer thee thanks and praiſe, but may alſo order my converſation aright, that ſo I may at the laſt ſee the ſalvation of God, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Here uſe the Prayer for Grace and that of Interceſſion appointed for the Morning."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"15"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Preſervation"}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O bleſſed Lord, the Keeper of Iſrael, that neither ſlumbreſt nor ſleepeſt, be pleaſed in thy mercie to watch over me this night, keep me by thy grace from all works of darkneſs, and defend me by thy power from all dangers, grant me moderate and refreſhing ſleep, ſuch as may fit me for the duties of the day following. And, Lord, make me ever mindful of that time when I ſhall lie down in the duſt; and becauſe I know neither the day nor the houre of my Maſters coming, grant me grace that I may be always readie, that I may never live in ſuch a ſtate as I ſhall fear to die in, but that whether I live, I may live unto the Lord; or whether I die, I may die unto the Lord, ſo that li"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ving and dying I may be thine, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"source-glyph"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Ʋ"}],"kind":"segment"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſe the ſame concluding prayer as in the Morn"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ing."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"AS thou art putting off thy clothes, think with thy ſelf that the time approaches that thou muſt put off thy body alſo, and then thy Soul muſt appear naked before Gods"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" judgment Seat, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"and therefore thou hadſt need be careful to make it ſo clean and pure by repentance and holineſs, that he who will not look on iniquity may graciouſly behold and accept it."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"16"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nLet thy Bed put the in mind of thy Grave, and when thou lyeſt down, ſay,"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Bleſſed Saviour, who by thy precious death and burial didſt take away the ſting of death and power of the grave, grant me the joy"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ful fruits of that thy victory, and be thou to me in life and death advantage."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I will lay me down in peace, and take my reſt, for it is thou Lord only that makeſt me dwell in ſafety."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Into thy hands I commend my ſpirit, for thou haſt redeemed it, O Lord, thou God of truth."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"section"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"IN the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"ANTIENT CHURCH"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" there were beſides morning and night, four other times every day which were called "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"HOURS OF PRAY"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ER,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" and the zeal of thoſe firſt Chriſtians was ſuch as made them conſtantly obſerved. 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Now as he cannot want time, ſo that he may not want matter for it, I have thought it not unuſe"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ful out of that rich ſtore-houſe, the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"BOOK"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" of "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"PSALMS,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" to furniſh him with ſome texts, which may very fitly be uſed for this purpoſe, which being learned by heart will alwayes be ready at hand to imploy his devotion; and the matter of them being various, ſome for Pardon of ſin; ſome for Grace; ſome for the light of Gods countenance; ſome for the Church; ſome for Thanksgiving, &c. every man may fit himſelf according to the preſent need and temper of his ſoul. I have given theſe not as a full collection, but only as a taſte, by which the Read"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ers appetite may be raiſed to ſearch after more in that Book, and other parts of holy Scripture."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"Directions for Night.\n\nAT NIGHT, when it draws towards the time of reſt, bethink thy ſelf how thou haſt paſſed the day, examine thine own heart, what ſin either of Thought, Word, or Deed thou haſt committed, what opportunity of doing good thou haſt omitted, and whatſoever thou findeſt to accuſe thy ſelf of, confeſs humbly and penitently to God, renew thy purpoſes, and reſolutions of amendment, and beg his pardon in Christ, and this not ſlightly, and only as of courſe, but with all devout earneſtneſs, and heartineſs, as thou wouldeſt do, if thou wert ſure thy death were as near approaching, as thy ſleep, which for ought thou knoweſt may be ſo indeed, and therefore thou ſhouldeſt no more venture to ſleep unreconciled to God, then thou wouldeſt dare to die ſo. In the next place, conſider what ſpecial and extraordinary mer{-}cies thou haſt that day received, as if thou haſt had any great deliverance, either in thy inward man, from ſome dangerous temptations, or in thy outward, from any great and apparent danger, and offer to God thy hearty and devout praiſe for the ſame; or if nothing extraordinary have ſo happened, and thou haſt been kept even from the approach of danger, thou haſt not the leſs, but the greater cauſe to magnifie God, who hath by his protection ſo guarded thee, that not ſo much as the fear of evil hath aſſaulted thee. And there{-}fore omit not to pay him the tribute of humble thankfulneſs, as well for his uſuall and daily preſervations, as his more extraordinary delive{-}rances. And above all endeavour ſtill by the con{-}ſiderations of his mercies to have thy heart the more cloſely knit to him, remembring that every favour received from him is a new engagement upon thee, to love and obey him.\n\nPrayers for Night.\n\nO Holy, bleſſed and glorious Trinity, three perſons and one God, have mercy upon me a miſerable ſinner.\n\nLord I know not what to pray for as I ought, O let thy Spirit help my infirmities, and enable me to offer up a ſpiritual Sacrifice acceptable unto thee by Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nA Confeſſion.\n\nO MOST Holy Lord God, who art of pu{-}rer eyes then to behold iniquity, how ſhall I abominable wretch dare to appear be{-}fore thee, who am nothing but pollution? I am defiled in my very nature, having a backward{-}neſs to all good, and a readineſs to all evil; but I have defiled my ſelf yet much worſe by my own actual ſins and wicked cuſtomes; I have tranſgreſt my duty to Thee, my Neigh{-}bour, and my Self, and that both in thought, in word, in deed, by doing thoſe things which thou haſt expreſly forbid{-}den, and by neglecting to do thoſe things thou haſt commanded me. And this not only through ignorance and frailty, but knowingly, and wil{-}fully, again��t the motions of thy Spirit, and the checks of my own conſcience to the contrary. And to make all theſe out of meaſure ſinful, I have gone on in a daily courſe of repeating theſe provocations againſt thee, notwithſtand{-}ing all thy calls to, and my own purpoſes and vows of amendment; yea, this very day I have not ceaſed to adde new ſins to all my former guilts. [Here name the particulars.] And now, O Lord, what ſhall I ſay, or how ſhall I open my mouth, ſeeing I have done theſe things? I know that the wages of theſe ſins is death; but O thou who willeſt not the death of a ſinner, have mercy upon me; work in me I beſeech thee a ſincere contrition, and a perfect hatred of my ſins, and let me not daily confeſs, and yet as dayly renew them, but grant, O Lord, that from this inſtant I may give a bill of Divorce to to all my moſt beloved luſts, and then be thou pleaſed to marry me to thy ſelf in truth, in righteouſnes & holineſs. And for al my paſt ſins, O Lord, receive a reconciliation; accept of that ranſome thy bleſſed Son hath paid for me, and for his ſake whom thou haſt ſet forth as a pro{-}pitiation, pardon all my offencies, and receive me to thy favour. And when thou haſt thus ſpoken peace to my ſoul, Lord keep me that I turn not any more to folly, but ſo eſtabliſh me with thy grace, that no temptation of the world, the Divil or my own fleſh may ever draw me to offend thee, that being made free from ſin, and becoming a ſervant unto God, I may have my fruit unto holineſs, and the end e{-}verlaſting life, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord.\n\nA Thanksgiving.\n\nO thou Father of Mercies, who art kind even to the unthankful, I acknowledge my ſelf to have abundantly experimented that gra{-}cious propertie of thine, for notwithſtanding my dayly provocations againſt thee, thou ſtill heapeſt mercy and loving kindneſs upon me. All my contempts and deſpiſings of thy ſpiritual favours have not yet made thee withdraw them, but in the riches of thy goodneſs and long ſuffering thou ſtill continueſt to me the offers of grace and life in thy Son. And all my abu{-}ſes of thy temporal bleſſings thou haſt not pun{-}iſhed with an utter deprivation of them, but art ſtill pleaſed to afford me a liberal portion of them. The ſins of this day thou haſt not re{-}payed as juſtly thou might'ſt, by ſweeping me away with a ſwift deſtruction, but haſt ſpared and preſerved me according to the greatneſs of thy mercy. [Here mention the particular mercies of that day.] What ſhal I render unto the Lord, for all theſe benefits he hath done unto me? Lord, let this goodneſs of thine lead me to re{-}pentance, and grant that I may not only offer thee thanks and praiſe, but may alſo order my converſation aright, that ſo I may at the laſt ſee the ſalvation of God, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nHere uſe the Prayer for Grace and that of Interceſſion appointed for the Morning.\n\nFor Preſervation\n\nO bleſſed Lord, the Keeper of Iſrael, that neither ſlumbreſt nor ſleepeſt, be pleaſed in thy mercie to watch over me this night, keep me by thy grace from all works of darkneſs, and defend me by thy power from all dangers, grant me moderate and refreſhing ſleep, ſuch as may fit me for the duties of the day following. And, Lord, make me ever mindful of that time when I ſhall lie down in the duſt; and becauſe I know neither the day nor the houre of my Maſters coming, grant me grace that I may be always readie, that I may never live in ſuch a ſtate as I ſhall fear to die in, but that whether I live, I may live unto the Lord; or whether I die, I may die unto the Lord, ſo that li{-}ving and dying I may be thine, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nƲſe the ſame concluding prayer as in the Morn{-}ing.\n\nAS thou art putting off thy clothes, think with thy ſelf that the time approaches that thou muſt put off thy body alſo, and then thy Soul muſt appear naked before Gods judgment Seat, and therefore thou hadſt need be careful to make it ſo clean and pure by repentance and holineſs, that he who will not look on iniquity may graciouſly behold and accept it.\n\nLet thy Bed put the in mind of thy Grave, and when thou lyeſt down, ſay,\n\nO Bleſſed Saviour, who by thy precious death and burial didſt take away the ſting of death and power of the grave, grant me the joy{-}ful fruits of that thy victory, and be thou to me in life and death advantage.\n\nI will lay me down in peace, and take my reſt, for it is thou Lord only that makeſt me dwell in ſafety.\n\nInto thy hands I commend my ſpirit, for thou haſt redeemed it, O Lord, thou God of truth.\n\nIN the ANTIENT CHURCH there were beſides morning and night, four other times every day which were called HOURS OF PRAY{-}ER, and the zeal of thoſe firſt Chriſtians was ſuch as made them conſtantly obſerved. It would be thought too great a ſtrictneſs now in this luke{-}warm age to enjoyn the like frequency, yet I cannot but mention the example, and ſay, that for thoſe who are not by very neceſſary buſineſs prevented, it will be but reaſonable to imitate it, and make up in publick and private thoſe FOUR TIMES of PRAYER, beſides the OFFICES already ſet down for MORNING and NIGHT: and that none may be to ſeek how to exerciſe their devotions at theſe times, I have added divers COLLECTS for ſeveral Graces, whereof every man may uſe at each ſuch time of prayer ſo many as his zeal and leiſure ſhall point out to him, adding, if he pleaſe, one of the confeſſions appointed for morning or night, and never omitting the LODRS PRAY{-}ER.\n\nBut if any mans ſtate of life be really ſo buſie as will not allow him time for ſo long and ſolemn de{-}votions, yet certainly there is no man ſo overlayed with buſineſs, but that he may finde leiſure often{-}times in a day to ſay the LORDS PRAYER alone, and therefore let him uſe that, if he cannot more. But becauſe it is the Character of a Chriſti{-}an, Phil. 3. 20. That he hath his converſation in Heaven, it is very fit that beſides theſe ſet times of Prayer, he ſhould divers times in a day by ſhort and ſuddain EJACULATIONS dart up his ſoul thither. And for this ſort of devotion no man can want leiſure, for it may be performed in the midſt of buſineſs; the Artificer at his work, the Husband man at his Plough may practice it. Now as he cannot want time, ſo that he may not want matter for it, I have thought it not unuſe{-}ful out of that rich ſtore-houſe, the BOOK of PSALMS, to furniſh him with ſome texts, which may very fitly be uſed for this purpoſe, which being learned by heart will alwayes be ready at hand to imploy his devotion; and the matter of them being various, ſome for Pardon of ſin; ſome for Grace; ſome for the light of Gods countenance; ſome for the Church; ſome for Thanksgiving, &c. every man may fit himſelf according to the preſent need and temper of his ſoul. I have given theſe not as a full collection, but only as a taſte, by which the Read{-}ers appetite may be raiſed to ſearch after more in that Book, and other parts of holy Scripture.","textual_form_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-retained","work_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic","language":"en","license":"CC0-1.0","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"body","unit":3},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Text Creation Partnership retained XML electronic witness"},"record_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic:native:66269ad98c35763a1894","representation_revision":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcpa75019-accepted-20261003-v1","sequence":5,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"graces"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"18"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"COLLECTS "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"for ſeveral"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" GRACES."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"grace"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Faith."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Bleſſed Lord, whom without Faith it is impoſſible to pleaſe, let thy ſpirit I be"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſeech thee work in me ſuch a Faith as may be acceptable in thy ſight, even ſuch as worketh by love, O let me not reſt in a dead ineffectual Faith, but grant that it may be ſuch as may ſhew it ſelf by my works, that it may be that victorious Faith which may enable me to over"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"come the world, and conform me to the Image of that Chriſt, on whom I believe, that ſo at the laſt I may receive the end of my Faith, even the ſalvation of my ſoul, by the ſame Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Hope."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord, who art the hope of all the ends of the earth, let me never be deſtitute of a well grounded hope, nor yet poſſeſt with a vain preſumption; ſuffer me not to think thou wilt either be reconciled to my ſins, or reject my repentance, but give me, I beſeech thee, ſuch a hope as may be anſwerable to the only ground of hope, thy promiſes, and ſuch as may both incourage and enable me to purifie my ſelf from all filthineſs both of fleſh and ſpi"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rit, that ſo it may indeed become to me an an"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"chor of the ſoul both ſure and ſtedfaſt, entring\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"19"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\neven within the vail, whither the forerunner is for me entred, even Jeſus Chriſt my High Prieſt and bleſſed Redeemer."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For the Love of God."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Holy and gracious Lord, who art infi"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"nitely excellent in thy ſelf, and infinitely bountiful and compaſſionate towards me, I beſeech thee ſuffer not my heart to be ſo hard"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ned through the deceitfulneſs of ſin, as to re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſiſt ſuch charms of love, but let them make deep and laſting impreſſions on my ſoul. Lord, thou art pleaſed to require my heart, and thou only haſt right to it. O let me not be ſo ſacri"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"legiouſly unjuſt as to alienate any part of it, but enable me to render it up whole and intire to thee. But, O my God, thou ſeeſt it is al"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"readie uſurped, the world with its vanities hath ſeized it, and like a ſtrong man armed keeps poſſeſſion, O thou who art ſtronger come upon him, and take this unworthy heart of mine as thine own ſpoil, refine it with that purifying fire of thy love, that it may be a fit habitation for thy Spirit: Lord, if thou ſee it fit, be pleaſed to let me taſte of thoſe joyes, thoſe raviſhments of thy love, wherewith thy Saints have been ſo tranſported. But if in this I know not what I ask, if I may not chuſe my place in thy Kingdome, yet O Lord, denie me not to drink of thy cup, let me have ſuch a ſin"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ceritie and degree of love, as may make me en"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"dure any thing for thy ſake, ſuch a perfect love\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"20"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nas may caſt out all fear and all ſloth too, that nothing may ſeem to me too grievous to ſuffer, or too difficult to do in obedience to thee, that ſo expreſſing my love by keeping thy Com"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"mandments, I may by thy mercie at laſt obtain that Crown of life, which thou haſt promiſed to thoſe that love thee, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Sincerity."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Holy Lord, who requireſt truth in the in"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ward parts, I humbly beſeech thee to purge me from all hypocriſie and unſinceritie. The heart O Lord, is deceitful above all things, and my heart is deceitful above all hearts; O thou who ſearcheſt the heart and reins, try me, and ſeek the ground of my heart, and ſuffer not any accurſed thing to lurk within me, but purifie me even with fire, ſo thou conſume my droſs. O Lord, I cannot deceive thee, but I may moſt eaſily deceive my ſelf, I beſeech thee let me not reſt in any ſuch deceit; but bring me to a ſight and hatred of my moſt hidden corrupti"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ons, that I may not cheriſh any darling luſt, but make an utter deſtruction of everie "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Ama"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"lekite;"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" O ſuffer me not to ſpeak peace to my ſelf, when there is no peace, but grant I may judge of my ſelf as thou judgeſt of me, that I may never be at peace with my ſelf, till I am at perfect peace with thee, and by puritie of heart be qualified to ſee thee in thy Kingdome, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"21"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For devotion in Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Gracious Lord God, who not only per"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"mitteſt, but inviteſt us miſerable and needie creatures, to preſent our petitions to thee; grant I beſeech thee, that the frequencie of my prayer may be ſomewhat proportionable to thoſe continual needs I have of thy mercie: Lord, I confeſs, it is the greateſt honour and greateſt advantage, thus to be allowed acceſs to thee, yet ſo ſottiſh and ſtupid is my profane heart, that it ſhuns or fruſtrates the opportu"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"nities of it. My Soul, O Lord, is poſſeſt with a ſpirit of infirmitie, it is bowed together, and can in no wiſe lift up it ſelf to thee. O be thou pleaſed to cure this ſad, this miſerable diſeaſe, to inſpirit and enliven this earthly droſſie heart, that it may freely mount towards thee, that I may ſet a true value on this moſt valuable priviledge, and take delight in ap"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"proaching to thee, and that my approaches may be with a reverence ſome way anſwerable to that awful Majeſtie I come before, with an im"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"portunitie and earneſtneſs anſwerable to thoſe preſſing wants I have to be ſupplied, and with ſuch a fixedneſs and attention of mind, as no wandring thoughts may interrupt; that I may no more incur the guilt of drawing near to thee with my lips, when my heart is far from thee, or have my prayers turned into ſin, but may ſo ask that I may receive, ſeek that I may find, knock that it may be opened unto me:\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"22"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nthat from praying to thee here, I may be tran"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſlated to the praiſing thee eternally in thy glo"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rie, through the merits and interceſſion of Je"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Humility."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Thou High and Loftie one, that inhabiteſt Eternitie, yet art pleaſed to dwell with the humble ſpirit, pour into my heart I beſeech thee, that excellent grace of Humilitie, which may utterly work out all thoſe vain conceits I have of my ſelf; Lord convince me powerfully of my own wretchedneſs, make me to ſee that I am miſerable, and poor, and blind, and na"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ked, and not only duſt, but ſin, that ſo in all thy diſpenſations towards me, I may lay my hand upon my mouth, and heartily acknow"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ledge that I am leſs then the leaſt of thy mer"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cies, and greater then the greateſt of thy judg"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ments. And O Lord, grant me not only to walk humbly with my God, but even with men alſo, that I may not only ſubmit my ſelf to thy rebukes, but even to thoſe of my fel"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"low Chriſtians, and with meekneſs receive and obey their admonitions. And make me ſo to behave my ſelf towards all, that I never do any thing through ſtrife or vain glorie; and to that end grant, that in lowlineſs of mind I may eſteem everie other man better then my ſelf, and be willing that others ſhould eſteem them ſo alſo; that I never nouriſh any high opinion of my ſelf, nor covet one among others, but\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"23"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nthat deſpiſing the vain praiſe of men, I may ſeek that praiſe which cometh from thee only. That ſo inſtead of thoſe mean ſervile Arts I have uſed to recommend me to the eſteem of men, I may now imploy all my induſtrie and care to approve my ſelf to thee, who reſiſteſt the proud, and giveſt grace to the humble grant this, O Lord, for his ſake, who humbled himſelf unto the death of the Croſs, Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For the Fear of God."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Glorious Majeſtie, who only art high, and to be feared, poſſeſs my ſoul with a Holy awe and reverence of thee, that I may give thee the honour due unto thy Name, and may bear ſuch a reſpect to all things which re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"late to thee, that I may never prophane any holy thing, or ſacrilegiouſly invade what thou haſt ſet a part to thy ſelf. And, O Lord, ſince thou art a God that wilt not clear the guiltie, let the dread of thy juſtice make me tremble to provoke thee in any thing; O let me not ſo miſplace my fear, as to be afraid of a man that ſhall die, and of the ſon of man, who ſhall be made as graſs, and forget the Lord my Maker; but repleniſh my ſoul with that fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wiſdome, which may be as a bridle to all my brutiſh appetites, and keep me in a conſtant conformitie to thy Holy will. Hear me, O Lord, I beſeech thee, and put this fear in my heart, that I may not depart from thee,\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"24"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nbut may with fear and trembling work out my own ſalvation, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Truſt on God."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Almightie Lord, who never faileſt them that truſt on thee, give me grace, I be"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſeech thee, in all my difficulties and diſtreſſes, to have recourſe to thee, to reſt and depend on thee; thou ſhalt keep him, O Lord in per"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fect peace, whoſe mind is ſtaid on thee, O let me alwayes reſt on this firm Pillar, and ne"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ver exchange it for the broken reeds of world"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ly ſuccours, ſuffer not my heart to be over"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"charged with the cares of this life, taking thought what I ſhall eat, or drink, or where"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"withal I ſhall be clothed, but grant, that ha"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ving by honeſt labour and induſtrie done my part, I may chearfully commit my ſelf to thy providence, caſting all my care upon thee, and being careful for nothing, but to be of the number of thoſe whom thou owneſt and careſt for, even ſuch as keep thy Teſtimonies and think upon thy Commandments to do them. That ſeeking firſt thy Kingdome and the righteouſneſs thereof, all theſe outward things may be added unto me, in ſuch a mea"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſure as thy wiſdome knows beſt for me; grant this O Lord, for Jeſus Chriſt his ſake."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"25"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Thankfulneſs."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O moſt Gracious and bountiful Lord, who filleſt all things living with good, and ex"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pecteſt no other return, but praiſe & thankſgi"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ving; let me O Lord, never defraud thee of that ſo eaſie tribute, but let my heart be ever filled with the ſence, and my mouth with the acknow"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ledgement of thy mercies. It is a joyfull and a pleaſant thing to be thankfull, O ſuffer me not I beſeech the, to loſe my part in that Divine plea"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſure, but grant that as I dayly receive bleſſings from thee, ſo I may daily from an affectionate and devout heart offer up thanks to thee, and grant that not only my lips, but my life may ſhew forth thy praiſe, by conſecrating my ſelf to thy ſervice, and walking in Holineſs and Righteouſneſs before thee all the days of my life, through Jeſus Chriſt my Lord and bleſſed Saviour."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Contrition."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Holy Lord, who art a merciful embracer of true penitents, but yet a conſuming fire towards obſtinate ſinners, how ſhall I ap"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"proach thee, who have ſo many provoking ſins to inflame thy wrath, and ſo little ſincere re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pentance to incline thy mercy! O be thou plea"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſed to ſoften and melt this hard obdurate heart of mine, that I may heartily bewail the iniqui"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ties of my life; ſtrike this rock, O Lord, that the\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"26"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nwaters may flow out, even floods of tears, to waſh my polluted conſcience; my drowzy Soul hath too long ſlept ſecurely in ſin, Lord awake it though it be with thunder, & let me rather feel thy terrors then not feel my ſin. Thou ſenteſt thy bleſſed Son to heal the broken hearted, but Lord, what will that avail me if my heart be whole. O break it that it may be capable of his healing virtue; and grant, I beſeech thee, that having once taſted the bitterneſs of ſin, I may fly from it, as from the face of a Serpent, and bring forth fruits of repentance in amendment of life, to the praiſe and glory of thy grace in Jeſus Chriſt our bleſſed Redeemer."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Meekneſs."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Bleſſed Jeſu, who waſt led as a ſheep to the ſlaughter, let, I beſeech thee, that ad"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"mirable example of Meekneſs quench in me all ſparks of anger and revenge, and work in me ſuch a gentleneſs and calmneſs of Spirit as no provocations may ever be able to diſturb. Lord grant I may be ſo far from offering the leaſt in"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"jury, that I may never return the greateſt any otherwiſe then with prayers and kindneſs, that I who have ſo many talents to be forgiven by thee, may never exact pence of my bretheren, but that putting on bowels of mercie, meekneſs long-ſuffering, thy peace may rule in my heart, & make it an acceptable habitation to thee, who art the Prince of peace, to whom with the Father & holy Spirit be all honour and glory for ever."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"27"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Chaſtity."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Holy and Immaculate Jeſus, whole firſt deſcent was into the Virgins womb, and who doſt ſtill love to inhabit only in pure and virgin-hearts, I beſeech thee ſend thy Spirit of purity to cleanſe me from all filthineſs both of fleſh and ſpirit; my body, O Lord, is the Tem"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ple of the Holy Ghoſt, O let me never pollute that Temple with any uncleanneſs. And becauſe out of the heart proceed the things that defile the man, Lord grant me to keep my heart with all diligence, that no impure or foul thoughts be harboured there, but enable me, I beſeech thee, to keep both body and ſoul pure and un"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"defiled, that ſo I may glorifie thee here both in body & ſpirit, & be glorified in both with thee hereafter."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Temperance."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Gracious Lord, who haſt in thy bountie to mankind afforded us the uſe of thy good creatures for our corporal refreſhment, grant that I may always uſe this liberty with thank"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fulneſs and moderation; O let me never be ſo enſlaved to that bruitiſh pleaſure of taſte, that my Table become a ſnare to me, but give me, I beſeech thee, a perfect abhorrence of all de"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"grees of exceſs, and let me eat and drink only for thoſe ends, and according to thoſe meaſures which thou haſt aſſigned me for health and not for luxury. And Lord grant that my pur"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſuits\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"28"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nmay be not after the meat that periſheth, but after that which endureth to everlaſting life, that hungring and thirſting after righteouſ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"neſs I may be filled with thy grace here, and thy glory hereafter, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Contentedneſs."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Merciful God, thy wiſdom is infinite to chooſe, & thy love forward to diſpence good things to us; O let me alwaies fully and intirely reſign my ſelf to thy diſpoſals, have no deſires of mine own, but a perfect ſatisfaction in thy choices for me, that ſo in whatſoever eſt"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ate I am, I may be therein content. Lord grant I may never look with murmuring on my own condition, nor with envie on other mens. And to that end, I beſeech thee, purge my heart of all covetous affections; O let me never yield up a"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ny corner of my ſoul to Mammon, but give me ſuch a contempt of theſe fading riches, that whether they increaſe or decreaſe I may never ſet my heart upon them, but that all my care may be to be rich towards God, to lay up my treaſure in heaven, that I may ſo ſet my affecti"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ons on things above, that when Chriſt who is my life ſhall appear, I may alſo appear with him in glory. Grant this, O Lord, for the mercies of the ſame Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"29"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Diligence."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord, who haſt in thy wiſdom ordained that man ſhould be born to labour, ſuf"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fer me not to reſiſt that deſign of thine by give"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ing my ſelf up to ſloth and idleneſs; but grant I may ſo imploy my time and all other talents thou haſt intruſted me with, that I may not fall under the ſentence of the ſlothful and wicked ſervant; Lord, if it be thy wil, make me ſome way uſeful to others, that I may not live an un"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"profitable part of mankind; but however, O Lord,"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:punc"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"▪"}],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":" let me not be uſeleſs to my ſelf, but grant I may give all diligence to make my call"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ing and election ſure: My ſoul is beſet with many and vigilant adverſaries, O let me not fold my hands to ſleep in the midſt of ſo great dangers, but watch and pray, that I enter not into temptation, enduring hardneſs as a good ſouldier of Jeſus Chriſt, till at the laſt from this ſtate of warfare thou tranſlate me to the ſtate of triumph and bliſs in thy Kingdome, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Juſtice."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Thou King of righteouſneſs, who haſt commanded us to keep judgement and do Juſtice, be pleaſed by thy grace to cleanſe my heart and hands from all fraud and injuſtice, and give me a perfect integrity and uprightneſs in all my dealings. O make me ever abhor\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"30"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nto uſe my power to oppreſs, or my skil to de"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ceive my brother, and grant I may moſt ſtrict"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ly obſerve that ſacred rule of doing as I would be done to, that I may not diſhonour my Chriſtian profeſſion by an unjuſt or fraudulent life, but in ſimplicitie and godly ſincerity, have my converſation in this life, never ſeeking to heap up treaſures of wickedneſs, but preferring a little with righteouſneſs before great revenues without right. Lord, make me exactly careful to render to every man what by any ſort of ob"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ligation becomes his due, that I may never break the bond of any of thoſe relations that thou haſt placed me in, but may ſo behave my ſelf towards all, that none may have an evil thing to ſay of me, that ſo, if it be poſſible, I may have peace with all men, or however I may by keeping innocency and taking heed to the thing that is right, have peace at the laſt, even peace with thee, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For Charity."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Mercifull Lord, who haſt made of one blood, and redeemed by one ranſome all Nations of men, let me never harden my bow"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"els againſt any that partake of the ſame nature and redemption with me, but grant me an uni"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"verſall charitie towards all men. Give me, O thou father of compaſſions, ſuch a tenderneſs and meltingneſs of heart, that I may be deeply affected with all the miſeries and calamities\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"31"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\noutward or inward of my bretheren, and dili"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"gently imploy all my abilities for their ſuccour & relief. O let not an unchriſtian ſelf-love poſ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſeſs my heart, but drive out that accurſed ſpirit, and let thy Spirit or love enter and dwell there, and make me ſeek not to pleaſe my ſelf, but my neighbour for his good to edification, even as Chriſt pleaſed not himſelf. Lord, make me a faithful ſteward of all thoſe talents thou haſt committed to me for the benefit of others, that ſo when thou ſhalt cal me to give an account of my ſtewardſhip, I may do it with joy and not with grief. Grant this mercifull Lord, I beſeech thee for Jeſus Chriſt his ſake."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"For perſeverance."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Eternall and unchangeable Lord God, who art the ſame yeſterdaie and to daie and for ever. Be thou pleaſed to communicate ſome ſmall ray of that excellence, ſome degree of that ſtability to me thy wreched creature, who am light and unconſtant, turned about with every blaſt; my underſtanding is very de"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ceivable, O eſtabliſh it in thy truth, keep it from the ſnares of ſeducing ſpirits, that I may not be led away with the errour of the wicked and fall from my own ſtedfaſtneſs: my will alſo, O Lord is irreſolute and wavering, and doth not cleave ſtedfaſtly unto God, my goodneſs is but as the morning cloud, and as the ear"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ly due it paſſeth away. O ſtrengthen and confirm me, and whatever good\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"32"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nwork thou haſt wrought in me, be pleaſed to accompliſh and perform it until the day of Chriſt. Lord thou ſeeſt my weakneſs, and thou knoweſt the number and ſtrength of thoſe temptations I have to ſtruggle with, O leave me not to my ſelf, but cover thou my head in the day of battel, and in all ſpiritual combates make me more then conquerour through him that loved me. O let no terrours or flatteries either of the world or my own fleſh ever draw me from my obedience to thee, but grant that I may continue ſtedfaſt, unmoveable, alwayes abounding in the work of the Lord; and by pa"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tient continuing in well doing, ſeek and at laſt obtain glorie, and honour, and immortalitie, and eternal life, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"COLLECTS for ſeveral GRACES.\n\nFor Faith.\n\nO Bleſſed Lord, whom without Faith it is impoſſible to pleaſe, let thy ſpirit I be{-}ſeech thee work in me ſuch a Faith as may be acceptable in thy ſight, even ſuch as worketh by love, O let me not reſt in a dead ineffectual Faith, but grant that it may be ſuch as may ſhew it ſelf by my works, that it may be that victorious Faith which may enable me to over{-}come the world, and conform me to the Image of that Chriſt, on whom I believe, that ſo at the laſt I may receive the end of my Faith, even the ſalvation of my ſoul, by the ſame Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nFor Hope.\n\nO Lord, who art the hope of all the ends of the earth, let me never be deſtitute of a well grounded hope, nor yet poſſeſt with a vain preſumption; ſuffer me not to think thou wilt either be reconciled to my ſins, or reject my repentance, but give me, I beſeech thee, ſuch a hope as may be anſwerable to the only ground of hope, thy promiſes, and ſuch as may both incourage and enable me to purifie my ſelf from all filthineſs both of fleſh and ſpi{-}rit, that ſo it may indeed become to me an an{-}chor of the ſoul both ſure and ſtedfaſt, entring even within the vail, whither the forerunner is for me entred, even Jeſus Chriſt my High Prieſt and bleſſed Redeemer.\n\nFor the Love of God.\n\nO Holy and gracious Lord, who art infi{-}nitely excellent in thy ſelf, and infinitely bountiful and compaſſionate towards me, I beſeech thee ſuffer not my heart to be ſo hard{-}ned through the deceitfulneſs of ſin, as to re{-}ſiſt ſuch charms of love, but let them make deep and laſting impreſſions on my ſoul. Lord, thou art pleaſed to require my heart, and thou only haſt right to it. O let me not be ſo ſacri{-}legiouſly unjuſt as to alienate any part of it, but enable me to render it up whole and intire to thee. But, O my God, thou ſeeſt it is al{-}readie uſurped, the world with its vanities hath ſeized it, and like a ſtrong man armed keeps poſſeſſion, O thou who art ſtronger come upon him, and take this unworthy heart of mine as thine own ſpoil, refine it with that purifying fire of thy love, that it may be a fit habitation for thy Spirit: Lord, if thou ſee it fit, be pleaſed to let me taſte of thoſe joyes, thoſe raviſhments of thy love, wherewith thy Saints have been ſo tranſported. But if in this I know not what I ask, if I may not chuſe my place in thy Kingdome, yet O Lord, denie me not to drink of thy cup, let me have ſuch a ſin{-}ceritie and degree of love, as may make me en{-}dure any thing for thy ſake, ſuch a perfect love as may caſt out all fear and all ſloth too, that nothing may ſeem to me too grievous to ſuffer, or too difficult to do in obedience to thee, that ſo expreſſing my love by keeping thy Com{-}mandments, I may by thy mercie at laſt obtain that Crown of life, which thou haſt promiſed to thoſe that love thee, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord.\n\nFor Sincerity.\n\nO Holy Lord, who requireſt truth in the in{-}ward parts, I humbly beſeech thee to purge me from all hypocriſie and unſinceritie. The heart O Lord, is deceitful above all things, and my heart is deceitful above all hearts; O thou who ſearcheſt the heart and reins, try me, and ſeek the ground of my heart, and ſuffer not any accurſed thing to lurk within me, but purifie me even with fire, ſo thou conſume my droſs. O Lord, I cannot deceive thee, but I may moſt eaſily deceive my ſelf, I beſeech thee let me not reſt in any ſuch deceit; but bring me to a ſight and hatred of my moſt hidden corrupti{-}ons, that I may not cheriſh any darling luſt, but make an utter deſtruction of everie Ama{-}lekite; O ſuffer me not to ſpeak peace to my ſelf, when there is no peace, but grant I may judge of my ſelf as thou judgeſt of me, that I may never be at peace with my ſelf, till I am at perfect peace with thee, and by puritie of heart be qualified to ſee thee in thy Kingdome, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nFor devotion in Prayer.\n\nO Gracious Lord God, who not only per{-}mitteſt, but inviteſt us miſerable and needie creatures, to preſent our petitions to thee; grant I beſeech thee, that the frequencie of my prayer may be ſomewhat proportionable to thoſe continual needs I have of thy mercie: Lord, I confeſs, it is the greateſt honour and greateſt advantage, thus to be allowed acceſs to thee, yet ſo ſottiſh and ſtupid is my profane heart, that it ſhuns or fruſtrates the opportu{-}nities of it. My Soul, O Lord, is poſſeſt with a ſpirit of infirmitie, it is bowed together, and can in no wiſe lift up it ſelf to thee. O be thou pleaſed to cure this ſad, this miſerable diſeaſe, to inſpirit and enliven this earthly droſſie heart, that it may freely mount towards thee, that I may ſet a true value on this moſt valuable priviledge, and take delight in ap{-}proaching to thee, and that my approaches may be with a reverence ſome way anſwerable to that awful Majeſtie I come before, with an im{-}portunitie and earneſtneſs anſwerable to thoſe preſſing wants I have to be ſupplied, and with ſuch a fixedneſs and attention of mind, as no wandring thoughts may interrupt; that I may no more incur the guilt of drawing near to thee with my lips, when my heart is far from thee, or have my prayers turned into ſin, but may ſo ask that I may receive, ſeek that I may find, knock that it may be opened unto me: that from praying to thee here, I may be tran{-}ſlated to the praiſing thee eternally in thy glo{-}rie, through the merits and interceſſion of Je{-}ſus Chriſt.\n\nFor Humility.\n\nO Thou High and Loftie one, that inhabiteſt Eternitie, yet art pleaſed to dwell with the humble ſpirit, pour into my heart I beſeech thee, that excellent grace of Humilitie, which may utterly work out all thoſe vain conceits I have of my ſelf; Lord convince me powerfully of my own wretchedneſs, make me to ſee that I am miſerable, and poor, and blind, and na{-}ked, and not only duſt, but ſin, that ſo in all thy diſpenſations towards me, I may lay my hand upon my mouth, and heartily acknow{-}ledge that I am leſs then the leaſt of thy mer{-}cies, and greater then the greateſt of thy judg{-}ments. And O Lord, grant me not only to walk humbly with my God, but even with men alſo, that I may not only ſubmit my ſelf to thy rebukes, but even to thoſe of my fel{-}low Chriſtians, and with meekneſs receive and obey their admonitions. And make me ſo to behave my ſelf towards all, that I never do any thing through ſtrife or vain glorie; and to that end grant, that in lowlineſs of mind I may eſteem everie other man better then my ſelf, and be willing that others ſhould eſteem them ſo alſo; that I never nouriſh any high opinion of my ſelf, nor covet one among others, but that deſpiſing the vain praiſe of men, I may ſeek that praiſe which cometh from thee only. That ſo inſtead of thoſe mean ſervile Arts I have uſed to recommend me to the eſteem of men, I may now imploy all my induſtrie and care to approve my ſelf to thee, who reſiſteſt the proud, and giveſt grace to the humble grant this, O Lord, for his ſake, who humbled himſelf unto the death of the Croſs, Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nFor the Fear of God.\n\nO Glorious Majeſtie, who only art high, and to be feared, poſſeſs my ſoul with a Holy awe and reverence of thee, that I may give thee the honour due unto thy Name, and may bear ſuch a reſpect to all things which re{-}late to thee, that I may never prophane any holy thing, or ſacrilegiouſly invade what thou haſt ſet a part to thy ſelf. And, O Lord, ſince thou art a God that wilt not clear the guiltie, let the dread of thy juſtice make me tremble to provoke thee in any thing; O let me not ſo miſplace my fear, as to be afraid of a man that ſhall die, and of the ſon of man, who ſhall be made as graſs, and forget the Lord my Maker; but repleniſh my ſoul with that fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wiſdome, which may be as a bridle to all my brutiſh appetites, and keep me in a conſtant conformitie to thy Holy will. Hear me, O Lord, I beſeech thee, and put this fear in my heart, that I may not depart from thee, but may with fear and trembling work out my own ſalvation, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nFor Truſt on God.\n\nO Almightie Lord, who never faileſt them that truſt on thee, give me grace, I be{-}ſeech thee, in all my difficulties and diſtreſſes, to have recourſe to thee, to reſt and depend on thee; thou ſhalt keep him, O Lord in per{-}fect peace, whoſe mind is ſtaid on thee, O let me alwayes reſt on this firm Pillar, and ne{-}ver exchange it for the broken reeds of world{-}ly ſuccours, ſuffer not my heart to be over{-}charged with the cares of this life, taking thought what I ſhall eat, or drink, or where{-}withal I ſhall be clothed, but grant, that ha{-}ving by honeſt labour and induſtrie done my part, I may chearfully commit my ſelf to thy providence, caſting all my care upon thee, and being careful for nothing, but to be of the number of thoſe whom thou owneſt and careſt for, even ſuch as keep thy Teſtimonies and think upon thy Commandments to do them. That ſeeking firſt thy Kingdome and the righteouſneſs thereof, all theſe outward things may be added unto me, in ſuch a mea{-}ſure as thy wiſdome knows beſt for me; grant this O Lord, for Jeſus Chriſt his ſake.\n\nFor Thankfulneſs.\n\nO moſt Gracious and bountiful Lord, who filleſt all things living with good, and ex{-}pecteſt no other return, but praiſe & thankſgi{-}ving; let me O Lord, never defraud thee of that ſo eaſie tribute, but let my heart be ever filled with the ſence, and my mouth with the acknow{-}ledgement of thy mercies. It is a joyfull and a pleaſant thing to be thankfull, O ſuffer me not I beſeech the, to loſe my part in that Divine plea{-}ſure, but grant that as I dayly receive bleſſings from thee, ſo I may daily from an affectionate and devout heart offer up thanks to thee, and grant that not only my lips, but my life may ſhew forth thy praiſe, by conſecrating my ſelf to thy ſervice, and walking in Holineſs and Righteouſneſs before thee all the days of my life, through Jeſus Chriſt my Lord and bleſſed Saviour.\n\nFor Contrition.\n\nO Holy Lord, who art a merciful embracer of true penitents, but yet a conſuming fire towards obſtinate ſinners, how ſhall I ap{-}proach thee, who have ſo many provoking ſins to inflame thy wrath, and ſo little ſincere re{-}pentance to incline thy mercy! O be thou plea{-}ſed to ſoften and melt this hard obdurate heart of mine, that I may heartily bewail the iniqui{-}ties of my life; ſtrike this rock, O Lord, that the waters may flow out, even floods of tears, to waſh my polluted conſcience; my drowzy Soul hath too long ſlept ſecurely in ſin, Lord awake it though it be with thunder, & let me rather feel thy terrors then not feel my ſin. Thou ſenteſt thy bleſſed Son to heal the broken hearted, but Lord, what will that avail me if my heart be whole. O break it that it may be capable of his healing virtue; and grant, I beſeech thee, that having once taſted the bitterneſs of ſin, I may fly from it, as from the face of a Serpent, and bring forth fruits of repentance in amendment of life, to the praiſe and glory of thy grace in Jeſus Chriſt our bleſſed Redeemer.\n\nFor Meekneſs.\n\nO Bleſſed Jeſu, who waſt led as a ſheep to the ſlaughter, let, I beſeech thee, that ad{-}mirable example of Meekneſs quench in me all ſparks of anger and revenge, and work in me ſuch a gentleneſs and calmneſs of Spirit as no provocations may ever be able to diſturb. Lord grant I may be ſo far from offering the leaſt in{-}jury, that I may never return the greateſt any otherwiſe then with prayers and kindneſs, that I who have ſo many talents to be forgiven by thee, may never exact pence of my bretheren, but that putting on bowels of mercie, meekneſs long-ſuffering, thy peace may rule in my heart, & make it an acceptable habitation to thee, who art the Prince of peace, to whom with the Father & holy Spirit be all honour and glory for ever.\n\nFor Chaſtity.\n\nO Holy and Immaculate Jeſus, whole firſt deſcent was into the Virgins womb, and who doſt ſtill love to inhabit only in pure and virgin-hearts, I beſeech thee ſend thy Spirit of purity to cleanſe me from all filthineſs both of fleſh and ſpirit; my body, O Lord, is the Tem{-}ple of the Holy Ghoſt, O let me never pollute that Temple with any uncleanneſs. And becauſe out of the heart proceed the things that defile the man, Lord grant me to keep my heart with all diligence, that no impure or foul thoughts be harboured there, but enable me, I beſeech thee, to keep both body and ſoul pure and un{-}defiled, that ſo I may glorifie thee here both in body & ſpirit, & be glorified in both with thee hereafter.\n\nFor Temperance.\n\nO Gracious Lord, who haſt in thy bountie to mankind afforded us the uſe of thy good creatures for our corporal refreſhment, grant that I may always uſe this liberty with thank{-}fulneſs and moderation; O let me never be ſo enſlaved to that bruitiſh pleaſure of taſte, that my Table become a ſnare to me, but give me, I beſeech thee, a perfect abhorrence of all de{-}grees of exceſs, and let me eat and drink only for thoſe ends, and according to thoſe meaſures which thou haſt aſſigned me for health and not for luxury. And Lord grant that my pur{-}ſuits may be not after the meat that periſheth, but after that which endureth to everlaſting life, that hungring and thirſting after righteouſ{-}neſs I may be filled with thy grace here, and thy glory hereafter, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nFor Contentedneſs.\n\nO Merciful God, thy wiſdom is infinite to chooſe, & thy love forward to diſpence good things to us; O let me alwaies fully and intirely reſign my ſelf to thy diſpoſals, have no deſires of mine own, but a perfect ſatisfaction in thy choices for me, that ſo in whatſoever eſt{-}ate I am, I may be therein content. Lord grant I may never look with murmuring on my own condition, nor with envie on other mens. And to that end, I beſeech thee, purge my heart of all covetous affections; O let me never yield up a{-}ny corner of my ſoul to Mammon, but give me ſuch a contempt of theſe fading riches, that whether they increaſe or decreaſe I may never ſet my heart upon them, but that all my care may be to be rich towards God, to lay up my treaſure in heaven, that I may ſo ſet my affecti{-}ons on things above, that when Chriſt who is my life ſhall appear, I may alſo appear with him in glory. Grant this, O Lord, for the mercies of the ſame Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nFor Diligence.\n\nO Lord, who haſt in thy wiſdom ordained that man ſhould be born to labour, ſuf{-}fer me not to reſiſt that deſign of thine by give{-}ing my ſelf up to ſloth and idleneſs; but grant I may ſo imploy my time and all other talents thou haſt intruſted me with, that I may not fall under the ſentence of the ſlothful and wicked ſervant; Lord, if it be thy wil, make me ſome way uſeful to others, that I may not live an un{-}profitable part of mankind; but however, O Lord,▪ let me not be uſeleſs to my ſelf, but grant I may give all diligence to make my call{-}ing and election ſure: My ſoul is beſet with many and vigilant adverſaries, O let me not fold my hands to ſleep in the midſt of ſo great dangers, but watch and pray, that I enter not into temptation, enduring hardneſs as a good ſouldier of Jeſus Chriſt, till at the laſt from this ſtate of warfare thou tranſlate me to the ſtate of triumph and bliſs in thy Kingdome, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nFor Juſtice.\n\nO Thou King of righteouſneſs, who haſt commanded us to keep judgement and do Juſtice, be pleaſed by thy grace to cleanſe my heart and hands from all fraud and injuſtice, and give me a perfect integrity and uprightneſs in all my dealings. O make me ever abhor to uſe my power to oppreſs, or my skil to de{-}ceive my brother, and grant I may moſt ſtrict{-}ly obſerve that ſacred rule of doing as I would be done to, that I may not diſhonour my Chriſtian profeſſion by an unjuſt or fraudulent life, but in ſimplicitie and godly ſincerity, have my converſation in this life, never ſeeking to heap up treaſures of wickedneſs, but preferring a little with righteouſneſs before great revenues without right. Lord, make me exactly careful to render to every man what by any ſort of ob{-}ligation becomes his due, that I may never break the bond of any of thoſe relations that thou haſt placed me in, but may ſo behave my ſelf towards all, that none may have an evil thing to ſay of me, that ſo, if it be poſſible, I may have peace with all men, or however I may by keeping innocency and taking heed to the thing that is right, have peace at the laſt, even peace with thee, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord.\n\nFor Charity.\n\nO Mercifull Lord, who haſt made of one blood, and redeemed by one ranſome all Nations of men, let me never harden my bow{-}els againſt any that partake of the ſame nature and redemption with me, but grant me an uni{-}verſall charitie towards all men. Give me, O thou father of compaſſions, ſuch a tenderneſs and meltingneſs of heart, that I may be deeply affected with all the miſeries and calamities outward or inward of my bretheren, and dili{-}gently imploy all my abilities for their ſuccour & relief. O let not an unchriſtian ſelf-love poſ{-}ſeſs my heart, but drive out that accurſed ſpirit, and let thy Spirit or love enter and dwell there, and make me ſeek not to pleaſe my ſelf, but my neighbour for his good to edification, even as Chriſt pleaſed not himſelf. Lord, make me a faithful ſteward of all thoſe talents thou haſt committed to me for the benefit of others, that ſo when thou ſhalt cal me to give an account of my ſtewardſhip, I may do it with joy and not with grief. Grant this mercifull Lord, I beſeech thee for Jeſus Chriſt his ſake.\n\nFor perſeverance.\n\nO Eternall and unchangeable Lord God, who art the ſame yeſterdaie and to daie and for ever. Be thou pleaſed to communicate ſome ſmall ray of that excellence, ſome degree of that ſtability to me thy wreched creature, who am light and unconſtant, turned about with every blaſt; my underſtanding is very de{-}ceivable, O eſtabliſh it in thy truth, keep it from the ſnares of ſeducing ſpirits, that I may not be led away with the errour of the wicked and fall from my own ſtedfaſtneſs: my will alſo, O Lord is irreſolute and wavering, and doth not cleave ſtedfaſtly unto God, my goodneſs is but as the morning cloud, and as the ear{-}ly due it paſſeth away. O ſtrengthen and confirm me, and whatever good work thou haſt wrought in me, be pleaſed to accompliſh and perform it until the day of Chriſt. Lord thou ſeeſt my weakneſs, and thou knoweſt the number and ſtrength of thoſe temptations I have to ſtruggle with, O leave me not to my ſelf, but cover thou my head in the day of battel, and in all ſpiritual combates make me more then conquerour through him that loved me. O let no terrours or flatteries either of the world or my own fleſh ever draw me from my obedience to thee, but grant that I may continue ſtedfaſt, unmoveable, alwayes abounding in the work of the Lord; and by pa{-}tient continuing in well doing, ſeek and at laſt obtain glorie, and honour, and immortalitie, and eternal life, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord.","textual_form_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-retained","work_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic","language":"en","license":"CC0-1.0","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"body","unit":4},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Text Creation Partnership retained XML electronic witness"},"record_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic:native:80e075a9078e6493a20c","representation_revision":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcpa75019-accepted-20261003-v1","sequence":6,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"part"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Brief "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Paraphraſe"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" of the LORDS PRAYER To be uſed as a Prayer."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"section"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[Our Father which art in Heaven.]"}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Lord, who dwelleſt in the higheſt "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"heavens,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" thou art the Author of our being, thou haſt alſo begotten us again unto a lively hope, and carrieſt towards us the tenderneſs & bow"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"els of a compaſſionate father. O make us to render to thee the love and obedience of chil"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"dren; and that we may reſemble thee "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"our fa"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ther in heaven"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" (that place of true delight and\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"33"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\npurity) give us a holy diſdain of all the deceit"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ful pleaſures and foul pollutions of this world, and ſo raiſe up our minds that we may alwaies have our converſation in heaven, from whence we look for our Saviour the Lord Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"1","type":"section"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[1. Hallowed be thy Name]"}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"STrike ſuch an awe into our hearts, that we may humbly reverence thee in "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"thy Name,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" which is great, wonderful and holy, and carry ſuch a ſacred reſpect to all things that relate to thee and thy worſhip, as may expreſs our reve"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rence to thy great Majeſtie. Let all the people praiſe thee, O God, let all the people praiſe thee."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"2","type":"section"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[2. Thy Kingdom come.]"}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"EStabliſh"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" thy Throne and rule for ever in our ſouls, & by the power of thy grace ſubdue al thoſe rebellious corruptions that exalt themſelves againſt thee, they are thoſe enemies of thine which would not thou ſhould'ſt reign over them, O let them be brought forth and ſlain before thee, and make us ſuch faithful ſub"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"jects of this thy "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Kingdom of Grace,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" that we may be capable of the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Kingdom of Glory,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" and then Lord Jeſus come quickly."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"3","type":"section"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[3. Thy will be done in earth, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"&c.]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"ENABLE us by thy grace chearfully to ſuffer "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"thy will"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" in all thy inflictions, and readily perform it in all thy commands, give us of that heavenly zeal to thy ſervice, wherewith the\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"34"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nbleſſed Angels of thy preſence are inſpired, that we may obey thee with the like fervor and alacrity, and that following them in their o"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"bedience, we may be joyned with them to ſing eternal praiſes in thy Kingdom to God, and to the Lamb for ever."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"4","type":"section"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[4. Give us this day our, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"&c.]"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"GIVE us that continuall ſupply of thy grace, which may ſuſtain and nouriſh our ſouls unto eternal life. And be thou pleaſed alſo to provide for our bodies all thoſe things which thou ſeeſt fit for their ſupport, through this our earthly pilgrimage, and make us cheerfully to reſt on thee for them, firſt ſeeking thy King"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"dome and the righteouſneſs thereof, and then not doubting but all theſe things ſhall be added unto us."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"5","type":"section"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"[5. 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There"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fore bleſſing, honour, glory, and power be unto him that ſitteth upon the throne, to our God for ever, and ever,"}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Amen."}],"kind":"closing"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"A Brief Paraphraſe of the LORDS PRAYER To be uſed as a Prayer.\n\n[Our Father which art in Heaven.]\n\nO Lord, who dwelleſt in the higheſt heavens, thou art the Author of our being, thou haſt alſo begotten us again unto a lively hope, and carrieſt towards us the tenderneſs & bow{-}els of a compaſſionate father. O make us to render to thee the love and obedience of chil{-}dren; and that we may reſemble thee our fa{-}ther in heaven (that place of true delight and purity) give us a holy diſdain of all the deceit{-}ful pleaſures and foul pollutions of this world, and ſo raiſe up our minds that we may alwaies have our converſation in heaven, from whence we look for our Saviour the Lord Jeſus Chriſt.\n\n[1. Hallowed be thy Name]\n\nSTrike ſuch an awe into our hearts, that we may humbly reverence thee in thy Name, which is great, wonderful and holy, and carry ſuch a ſacred reſpect to all things that relate to thee and thy worſhip, as may expreſs our reve{-}rence to thy great Majeſtie. Let all the people praiſe thee, O God, let all the people praiſe thee.\n\n[2. Thy Kingdom come.]\n\nEStabliſh thy Throne and rule for ever in our ſouls, & by the power of thy grace ſubdue al thoſe rebellious corruptions that exalt themſelves againſt thee, they are thoſe enemies of thine which would not thou ſhould'ſt reign over them, O let them be brought forth and ſlain before thee, and make us ſuch faithful ſub{-}jects of this thy Kingdom of Grace, that we may be capable of the Kingdom of Glory, and then Lord Jeſus come quickly.\n\n[3. Thy will be done in earth, &c.]\n\nENABLE us by thy grace chearfully to ſuffer thy will in all thy inflictions, and readily perform it in all thy commands, give us of that heavenly zeal to thy ſervice, wherewith the bleſſed Angels of thy preſence are inſpired, that we may obey thee with the like fervor and alacrity, and that following them in their o{-}bedience, we may be joyned with them to ſing eternal praiſes in thy Kingdom to God, and to the Lamb for ever.\n\n[4. Give us this day our, &c.]\n\nGIVE us that continuall ſupply of thy grace, which may ſuſtain and nouriſh our ſouls unto eternal life. And be thou pleaſed alſo to provide for our bodies all thoſe things which thou ſeeſt fit for their ſupport, through this our earthly pilgrimage, and make us cheerfully to reſt on thee for them, firſt ſeeking thy King{-}dome and the righteouſneſs thereof, and then not doubting but all theſe things ſhall be added unto us.\n\n[5. Forgive us our Treſpaſſes, &c.]\n\nHEal our ſouls, O Lord, for we have ſinned againſt thee, let thy tender mercies a{-}bound towards us, in the forgiveneſs of all our offences; And grant O Lord, that we may never forfeit this pardon of thine, by denying ours to our brethren, but give us thoſe bowels of compaſſion to others which we ſtand in ſo much greater need of from thee, that we may forgive as fully and finally upon Chriſts com{-}mand, as we deſire to be forgiven, for his me{-}rits and interceſſion.\n\n[6. 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"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"And whatſoever by ſuch Examination thou findeſt thy ſelf faulty in, Confeſs particularly, and humbly to God, with all the heightning circumſtances, which may any way increaſe their guilt, and make ſerious Reſolutions a"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"gainſt every ſuch Sin for the future; after which thou mayeſt uſe this Form following."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"argument"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O LORD, I am aſhamed, and bluſh to lift up my face to thee, for my iniquities are increaſed over my head, and my treſpaſs is grown up even unto Heaven. I have wrought all theſe great provocations, and that in the moſt provoking manner; they have not been only ſingle but repeated acts of ſin: for, O Lord, of all this black Catalogue which I have now brought forth before thee, how few are there which I have not often committed, nay, which are not become even habitual and cuſto"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"marie to me? 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Thus, O Lord, I am become out of meaſure ſinful, and ſince I have thus choſen death, I am moſt worthy to take part in it, even in the ſe"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cond death, the lake of fire and brimſtone. This, this, O Lord, is in juſtice to be the portion of my cup, to me belongs nothing but ſhame and confuſion of face eternally. But to thee, O Lord God, belongeth mercie and forgive"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"neſs: though I have rebelled againſt thee, O remember not my ſins and offences, but ac"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cording to thy mercie think thou upon me O Lord for thy goodneſs. Thou ſenteſt thy Son to ſeek and to ſave that which was loſt, behold, O Lord, I have gone aſtraie like a ſheep that is loſt, O ſeek thy ſervant, and bring me back to the Shepherd and Biſhop of my ſoul; let thy ſpirit work in me a heartie ſenſe and deteſtati"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"on of all my abominations, that true contriti"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"on of heart, which thou haſt promiſed not to deſpiſe. 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reſorting to Witches, and Conjurers; i. e. to the Devil.\n\nBy loving the Pomps and Vanities of the World, and following its ſinful cuſtomes.\n\nBy fulfilling the Luſts of the fleſh.\n\nProfaning the Lords Supper.\n\nBy coming to it ignorantly, without Examination, contrition, and purpoſes of New Life.\n\nBy behaving our ſelves irreverently at it, without De{-}votion, and ſpiritual Affection.\n\nBy neglecting to keep the Promiſes made at it\n\nProfaning Gods Name, by blaſphemous thoughts, or Diſcourſe.\n\nGiving others occaſion to Blaſpheme him, by our vile wicked li • es.\n\nTaking unlawful OATHS.\n\nPerjury.\n\nSwearing in ordinary Communication.\n\nWORSHIP.\n\nNOt Worſhipping God.\n\nOmitting Prayers, publick or private, and being glad of a pretence to do ſo.\n\nAsking unlawful thigs, or to unlawful ends.\n\nNot purifying our Hearts from ſin before we pray.\n\nNot praying with Faith and Humility.\n\nColdneſs and deadneſs in Prayer.\n\nWandring thoughts in it.\n\nIrreverent geſtures 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is.\n\nNot trying our ſelves by the true Rule, i. e. our o{-}bedience to Gods Commands.\n\nNot weighing the Lawfulneſs of our Actions before we venture on them.\n\nNot examining our paſt actions to Repent of the ill, to give God the glory of the good.\n\nCONTENTEDNES.\n\nUNcontentedneſs in our eſtates.\n\nGreedy deſires after Honour and Riches.\n\nSeeking to gain them by ſinful means.\n\nEnvying the condition of other men.\n\nDILIGENCE, WATCHFULNES.\n\nBEing Negligent in obſerving & reſiſting Temptations.\n\nNot improving Gods gifts, outward or inward, to his Honour.\n\nAbuſing our Natural Parts, as Wit, Memory, &c. to ſin.\n\nNeglecting or Reſiſting the motions of Gods Spirit.\n\nCHASTITY.\n\nUNcleanneſs, adultery, fornication, unnatural luſts, &c.\n\nUncleanneſs of the Eye and Hand.\n\nFilthy and obſcene Talking.\n\nImpure Fancies and Deſires.\n\nHeightning of Luſt by pampering the body.\n\nNot labouring to ſubdue it by Faſting or other Severities\n\nTEMPERANCE.\n\nEAting too much\n\nMaking pleaſure, not Health the end of Eating.\n\nBeing too curious or coſtly in Meats.\n\nDrunkenneſs.\n\nDrinking more then is uſeful to our bodies though not to drunkenneſs.\n\nWaſting the Time or Eſtate in good Fellowſhip.\n\nAbuſing our ſtrength of brain to the making others Drunk.\n\nImmoderate Sleeping.\n\nIdleneſs and Negligence in our Callings.\n\nUſing unlawful Recreations.\n\nBeing too vehement upon Lawful ones.\n\nSpending too much time at them.\n\nBeing drawn by them to Anger or Covetouſneſs.\n\nBeing proud of Apparel.\n\nStriving to go beyond our rank.\n\nBeſtowing too much time, care or coſt about it.\n\nAbſtaining from ſuch Exceſſes not out of conſcience but covetouſneſs.\n\nPinching our bodies to fill our purſes.\n\nTo our NEIGHBOUR.\n\nNEGATIVE JUSTICE.\n\nBEing Injurious to our Neighbour.\n\nDelighting cauſleſly to grieve his mind.\n\nEnſnaring his ſoul in ſin, by Command, Counſel,\n\nEnticement or Example.\n\nAffrighting him from godlineſs by our Scoffing at it.\n\nNot ſeeking to bring thoſe to Repentance whom we have led into ſin.\n\nMURDER.\n\nMƲrder, open or ſecret.\n\nDrawing men to Intemperance or other vices, which may bring diſeaſes or death.\n\nStirring men up to Quarrelling and Fighting.\n\nMaiming or hurting the body of our Neighbour.\n\nFierceneſs and Rage againſt him.\n\nADULTERY.\n\nCOveting our Neighbours wife.\n\nActually defiling her.\n\nMALICE.\n\nSPoiling the goods of others upon ſpight and malice.\n\nCOVETOUSNES.\n\nCOveting to gain them to our ſelves.\n\nOPPRESSION.\n\nOPpreſſion by violence and force or colour of Law.\n\nTHEFT.\n\nNOt paying what we Borrow.\n\nNot Paying what we have voluntarily promiſed.\n\nKeeping back the Wages of the Servant and hireling.\n\nDECEIT.\n\nUNfaithfulneſs in Truſts, whether to the Living or Dead.\n\nUſing arts of Deceit in Buying and Selling.\n\nExacting upon the neceſsities of our Neighbours.\n\nFALSE-WITNES.\n\nBLaſting the credit of our neighbour.\n\nBy falſe Witneſs.\n\nBy Railing.\n\nBy Whiſpering.\n\nIncouraging others in their Slanders.\n\nBeing forward to believe ill reports of our neighbour.\n\nCauſeleſs ſuſpicions.\n\nRaſh judging of him.\n\nDeſpiſing him for his Infirmities.\n\nInviting others to do ſo by ſcoffing and Deriding him.\n\nBearing any Malice in the heart.\n\nSecret wiſhing of death or hurt to our neighbour.\n\nRejoycing when any Evil befalls him.\n\nNeglecting to make what Satisfaction we can for any ſort of injury done to our neighbour.\n\nPOSITIVE JUSTICE. HUMILITY. LYING.\n\nCHurliſh and proud behaviour to Others.\n\nFroward and peeviſh Converſation.\n\nBitter and Reproachful language.\n\nCurſing.\n\nNot paying the Reſpect due to the qualities or gifts of others.\n\nProudly overlooking them.\n\nSeeking to leſſen others Eſteem of them.\n\nNot imploying our Abilities, whether of minde or E{-}ſtate, in adminiſtring to thoſe whoſe Wants require it.\n\nGRATITUDE.\n\nUNthankfulneſs to our Benefactors.\n\nEſpecially thoſe that admoniſh us.\n\nNot amending upon their Reproof.\n\nBeing angry at them for it.\n\nNot reverencing our Civil Parent, the lawful Magiſtrate.\n\nJudging and ſpeaking evil of him.\n\nG •• dging his juſt Tributes.\n\nSowing ſedition among the people.\n\nRe ••• ing to Obey his lawful Commands.\n\nRiſing up againſt him, or taking part with them that do.\n\nDeſpiſing our Spiritual Fathers.\n\nNot loving them for their works ſake.\n\nNot obeying thoſe commands of God they deliver to us.\n\nSeeking to withhold from them their juſt maintenance.\n\nForſaking our lawful Paſtors to follow factious teachers.\n\nPARENTS.\n\nSTubborn and irreverent behaviour to our natural Pa{-}rents.\n\nDeſpiſing and publiſhing their infirmities.\n\nNot loving them, nor endeavouring to bring them com{-}fort.\n\nContemning their Counſels.\n\nMurmuring at their Government.\n\nCoveting their Eſtates, though by their death.\n\nNot miniſtring to them in their Wants of all ſorts.\n\nNeglecting to Pray for Gods Bleſsing on theſe ſeveral ſorts of Parents.\n\nWant of natural affection to children.\n\nMothers re • oſing to Nurſe them without a juſt impedl{-}ment.\n\nNot bringing them timely to Baptiſme.\n\nNot early inſtructing them in the ways of God.\n\nSuffering them for want of timely correction to get Cuſtomes of ſin.\n\nSe •• ing them Evil Examples.\n\nDiſcouraging them by harſh and cruel uſage.\n\nNot providing for their ſubſiſtence according to our abi{-}lity.\n\nConſuming their Portions in our own riot.\n\nReſerving all till our death, and letting them want in the mean time.\n\nNot ſeeking to entail a bleſſing on them by our Chri{-}ſtian lives.\n\nNot heartily praying for them.\n\nWant of affection to our Natural brethren.\n\nEnvyings and heart-burnings towards them.\n\nDUTY to BRETHREN.\n\nNOt loving our ſpiritual brethren, i. e. our fellow Chriſtians.\n\nHaving no fellow-feeling of their ſufferings.\n\nCauſeleſly forſaking their Communion in Holy Duties.\n\nNot taking deeply to heart the Deſolations of the Church\n\nMARRIAGE.\n\nMArrying within the degrees forbidden.\n\nMarrying for undue ends, as Covetouſnes, Luſt, &c.\n\nUnkind, froward, and unquiet behaviour towards the Husband or Wife.\n\nUnfaithfulneſs to the Bed\n\nNot bearing with the infirmities of each other.\n\nNot endeavouring to advance one anothers good, ſpiri{-}tual, or temporal.\n\nThe Wife reſiſting the lawful command of her Husband.\n\nHer ſtriving for Rule and dominion over him.\n\nNot praying for each other.\n\nFRIENDSHIP.\n\nUNfaithfulneſs to a Friend.\n\nBetraying his ſecrets.\n\nDenying him asſiſtence in his needs.\n\nNeglecting lovingly to admoniſh him.\n\nFlattering him in his faults.\n\nForſaking his friendſhip upon ſlight or no cauſe.\n\nMaking leagues in ſin inſtead of vertuous friendſhip.\n\nSERVANTS.\n\nSErvants diſobeying the lawful cōmands of their Ma{-}ſters.\n\nPurloining their goods.\n\nCareleſly waſting them.\n\nMurmuring at their rebukes.\n\nIdleneſs.\n\nEye-ſervice.\n\nMASTERS.\n\nMAſters uſing ſervants tyrannically and cruelly.\n\nBeing too remiſs, and ſuffering them to neglect their duty.\n\nHaving no care of their Souls.\n\nNot providing them means of inſtruction in Religion.\n\nNot admoniſhing them when they commit Sins.\n\nNot allowing them time and opportunity for prayer, and the Worſhip of God.\n\nCHARITY.\n\nWAnt of bowels and Charity to our neighbours.\n\nNot heartily deſiring their good ſpiritual or temporal.\n\nNot Loving and Forgiving Enemies.\n\nTaking actual Revenges upon them.\n\nFalſeneſs: profeſſing kindneſs and acting none.\n\nNot labouring to do all the good we can to the ſoul of our neighbour.\n\nNot aſſiſting him to our power in his Bodily diſtreſſes.\n\nNot defending his good Name when we know him ſlan{-}der'd.\n\nDenying him any neighbourly office to preſerve or ad{-}vance his eſtate.\n\nNot defending him from oppreſsion, when we have power.\n\nNot relieving him in his poverty.\n\nNot giving liberally, or chearfully.\n\nGOING to LAW.\n\nNOt loving PEACE.\n\nGoing to Law upon ſlight occaſions.\n\nBearing inward Enmity to thoſe we ſue.\n\nNot labouring to make peace among others.\n\nTHE uſe of this Catalogue of Sins is this: Upon dayes of Humiliation, eſpecially before the Sacrament, read them conſideringly over, and at every particular ask thine own heart, Am I guilty of this? And whatſoever by ſuch Examination thou findeſt thy ſelf faulty in, Confeſs particularly, and humbly to God, with all the heightning circumſtances, which may any way increaſe their guilt, and make ſerious Reſolutions a{-}gainſt every ſuch Sin for the future; after which thou mayeſt uſe this Form following.\n\nO LORD, I am aſhamed, and bluſh to lift up my face to thee, for my iniquities are increaſed over my head, and my treſpaſs is grown up even unto Heaven. I have wrought all theſe great provocations, and that in the moſt provoking manner; they have not been only ſingle but repeated acts of ſin: for, O Lord, of all this black Catalogue which I have now brought forth before thee, how few are there which I have not often committed, nay, which are not become even habitual and cuſto{-}marie to me? And to this frequencie, I have added both a greedineſs, and obſtinacie in ſin{-}ning, turning into my courſe as the Horſe ruſh{-}eth into the battel, doing evil with both hands, earneſtly, yea, hating to be reformed, and caſt{-}ing thy words behinde me, quenching thy ſpi{-}rit within me, which teſtified againſt me, to turn me from my evil wayes, and fruſtrating all thoſe outward means whether of judge{-}ment or mercie, which thou haſt uſed to draw me to thy ſelf. Nay, O Lord, even my repen{-}tances may be numbered amongſt my greateſt ſins, they have ſometimes been feigned and hy{-}pocritical, alwayes ſo ſlight and ineffectual, that they have brought forth no fruit in amendment of life, but I have ſtill returned with the dog to his vomit, and the ſow to the mire again, and have added the breach of reſo{-}lutions and vows, to all my former guilts. Thus, O Lord, I am become out of meaſure ſinful, and ſince I have thus choſen death, I am moſt worthy to take part in it, even in the ſe{-}cond death, the lake of fire and brimſtone. This, this, O Lord, is in juſtice to be the portion of my cup, to me belongs nothing but ſhame and confuſion of face eternally. But to thee, O Lord God, belongeth mercie and forgive{-}neſs: though I have rebelled againſt thee, O remember not my ſins and offences, but ac{-}cording to thy mercie think thou upon me O Lord for thy goodneſs. Thou ſenteſt thy Son to ſeek and to ſave that which was loſt, behold, O Lord, I have gone aſtraie like a ſheep that is loſt, O ſeek thy ſervant, and bring me back to the Shepherd and Biſhop of my ſoul; let thy ſpirit work in me a heartie ſenſe and deteſtati{-}on of all my abominations, that true contriti{-}on of heart, which thou haſt promiſed not to deſpiſe. And then be thou pleaſed to look on me, to take away all iniquitie, and receive me graciouſly, and for his ſake who hath done no{-}thing amiſs, be reconciled to me, who have done nothing well; waſh away the guilt of my ſins in his blood, and ſubdue the power of them by his grace, and grant, O Lord, that I may from this hour bid a final adieu to all ungodli{-}neſs and worldly luſts, that I may never once more caſt a look toward Sodom, or long after the fleſhpots of Egypt, but conſecrate my ſelf intirely to thee, to ſerve thee in Righteouſneſs and true Holineſs, reckoning my ſelf to be dead indeed unto ſin, but alive unto God, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord and bleſſed Saviour.\n\nThis Penitential Pſalm may alſo fitly be uſed.\n\nPSALM 51.\n\nHAVE mercy upon me O God, after thy great goodneſs, according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences.\n\nWaſh me throughly from my wickedneſs, and cleanſe me from my ſin.\n\nFor I acknowledge my faults, and my ſin is ever before me.\n\nAgainſt thee only have I ſinned, and done this evil in thy ſight, that thou mighteſt be juſtified in thy ſaying, and clear when thou art judged.\n\nBehold I was ſhapen in wickedneſs, and in ſin hath my mother conceived me.\n\nBut lo, thou requireſt truth in the inward parts, and ſhalt make me to underſtand wiſdome ſecretly.\n\nThou ſhalt purge me with Hyſop, and I ſhall be clean, thou ſhalt waſh me, and I ſhall be whiter then ſnow.\n\nThou ſhalt make me hear of joy and gladneſs▪ that the bones which thou haſt broken may rejoyce.\n\nTurn thy face from my ſins, and put out all my miſdeeds.\n\nMake me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right Spirit within me.\n\nCaſt me not away from thy preſence, and take not thy holy Spirit from me.\n\nO give me the comfort of thy help again, and ſtabliſh me with thy free Spirit.\n\nThen ſhall I teach thy wayes unto the wicked, and ſinners ſhall be converted unto thee.\n\nDeliver me from blood-guiltineſs, O God, thou that art the God of my health, and my tongue ſhall ſing of thy righteouſneſs.\n\nThou ſhalt open my lips, O Lord, and my mouth ſhall ſhew thy praiſe.\n\nFor thou deſireſt no ſacrifice, elſe would I give it thee, but thou delighteſt not in burnt offering.\n\nThe ſacrifice of God is a troubled spirit, a bro{-}ken and contrite heart, O God, ſhalt thou not de{-}ſpiſe.\n\nO be favourable and gracious unto Sion, build thou the walls of Jeruſalem.\n\nThen ſhalt thou be pleaſed with the Sacrifice of righteouſneſs, with the burnt offerings and obla{-}tions, then ſhall they offer young bullocks upon thine altar.\n\nGlorie be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghoſt.\n\nAs it was in the beginning, is now and ever ſhall be, world without end.\n\nAmen.","textual_form_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-retained","work_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic","language":"en","license":"CC0-1.0","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"body","unit":7},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Text Creation Partnership retained XML electronic witness"},"record_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic:native:c9e89088f007f2ccd3e7","representation_revision":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcpa75019-accepted-20261003-v1","sequence":9,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"prayers"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"52"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"PRAYERS BEFORE the Receiving of the Bleſſed SACRAMENT."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Moſt merciful God, who haſt in thy great goodneſs prepared this ſpiritual feaſt for ſick and famiſhed ſouls, make my deſires and gaſpings after it, anſwerable to my needs of it. I have with the prodigal waſted that portion of grace thou beſtowedſt upon me, and therefore do infinitely want a ſupplie out of this treaſurie: But, O Lord, how ſhall ſuch a wretch as I dare to approach this holy Table? I am a dog, how ſhall I preſume to take the childrens bread? Or how ſhall this ſpiritual Manna, this food of An"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"gels be given to one who hath choſen to feed on husks with ſwine, nay to one who hath alreadie ſo often trampled theſe precious things under foot, either careleſly neglecting, or un"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"worthily receiving theſe holy myſteries? O Lord, my horrible guiltineſs makes me trem"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ble to come, and yet makes me not dare to keep away; for where, O Lord, ſhall my polluted ſoul be waſhed, if not in this fountain which thou haſt opened for ſin and for un"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cleanneſs? Hither therefore I come, and thou haſt promiſed that him that cometh to thee thou wilt in no wiſe caſt out: This is, O Lord, the blood of the New Teſtament, grant\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"53"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nme ſo to receive it, that it may be to me for remiſſion of ſins. And though I have ſo often and ſo wretchedly broken my part of that Covenant, whereof this Sacrament is a ſeal, yet be thou graciouſly pleaſed to make good thine, to be merciful to my unrighteouſneſs, and to remember my ſins and my iniquities no more; and not only ſo, but to put thy laws into my heart, and to write them in my mind, and by the power of thy grace diſpoſe my ſoul to ſuch a ſincere and conſtant obedience, that I may never again provoke thee; Lord, grant that in theſe holy myſteries I may not only commemorate, but effectually receive my bleſſed Saviour, and all the benefits of his Paſ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſion: and to that end give me ſuch a prepara"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tion of ſoul as may qualifie me for it, give me a deep ſenſe of my ſins and unworthineſs, that being wearie and heavie laden, I may be capable of his refreſhings, and by being ſuppled in my own tears, I may be the fitter to be waſhed in his blood; raiſe up my dull and earth"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ly mind from groveling here below, and inſpire it with a holy zeal, that I may with ſpiritual af"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fection approach this ſpiritual feaſt; and let, O Lord, that infinite love of Chriſt in dying for ſo wretched a ſinner, inflame my frozen be"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"nummed ſoul, and kindle in me that ſacred fire of love to him, and that ſo vehement, that no waters may quench, no floods drown it, ſuch as may burn up all my droſſe, not leave one unmortified luſt in my ſoul, and ſuch as may alſo extend it ſelf to all whom\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"54"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nthou haſt given me command and example to love, even enemies as well as friends. Finally, O Lord, I beſeech thee to cloath me in the wedding garment, and make me though of my ſelf a moſt unworthie, yet by thy mercie an acceptable gueſt at this holy Table, that I may not eat and drink my own condemnation, but may have my pardon ſealed, my weakneſs re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"paired, my corruptions ſubdued, and my ſoul ſo inſeparably united to thee, that no temptati"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ons may ever be able to diſſolve the union, but that being begun here in grace, it may be con"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſummated in glorie. Grant this, O Lord, for thy dear Sons ſake, Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Another."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Bleſſed Jeſus, who once offeredſt up thy ſelf for me upon the Croſs, and now of"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fereſt thy ſelf to me in the Sacrament, let not I beſeech thee, my impenitence and unworthi"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"neſs fruſtrate theſe ſo ineſtimable mercies to me, but qualifie me by thy grace to receive the full benefit of them. O Lord, I have abundant need of thee, but am ſo clogg'd with guilt, ſo holden with the cords of my ſins, that I am not able to move towards thee; O looſe me from this band, wherewith Satan and my own luſts have bound me, and draw me that I may run after thee; Lord, thou ſeeſt daily how eagerly I purſue: he paths that lead to death, but when thou inviteſt me to life and glorie, I turn my\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"55"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nback and forſake my own mercie. How often hath this feaſt been prepared, and I have with frivolous excuſes abſented my ſelf, or if I have come, it hath been rather to defie then to adore thee? I have brought ſuch troops of thy profeſ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſed enemies, unrepented ſins along with me, as if I came not to commemorate, but renew thy paſſion, crucifying thee afreſh, and putting thee to open ſhame: And now of what puniſhment ſhall I be thought worthy, who have thus tram"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pled under foot the Son of God, and counted the blood of the Covenant an unholy thing! Yet O merciful Jeſu, this blood is my only re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fuge, O let this make my atonement or I periſh eternally: Wherefore didſt thou ſhed it, but to ſave ſinners? Neither can the merit of it be overwhelmed either by the greatneſs or number of ſins. I am a ſinner, a great one, O let me finde its ſaving efficacie. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful to me for my ſoul truſteth in thee, and in the clefts of thy wounds ſhall be my refuge until thy Fathers indignation be over-paſt. O thou who haſt as my high Prieſt, ſacri"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ficed for me, interceed for me alſo, and plead thy meritorious ſufferings on my behalf, and ſuffer not, O my Redeemer, the price of thy blood to be utterly loſt: And grant, O Lord, that as the ſins I have to be forgiven are many, ſo I may love much. Lord, thou ſeeſt what faint, what cold affections I have towards thee, O warm and enliven them: and as in this Sa"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"crament that tranſcendent love of thine in dy"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ing for me is ſhed forth, ſo I beſeech thee let it\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"56"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nconvey ſuch grace into me as may enable me to make ſome returns of love: O let this divine fire deſcend from Heaven into my ſoul, and let my ſins be the burnt offering for it to conſume, that there may not any corrupt affection, any curſed thing be ſheltered in my heart, that I may never again defile that place, which thou haſt choſen for thy Temple. 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O my God, ſuffer me no more, I beſeech thee, to turn thy grace into wantonneſs, to make thy mercie an occaſion of ſecuritie, but let this unſpeakable love of thine conſtrain me to o"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"bedience, that ſince my bleſſed Lord hath died for me, I may no longer live unto my ſelf but\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"60"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nto him: O Lord, I know there is no concord be"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tween Chriſt and "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Belial,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" therefore ſince he hath now been pleaſed to enter my heart, O let me never permit any luſt to chance him thence, but let him that hath ſo dearly bought me ſtill keep poſſeſſion of me, and let nothing ever take me out of his hand. To this end be thou graciouſly pleaſed to watch over me, and defend me from all aſſaults of my ſpiritual enemies, but eſpecially deliver me from my ſelf, from the treacherie of my own heart, which is too willing to yield it ſelf a prey. And where thou ſeeſt I am either by nature or cuſtome moſt weak, there do thou, I beſeech thee, magnifie thy power in my pre"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſervation. 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O thou who art Yea and Amen, in whom there is no ſhadow of change, communicate to me, I beſeech thee, ſuch a ſtabilitie of mind, that I may no more thus ſtart aſide like a broken bow, but that having my heart whole with thee I may continue ſtedfaſt in thy Covenant; that not one good purpoſe which thy Spirit hath raiſed in me this day may vaniſh, as ſo many have formerly done, but that they may bring forth fruit unto life eternal. 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It is thy Spirit, thy Spirit alone, that can uphold me, O ſtabliſh me with thy free Spirit, that I be not wearie and faint in my mind. And by how much the greater thou diſcerneſt my weakneſs, ſo much the more do thou ſhew forth thy po"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"wer in me, and make me, O Lord, in all temp"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tations ſtedfaſtly to look to thee, the author and finiſher of my faith, that ſo I may run the race which is ſet before me, and reſiſt even un"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"to blood, ſtriving againſt ſin: O dear Jeſus, hear me, and though Satan deſire to have me, that he may winnow me as wheat, yet do thou O bleſſed Mediator, pray for me that my faith fail not, but that though it be tried with fire, it may be found unto praiſe and glorie and ho"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"nour at thy appearing. And, O Lord, I beſeech thee grant that I may preſerve not only con"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſtancie towards God, but charitie alſo towards men, even thoſe whom thou ſhalt permit to be the inſtruments of my ſufferings: Lord, let me not fail to imitate that admirable meekneſs of thine, in loving and praying for my greateſt perſecutors; and do thou, O Lord, overcome all their evil with thy infinite goodneſs, turn their hearts, and draw them powerfully to thy ſelf, and at laſt receive both me and mine ene"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"mies into thoſe manſions of peace and reſt, where thou reigneſt with the Father, and the Holy Ghoſt, one God, for ever."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"66"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Prayer in time of Affliction."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O JUST and holy Lord, who with rebukes doſt chaſten man for ſin, I deſire unfeign"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"edly to humble my ſelf under thy mightie hand, which now lies heavie upon me, I heartily ac"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"knowledge, O Lord, that all I do, all I can ſuffer, is but the due reward of my deeds, and therefore in thy ſevereſt inflictions I muſt ſtill ſay, righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgements. But, O Lord, I beſeech thee in judgement remember mercie, and though my ſins have inforced thee to ſtrike, yet conſider my weakneſs, and let not thy ſtripes be more heavie, or more laſting then thou ſeeſt profitable for my ſoul; correct me but with the chaſtiſement of a father, not with the wounds of an enemie, and though thou take not off thy rod, yet take away thine anger: Lord, do not abhor my ſoul, nor caſt thy ſervant away in diſpleaſure, but pardon my ſins, I be"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſeech thee; and if yet in thy Fatherly wiſdome, thou ſee fit to prolong thy corrections, thy bleſſed will be done, I caſt my ſelf O Lord, at thy feet, do with me what thou pleaſeſt. Trie me as ſilver is tried, ſo thou bring me out puri"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fied. And Lord make even my fleſh alſo to ſub"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſcribe to this reſignation, that there may be nothing in me, that may rebel againſt thy hand, but that having perfectly ſuppreſt all repining thoughts, I may chearfully drink of this cup. And how bitter ſoever thou ſhalt\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"67"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\npleaſe to make it, Lord, let it prove medicinal, and cure all the diſeaſes of my ſoul, that it may bring forth in me the peaceable fruit of righte"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ouſneſs. That ſo theſe light afflictions which are but for a moment, may work for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glorie, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Thanksgiving for Deliverance."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Bleſſed Lord, who art gracious and mer"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ciful, ſlow to anger and of great kind"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"neſs, and repenteſt thee of the evil; I thankfully acknowledge before thee that thou haſt not dealt with me after my ſins, nor rewarded me according to my iniquities. My rebellions, O Lord, deſerve to be ſcourged with Scorpions, and thou haſt corrected them only with a gentle and fatherly Rod; neither haſt thou ſuffered me to lie long under that, but haſt given me a timely and a gracious iſſue out of my late di"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſtreſſes. O Lord, I will be glad and rejoyce in thy mercie, for thou haſt conſidered my trou"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ble, and haſt known my ſoul in adverſitie. Thou haſt ſmitten, and thou haſt healed me, O let theſe various methods of thine have their pro"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"per effects upon my ſoul, that I who have felt the ſmart of thy chaſtiſements may ſtand in awe and not fin, and that I who have likewiſe felt the ſweet refreſhings of thy mercie may have my heart raviſhed with it, and knit to thee in the firmeſt bands of love, and that by both I may be preſerved in a conſtant, entire obedience to thee all my dayes, through Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"PRAYERS BEFORE the Receiving of the Bleſſed SACRAMENT.\n\nO Moſt merciful God, who haſt in thy great goodneſs prepared this ſpiritual feaſt for ſick and famiſhed ſouls, make my deſires and gaſpings after it, anſwerable to my needs of it. I have with the prodigal waſted that portion of grace thou beſtowedſt upon me, and therefore do infinitely want a ſupplie out of this treaſurie: But, O Lord, how ſhall ſuch a wretch as I dare to approach this holy Table? I am a dog, how ſhall I preſume to take the childrens bread? Or how ſhall this ſpiritual Manna, this food of An{-}gels be given to one who hath choſen to feed on husks with ſwine, nay to one who hath alreadie ſo often trampled theſe precious things under foot, either careleſly neglecting, or un{-}worthily receiving theſe holy myſteries? O Lord, my horrible guiltineſs makes me trem{-}ble to come, and yet makes me not dare to keep away; for where, O Lord, ſhall my polluted ſoul be waſhed, if not in this fountain which thou haſt opened for ſin and for un{-}cleanneſs? Hither therefore I come, and thou haſt promiſed that him that cometh to thee thou wilt in no wiſe caſt out: This is, O Lord, the blood of the New Teſtament, grant me ſo to receive it, that it may be to me for remiſſion of ſins. And though I have ſo often and ſo wretchedly broken my part of that Covenant, whereof this Sacrament is a ſeal, yet be thou graciouſly pleaſed to make good thine, to be merciful to my unrighteouſneſs, and to remember my ſins and my iniquities no more; and not only ſo, but to put thy laws into my heart, and to write them in my mind, and by the power of thy grace diſpoſe my ſoul to ſuch a ſincere and conſtant obedience, that I may never again provoke thee; Lord, grant that in theſe holy myſteries I may not only commemorate, but effectually receive my bleſſed Saviour, and all the benefits of his Paſ{-}ſion: and to that end give me ſuch a prepara{-}tion of ſoul as may qualifie me for it, give me a deep ſenſe of my ſins and unworthineſs, that being wearie and heavie laden, I may be capable of his refreſhings, and by being ſuppled in my own tears, I may be the fitter to be waſhed in his blood; raiſe up my dull and earth{-}ly mind from groveling here below, and inſpire it with a holy zeal, that I may with ſpiritual af{-}fection approach this ſpiritual feaſt; and let, O Lord, that infinite love of Chriſt in dying for ſo wretched a ſinner, inflame my frozen be{-}nummed ſoul, and kindle in me that ſacred fire of love to him, and that ſo vehement, that no waters may quench, no floods drown it, ſuch as may burn up all my droſſe, not leave one unmortified luſt in my ſoul, and ſuch as may alſo extend it ſelf to all whom thou haſt given me command and example to love, even enemies as well as friends. Finally, O Lord, I beſeech thee to cloath me in the wedding garment, and make me though of my ſelf a moſt unworthie, yet by thy mercie an acceptable gueſt at this holy Table, that I may not eat and drink my own condemnation, but may have my pardon ſealed, my weakneſs re{-}paired, my corruptions ſubdued, and my ſoul ſo inſeparably united to thee, that no temptati{-}ons may ever be able to diſſolve the union, but that being begun here in grace, it may be con{-}ſummated in glorie. Grant this, O Lord, for thy dear Sons ſake, Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nAnother.\n\nO Bleſſed Jeſus, who once offeredſt up thy ſelf for me upon the Croſs, and now of{-}fereſt thy ſelf to me in the Sacrament, let not I beſeech thee, my impenitence and unworthi{-}neſs fruſtrate theſe ſo ineſtimable mercies to me, but qualifie me by thy grace to receive the full benefit of them. O Lord, I have abundant need of thee, but am ſo clogg'd with guilt, ſo holden with the cords of my ſins, that I am not able to move towards thee; O looſe me from this band, wherewith Satan and my own luſts have bound me, and draw me that I may run after thee; Lord, thou ſeeſt daily how eagerly I purſue: he paths that lead to death, but when thou inviteſt me to life and glorie, I turn my back and forſake my own mercie. How often hath this feaſt been prepared, and I have with frivolous excuſes abſented my ſelf, or if I have come, it hath been rather to defie then to adore thee? I have brought ſuch troops of thy profeſ{-}ſed enemies, unrepented ſins along with me, as if I came not to commemorate, but renew thy paſſion, crucifying thee afreſh, and putting thee to open ſhame: And now of what puniſhment ſhall I be thought worthy, who have thus tram{-}pled under foot the Son of God, and counted the blood of the Covenant an unholy thing! Yet O merciful Jeſu, this blood is my only re{-}fuge, O let this make my atonement or I periſh eternally: Wherefore didſt thou ſhed it, but to ſave ſinners? Neither can the merit of it be overwhelmed either by the greatneſs or number of ſins. I am a ſinner, a great one, O let me finde its ſaving efficacie. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful to me for my ſoul truſteth in thee, and in the clefts of thy wounds ſhall be my refuge until thy Fathers indignation be over-paſt. O thou who haſt as my high Prieſt, ſacri{-}ficed for me, interceed for me alſo, and plead thy meritorious ſufferings on my behalf, and ſuffer not, O my Redeemer, the price of thy blood to be utterly loſt: And grant, O Lord, that as the ſins I have to be forgiven are many, ſo I may love much. Lord, thou ſeeſt what faint, what cold affections I have towards thee, O warm and enliven them: and as in this Sa{-}crament that tranſcendent love of thine in dy{-}ing for me is ſhed forth, ſo I beſeech thee let it convey ſuch grace into me as may enable me to make ſome returns of love: O let this divine fire deſcend from Heaven into my ſoul, and let my ſins be the burnt offering for it to conſume, that there may not any corrupt affection, any curſed thing be ſheltered in my heart, that I may never again defile that place, which thou haſt choſen for thy Temple. Thou diedſt, O dear Jeſu, to redeem me from all iniquitie, O let me not again ſell my ſelf to work wickedneſs, but grant that I may approach thee at this time with moſt ſincere and fixed reſolutions of an entire reformation, and let me receive ſuch grace and ſtrength from thee, as may enable me faithfully to perform them: Lord, there are many old habituated diſeaſes my ſoul groans under. [Here mention thy moſt prevailing corruptions.] And though I lie never ſo long at the Pool of Betheſda, come never ſo often to thy Table, yet unleſs thou be pleaſed to put forth thy healing virtue, they will ſtill remain uncured. O thou bleſſed Phyſician of ſouls, heal me, and grant I may now ſo touch thee that every one of theſe loathſome iſſues may immediately ſtaneh, that theſs ſickneſſes may not be unto death, but unto the glorie of thy mercie in Pardoning, to the glorie of thy grace in Purifying ſo polluted a wretch. O Chriſt hear me, and grant I may now approach thee with ſuch humilitie and contrition, love & de{-}votion, that thou mayeſt vouchſafe to come un{-}to me, & abide with me; communicating to me thy ſelf, and all the merits of thy Paſſion. And then, O Lord, let no accuſations of Satan or my own conſcience amaze or diſtract me, but ha{-}ving peace with thee, let me alſo have peace in my ſelf, that this Wine may make glad, this Bread of life may ſtrengthen my heart, and en{-}able me chearfully to run the way of thy Com{-}mandments. Grant this merciful Saviour for thine own bowels and compaſſions ſake.\n\nEJACƲLATIONS to be uſed at the LORDS TABLE.\n\nLORD, I am not worthy that thou ſhould{-}eſt come under my roof.\n\nI have ſinned: What ſhall I do unto thee, O thou preſerver of men?\n\n[Here recollect ſome of thy greateſt ſins.]\n\nIf thou, Lord, ſhouldſt be extream to mark what is done amiſs, O Lord, who may abide it?\n\nBut with the Lord there is mercie, and with him is plenteous Redemption.\n\nBehold, O Lord, thy beloved Son in whom thou art well pleaſed.\n\nHearken to the crie of his blood which ſpeak{-}eth better things then that of Abel.\n\nBy his Agonie and bloodie Sweat, by his Croſs and Paſſion, good Lord deliver me.\n\nO Lamb of God which takeſt away the ſins of the world, grant me thy Peace.\n\nO Lamb of God which takeſt away the ſins of the world, have mercy upon me.\n\nImmediately before Receiving.\n\nTHou haſt ſaid that he that eateth thy fleſh and drinketh thy blood hath eternal life.\n\nBehold the ſervant of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word.\n\nAt the receiving of the Bread.\n\nBy thy Crucified bodie deliver me from this body of death.\n\nAt the receiving of the Cup.\n\nO Let this blood of thine purge my con{-}ſcience from dead works to ſerve the liv{-}ing God.\n\nLord, if thou wilt thou canſt make me clean.\n\nO touch me, and ſay, I will, be thou clean.\n\nAfter Receiving.\n\nWHat ſhal I render unto the Lord for all the benefits he hath done unto me?\n\nI will take the Cup of Salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.\n\nWorthy is the Lamb that was ſlain to re{-}ceive power, and riches, and wiſdome, and ſtrength, and honour, and glorie, and bleſſing.\n\nTherefore bleſſing, honour, glorie and pow{-}er be to him that ſicteth upon the Throne, and to the Lamb for ever and ever. Amen.\n\nI have ſworn, and am ſtedfaſtly purpoſed to keep thy righteous judgements,\n\nO hold thou up my goings in thy paths, that my footſteps ſlip not.\n\nA Thanksgiving after the Recei{-}ving of the Sacrament.\n\nO Thou fountain of all goodneſs, from whom everie good and perfect gift com{-}eth, and to whom all honour and glorie ſhould be returned, I deſire with all the moſt fervent and inflamed affections of a grateful heart, to bleſs and praiſe thee for thoſe ineſti{-}mable mercies thou haſt vouchſafed me: Lord, what is man that thou ſhouldſt ſo regard him as to ſend thy beloved Son to ſuffer ſuch bitter things for him? But, Lord, what am I the worſt of men, that I ſhould have any part in this at{-}tonement, who have ſo often deſpiſed him and his ſufferings? O the height and depth of this mercie of thine, that art pleaſed to admit me to the renewing of that Covenant with thee which I have ſo often and ſo perverſly broken! That I who am not worthy of that dayly bread which ſuſtains the bodie, ſhould be made partaker of this bread of life which nouriſheth the ſoul, and that the God of all puritie ſhould vouchſafe to unite himſelf to ſo polluted a wretch! O my God, ſuffer me no more, I beſeech thee, to turn thy grace into wantonneſs, to make thy mercie an occaſion of ſecuritie, but let this unſpeakable love of thine conſtrain me to o{-}bedience, that ſince my bleſſed Lord hath died for me, I may no longer live unto my ſelf but to him: O Lord, I know there is no concord be{-}tween Chriſt and Belial, therefore ſince he hath now been pleaſed to enter my heart, O let me never permit any luſt to chance him thence, but let him that hath ſo dearly bought me ſtill keep poſſeſſion of me, and let nothing ever take me out of his hand. To this end be thou graciouſly pleaſed to watch over me, and defend me from all aſſaults of my ſpiritual enemies, but eſpecially deliver me from my ſelf, from the treacherie of my own heart, which is too willing to yield it ſelf a prey. And where thou ſeeſt I am either by nature or cuſtome moſt weak, there do thou, I beſeech thee, magnifie thy power in my pre{-}ſervation. [Here mention thy moſt dangerous temptations.] And Lord let my Saviours ſuf{-}ferings for my ſins, and the Vows I have now made againſt them never depart from my minde, but let the remembrance of the one en{-}able me to perform the other, that I may ne{-}ver make truce with thoſe luſts which nailed his hands, pierced his ſide, and made his ſoul hea{-}vie to the death. But that having now anew liſted my ſelf under his banner, I may fight manfully, and follow the Captain of my Salva{-}tion, even through a ſea of blood. Lord, lift up my hands that hang down, and my feeble knees, that I faint not in this warfare; O be thou my ſtrength who am not able of my ſelf to ſtruggle with the ſlighteſt temptations. How often have I turned my back in the day of battel? how many of theſe Sacramental vows have I violated? And Lord, I have ſtill the ſame unconſtant deceitful heart to betray me to the breach of this. O thou who art Yea and Amen, in whom there is no ſhadow of change, communicate to me, I beſeech thee, ſuch a ſtabilitie of mind, that I may no more thus ſtart aſide like a broken bow, but that having my heart whole with thee I may continue ſtedfaſt in thy Covenant; that not one good purpoſe which thy Spirit hath raiſed in me this day may vaniſh, as ſo many have formerly done, but that they may bring forth fruit unto life eternal. Grant this, O mer{-}ciful father, through the merits and mediation of my Crucified Saviour.\n\nA Prayer of Interceſſion to be uſed either before or after the receiving of the Sacrament.\n\nO MOST gracious Lord, who ſo tender{-}ly lovedſt mankind as to give thy dear Son out of thy Boſome to be a propitiation for the ſins of the whole world, grant that the ef{-}fect of this Redemption may be as univerſal as the deſign of it, that it may be to the ſalvation of all. O let no perſon by impenitence and wil{-}ful ſin forfeit his part in it, but by the power of thy grace bring all, even the moſt obſtinate ſinners to repentance. Inlighten all that ſit in darkneſs, all Jews, Turks, Infidels and Hereticks, take from them all blindneſs, hardneſs of heart and contempt of thy Word, and ſo fetch them home, bleſſed Lord, unto thy fold, that they may be ſaved among the number of the true Iſ{-}raelites. And for all thoſe upon whom the Name of thy Son is called, grant, O Lord, that their converſations may be ſuch as becometh the Goſpel of Chriſt, that his Name be no long{-}er blaſphemed among the Heathens through us. O Bleſſed Lord, how long ſhall Chriſtendom continue the vileſt part of the world, a ſink of all thoſe abominable pollutions, which even Barbarians deteſt? O let not our profeſſion and our practiſe be alwayes at ſo wide a diſt{-}ance. Let not the Diſciples of the holy and Im{-}maculate Jeſus be of all others the moſt profane and impure. Let not the ſubjects of the Prince of Peace be of all others the moſt contentious and bloodie; but make us Chriſtians in deed as well as in name, that we may walk worthy of that Holy vocation wherewith we are called, and may all with one minde and one mouth glorifie thee the Father of our Lord Jeſus Chriſt. Have mercie on this languiſhing Church, look down from Heaven the habitation of thy holi{-}neſs and of thy glorie: where is thy zeal and thy ſtrength, the ſounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies towards us? Are they reſtrained? Be not wroth very ſore, O Lord, neither re{-}member iniquitie for ever; but though our backſlidings are many, and we have grievouſly rebelled, yet according to all thy goodneſs let thy anger & thy furie be turned away, & cauſe thy face to ſhine upon thy Sanctuarie which is deſolate, for the Lords ſake; and ſo ſeparate be{-}tween us and our ſins, that they may no longer ſeparate between us and our God. Save and de{-}fend all Chriſtian Kings, Princes & Governours, eſpecially thoſe to whom we owe ſubjection; plead thou their cauſe, O Lord, againſt thoſe that ſtrive with them, & fight thou againſt thoſe that fight againſt them, & ſo guide & aſſiſt them in the diſcharge of that office whereunto thou haſt appointed them, that under them we may lead quiet and peaceable life, in all godlineſs & honeſtie. Bleſs them that wait at thine Altar, open thou their lips that their mouth may ſhew forth thy praiſe; O let not the lights of the world be put under buſhels, but place them in their Candleſticks, that they may give light to all that are in the houſe. Let not Jeroboams Prieſts profane thy Service, but let the ſeed of Aaron ſtill miniſter before thee. And O thou Father of mercies, and God of all comfort, ſuccour and relieve all that are in affliction, and deliver the out-caſt and poor, help them to right that ſuf{-}fer wrong, let the ſorrowful ſighing of the pri{-}ſoners come before thee, and according to the greatneſs of thy power, preſerve thou thoſe that are appointed to die; grant eaſe to thoſe that are in pain, ſupplies to thoſe that ſuffer want, give to all preſumptuous ſinners a ſenſe of their ſins, and to all deſpairing, a ſight of thy mercies, and do thou, O Lord, for every one above what they can ask or think. Forgive my enemies, perſecuters and flanderers, and turn their hearts. Pour down thy bleſſings on all my friends, and benefactors, all who have commended themſelves to my Prayers. [Here thou may eſt name particular perſons.] And grant, O merciful Father, that through this blood of the Croſs, we may all be preſented pure and unblameable and unreproveable in thy ſight; that ſo we may be admitted into that place of puritie, where no unclean thing can enter, there to ſing eternal praiſes to Father, Son and Holie Ghoſt for ever.\n\nA Prayer in times of common Per{-}ſecution.\n\nO BLESSED Saviour, who haſt made the Croſs the badge of thy Diſciples, en{-}able me I beſeech thee, willingly and chearfully to embrace it; thou ſeeſt, O Lord, I am fallen into dayes, wherein he that departeth from e{-}vil maketh himſelf a Prey, O make me ſo readily to expoſe all my outward concernments, when my obedience to thee requireth it, that what falls as a Prey to men, may by thee be accepted as a Sacrifice to God: Lord preſerve me ſo by thy grace that I never ſuffer as an evil doer, and then, O Lord, if it be my lot to ſuffer as a Chriſtian, let me not be aſhamed, but rejoyce that I am counted worthy to ſuffer for thy Name: O thou who for my ſake enduredſt the croſs; and diſpiſedſt the ſhame, let the example of that love and patience prevail againſt all the tremblings of my corrupt heart, that no terrors may ever be able to ſhake my conſtancie, but that how long ſoever thou ſhalt permit the rod of the wicked to lie on my back, I may never put my hand unto wickedneſs: Lord thou knoweſt whereof I am made, thou remembreſt that I am but fleſh; and fleſh, O Lord, ſhrinks at the approach of any thing grievous. It is thy Spirit, thy Spirit alone, that can uphold me, O ſtabliſh me with thy free Spirit, that I be not wearie and faint in my mind. And by how much the greater thou diſcerneſt my weakneſs, ſo much the more do thou ſhew forth thy po{-}wer in me, and make me, O Lord, in all temp{-}tations ſtedfaſtly to look to thee, the author and finiſher of my faith, that ſo I may run the race which is ſet before me, and reſiſt even un{-}to blood, ſtriving againſt ſin: O dear Jeſus, hear me, and though Satan deſire to have me, that he may winnow me as wheat, yet do thou O bleſſed Mediator, pray for me that my faith fail not, but that though it be tried with fire, it may be found unto praiſe and glorie and ho{-}nour at thy appearing. And, O Lord, I beſeech thee grant that I may preſerve not only con{-}ſtancie towards God, but charitie alſo towards men, even thoſe whom thou ſhalt permit to be the inſtruments of my ſufferings: Lord, let me not fail to imitate that admirable meekneſs of thine, in loving and praying for my greateſt perſecutors; and do thou, O Lord, overcome all their evil with thy infinite goodneſs, turn their hearts, and draw them powerfully to thy ſelf, and at laſt receive both me and mine ene{-}mies into thoſe manſions of peace and reſt, where thou reigneſt with the Father, and the Holy Ghoſt, one God, for ever.\n\nA Prayer in time of Affliction.\n\nO JUST and holy Lord, who with rebukes doſt chaſten man for ſin, I deſire unfeign{-}edly to humble my ſelf under thy mightie hand, which now lies heavie upon me, I heartily ac{-}knowledge, O Lord, that all I do, all I can ſuffer, is but the due reward of my deeds, and therefore in thy ſevereſt inflictions I muſt ſtill ſay, righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgements. But, O Lord, I beſeech thee in judgement remember mercie, and though my ſins have inforced thee to ſtrike, yet conſider my weakneſs, and let not thy ſtripes be more heavie, or more laſting then thou ſeeſt profitable for my ſoul; correct me but with the chaſtiſement of a father, not with the wounds of an enemie, and though thou take not off thy rod, yet take away thine anger: Lord, do not abhor my ſoul, nor caſt thy ſervant away in diſpleaſure, but pardon my ſins, I be{-}ſeech thee; and if yet in thy Fatherly wiſdome, thou ſee fit to prolong thy corrections, thy bleſſed will be done, I caſt my ſelf O Lord, at thy feet, do with me what thou pleaſeſt. Trie me as ſilver is tried, ſo thou bring me out puri{-}fied. And Lord make even my fleſh alſo to ſub{-}ſcribe to this reſignation, that there may be nothing in me, that may rebel againſt thy hand, but that having perfectly ſuppreſt all repining thoughts, I may chearfully drink of this cup. And how bitter ſoever thou ſhalt pleaſe to make it, Lord, let it prove medicinal, and cure all the diſeaſes of my ſoul, that it may bring forth in me the peaceable fruit of righte{-}ouſneſs. That ſo theſe light afflictions which are but for a moment, may work for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glorie, through Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nA Thanksgiving for Deliverance.\n\nO Bleſſed Lord, who art gracious and mer{-}ciful, ſlow to anger and of great kind{-}neſs, and repenteſt thee of the evil; I thankfully acknowledge before thee that thou haſt not dealt with me after my ſins, nor rewarded me according to my iniquities. My rebellions, O Lord, deſerve to be ſcourged with Scorpions, and thou haſt corrected them only with a gentle and fatherly Rod; neither haſt thou ſuffered me to lie long under that, but haſt given me a timely and a gracious iſſue out of my late di{-}ſtreſſes. O Lord, I will be glad and rejoyce in thy mercie, for thou haſt conſidered my trou{-}ble, and haſt known my ſoul in adverſitie. Thou haſt ſmitten, and thou haſt healed me, O let theſe various methods of thine have their pro{-}per effects upon my ſoul, that I who have felt the ſmart of thy chaſtiſements may ſtand in awe and not fin, and that I who have likewiſe felt the ſweet refreſhings of thy mercie may have my heart raviſhed with it, and knit to thee in the firmeſt bands of love, and that by both I may be preſerved in a conſtant, entire obedience to thee all my dayes, through Jeſus Chriſt.","textual_form_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-retained","work_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic","language":"en","license":"CC0-1.0","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"body","unit":8},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Text Creation Partnership retained XML electronic witness"},"record_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-electronic:native:282490fedf754449b7f0","representation_revision":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcpa75019-accepted-20261003-v1","sequence":10,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"directions"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"68"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Directions for the time of Sickneſs."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"WHEN "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"thou findeſt thy ſelf viſited with Sickneſs thou art immediately to re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"member that it is God, which"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" with rebukes doth chaſten man for ſin. "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"And therefore let thy firſt care be to find out what it is that provokes him to ſmite thee, and to that purpoſe Examine thine own heart, ſearch diligently what guilts lie there, confeſs them humbly and penitently to God, and for the greater ſecurity renew thy Repentance for all the old ſins of thy former life, beg moſt earn"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"eſtly and importunately his mercy and pardon in Chriſt Jeſus, and put on ſincere and zealous reſo"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"lutions of forſaking every evil way for the reſt of that time which God ſhall ſpare thee. And that thy own heart deceive thee not in this ſo weighty a buſineſs, it will be wiſdome to ſend for ſome godly"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Divine, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"not only to aſſiſt thee with his prayers, but with his counſel alſo. And to that purpoſe open thy heart ſo freely to him that he may be able to judge whether thy Repentance be ſuch as may give thee confidence to appear before Gods dreadful Tribunal, and that if it be not, he may help thee what he can towards the making it ſo. And when thou haſt thus provided for thy better part, thy Soul, then conſider thy Body alſo, and as the Wiſe man ſaith,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Ecclus. 38. 12. Give place to the Phyſician, for the Lord hath created him: "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"source-glyph"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Ʋ"}],"kind":"segment"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſe ſuch means as may be moſt likely to recover thy health, but always remember that the ſucceſs\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"69"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nof them muſt come from God; and beware of"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Aſa's "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"ſin, who"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" ſought to the Phyſicians, and not to the Lord, 2 Chro. 6. 12. "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Diſpoſe alſo betimes of thy temporal affairs, by making thy"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Will, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"and ſet"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ting all things in ſuch order as thou meaneſt fi"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"nally to leave them in, and defer it not till thy ſickneſs grow more violent, for then perhaps thou ſhalt not have ſuch uſe of thy Reaſon as may fit thee for it, or if thou have, it wil be then much more ſeaſonable to imploy thy thoughts on higher things, on the world thou art going to, rather then that thou art about to leave; we cannot carry the things of this world with us when we go hence, and it is not fit we ſhould carry the thoughts of them. Therefore let thoſe be early diſpatched that they may not diſturb thee at laſt."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Prayer for a ſick perſon."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Merciful and Righteous Lord, the God of health and of ſickneſs, of life and of death, I moſt unfeignedly acknowledge that my great abuſe of thoſe manie dayes of ſtrength and welfare, which thou haſt afforded me, hath moſt juſtly deſerved thy preſent viſitation. I deſire, O Lord, humbly to accept of this pu"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"niſhment of mine iniquitie, and to bear the in"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"dignation of the Lord, becauſe I have ſinned againſt him. And, O thou merciful Father, who deſigneſt not the ruine but the amend"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ment of thoſe whom thou ſcourgeſt, I beſeech thee by thy grace ſo to ſanctifie this correction\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"70"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nof thine to me, that this ſickneſs of my bodie may be a means of health to my ſoul, make me diligent to ſearch my heart, and do thou O Lord, enable me to diſcover everie accurſed thing, how cloſely ſoever concealed there, that by the removal thereof, I may make way for the removal of this puniſhment. Heal my ſoul, O Lord, which hath ſinned againſt thee, and then if it be thy bleſſed will, heal my bodie alſo, reſtore the voice of joy and health unto my dwelling, that I may live to praiſe thee, and to bring forth fruits of repentance. But if in thy wiſdome thou haſt otherwiſe diſpoſed, if thou haſt determined that this ſickneſs ſhall be unto death, I beſeech thee to fit and prepare me for it, give me that ſincere and earneſt re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pentance, to which thou haſt promiſed mercie and pardon; wean my heart from the world, and all its fading vanities, and make me to gaſp and pant after thoſe more excellent and du"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rable joys which are at thy right hand for ever. Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon me, and in all the pains of my bodie, in all the agonies of my ſpirit, let thy comforts refreſh my ſoul, and enable me patiently to wait till my change come. And grant, O Lord, that when my earthly houſe of this Tabernacle is diſſolved I may have a building of God, an houſe not made with hands eternal in the hea"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"vens. And that for his ſake who by his preci"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ous blood hath purchaſed it for me, even Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"number":"71"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Thanks giving for Recovery."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Gracious Lord, the God of the ſpirits of all fleſh, in whoſe hand my time is, I praiſe and magnifie thee that thou haſt in love to my ſoul delivered it from the pit of corruption, and reſtored me to health again; it is thou alone, O Lord, that haſt preſerved my life from deſtruction, thou haſt chaſtened and cor"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rected me, but thou haſt not given me over unto death; O let this life which thou haſt thus graci"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ouſly ſpared be wholly conſecrated to thee. Behold, O Lord, I am by thy mercie made whole, O make me ſtrictly careful to ſin no more leſt a worſe thing come unto me. Lord, let not this reprieve thou haſt now given me, make me ſecure, as thinking that my Lord de"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"layeth his coming, but grant me I beſeech thee to make a right uſe of this long ſuffering of thine, and ſo to imploy everie minute of that time thou ſhalt allow me, that when thou ſhalt appear I may have confidence and not be aſha"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"med before thee at thy coming. Lord I have found by this approach towards death, how dreadful a thing it is to be taken unprepared. O let it be a perpetual admonition to me to watch for my Maſters coming. And when the pleaſures of ſin ſhall preſent themſelves to en"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tice me, O make me to remember how bitter they will be at the laſt. O Lord hear me, and as thou haſt in much mercie afforded me time, ſo grant me alſo grace to work out my own ſal"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"vation,\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"72"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nto provide oile in my lamp, that when the Bridegroom cometh I may go with him to the marriage. Grant this I beſeech thee for thy dear Sons ſake."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Prayer at the approach of Death."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Eternal and everliving God, who firſt breathedſt into man the breath of life, and when thou takeſt away that breath he dies and is turned again to his duſt, look with com"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"paſſion on me thy poor crature who am now drawing near the gates of death, and which is infinitely more terrible, the bar of Judgement. Lord my own heart condemns me, and thou art infinitely greater then my heart, and knoweſt all things. The ſins I know and remember, fill me with horrour; but there are alſo multitudes of others, which I either obſerved not at the time, or have ſince careleſly forgot, which are all preſent to thee. Thou ſetteſt my miſdeeds before thee, and my ſecret ſins in the light of thy countenance; and to what a mountainous heap muſt the minutely provocations of ſo ma"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"nie years ariſe? How ſhall one ſo ungodly ſtand in thy Judgement, or ſuch a ſinner in the Congregation of the Righteous? And to adde yet more to my terrour, my verie repentance I fear will not abide the trial; my frequent re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"lapſes heretofore have ſufficiently witneſſed the unſinceritie of my paſt reſolutions. And then, O Lord, what can ſecure me that my preſent diſlikes of my ſins are not rather the\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"73"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\neffects of my amazing danger then of any real change? And, O Lord, I know thou art not mocked, nor wilt accept of any thing that is not perfectly ſincere. O Lord, when I conſider this, fearfulneſs and trembling comes upon me, and an horrible dread overwhelmeth me, my fleſh trembleth for fear of thee, and my heart is wounded within me. But, O Lord, one deep calleth upon another, the depth of my miſerie upon the depth of thy mercie; Lord, ſave now or I periſh eternally. O thou who willeſt not that any ſhould periſh, but that all ſhould come to repentance, bring me, I beſeech thee, though thus late, to a ſincere Repentance, ſuch as thou wilt accept, who trieſt the heart. Create in me, O God, a clean heart, and renew a right ſpirit within me: Lord, one day is with thee as a thouſand years, O let thy mightie ſpirit work in me now in this my laſt day, whatſoever thou ſeeſt wanting to fit me for thy mercie and acceptation. Give me a perfect and entire hatred of my ſins, and enable me to pre"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſent thee with that ſacrifice of a broken and contrite heart, which thou haſt promiſed not to deſpiſe; that by this I may be made capable of that atonement which thy dear Son hath by the more excellent oblation of himſelf made for all repenting ſinners. He is the propitiation for our ſins, he was wounded for our tranſ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"greſſions, he was bruiſed for our iniquities, the chaſtiſement of our peace was o him, O heal me by his ſtripes, and let the cry of his blood drown the clamour of my ſins. I am indeed a\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"74"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nchilde of wrath, but he is the Son of thy love, for his ſake ſpare me, O Lord, ſpare thy crea"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ture whom he hath redeemed with his moſt pre"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cious blood, and be not angrie with me for ever. In his wounds O Lord, I take Sanctuarie, O let not thy vengeance purſue me to this Citie of refuge: my ſoul hangeth upon him, O let me not periſh with a Jeſus, with a Saviour in my arms. But by his Agonie and bloodie ſweat, by his Croſs and Paſſion, by all that he did and ſuffered for ſinners, good Lord deliver me; deliver me, I beſeech thee, from the wa"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ges of my ſins, thy wrath and everlaſting dam"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"nation, in this time of my tribulation, in the hour of death, and in the day of Judgement. Hear me, O Lord, hear me, and do not now repay my former neglects of thy calls, by re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fuſing to anſwer me in this time of my greateſt need; Lord, there is but a ſtep between me and death, O let not my ſun go down upon thy wrath, but ſeal my pardon before I go hence and be no more ſeen. Thy loving kindneſs is better then the life it ſelf, O let me have that in exchange, and I ſhall moſt gladly lay down this mortal life. Lord, thou knoweſt all my deſire, and my groaning is not hid from thee; deal thou with me, O Lord, according to thy Name, for ſweet is thy mercie; take away the ſting of death, the guilt of my ſins, and then though I walk through the valley of the ſhadow of death I will fear no evil; I will lay me down in peace, and Lord when I awake up, let me be ſatisfied with thy preſence in thy glorie. Grant this\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"75"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nmerciful God for his ſake who is both the Re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"deemer and Mediatour of ſinners, even Jeſus Chriſt."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"Psalms"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"PSALMS."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"P"},{"attributes":{"type":"source-glyph"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Ʋ"}],"kind":"segment"},{"kind":"text","text":"T me not to rebuke, O Lord, in thine an"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ger, neither chaſten me in thy heavie 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of thy correction, but give me ſuch a perfect ſubjection to thee the Father of Spirits, that this chaſtiſement may be for my profit, that I may thereby be partaker of thy holineſs."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O thou Captain of my Salvation, who wert made perfect by ſufferings, ſanctifie to me all the pains of body, all the terrours of mind which thou ſhalt permit to fall upon me."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord, my fins have deſerved eternal tor"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ments, make me chearfully and thankfully to bear my preſent pains, chaſten me as thou plea"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſeſt here, that I may not be condemned with the world."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n 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ſelf viſited with Sickneſs thou art immediately to re{-}member that it is God, which with rebukes doth chaſten man for ſin. And therefore let thy firſt care be to find out what it is that provokes him to ſmite thee, and to that purpoſe Examine thine own heart, ſearch diligently what guilts lie there, confeſs them humbly and penitently to God, and for the greater ſecurity renew thy Repentance for all the old ſins of thy former life, beg moſt earn{-}eſtly and importunately his mercy and pardon in Chriſt Jeſus, and put on ſincere and zealous reſo{-}lutions of forſaking every evil way for the reſt of that time which God ſhall ſpare thee. And that thy own heart deceive thee not in this ſo weighty a buſineſs, it will be wiſdome to ſend for ſome godly Divine, not only to aſſiſt thee with his prayers, but with his counſel alſo. And to that purpoſe open thy heart ſo freely to him that he may be able to judge whether thy Repentance be ſuch as may give thee confidence to appear before Gods dreadful Tribunal, and that if it be not, he may help thee what he can towards the making it ſo. And when thou haſt thus provided for thy better part, thy Soul, then conſider thy Body alſo, and as the Wiſe man ſaith, Ecclus. 38. 12. Give place to the Phyſician, for the Lord hath created him: Ʋſe ſuch means as may be moſt likely to recover thy health, but always remember that the ſucceſs of them muſt come from God; and beware of Aſa's ſin, who ſought to the Phyſicians, and not to the Lord, 2 Chro. 6. 12. Diſpoſe alſo betimes of thy temporal affairs, by making thy Will, and ſet{-}ting all things in ſuch order as thou meaneſt fi{-}nally to leave them in, and defer it not till thy ſickneſs grow more violent, for then perhaps thou ſhalt not have ſuch uſe of thy Reaſon as may fit thee for it, or if thou have, it wil be then much more ſeaſonable to imploy thy thoughts on higher things, on the world thou art going to, rather then that thou art about to leave; we cannot carry the things of this world with us when we go hence, and it is not fit we ſhould carry the thoughts of them. Therefore let thoſe be early diſpatched that they may not diſturb thee at laſt.\n\nA Prayer for a ſick perſon.\n\nO Merciful and Righteous Lord, the God of health and of ſickneſs, of life and of death, I moſt unfeignedly acknowledge that my great abuſe of thoſe manie dayes of ſtrength and welfare, which thou haſt afforded me, hath moſt juſtly deſerved thy preſent viſitation. I deſire, O Lord, humbly to accept of this pu{-}niſhment of mine iniquitie, and to bear the in{-}dignation of the Lord, becauſe I have ſinned againſt him. And, O thou merciful Father, who deſigneſt not the ruine but the amend{-}ment of thoſe whom thou ſcourgeſt, I beſeech thee by thy grace ſo to ſanctifie this correction of thine to me, that this ſickneſs of my bodie may be a means of health to my ſoul, make me diligent to ſearch my heart, and do thou O Lord, enable me to diſcover everie accurſed thing, how cloſely ſoever concealed there, that by the removal thereof, I may make way for the removal of this puniſhment. Heal my ſoul, O Lord, which hath ſinned againſt thee, and then if it be thy bleſſed will, heal my bodie alſo, reſtore the voice of joy and health unto my dwelling, that I may live to praiſe thee, and to bring forth fruits of repentance. But if in thy wiſdome thou haſt otherwiſe diſpoſed, if thou haſt determined that this ſickneſs ſhall be unto death, I beſeech thee to fit and prepare me for it, give me that ſincere and earneſt re{-}pentance, to which thou haſt promiſed mercie and pardon; wean my heart from the world, and all its fading vanities, and make me to gaſp and pant after thoſe more excellent and du{-}rable joys which are at thy right hand for ever. Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon me, and in all the pains of my bodie, in all the agonies of my ſpirit, let thy comforts refreſh my ſoul, and enable me patiently to wait till my change come. And grant, O Lord, that when my earthly houſe of this Tabernacle is diſſolved I may have a building of God, an houſe not made with hands eternal in the hea{-}vens. And that for his ſake who by his preci{-}ous blood hath purchaſed it for me, even Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nA Thanks giving for Recovery.\n\nO Gracious Lord, the God of the ſpirits of all fleſh, in whoſe hand my time is, I praiſe and magnifie thee that thou haſt in love to my ſoul delivered it from the pit of corruption, and reſtored me to health again; it is thou alone, O Lord, that haſt preſerved my life from deſtruction, thou haſt chaſtened and cor{-}rected me, but thou haſt not given me over unto death; O let this life which thou haſt thus graci{-}ouſly ſpared be wholly conſecrated to thee. Behold, O Lord, I am by thy mercie made whole, O make me ſtrictly careful to ſin no more leſt a worſe thing come unto me. Lord, let not this reprieve thou haſt now given me, make me ſecure, as thinking that my Lord de{-}layeth his coming, but grant me I beſeech thee to make a right uſe of this long ſuffering of thine, and ſo to imploy everie minute of that time thou ſhalt allow me, that when thou ſhalt appear I may have confidence and not be aſha{-}med before thee at thy coming. Lord I have found by this approach towards death, how dreadful a thing it is to be taken unprepared. O let it be a perpetual admonition to me to watch for my Maſters coming. And when the pleaſures of ſin ſhall preſent themſelves to en{-}tice me, O make me to remember how bitter they will be at the laſt. O Lord hear me, and as thou haſt in much mercie afforded me time, ſo grant me alſo grace to work out my own ſal{-}vation, to provide oile in my lamp, that when the Bridegroom cometh I may go with him to the marriage. Grant this I beſeech thee for thy dear Sons ſake.\n\nA Prayer at the approach of Death.\n\nO Eternal and everliving God, who firſt breathedſt into man the breath of life, and when thou takeſt away that breath he dies and is turned again to his duſt, look with com{-}paſſion on me thy poor crature who am now drawing near the gates of death, and which is infinitely more terrible, the bar of Judgement. Lord my own heart condemns me, and thou art infinitely greater then my heart, and knoweſt all things. The ſins I know and remember, fill me with horrour; but there are alſo multitudes of others, which I either obſerved not at the time, or have ſince careleſly forgot, which are all preſent to thee. Thou ſetteſt my miſdeeds before thee, and my ſecret ſins in the light of thy countenance; and to what a mountainous heap muſt the minutely provocations of ſo ma{-}nie years ariſe? How ſhall one ſo ungodly ſtand in thy Judgement, or ſuch a ſinner in the Congregation of the Righteous? And to adde yet more to my terrour, my verie repentance I fear will not abide the trial; my frequent re{-}lapſes heretofore have ſufficiently witneſſed the unſinceritie of my paſt reſolutions. And then, O Lord, what can ſecure me that my preſent diſlikes of my ſins are not rather the effects of my amazing danger then of any real change? And, O Lord, I know thou art not mocked, nor wilt accept of any thing that is not perfectly ſincere. O Lord, when I conſider this, fearfulneſs and trembling comes upon me, and an horrible dread overwhelmeth me, my fleſh trembleth for fear of thee, and my heart is wounded within me. But, O Lord, one deep calleth upon another, the depth of my miſerie upon the depth of thy mercie; Lord, ſave now or I periſh eternally. O thou who willeſt not that any ſhould periſh, but that all ſhould come to repentance, bring me, I beſeech thee, though thus late, to a ſincere Repentance, ſuch as thou wilt accept, who trieſt the heart. Create in me, O God, a clean heart, and renew a right ſpirit within me: Lord, one day is with thee as a thouſand years, O let thy mightie ſpirit work in me now in this my laſt day, whatſoever thou ſeeſt wanting to fit me for thy mercie and acceptation. Give me a perfect and entire hatred of my ſins, and enable me to pre{-}ſent thee with that ſacrifice of a broken and contrite heart, which thou haſt promiſed not to deſpiſe; that by this I may be made capable of that atonement which thy dear Son hath by the more excellent oblation of himſelf made for all repenting ſinners. He is the propitiation for our ſins, he was wounded for our tranſ{-}greſſions, he was bruiſed for our iniquities, the chaſtiſement of our peace was o him, O heal me by his ſtripes, and let the cry of his blood drown the clamour of my ſins. I am indeed a childe of wrath, but he is the Son of thy love, for his ſake ſpare me, O Lord, ſpare thy crea{-}ture whom he hath redeemed with his moſt pre{-}cious blood, and be not angrie with me for ever. In his wounds O Lord, I take Sanctuarie, O let not thy vengeance purſue me to this Citie of refuge: my ſoul hangeth upon him, O let me not periſh with a Jeſus, with a Saviour in my arms. But by his Agonie and bloodie ſweat, by his Croſs and Paſſion, by all that he did and ſuffered for ſinners, good Lord deliver me; deliver me, I beſeech thee, from the wa{-}ges of my ſins, thy wrath and everlaſting dam{-}nation, in this time of my tribulation, in the hour of death, and in the day of Judgement. Hear me, O Lord, hear me, and do not now repay my former neglects of thy calls, by re{-}fuſing to anſwer me in this time of my greateſt need; Lord, there is but a ſtep between me and death, O let not my ſun go down upon thy wrath, but ſeal my pardon before I go hence and be no more ſeen. Thy loving kindneſs is better then the life it ſelf, O let me have that in exchange, and I ſhall moſt gladly lay down this mortal life. Lord, thou knoweſt all my deſire, and my groaning is not hid from thee; deal thou with me, O Lord, according to thy Name, for ſweet is thy mercie; take away the ſting of death, the guilt of my ſins, and then though I walk through the valley of the ſhadow of death I will fear no evil; I will lay me down in peace, and Lord when I awake up, let me be ſatisfied with thy preſence in thy glorie. Grant this merciful God for his ſake who is both the Re{-}deemer and Mediatour of ſinners, even Jeſus Chriſt.\n\nPSALMS.\n\nPƲT me not to rebuke, O Lord, in thine an{-}ger, neither chaſten me in thy heavie diſplea{-}ſure.\n\nThere is no health in my fleſh becauſe of thy diſpleaſure, neither is there any reſt in my bones by reaſon of my ſins.\n\nFor my wickedneſſes have gone over my head, and are a ſore burden too heavie for me to bear.\n\nMy wounds ſtinck and are corrupt through my fooliſhneſs.\n\nTherefore is my ſpirit vexed within me and my heart within me is deſolate.\n\nMy ſins have taken ſuch hold upon me that I am not able to look up, yea, they are more in num{-}ber then the hairs of my head, and my heart hath failed me.\n\nBut thou, O Lord God, art full of compaſſion and mercy, long-ſuffering, plenteous in goodneſs and truth.\n\nTurn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, for I am deſolate and in miſery.\n\nIf thou Lord ſhouldſt be extream to mark what is done amiſs, O Lord, who may abide it?\n\nO remember not the ſins and offences of my youth, but according to thy mercy think thou upon me for thy goodneſs.\n\nLook upon my adverſity and miſery, and for{-}give me all my ſin.\n\nHide not thy face from thy ſervant, for I am in trouble, O haſte thee and hear me.\n\nOut of the deep do I call unto thee, Lord hear my voice.\n\nTurn thee, O Lord, and deliver my Soul, O ſave me for thy mercies ſake.\n\nO go not from me, for trouble is hard at hand, and there is none to help.\n\nI stretch forth my hands unto thee, my Soul gaſ{-}peth unto thee, as a thirſty land.\n\nDraw nigh unto my ſoul and ſave it, O deliver me, becauſe of my enemies.\n\nFor my Soul is full of trouble, and my life draweth nigh unto hell.\n\nSave me from the Lions mouth, hear me from among the horns of the Ʋnicorns.\n\nO ſet me up upon a rock that is higher then I, for thou art my hope, and a ſtrong Tower for me againſt the enemy.\n\nWhy art thou ſo heavy, O my ſoul, and why art thou ſo diſquieted within me?\n\nPut thy truſt in God for I will yet give him thanks for the help of his countenance.\n\nThe Lord ſhall make good his loving kindneſs towards me, yea, thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever, deſpiſe not then the work of thine own hands.\n\nO GOD, thou art my God, early will I ſeek thee.\n\nMy Soul thirſteth for thee, my fleſh alſo long{-}eth after thee, in a barren and drie land where no water is.\n\nLike as the heart deſireth the water brooks, ſo longeth my Soul after thee O God.\n\nMy Soul is athirſt for God, even for the li{-}ving God, when ſhall I come to appear before the preſence of God?\n\nHow amiable are thy dwellings, O Lord of Hoſts!\n\nMy Soul hath a deſire and longing to enter into the Courts of the Lord, my fleſh and my heart rejoyce in the living God.\n\nO that I had wings like a Dove, for then would I fly away and be at reſt.\n\nO ſend out thy light and thy truth, that they may lead me, and bring me unto thy holy Hill, and to thy dwelling.\n\nFor one day in thy Courts is better then a thou{-}ſand:\n\nI had rather be a door-keeper in the houſe of my God, then to dwell in the tents of wickedneſs.\n\nI ſhould utterly have fainted, but that I belie{-}ved verily to ſee the goodneſs of the Lord in the land of the living.\n\nThou art my helper and my redeemer, O Lord, make no long tarrying.\n\nEJACƲLATIONS.\n\nO LORD, of whom may I ſeek for ſuccour but of thee, who for my ſins art juſtly diſpleaſed? Yet O Lord God moſt Holy, O Lord moſt Mighty, O Holy and moſt Merciful Saviour, deliver me not into the bitter pains of eternal death.\n\nThou knoweſt, Lord, the ſecrets of my heart, ſhut not up thy merciful eyes to my pray{-}er, but hear me, O Lord moſt Holy, O God moſt Mighty, O Holy and Merciful Saviour, thou moſt worthy Judge eternall, ſuffer me not at my laſt hour for any pains of death to fall from thee.\n\nFather, I have ſinned againſt heaven and be{-}fore thee, and am not worthy to be called thy child, yet O Lord, do not thou caſt off the bow{-}els and compaſſions of a Father, but even as a father pitieth his own children, ſo be thou mer{-}ciful unto me.\n\nLord, the prince of this world cometh, O let him have nothing in me, but as he accuſeth, do thou abſolve; he layes many and grievous things to my charge, which he can too well prove, I have nothing to ſay for my ſelf, do thou anſwer for me, O Lord my God.\n\nO Lord I am cloathed with filthy garments, and Satan ſtands at my right hand to reſiſt me, O be thou pleaſed to rebuke him, and pluck me as a brand out of the fire, cauſe mine iniquities to paſs from me, and cloath me with the righ{-}teouſneſs of thy Son.\n\nBehold, O God, the Divel is coming towards me, having great wrath, becauſe he knoweth that he hath but a ſhort time, O ſave and de{-}liver me leſt he devour my ſoul like a Lion, and tear it in pieces while there is none to help.\n\nO my God, I know that no unclean thing can enter into thy Kingdom, and I am nothing but pollution, my very righteouſneſs are as filthy rags, O waſh me and make me white in the blood of the Lamb, that ſo I may be fit to ſtand before thy Throne.\n\nLord, the ſnares of death compaſs me round about▪ O let not the pains of hell alſo take hold upon me, but though I find trouble and heavi{-}neſs, yet O Lord I beſeech thee deliver my ſoul.\n\nO dear Jeſus, who haſt bought me with the precious price of thine own blood: challenge now thy purchaſe, and let not all the malice of Hell pluck me out of thy hand.\n\nO bleſſed high Prieſt, who art able to ſave them to the utmoſt, who come unto God by thee, ſave me I beſeech thee, who have no hope, but on thy merits and interceſſion,\n\nO God I confeſs I have defaced that Image of thine, thou didſt imprint upon my Soul, Yet O thou faithful Creator, have pity on thy crea{-}ture.\n\nO Jeſu, I have by my many and grievous ſins crucified thee afreſh, yet thou who prayedſt for thy perſecutors, interceed for me alſo, and ſuf{-}fer not, O my Redeemer, my ſoul (the price of thy blood (to periſh.\n\nO Spirit of grace, I have by my horrid impi{-}eties done deſpight to thee, yet, O Bleſſed Comforter, though I have often grieved thee, be thou pleaſed to ſuccour and relieve me, and ſay unto my ſoul, I am thy ſalvation.\n\nMine eyes look unto thee, O Lord, in thee is my truſt, O caſt not out my ſoul.\n\nO Lord in the have I truſted, let me never be confounded.\n\nO Bleſſed Lord, who ſcourgeſt every Son whom thou receiveſt, let me not be wea{-}ry of thy correction, but give me ſuch a perfect ſubjection to thee the Father of Spirits, that this chaſtiſement may be for my profit, that I may thereby be partaker of thy holineſs.\n\nO thou Captain of my Salvation, who wert made perfect by ſufferings, ſanctifie to me all the pains of body, all the terrours of mind which thou ſhalt permit to fall upon me.\n\nLord, my fins have deſerved eternal tor{-}ments, make me chearfully and thankfully to bear my preſent pains, chaſten me as thou plea{-}ſeſt here, that I may not be condemned with the world.\n\nLord, the waters are come in even unto my ſoul, O Let thy Spirit move upon theſe waters, and make them like the pool of Betheſda, that they may cure whatſoever ſpiritual diſeaſe thou diſcerneſt in me.\n\nO Chriſt, who firſt ſufferedſt many and grie{-}vous things, and then enteredſt into thy glory, make me ſo to ſuffer with thee, that I may alſo be glorified with thee.\n\nO dear Jeſus, who humbledſt thy ſelf to the death of the Croſs for me, let that death of thine ſweeten the bitterneſs of mine.\n\nWhen thou hadſt overcome the ſharpneſs of death, thou didſt open the Kingdome of heaven to all believers.\n\nI believe that thou ſhalt come to be my Judge.\n\nI pray thee therefore help thy ſervant whom thou haſt redeemed with thy moſt precious blood.\n\nMake me to be numbred with thy Saints in glory everlaſting.\n\nThou art the reſurrection and the life, he that believeth in thee, though he were dead, yet ſhall he live: Lord, I believe, help thou my un{-}belief.\n\nMy fleſh, and my heart faileth, but God is the ſtrength of my heart, and my portion for ever.\n\nI deſire to be diſſolved, and to be with Chriſt which is far better: Lord, I groan earneſtly deſi{-}ring to be cloathed upon with that houſe from heaven.\n\nI deſire to put off this my tabernacle, O be pleaſed to receive me into everlaſting habi{-}tations.\n\nBring my ſoul out of priſon that I may give thanks unto thy name.\n\nLord, I am here to wreſtle not only with fleſh and blood, but with principalities and powers, and ſpiritual wickedneſs, O take me from theſe tents of Kedar, into the heavenly Jeruſalem, where Satan ſhall be utterly trodden under my feet.\n\nI cannot here attend one minute to thy ſervice, without diſtraction, O take me up to ſtand be{-}fore thy Throne, where I ſhall ſerve thee day and night.\n\nI am here in heavineſs through many tribulati{-}ons, O receive me into that place of reſt, where all tears ſhall be wiped from my eyes, where there ſhall be no more death, nor ſorrow, nor crying, nor pain.\n\nI am here in a ſtate of baniſhment and ab{-}ſence from the Lord, O take me where I ſhall for ever behold thy face, and follow the Lamb whither ſoever he goeth.\n\nI have fought a good fight, I have finiſhed my courſe, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousneſs,\n\nO Bleſſed Jeſu, who haſt loved me, and waſh{-}ed me from my ſins in thine own blood, receive my ſoul.\n\nInto thy hands 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"},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"PRAYERS"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" for their uſe who Mourn in ſecret for the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"PUBLICK CALA"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"MITIES,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" &c."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Pſalm 74."}],"kind":"bibliographic-label"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O God, wherefore art thou abſent from us ſo long: why is thy wrath ſo hot againſt the ſheep of thy paſture? 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O Lord, thou haſt formerly abounded to us in bleſſings above all people of the earth. Thy candle ſhined upon our heads, and we delighted our ſelves in thy great goodneſs, Peace was within our walls, and plenteouſneſs within our palaces, there was no decay, no leading into Captivity and no com"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"plaining in our ſtreets: but we turned this Grace into wantonneſs, we abuſed our Peace to Securi"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ty, our Plenty to riot & luxury, and made thoſe good things which ſhould have endeared our hearts to thee, the occaſion of enſtranging them from thee. Nay, O Lord, thou gaveſt us yet more precious mercies, thou wert pleaſed thy ſelf to pitch thy Tabernacle with us, to eſtabliſh a pure and glorious Church among us, and give us thy Word to be a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our paths; but O Lord, we have made no other uſe of that light, then to conduct us to the Chambers of death, we have dealt proud"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ly, and not hearkned to thy Command"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ments, and by rebelling againſt the light, have purchaſed to our ſelves ſo much the heavier portion in the outer darkneſs. And now, O Lord, had the overflowings of thy vengeance been anſwerable to that of our ſin, we had long ſince been ſwept away with a ſwift deſtruct"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ion, and there had been none of us alive at this day to implore thy mercy. 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This this, O Lord, is our ſoreſt diſeaſe, O give us Medicines to heal this ſickneſs, heal our ſouls, and then we know thou canſt ſoon heal our Land. Lord, thou haſt long ſpoken by thy Word to our ears, by thy Judge"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ments even to all our ſenſes, but unleſs thou ſpeak by thy Spirit to our hearts, all other Calls will ſtill be uneffectual. O ſend out this voice, and that a mightie voice, ſuch as may awake us out of this Lechargie: Thou that didſt call "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"La"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"zarus"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" out of the grave, O be pleaſed to call us who are Dead, yea, putrified in treſpaſſes and ſins, and make us to awake to righteouſneſs. 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Thou wert found of thoſe that ſought thee not, O let that act of mercie be re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"peated to us who are ſo deſperately, yet ſo in"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſenſibly Sick, that we cannot ſo much as look after the Phyſitian, and by how much our caſe is the more dangerous, ſo much the more ſove"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"raigne Remedies do thou apply; Lord help us, and conſider, not ſo much our unworthineſs of thy aid, as our irremediable ruine if we want it; ſave Lord, or we periſh eternally. To this end diſpenſe to us in our temporal Intereſt what thou ſeeſt may beſt ſecure our Spiritual; if a greater degree of outward Miſerie will tend to the curing our inward, Lord, ſpare not thy Rod, but ſtrike yet more ſharply. Caſt out this Devil, though with never ſo much Foaming & tearing. But if thou ſeeſt that ſome Return of mercie may be moſt likely to melt us, O be pleaſed ſo far to condeſcend to our wretched"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"neſs as to afford us that, and whether by thy ſharper or gentler methods, bring us home to thy ſelf. And then, O Lord, we know thy hand is not ſhortned, that it cannot ſave, when thou haſt delivered us from our ſins, thou canſt and wilt deliver us from our troubles: O ſhew us thy mercie and grant us thy ſalvation, that being redeemed both in our bodies and ſpirits, we may glorifie thee in both, in a chearful obe"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"dience,\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"87"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nand praiſe the Name of our God, that hath dealt wonderfully with us, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Prayer for "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"This"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Church."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O Thou great God of recompences, who turneſt a Fruitful land into Barrenneſs for the wickedneſs of them that dwell therein; thou haſt moſt juſtly executed that Fatal Sen"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tence on "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"this"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Church, which having once been the perfection of Beautie, the joy of the whole earth, is now become a Scorn and deriſion to all that are round about her. O Lord, what could have been done to thy Vineyard that thou haſt not done in it, and ſince it hath brought forth nothing but wilde Grapes, it is perfectly juſt with thee to take away the hedge thereof, and let it be eaten up. But O Lord, though our iniquities teſtifie againſt us, yet do thou it for thy Names ſake, for our backſlidings are many, we have ſinned againſt thee. O the hope of Iſ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rael, the Saviour thereof in time of trouble, why ſhouldſt thou be as a ſtranger in the land, as a wayfaring man that turneth aſide to tarrie for a night? Why ſhouldſt thou be as a man a"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſtonied, as a mightie man that cannot ſave? Yet thou, O Lord, art in the midſt of us, and we are called by thy name, leave us not; de"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"prive us of what outward enjoyment thou plea"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſeſt, take from us the opportunities of our lux"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"urie and it may be a mercie, but O take not from us the means of our Reformation, for\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"88"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nthat is the moſt direful expreſſion of thy wrath. And though we have hated the Light becauſe our deeds were evil, yet, O Lord, do not by withdrawing it condemn us to walk on ſtill in darkneſs, but let it continue to ſhine till it have guided our feet into the way of peace. O Lord, ariſe, ſtir up thy ſtrength and come and help us, and deliver not the ſoul of thy Turtle Dove "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"(this diſconſolate Church)"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" unto the mul"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"titude of the Enemie, but help her, O God, and that right early. 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Thou ſeeſt (O good "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Shepherd)"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" what ſundrie ſorts of Wolves have broken into thy ſheep-cotes: So that if it were poſſible the very perfect perſons ſhould be brought into error: Thou ſeeſt with what Windes, with what Waves, with what ſtorms thy ſilly ſhip is toſſed, thy ſhip wherein thy lit"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tle flock is in peril to be drowned. And what is now left but that it utterly ſink and we all pe"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"riſh?\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"90"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nOf this tempeſt and ſtorm we may thank our own Wickedneſs and ſinful living, we diſ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cern it well and confeſs it, we diſcern thy Righ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"teouſneſs, and we bewail our unrighteouſneſs: But we appeal to thy "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Mercy"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" which "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"ſurmounteth all thy works;"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" we have now ſuffered much pu"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"niſhment, being ſcourged with ſo many Wars, conſumed with ſuch Loſſes of goods, ſhaken with ſo many floods, and yet appears there no where any Haven or Port unto us, being thus tired and forlorn among ſo ſtrange evils, but ſtill every day more grievous puniſhments and more ſeem to hang over our heads. We com"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"plain not of thy ſharpneſs, moſt tender Saviour, but we diſcern here alſo thy Mercy, foraſmuch as much grievouſer plagues we have deſerved. But O moſt merciful "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Jeſus,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" we beſeech thee that thou wilt not conſider nor weigh what is due for our deſervings, but rather what becom"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"eth thy Mercy, without which neither the An"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"gels in Heaven can ſtand ſure before thee, much leſs we ſilly veſſels of clay. Have mercie on us, O Redeemer, which art eaſie to be intreated, not that we be worthy of thy mercie, but give thou this Glorie unto "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"thine own Name."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Suffer not thoſe which either have not known thee or do envie thy glorie, continually to triumph o"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ver us, and ſay, Where is their God, where is their Redeemer, where is their "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Saviour,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" where is their Bridegroom that they thus boaſt on? Theſe opprobrious words redound unto thee. O Lord, while by our evils men weigh and eſteem thy Goodneſs, they think we be Forſaken\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"91"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nwhom they ſee not amended. Once when thou ſleptſt in the Ship, and a Tempeſt ſuddenly ari"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſing threatned death to all in the Ship, thou a"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"wokeſt at the outcrie of a "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"few Diſeiples"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" and ſtraightway at thine Almightie word the Wa"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ters couched, the Winds fell, the Storm was ſud"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"denly turned into a great calm; the dum wa"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ters knew their makers voice. Now in this far greater Tempeſt, wherein not a few mens bo"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"dies be in danger, but innumerable Souls: we beſeech thee at the crie of thy holy "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Church,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" which is in danger of drowning, that thou wilt awake. So many thouſands of men do crie, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord ſave us, we periſh,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" the Tempeſt is paſt Mans power; it is Thy word that muſt do the deed, Lord Jeſu, only ſay thou with a word of thy mouth, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Ceaſe, O tempeſt, and forthwith ſhall the deſired calm appear."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" Thou wouldſt have ſpared ſo many thouſands of moſt wicked men, if in the City of "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Sodom"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" had been found but ten good men. Now here be ſo many Thouſands of men which love the glorie of thy Name, which ſigh for the beautie of thy Houſe, and wilt thou not at theſe mens Prayers let goe thine Anger, and remember thine accuſtomed and old mercies? Shalt thou not with thy heavenly policie turn our folly into thy glory? Shalt thou not turn the wicked mens evils into thy Churches good? For thy mercie is wont then moſt of all to ſuccour, when the thing is with us paſt Remedie, and neither the Might nor Wiſdome of men can help it. Thou alone bringeſt things that be ne"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ver ſo out of order into order again, which art\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"92"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nthe only Author and maintainer of Peace. Thou framedſt that old Confuſion wherein without order, without faſhion confuſedly lay the diſ"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cordant ſeeds of things, and with a wonderful order the things that of nature fought toge"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ther, Thou didſt ally and knit in a perpetual band. But how much greater Confuſion is this, where is no Charitie, no Fidelitie, no bonds of Love, no reverence neither of Laws nor yet of Rulers, no agreement of Opinions, but as it were in a miſordered Quire, every man ſingeth a contrary note! Among the Heavenly "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Planets"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" is no deſſention, the Elements keep their place, every one do the office whereunto they be ap"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pointed: And wilt thou ſuffer thy "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Spouſe,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" for whoſe ſake all things were made, thus by con"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tinual diſcords to periſh? Shalt thou ſuffer the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"wicked Spirits,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" which be authors and workers of diſcord, to bear ſuch a ſwing in thy King"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"dome unchecked? Shalt thou ſuffer the ſtrong Captain of miſchief, whom thou once over"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"threweſt, again to invade thy Tents, and to ſpoil thy Souldiers? When thou wert here a man converſant among men, at thy Voice fled the Divils. Send forth, we beſeech thee, O Lord, thy Spirit, which may drive away out of the breſts of all them that profeſs thy Name, the wicked Spirits, maſters of riot, of covetouſneſs, of vain-glory, of carnal luſt, of miſchief and diſcord. "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Create in us, O our God and King, a clean heart, and renew thy holy Spirit in our breſts, pluck not from us thy holy Ghoſt. Render unto us the joy of thy ſa"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ving\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"93"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nhealth, and with thy principal Spirit, ſtrengthen thy Spouſe and the Heardmen thereof."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" By this "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Spirit"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" thou reconciledſt the earthly to the Heavenly: By this thou didſt frame and reduce ſo many Tongues, ſo many Nations, ſo many ſundry ſorts of men into one body of a "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Church,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" which body by the ſame Spirit is knit to thee their Head. This Spirit if thou wilt vouchſafe to renew in all mens hearts, then ſhall all theſe forreign miſeries ceaſe, or if they ceaſe not, they ſhall turn to the profit and avail of them which love thee. Stay this Con"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fuſion, ſet in order this horrible Chaos (O Lord Jeſus) let thy Spirit ſtretch out it ſelf up"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"on theſe Waters of evil wavering Opinions. And becauſe thy ſpirit, which according to thy Prophets ſaying, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"containeth all things,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" hath al"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſo the Science of ſpeaking; make, that like as unto all them which be of thy Houſe, is one Light, one Baptiſme, one God, one Hope, one Spirit; ſo they may alſo have one Voice, one Note, one Song, profeſſing one Catholick truth. When thou didſt mount up to Heaven triumphantly, thou threwſt out from above thy precious things, thou gaveſt Gifts amongſt men, thou dealteſt ſundry rewards of thy Spi"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"rit. Renew again from above thy old bounti"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"fulneſs, give that thing to thy "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Church,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" now fainting and growing downward, that thou gaveſt unto her ſhooting up, at her firſt begin"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ning. Give unto "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Princes"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" and Rulers the grace ſo to ſtand in awe of thee, that they ſo may guide the Common-weal, as they ſhould\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"94"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nſhortly render accompt unto thee that art the King of Kings. Give wiſdome to be alwayes aſſiſtant unto them, that whatſoever is beſt to be done, they may eſpy it in their minds, and purſue the ſame in their doings. Give to the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Biſhops"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" the gift of Propheſie, that they may de"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"clare and interpret holy Scripture, not of their own brain, but of thine inſpiring. Give them the threefold Charity which thou once deman"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"deſt of "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Peter,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" what time thou didſt betake unto him the charge of thy ſheep. Give to the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Prieſts"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" the love of Soberneſs and of Chaſtity. Give to thy "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"people"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" a good will to follow thy Commandments, and a readineſs to obey ſuch perſons as thou haſt appointed over them. So ſhall it come to paſs; if through thy Gift thy "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Princes"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" ſhall command that thou requireſt, if thy Paſtors and Herdmen ſhall teach the ſame, and thy People obey them both, that the old Dignity & Tranquillity of the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Church"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" ſhall re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"turn again with a goodly order unto the glory of thy Name. Thou ſparedſt the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Ninivites"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" ap"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"pointed to be deſtroyed as ſoon as they con"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"verted to repentance; and wilt thou deſpiſe thy Houſe falling down at thy feet, which in"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ſtead of ſackcloth hath ſighs, and in ſtead of aſhes tears? Thou promiſedſt Forgiveneſs to ſuch as turn unto thee, but this ſelf thing is thy Gift, a man to turn with his whole heart unto thee, to the intent all our goodneſs ſhould re"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"extent":"1 letter","reason":"illegible"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"•"}],"kind":"description"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"gap"},{"kind":"text","text":"ound unto thy glory. Thou art the Maker, repair the work that thou haſt faſhioned. Thou art the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Redeemer,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" ſave that thou haſt bought.\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"95"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nThou art the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Saviour,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" ſuffer not them to pe"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"riſh which do hang on thee. Thou art the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Lord"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" and owner, challenge thy poſſeſſion. Thou art the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Head,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" help thy members. Thou art the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"King,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" give us a reverence of thy Laws. Thou art the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Prince of Peace,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" breath upon us bro"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"therly love. Thou art the "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"God,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" have pity on thy humble beſeechers; be thou according to "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Pauls"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" ſaying, all things in all men, to the in"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tent the whole Quire of thy Church with a"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"greeing minds and conſonant voices for mercy obtained at thy hands, may give thanks to the Father, Son and Holy Ghoſt, which after the moſt perfect example of concord be diſtinguiſh"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ed in property of Perſons, and one in nature, to whom be praiſe and glory Eternally."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Amen."}],"kind":"closing"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"FINIS."}],"kind":"trailer"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"PRAYERS for their uſe who Mourn in ſecret for the PUBLICK CALA{-}MITIES, &c.\n\nPſalm 74.\n\nO God, wherefore art thou abſent from us ſo long: why is thy wrath ſo hot againſt the ſheep of thy paſture? &c.\n\nPſal. 79.\n\nO God, the Heathen are come into thine inheritance: thy holy temple have they defiled, and made Jeruſalem an heap of ſtones, &c.\n\nPſal. 80.\n\nHear, O thon ſhepherd of Iſrael, thou that leadeſt Joſeph like a ſheep: ſhew thy ſelf alſo, thou that ſitteſt upon the Cherubims, &c.\n\nA Prayer to be uſed in theſe times of Calamity.\n\nO Lord God, to whom vengeance be{-}longeth, I deſire humbly to confeſs before thee, both on my own behalf, & that of this Nation, that theſe many years of calamitie we have groaned under, are but the juſt, (yea milde) returns of thoſe ma{-}ny more years of our provocations againſt thee, and that thy preſent wrath is but the due pun{-}iſhment of thy abuſed mercy. O Lord, thou haſt formerly abounded to us in bleſſings above all people of the earth. Thy candle ſhined upon our heads, and we delighted our ſelves in thy great goodneſs, Peace was within our walls, and plenteouſneſs within our palaces, there was no decay, no leading into Captivity and no com{-}plaining in our ſtreets: but we turned this Grace into wantonneſs, we abuſed our Peace to Securi{-}ty, our Plenty to riot & luxury, and made thoſe good things which ſhould have endeared our hearts to thee, the occaſion of enſtranging them from thee. Nay, O Lord, thou gaveſt us yet more precious mercies, thou wert pleaſed thy ſelf to pitch thy Tabernacle with us, to eſtabliſh a pure and glorious Church among us, and give us thy Word to be a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our paths; but O Lord, we have made no other uſe of that light, then to conduct us to the Chambers of death, we have dealt proud{-}ly, and not hearkned to thy Command{-}ments, and by rebelling againſt the light, have purchaſed to our ſelves ſo much the heavier portion in the outer darkneſs. And now, O Lord, had the overflowings of thy vengeance been anſwerable to that of our ſin, we had long ſince been ſwept away with a ſwift deſtruct{-}ion, and there had been none of us alive at this day to implore thy mercy. But thou art a Gra{-}cious God, ſlow to anger, and haſt proceeded with us with much patience and long-ſuffering, thou haſt ſent thy Judgements to awake us to repentance, and haſt alſo allowed us ſpace for it: But alas! we have perverted this mercy of thine beyond all the former, we return not to him that ſmiteth us, neither do we ſeek the Lord, we are ſliden back by a perpetual back{-}ſliding, no man repenteth him of his wicked{-}neſs, or ſaith what have I done? 'Tis true in{-}deed we fear the rod, (we dread everie ſuffer{-}ing, ſo that we are ready to buy it off with the fouleſt ſin) but we fear not him that hath ap{-}pointed it, but by a wretched obſtinacy harden our necks againſt thee, and refuſe to return▪ now, O God, what balm is there in Gilead that can cure us; who when thou wouldeſt heal us, will not be healed, we know thou haſt pro{-}nounced that there is no peace to the wicked, and how ſhall we then pray for peace, that ſtill retain our wickedneſs? This this, O Lord, is our ſoreſt diſeaſe, O give us Medicines to heal this ſickneſs, heal our ſouls, and then we know thou canſt ſoon heal our Land. Lord, thou haſt long ſpoken by thy Word to our ears, by thy Judge{-}ments even to all our ſenſes, but unleſs thou ſpeak by thy Spirit to our hearts, all other Calls will ſtill be uneffectual. O ſend out this voice, and that a mightie voice, ſuch as may awake us out of this Lechargie: Thou that didſt call La{-}zarus out of the grave, O be pleaſed to call us who are Dead, yea, putrified in treſpaſſes and ſins, and make us to awake to righteouſneſs. And though, O Lord, our frequent reſiſtences even of thoſe inward Calls, have juſtly provo{-}ked thee to give us up to the Luſts of our own heart; yet, O thou boundleſs Ocean of mercie, who art good not only beyond what we can de{-}ſerve, but what we can wiſh, do not withdraw the influence of thy grace, and take not thy ho{-}ly ſpirit from us. Thou wert found of thoſe that ſought thee not, O let that act of mercie be re{-}peated to us who are ſo deſperately, yet ſo in{-}ſenſibly Sick, that we cannot ſo much as look after the Phyſitian, and by how much our caſe is the more dangerous, ſo much the more ſove{-}raigne Remedies do thou apply; Lord help us, and conſider, not ſo much our unworthineſs of thy aid, as our irremediable ruine if we want it; ſave Lord, or we periſh eternally. To this end diſpenſe to us in our temporal Intereſt what thou ſeeſt may beſt ſecure our Spiritual; if a greater degree of outward Miſerie will tend to the curing our inward, Lord, ſpare not thy Rod, but ſtrike yet more ſharply. Caſt out this Devil, though with never ſo much Foaming & tearing. But if thou ſeeſt that ſome Return of mercie may be moſt likely to melt us, O be pleaſed ſo far to condeſcend to our wretched{-}neſs as to afford us that, and whether by thy ſharper or gentler methods, bring us home to thy ſelf. And then, O Lord, we know thy hand is not ſhortned, that it cannot ſave, when thou haſt delivered us from our ſins, thou canſt and wilt deliver us from our troubles: O ſhew us thy mercie and grant us thy ſalvation, that being redeemed both in our bodies and ſpirits, we may glorifie thee in both, in a chearful obe{-}dience, and praiſe the Name of our God, that hath dealt wonderfully with us, through Jeſus Chriſt our Lord.\n\nA Prayer for This Church.\n\nO Thou great God of recompences, who turneſt a Fruitful land into Barrenneſs for the wickedneſs of them that dwell therein; thou haſt moſt juſtly executed that Fatal Sen{-}tence on this Church, which having once been the perfection of Beautie, the joy of the whole earth, is now become a Scorn and deriſion to all that are round about her. O Lord, what could have been done to thy Vineyard that thou haſt not done in it, and ſince it hath brought forth nothing but wilde Grapes, it is perfectly juſt with thee to take away the hedge thereof, and let it be eaten up. But O Lord, though our iniquities teſtifie againſt us, yet do thou it for thy Names ſake, for our backſlidings are many, we have ſinned againſt thee. O the hope of Iſ{-}rael, the Saviour thereof in time of trouble, why ſhouldſt thou be as a ſtranger in the land, as a wayfaring man that turneth aſide to tarrie for a night? Why ſhouldſt thou be as a man a{-}ſtonied, as a mightie man that cannot ſave? Yet thou, O Lord, art in the midſt of us, and we are called by thy name, leave us not; de{-}prive us of what outward enjoyment thou plea{-}ſeſt, take from us the opportunities of our lux{-}urie and it may be a mercie, but O take not from us the means of our Reformation, for that is the moſt direful expreſſion of thy wrath. And though we have hated the Light becauſe our deeds were evil, yet, O Lord, do not by withdrawing it condemn us to walk on ſtill in darkneſs, but let it continue to ſhine till it have guided our feet into the way of peace. O Lord, ariſe, ſtir up thy ſtrength and come and help us, and deliver not the ſoul of thy Turtle Dove (this diſconſolate Church) unto the mul{-}titude of the Enemie, but help her, O God, and that right early. But if, O Lord, our re{-}bellions have ſo provoked thee, that the Ark muſt wander in the Wilderneſs till all this mur{-}muring Generation be conſumed, yet let not that periſh with us, but bring it at laſt into a Ca{-}naan, and let our more innocent Poſterity ſee that which in thy juſt judgement thou denieſt to us. In the mean time let us not ceaſe to bewail that Deſolation our ſins have wrought, to think upon the ſtones of Sion, and pitie to ſee her in the duſt, nor ever be aſhamed or afraid to own her in her loweſt and moſt perſecuted Conditi{-}on, but eſteem the Reproach of Chriſt greater riches then the Treaſures of Aegypt, and ſo approve our conſtancie to this our afflicted Mother, that her bleſſed Lord and Head may own us with mercie when he ſhall come in the glory of thee his Father with the holy Angels. Grant this merciful Lord, for the ſame Jeſus Chriſt his ſake.\n\nA Prayer for the Peace of the Church.\n\nLORD Jeſus Chriſt, which of thine Al{-}mightineſs, madeſt all creatures both vi{-}ſible and inviſible, which of thy godly wiſdome governeſt and ſetteſt all things in moſt goodly order, which of thine unſpeakable goodneſs keepeſt, defendeſt and furthereſt all things, which of thy deep mercy reſtoreſt the decayed, reneweſt the fallen, raiſeſt the dead; vouchſafe we pray thee at laſt, to caſt down thy counte{-}nance upon thy well beloved Spouſe the Church, but let it be that amiable and merciful coun{-}tenance wherewith thou pacifieſt all things in Heaven, in earth, and whatſoever is above Heaven and under the earth: vonchſafe to caſt upon us thoſe tender and pitiful eyes with which thou didſt once behold Peter that great Shepherd of thy Church, and forthwith he re{-}membred himſelf and repented; with which eyes thou once didſt view the ſcattered Multitude and wert moved with compaſſion, that for lack of a good Shepherd they wandred as ſheep diſ{-}perſed and ſtrayed aſunder. Thou ſeeſt (O good Shepherd) what ſundrie ſorts of Wolves have broken into thy ſheep-cotes: So that if it were poſſible the very perfect perſons ſhould be brought into error: Thou ſeeſt with what Windes, with what Waves, with what ſtorms thy ſilly ſhip is toſſed, thy ſhip wherein thy lit{-}tle flock is in peril to be drowned. And what is now left but that it utterly ſink and we all pe{-}riſh? Of this tempeſt and ſtorm we may thank our own Wickedneſs and ſinful living, we diſ{-}cern it well and confeſs it, we diſcern thy Righ{-}teouſneſs, and we bewail our unrighteouſneſs: But we appeal to thy Mercy which ſurmounteth all thy works; we have now ſuffered much pu{-}niſhment, being ſcourged with ſo many Wars, conſumed with ſuch Loſſes of goods, ſhaken with ſo many floods, and yet appears there no where any Haven or Port unto us, being thus tired and forlorn among ſo ſtrange evils, but ſtill every day more grievous puniſhments and more ſeem to hang over our heads. We com{-}plain not of thy ſharpneſs, moſt tender Saviour, but we diſcern here alſo thy Mercy, foraſmuch as much grievouſer plagues we have deſerved. But O moſt merciful Jeſus, we beſeech thee that thou wilt not conſider nor weigh what is due for our deſervings, but rather what becom{-}eth thy Mercy, without which neither the An{-}gels in Heaven can ſtand ſure before thee, much leſs we ſilly veſſels of clay. Have mercie on us, O Redeemer, which art eaſie to be intreated, not that we be worthy of thy mercie, but give thou this Glorie unto thine own Name. Suffer not thoſe which either have not known thee or do envie thy glorie, continually to triumph o{-}ver us, and ſay, Where is their God, where is their Redeemer, where is their Saviour, where is their Bridegroom that they thus boaſt on? Theſe opprobrious words redound unto thee. O Lord, while by our evils men weigh and eſteem thy Goodneſs, they think we be Forſaken whom they ſee not amended. Once when thou ſleptſt in the Ship, and a Tempeſt ſuddenly ari{-}ſing threatned death to all in the Ship, thou a{-}wokeſt at the outcrie of a few Diſeiples and ſtraightway at thine Almightie word the Wa{-}ters couched, the Winds fell, the Storm was ſud{-}denly turned into a great calm; the dum wa{-}ters knew their makers voice. Now in this far greater Tempeſt, wherein not a few mens bo{-}dies be in danger, but innumerable Souls: we beſeech thee at the crie of thy holy Church, which is in danger of drowning, that thou wilt awake. So many thouſands of men do crie, Lord ſave us, we periſh, the Tempeſt is paſt Mans power; it is Thy word that muſt do the deed, Lord Jeſu, only ſay thou with a word of thy mouth, Ceaſe, O tempeſt, and forthwith ſhall the deſired calm appear. Thou wouldſt have ſpared ſo many thouſands of moſt wicked men, if in the City of Sodom had been found but ten good men. Now here be ſo many Thouſands of men which love the glorie of thy Name, which ſigh for the beautie of thy Houſe, and wilt thou not at theſe mens Prayers let goe thine Anger, and remember thine accuſtomed and old mercies? Shalt thou not with thy heavenly policie turn our folly into thy glory? Shalt thou not turn the wicked mens evils into thy Churches good? For thy mercie is wont then moſt of all to ſuccour, when the thing is with us paſt Remedie, and neither the Might nor Wiſdome of men can help it. Thou alone bringeſt things that be ne{-}ver ſo out of order into order again, which art the only Author and maintainer of Peace. Thou framedſt that old Confuſion wherein without order, without faſhion confuſedly lay the diſ{-}cordant ſeeds of things, and with a wonderful order the things that of nature fought toge{-}ther, Thou didſt ally and knit in a perpetual band. But how much greater Confuſion is this, where is no Charitie, no Fidelitie, no bonds of Love, no reverence neither of Laws nor yet of Rulers, no agreement of Opinions, but as it were in a miſordered Quire, every man ſingeth a contrary note! Among the Heavenly Planets is no deſſention, the Elements keep their place, every one do the office whereunto they be ap{-}pointed: And wilt thou ſuffer thy Spouſe, for whoſe ſake all things were made, thus by con{-}tinual diſcords to periſh? Shalt thou ſuffer the wicked Spirits, which be authors and workers of diſcord, to bear ſuch a ſwing in thy King{-}dome unchecked? Shalt thou ſuffer the ſtrong Captain of miſchief, whom thou once over{-}threweſt, again to invade thy Tents, and to ſpoil thy Souldiers? When thou wert here a man converſant among men, at thy Voice fled the Divils. Send forth, we beſeech thee, O Lord, thy Spirit, which may drive away out of the breſts of all them that profeſs thy Name, the wicked Spirits, maſters of riot, of covetouſneſs, of vain-glory, of carnal luſt, of miſchief and diſcord. Create in us, O our God and King, a clean heart, and renew thy holy Spirit in our breſts, pluck not from us thy holy Ghoſt. Render unto us the joy of thy ſa{-}ving health, and with thy principal Spirit, ſtrengthen thy Spouſe and the Heardmen thereof. By this Spirit thou reconciledſt the earthly to the Heavenly: By this thou didſt frame and reduce ſo many Tongues, ſo many Nations, ſo many ſundry ſorts of men into one body of a Church, which body by the ſame Spirit is knit to thee their Head. This Spirit if thou wilt vouchſafe to renew in all mens hearts, then ſhall all theſe forreign miſeries ceaſe, or if they ceaſe not, they ſhall turn to the profit and avail of them which love thee. Stay this Con{-}fuſion, ſet in order this horrible Chaos (O Lord Jeſus) let thy Spirit ſtretch out it ſelf up{-}on theſe Waters of evil wavering Opinions. And becauſe thy ſpirit, which according to thy Prophets ſaying, containeth all things, hath al{-}ſo the Science of ſpeaking; make, that like as unto all them which be of thy Houſe, is one Light, one Baptiſme, one God, one Hope, one Spirit; ſo they may alſo have one Voice, one Note, one Song, profeſſing one Catholick truth. When thou didſt mount up to Heaven triumphantly, thou threwſt out from above thy precious things, thou gaveſt Gifts amongſt men, thou dealteſt ſundry rewards of thy Spi{-}rit. Renew again from above thy old bounti{-}fulneſs, give that thing to thy Church, now fainting and growing downward, that thou gaveſt unto her ſhooting up, at her firſt begin{-}ning. Give unto Princes and Rulers the grace ſo to ſtand in awe of thee, that they ſo may guide the Common-weal, as they ſhould ſhortly render accompt unto thee that art the King of Kings. Give wiſdome to be alwayes aſſiſtant unto them, that whatſoever is beſt to be done, they may eſpy it in their minds, and purſue the ſame in their doings. Give to the Biſhops the gift of Propheſie, that they may de{-}clare and interpret holy Scripture, not of their own brain, but of thine inſpiring. Give them the threefold Charity which thou once deman{-}deſt of Peter, what time thou didſt betake unto him the charge of thy ſheep. Give to the Prieſts the love of Soberneſs and of Chaſtity. Give to thy people a good will to follow thy Commandments, and a readineſs to obey ſuch perſons as thou haſt appointed over them. So ſhall it come to paſs; if through thy Gift thy Princes ſhall command that thou requireſt, if thy Paſtors and Herdmen ſhall teach the ſame, and thy People obey them both, that the old Dignity & Tranquillity of the Church ſhall re{-}turn again with a goodly order unto the glory of thy Name. Thou ſparedſt the Ninivites ap{-}pointed to be deſtroyed as ſoon as they con{-}verted to repentance; and wilt thou deſpiſe thy Houſe falling down at thy feet, which in{-}ſtead of ſackcloth hath ſighs, and in ſtead of aſhes tears? Thou promiſedſt Forgiveneſs to ſuch as turn unto thee, but this ſelf thing is thy Gift, a man to turn with his whole heart unto thee, to the intent all our goodneſs ſhould re{-} • ound unto thy glory. Thou art the Maker, repair the work that thou haſt faſhioned. Thou art the Redeemer, ſave that thou haſt bought. Thou art the Saviour, ſuffer not them to pe{-}riſh which do hang on thee. Thou art the Lord and owner, challenge thy poſſeſſion. 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Thou art the God, have pity on thy humble beſeechers; be thou according to Pauls ſaying, all things in all men, to the in{-}tent the whole Quire of thy Church with a{-}greeing minds and conſonant voices for mercy obtained at thy hands, may give thanks to the Father, Son and Holy Ghoſt, which after the moſt perfect example of concord be diſtinguiſh{-}ed in property of Perſons, and one in nature, to whom be praiſe and glory Eternally.\n\nAmen.\n\nFINIS.","textual_form_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions-tcp-retained","work_id":"private-devotions-several-occasions"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"whole-duty-of-prayer-tcp-electronic","language":"en","license":"CC0-1.0","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"front","unit":1},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Text Creation Partnership retained XML electronic witness"},"record_id":"whole-duty-of-prayer-tcp-electronic:native:81bd1e2dbe7c81cfcc2e","representation_revision":"whole-duty-prayer-a23804-electronic-agent-v1","sequence":1,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"title_page"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"THE Whole Duty OF PRAYER, Containing DEVOTIONS FOR Every Day in the Week, AND FOR Several Occasions, Ordinary and Extraordinary. 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Ianaway, in Queens-Head-Alley, in Pater-Noster-Row. 1692.","textual_form_id":"whole-duty-of-prayer-tcp-retained","work_id":"whole-duty-of-prayer"} +{"category":"prayers","content_format":"ocd-native-content-v1","edition_id":"whole-duty-of-prayer-tcp-electronic","language":"en","license":"CC0-1.0","locator":{"kind":"native-unit","text_part":"front","unit":2},"provenance":{"edition_title":"Text Creation Partnership retained XML electronic witness"},"record_id":"whole-duty-of-prayer-tcp-electronic:native:a762c42605626e80bf6f","representation_revision":"whole-duty-prayer-a23804-electronic-agent-v1","sequence":2,"structure":[{"attributes":{"type":"preface"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"THE Preface."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"I Need not Recommend this small Manual to the World, since it hears the Name of so Learned an Author, whose Works have given sufficient de"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"monstration of his Worth and Excellency, and will to his last"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ing Honour be venerated in all Ages."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"This Pattern of Piety hath lay concealed for many years, and was at first Dedicated to the service of an honourable Lady, in whose Ca"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"binet it hath been choicely kept as one of her precious Iewels; it was never design'd for the Press, by reason the Reverend Authors Modesty should not be offended."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Upon her Bed of Mortality, she was pleased to honour me so far, as to commit it to my Care, with a particular Charge not to publish it; but one of her Mercenary Servants, by their vigilant In"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"dustry, had Plagiary-like, got a Transcript, and since this Pious and Honourable Persons Decease, did design it for the Press, being unwilling so much Injustice should be acted against so Worthy a Per"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"son,\n"},{"attributes":{},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nI was forced to Cancel my Obligation, and to hand with all speed the Original to be Printed, that I might prevent any Surrep"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"titious Copy."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"What Alterations I was forced to make, was leaving out the Praying for our Royal Ancestors, and placing in our Royal Sove"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"raign Lord and Lady, King "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"William"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" and Queen "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Mary,"}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":" &c. 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and when we are under any great temptation, and even ready to yield, then we must Humbly beseech him, ei"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ther to withdraw the temptation, or else by the Power of his Grace Strengthen us against it: next we are to pray against the evil of Punishment, which are, two sorts, Spiritual and Temporal; Spiritu"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"la punishments, are the wrath of God"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:punc"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"▪"}],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":" the with-holding of his Grace, and Ever"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"lasting Damnation: temporal punish"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ments, is loss of Friends, goods or repu"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tation, but in these things we must wholy Submit to the will of God, unto whom all we have belongs."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Fourth Duty in Prayer is intercession, which is praying for all sorts and Condi"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"tions of Men, as Governours in Church\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"4"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nand State, our Parents, Husband, Wife, Children, or other Relations and Friends, for all those in affliction either in Body; 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O Lord, I confess I\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"130"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nhave abused all those mercies I have enjoyed, I have not employed that pre"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"cious time thou hast given me to improve, but on the contrary, I have been neg"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ligent and guilty of all profuseness; I have been worse than an Infidel, in not making that provision for my Fa"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"mily which I was obliged in Justice to perform, neither have I paid those due Debts which I became bound to do, therefore a"},{"attributes":{"extent":"1 letter","reason":"illegible"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"•"}],"kind":"description"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"gap"},{"kind":"text","text":" I plunged into this depth of misery."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Divers ways I am apprehensive, I have highly offended thy Divine Majesty, both in thought, word, and deed, for which I earnestly implore thy gracious pardon and forgiveness; I acknowledge thy Divine Goodness and Mercy, that thou hast not snatched me hence, and sent me into everlasting burnings amongst the damned, but thou hast preserved me unto this moment, that I might live and praise thy great Name. 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Lord, I humbly beseech thee, raise me up from the death of Sin unto the life of Righteousness, that be"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ing made a partaker of the death of Christ, and a follower of his holy life, I may be made a partaker of his Spirit, and of his Promises."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O LET me never charge thee, O my God, foolishly, nor offend thee by my impatience, and uneasie Spirit, nor weaken the hands and hearts of those that charitably minister to my Necessi"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"ties, but let me pass through this vale of tears, and the valley of the shadow of death, with peace and safety, with a meek spirit, and a sense of thy divine mercies; grant this, eternal God, for the merits of thy only Son, my ever blessed Lord and Saviour."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"Amen."}],"kind":"closing"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{"type":"prayer"},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"A Prayer for Pardon of Sin."}],"kind":"heading"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"O MOST merciful God, who would"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"est not the death of a Sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wick"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"edness and live, have mercy upon me,\n"},{"attributes":{"number":"136"},"content":[],"kind":"page-break"},{"kind":"text","text":"\nand heal my Soul, for I have sinned against thee, I have committed Iniquity with greediness, and have added unto sin daily and hourly, I have made reso"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"lutions and purposes of amendment, but in a moment I have started aside like a broken Bow, and have returned to my former custom, like the Dog to his vomit, and the Swine to her wallowing in the mire."}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"BUT thou art a God, gracious and merciful, pardoning Iniquity, Trans"},{"attributes":{"reference":"char:EOLhyphen"},"content":[],"kind":"glyph"},{"kind":"text","text":"gression and Sin, and there is forgiveness with thee, that thou maist be feared; therefore to thee, O God, I come like an ungracious Child, but to a gracious Father; I come in all humility of Soul and Body, and appeal from thy Throne of Justice, unto thy Mercy-seat. 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it is an humble address unto God, for whatsoever we stand in need of, either in relation to this Life, or that which is to come: The First part of this Duty is Confession, which is the ac{-}knowledging of our Sins in all Humility before the great Author of our Being: Now Confession is twofold, general, and particular; the general is when we Confess only we are sinful, without nam{-}ing any particulars, which indeed be{-}longs to publick Prayer, but the acknow{-}ledging our Sins to God is very neces{-}sary, whether Publick, or Private: Par{-}ticular Confession is when we express the several sorts, and acts of our Sins, and what ill habits we are most prone to; this is proper for Private Prayer, and ought often to be used, for we cannot repeat too often our soulest Sins which we are guilty of, nor cannot enough bewail our own unworthiness in com{-}mitting them.\n\nTHE next part of prayer is by way of Petition, which is begging of God what{-}ever we stand most in need of, either for our Souls or Bodies; first for our Souls we must beg pardon and absolution for all our Sins, in the name of Jesus Christ, who obtained it with his blood: Second{-}ly we must earnestly beseech the grace and assistance of Gods blessed Spirit to enable us to forsake all sin and wicked{-}ness, and to live in obedience to him: then it will be very necessary to beg all these particular graces, faith, hope, Cha{-}rity, love, zeal, purity, and repentance; if thou art proud, pray for Humility, if lustful for Chastity, if guilty of gluttony pray for temperance, and so for all other vertues thou standest most in need of.\n\nIN Petitioning for our Bodies, we are to beg of God such accommodations of life, as are necessary for us, but in such a de{-}gree and measure, as his all-seeing Wis{-}dom Knows is most suitable to our state, and Conditions the next duty, and Third part of Prayer is deprecation, which consists in praying to God to turn away from us either the evil of sin, or the evil of punishment; to pray against the evil of sin, is to beg earnestly of God to pre{-}serve us by his Grace from falling into any sin; and when we are under any great temptation, and even ready to yield, then we must Humbly beseech him, ei{-}ther to withdraw the temptation, or else by the Power of his Grace Strengthen us against it: next we are to pray against the evil of Punishment, which are, two sorts, Spiritual and Temporal; Spiritu{-}la punishments, are the wrath of God▪ the with-holding of his Grace, and Ever{-}lasting Damnation: temporal punish{-}ments, is loss of Friends, goods or repu{-}tation, but in these things we must wholy Submit to the will of God, unto whom all we have belongs.\n\nA Fourth Duty in Prayer is intercession, which is praying for all sorts and Condi{-}tions of Men, as Governours in Church and State, our Parents, Husband, Wife, Children, or other Relations and Friends, for all those in affliction either in Body; mind or Estate; nay even for our very Enemies according to the example of our Lord and Master, who prayed for his very Crucifiers, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do: The fifth Duty of Prayer is thanksgiving, praising and blessing God for all his mercies Spiritual and Temporal, Spiritual bles{-}sings are his sending his Son into the World for our Redemption and his holy Spirit to Sanctifie us, that we are born Christians and are made partakers of his holy word and Sacraments: We are likewise to return him thanks, for his patience and long suffering, in not Cutting us off in our Sins and Follies: Temporal blessings, which we are to give thanks for may be for the prosperity of a Church or Nation, and all diliverances which are remarkable: Some belongs to our selves, as Health, Wealth, Food, Ray{-}ment, Friends, with many other Mercies we daily receive from God, which who{-}ever receives the least blessing is indebted all his life time to Praise the author and giver of all good things.\n\nTHESE forementioned parts of our du{-}ty in Prayer, are to be made use of both in private and publick, that is in the Church and in our Closet, but more especially in the Church to which place there is a peculiar Blessing belongs, which Christ hath promised, that where two or three are gathered together in his Name he will be in the midst of them: The se{-}cond Duty of publick Prayer, is that in a family, and that indeed ought to be the Masters Care to provide for the Souls of those that belong to him, as to provide food for their Temporal Nourishment: Now if he neglects this Duty and takes no care of his House{-}hold in this important affair that Man cannot well be esteemed a Christian, but a Heathen.\n\nPRIVATE Prayer is a Duty to be used in secret, where we can more particularize our sins when alone then is requisite to be done in publick: Next we are to be frequent in Prayer, and not Complain we want leisure for so doing; for he which is most busie may find some time to perform this Duty, else how can he expect his Employment should be Sanctified; now it is a great advantage for Men to seek God, at least Morning and Evening, if they expect a Blessing upon their endeavours: Next, the advantages we reap by Prayer are many: First It is a great honour, to speak freely to the Almighty: Secondly It is a great benifit, for it brings down Blessings both Spiritual and Temporal to us; Thirdly it is a pleasant Duty, it draws us nearer to God, which qualifies us for the joys of Heaven, where Christ is, at whose right hand are pleasures for ever{-}more.\n\nNEXT we must take care that we ask nothing which is unlawful, but what{-}soever we stand in need of to ask it in faith, and great humility; Secondly we must be attentive and mind what we are about, Considering that it is the Majesty of Heaven we are to treat withal, and that our necessities cannot be supplied without his Divine aid and assistance. Thirdly, Vigilancy, Zeal, and Purity of intention must not be omitted, for the Sacrifice of the wicked are abomination to the Lord: Lastly what we Pray for, must be to a good end, that is, not to Pray for Wealth, to Consume it upon our Lusts: Or for grandeur to exercise our malice upon our Enemies; but whatever we do must be done to the glory of God, through whom we have Redemption in his blood, even the forgiveness of our Sins.\n\nEjaculations at uprising.\n\nAWake, O my Soul, and sing unto the Lord.\n\nGlory be to the Holy and undivided Trinity for watching and preserving me this Night.\n\nI laid me down and slept, for thou Lord sustainest me.\n\nLord arise, and lift up the Light of thy Countenance upon me.\n\nA Prayer for a Private Person in the Morning.\n\nMOst gracious God, whose Mercies are rich and infinite, to all thy Servants that call upon thee; accept I humbly beseech thee this my morning Sa{-}crifice of Praise and Thanksgiving which I now am to offer up unto thy Divine Majesty: O Lord, in thee I live, move, and have my being; thou formdst me in the womb, and hast writ my name in the Book of Life, and that I might not be miserable, but happy, thou sentest thy only beloved Son to dye for me and to redeem me from all iniquity.\n\nWHAT shall I render unto thee, O Lord, for all these thine inestimable benefits, pour forth thy Grace upon me, I beseech thee, that I may abound in Thanksgiving and Praise for them; En{-}large my heart with thy Love, that I may in some degree Comprehend with all Saints, the measure of thine in{-}finite Mercy and goodness manifested to me, by thy dear Son and my alone Sa{-}viour. To whom therefore with thee and thy blessed Spirit, be ascribed the whole glory of my Creation, Re{-}demption, Sanctification, and Salvation.\n\nFORGIVE, O Lord, the mani{-}fold Sins which I commit daily and hour{-}ly against thee, and grant that for the time to come thy restraining Grace may subdue my unruly: inclinations, and distempered affections; and as I have been a Servant of Sin, I may now be{-}come an Example of reformation: That so I may rejoyce in thee as my only Treasure, and rest in thee who art the Center of my felicity; and be throughly convinced how good it is to draw nigh unto thee, accounting all things but dross and dung in Comparison of the excellency of Jesus Christ and my alone Saviour and Redeemer.\n\nO LORD, as thou in thy tender Mercy and Compassion hast watched over me this Night, and defended me from my Ghostly adversary, so I beseech thee, let thy all-seeing Eye of providence guide me this day in all my Thoughts Words, and Actions, whereby I may fall into no Sin, nor run into any kind of danger: But that all my doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do alwayes that which is Righteous in thy sight, through Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour, in whose Blessed name, and Words, I shut up these my imperfect Prayers in that most absolute form of Prayer which he himself hath taught me, saying, Our Father, &c.\n\nA Prayer at Departure from Home.\n\nALmighty and Everlasting God, who art the way, the truth, and the Life; looke down from thy Throne of Mercy to thy scorstcol of Compassion, and behold me now betwixt the Assaults of the Devil, the allurements of the World, and my own vain inclinations; I cannot look abroad, but they are ever ready to molest me; but O thou that leadest Ioseph like a sheep, thou most faithful and Almighty guide, lend me thy hand, open mine Eyes, direct my steps, and cause me to walk in thy fear.\n\nTHOU that didst go out with Iacob from Beer sheba unto Padan aran, guiding him in the wast-plains, and watch{-}ing over him on his pillow of Stones, be not now far from me; lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness, make my Paths straight, and strengthen my goings, that having finished my course here, I may sit down in thy Kingdom hereafter, an inheritance undefiled, purchased for me with the blood of my Saviour, and thy beloved Son Jesus Christ,\n\nAmen.\n\nEjaculations for the Evening.\n\nLET not the Sun go down upon thy Wrath, Eph. 4. 6. Watch ye, for ye know not when the Master of the House co{-}meth, at Even, or at Mid-night, or at the Cock crowing, or in the Morning, lest co{-}ming suddenly, he find you sleeping, Mark 13. 35\n\nAn Evening Prayer for a Private Person.\n\nOEternal God, full of loving kind{-}ness, and long suffering, whose Mercy is above all thy Works, and thy Glory above the Heavens, forgive me, I beseech thee, my transgressions this day, my vain thoughts, idle words, and loose Conversation; my exceeding neglect and forgetfulness of thee, my headstrong inclinations and lusting after the World, preferring this Land of Cabul before the Snow of Lebanon, and a broken Cistern before the Well of Life.\n\nJUSTLY, O Lord, might'st thou have cut me off this day, and cast me into the Lake of thy Displeasure, but thou hast had Mercy, and not Sacrifice; thou hast shed upon me the Light of thy Coun{-}tenance, and removed my sins far out of thy sight. I know, O Lord, it is not in Man to Establish his own Ways, it is thy Almighty Arm must do it; it is thou alone that hast led me through this day, and kept me both from doing and from suffering Evil.\n\nAND now, O thou Preserver of men! What shall I do unto thee? What shall I render unto my Lord, for all the mer{-}cies and loving kindnesses shewed unto thy Servant this day, and all the days of my life, even to this moment? I will offer unto thee the Sacrifice of Thanks{-}giving, and call upon the Name of the Lord: I will ever love thee, fear thee, praise thee, and trust in thee; my Song shall be of thee in the Night Season, and in the Day time I will be speaking of thy wondrous Works.\n\nAND forasmuch as thou (out of thy tender Love and Compassion on thy Creatures) hast ordained this time for their rèpose and refreshment, that having past through the Cares and Dangers of the Day, they might under the shadow of thy Wings find rest and security; keep me, I most humbly beseech thee, from the Hours and the Powers of dark{-}ness; watch over me this Night in thy Almighty Providence, and scatter all the Rebellions and Devices of my Adversa{-}ries; enlighten my Soul, sanctifie my Body, govern my Affections, and guide my Thoughts, that in the fastest clo{-}sures of my Eye-lids my Spirit may see thee, and in the depth of sleep be con{-}versant with thee▪ This, and what ever thou knowest is needful for me, I hum{-}bly beg at thy hands, through the me{-}rits of Jesus Christ my Saviour and Re{-}deemer.\n\nAmen.\n\nEjaculations to be used on several Occasions.\n\nWhen you awake in the Night.\n\nHOly, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabbath! Heaven and Earth are full of the Majesty of thy Glory.\n\nWhen the Clock strikes.\n\nBLESSED be the hour in which my Lord Iesus was Born, and the hour in which he Died! O Lord, remember me at the hour of Death, and in the Day of Iudg{-}ment.\n\nWhen you intend any Business or Journey.\n\nO do well unto thy Servant! that I may live and keep thy Word. Prosper thou the Work of my hands upon me, O prosper thou my handy Work.\n\nWhen thou art Persecuted▪\n\nHASTE thee, O God, to deliver me, make haste to help me, O Lord!\n\nUpon some sudden Fear.\n\nO set me upon the Rock that is higher than I, for thou art my Hope, and a strong Tower for me against my Enemy.\n\nUpon any disorderly Thoughts.\n\nMAKE me a clean Heart, O God, and renew a right Spirit within me.\n\nUpon any occasions of Sadness.\n\nTHY rebuke hath broken my Heart, I am full of Heaviness, but thou, O Lord, shalt lift me up again.\n\nUpon any Diffidence.\n\nTHOU art my Hope, O Lord, even from my Youth, through thee have I been holden up ever since I was Born; though thou shouldst kill me, yet will I trust in thee.\n\nWhen thou perform'st any good Work.\n\nNOT unto me, O Lord, not unto me, but unto thy Name give the praise.\n\nWhen thou art provoked to Anger.\n\nGIVE thy peace unto thy Servant, O God, let no man take away my Crown; in patience, O Lord, let me possess my Soul.\n\nFor thine Enemies.\n\nLORD, lay not this Sin to their Charge, they know not what they do.\n\nUpon any Deliverance, or Mercy received.\n\nTHE Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not Want; he maketh me to lie down in green Pastures, he leadeth me besides the still Wa{-}ters; he hath prevented me with the blessings of Goodness, he hath granted me my Hearts desire, and not with-holden the Request of my Lips. Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my Life, and I will dwell in the House of my God for ever.\n\nUpon any Loss or Adversity.\n\nSHALL we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive Evil? Naked came I out of my Mothers Womb, and Naked shall I return thither; the Lord Gave, and the Lord hath taken away, bles{-}sed be the Name of the Lord.\n\nWhen you hear the Bell Toll for one Departed.\n\nTEACH me, O Lord, to number my days, that I may apply my Heart unto Wisdom.\n\nUpon thought of thy Sins.\n\nTURN away thy Face from my Sins, O Lord, and blot out all mine Offences.\n\nPraise the Lord, O my Soul▪ and forget not all his Benefits, who forgiveth all thy Sins, and healeth all thine Infirmities.\n\nWhen thou art weary of the Cares and Vanities of this World.\n\nLIKE as the Hart brayeth for the Water-brooks, so thirsteth my Soul after thee, O God.\n\nO who will give me the Wings of a Dove, that I may fly away and be at rest.\n\nMeditations for Sunday.\n\nTHis is the day which the Lord hath made, let me rejoyce and be glad therein, it is a day of rest and sweetness unto my Soul, and a day of Ease from Labour • unto my Body; as thou, O God, didst rest this day from the Works of thy Creation, so grant that I may cease this day from all Sin, and by an earnest Repentance implore thy Pardon; thaw this frozen Heart of mine, that this day it may melt at thy presence; and say unto my Soul those comfortable Words which thou wert pleased once to say to Zacheus, This day is Salvation come to thy House,\n\nO Lord, I am utterly unworthy in my self to stand at the Door of thy Sanctuary, much less to appear in thy presence, and be made partaker of thy Heavenly Gifts, for thou, O Lord art a God of pure Eyes, and canst not be{-}hold Iniquity; and I am thy sinful Crea{-}ture, not only wilfully opposite unto thee, but even Enmity it self against thee. Unto thee therefore belongeth Righte{-}ousness, and unto me shame and confu{-}sion of Face. Lord, when I thus see my self in the Glass of thy Law, my flesh trembleth for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy Iudgments.\n\nI HAVE sinned against Heaven, and be{-}fore thee, by my sad refusal of thy gracious offer of Eternity, in my sinful relinquish{-}ing of thy Sacred Word; and am now no more Worthy to be called thy Child. I have been too long feeding on the empty husks of vanity, amongst the fil{-}thy Swine of sensuality, and am now willing, by thy Grace, to return home unto thee, and to humble my self low before thee, that thou mayest have the Glory, and I the Comfort of thy Graci{-}ous Pardon.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Sunday Morning.\n\nO Lord I acknowledge this day to be thine, as consecrated and set a part for thy Worship and Service, and to be obeserved not only as a Holy day, but a glorious day unto thee, where{-}in I ought to pay my vows, present my Person and my Prayers before thee, to hear thy word, and Meditate upon the same, to thy Glory, and my own Everlasting Comfort. To this end re{-}move far from me all wandering thoughts, and Worldly Affections, and work in me a desire of studying thy Law, and walking in the Truth, that thy word may not prove unto me the Savour of Death unto Death, but of Life unto Life.\n\nLET my Ears be attentive, that I may hear those things which thou shalt instruct me, that hearing I may understand them; understanding, I may remember them; re{-}membring, I may practice them, to adorn that profession which I have in{-}vocated in thy name, and confirm me in the Faith of thy Son Jesus Christ, wherein I was Baptized and made a Member, raise me, O Father, by the power of my Saviours Resurrection from Sin and iniquity, and give me Spiritual rest, Peace of Conscience, joy in the Holy Ghost, and Fellowship in the Communi{-}on of Saints, that when I shall leave this Earthly Tabernacle, I may keep an Everlasting Sabbath with thee in the Kingdom of Heaven.\n\nBEHOLD, O Lord, I knock at the Door of thy Mercy and tender Com{-}passion, with all the Faculties of my Soul and Body, for all these Graces and particular favours, beseeching thee to con{-}tinue unto me the right use of them, that thy Spirit may witness unto my Spirit that I am thy Son, and shall be Heir of thy Kingdom of Glory, and that I may be partaker of the inheritance of thy Saints in light, where are Pleasures that last for Evermore. Grant this O Father for Jesus Christ his sake.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Sunday Noon.\n\nO God, thou art great in Majesty and infinite in Mercy; wonder{-}ful in thy goodness unto thy Church and Children: Thou hast Commanded me to offer up my Prayer and supplications for those that shall enter into the Mini{-}stry, and stand before thee to wait at thine alter; the heaviest, O Lord, is very great, and the painful and Conscion{-}able Labourers but few; I beseech thee, be pleased to send able Ministers into thy Church, and place such over particular Congregations as like Iohn the Baptist, may be burning lights, burning, as be{-}ing zealous in fervency; and lights also as being conspicuous and eminent for Charity, Sanctity of life, and all ho{-}ly Graces of thy Spirit.\n\nLET thy Urim and thy Thummim be upon them, as upon thy Holy one; let them be sound for Doctrine, and holy for Life and Conversation; Preaching, let them practice, and by practice let them preach and teach the things which concern thy Kingdom: Open wide unto them the Door of utterance, that they may deliver thy Word freely and boldly: Take away all differences and animo{-}sities from amongst them; make them examples to those that believe, in sound{-}ness of Doctrine, and integrity of Con{-}versation; bless them with all Graces befitting so high a Calling, that I may give thanks unto thee for them, finding the benefit of thy blessing upon me through their Labours, and may praise thy Name for evermore.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Sunday Evening.\n\nO Lord, look down from Heaven, thine holy Habitation, and behold with the Eye of thy Love, and tender Compassion, a wretched Creature, who now calls upon thee in the Words of the poor Publican: O God be merciful unto me a Sinner. Write not bitter things against me, neither suffer me to possess the Sins of my Youth. O forgive, and forget all my Transgressions, and cast mine Iniquities as far from thy presence, in distance, as the East is from the West.\n\nLORD pardon, I humbly beseech thee, the faults and frailties which I have escaped this day in the sanctifying of thy Sabbath, whether they be Sins of Omis{-}sion or Commission; wash them all away in the Blood of thy Son, sanctifie me by the Word, thy Word of Truth, that this day hath sounded in my Ears. Grant that like good Seed sown in good Ground, it may take root downward, and bring forth Fruit upwards to the Glory and Praise of thy great Name, and the Salvation of my Immortal Soul.\n\nO LET thy Word be ever in my Mind, to meditate of it; in my Mouth, to speak of it; and in my Life and Con{-}versation, to practice it. By it Work in my Heart Faith, Hope, Charity, and all other supernatural Graces, which accompany Salvation; open mine Eyes that I may see thy Law; and incline my Heart, that I may love the Truth; and loving the same, may yield Obedi{-}ence to it; doing thy Will on Earth, or at least endeavouring to do it, as the Angels in Heaven; willingly, without murmuring; speedily, without delay{-}ing; constantly, without ceasing; and universally, without omitting what thou commandest and commendest in thy Word, so shall I not be distracted with Foolish fears, nor dispair of thy Mercy, but ever Hope and Trust in thee, and find Grace to help me in time of need; to whom be ascribed all Honour, Pow{-}er and Glory, World without end.\n\nAmen.\n\nMondays Meditations.\n\nO GOD, the Father Almighty, ma{-}ker of Heaven and Earth, who Created the Evening, and the Morning, continue, I beseech thee, unto me, as well the Comfortable rest of the Even{-}ing to refresh my weariness, as the most necessary Light of the Morning to ma{-}nage my affairs and business; make my Conscience serene and clear, and let the pure Light of thy Gospel guide my Feet in the way of peace. This Light of thine, O Lord, sheweth what I was in my Birth, Slime and Filthiness; what I am in my Life, Vanity and Folly; and what I shall be in the Grave, Stench and Corruption.\n\nLET these ponderous Considerations, Lord, humble me, that Christ may raise me; wound me, that Christ may heal me; load me, that Christ may ease me; and make me most vile in my own Eyes, that I may be most dear and pre{-}cious in his sight. O thou, which as upon this day createdst the Clouds to Rain upon the Earth, shower down thy Graces plentifully into my hardned heart to mollifie it, whereby I may be fruitful in all good Works.\n\nLORD, who this day didst separate the Waters, separate, I beseech thee, and distinguish betwixt the Water of Tears which I shed for my Sins, and those which I shed for Worldly crosses and afflictions; cast away the one, and put the other into thy Bottle. This day thou madest the Heavens and the Air, with{-}out which I cannot breath naturally; no not one moment: Infuse into my Soul thy blessed Spirit of Grace, without which Spiritually I cannot breath forth my Prayers, nor sigh, nor so much as move any Faculty of Soul and Body unto thee. But, Lord, as oft as I take in, or let out the Air which I breath, let me receive in Grace from thee, and breath out Praise unto thee.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Monday Morning.\n\nO GOD, as thou hast now rais'd up my Body from Sleep, the Image of Death, so I beseech thee deliver my mind and affections from the Sleep of Sin, and from the Darkness of this World; and as thou hast brought me to the be{-}ginning of this day, be thou present with me, and president in me. Let thy holy Spirit be my Counsellor and Instructor, my God and my Guide to lead me into all Truth; help me by assistance of the same Spirit to watch over my Thoughts, Words and Works, that I may neither think, speak, nor do any thing which is not agreeable to thy holy Word.\n\nLET me in all reverence and humi{-}lity of Soul, submit my self unto thy ho{-}ly Will, so that ordering my Conversa{-}tion aright, and walking according to thy Golden Rule, peace may be upon me, as upon the Israel of God. Suffer me not to oppress, or defraud my Bro{-}ther in Bargaining, Buying, and Selling, by using false Weights, and Ballances, or any other unlawful means, but Guide me so by thy Grace, that my Consci{-}ence may ever cheer me up through a delightful apprehension of thy blessed Favour.\n\nTO this end order thou my Paths▪ and establish my goings in the way of Peace, Grace and Salvation; cause thou me to walk upright before thee; make me to provide things honest before thee, and Men; behave my self as in thy sight, and do unto others as I would they should do unto me. Let no Sin, inordinate Lust, or unruly Passion, have dominion over me, but help me to lead Captivity Captive, to kill and crucifie my Lusts, and sinful Affections, and wage War with my Corruptions, until through Christ which strengthens me, I shall prove more than Conqueror. Grant this unto me for Jesus Christ his sake.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Monday Night.\n\nO GOD, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, I do in all humility prostrate my self before thy Divine Ma{-}jesty, to offer up unto thee this my Evening Sacrifice of Prayer and Thanks{-}giving, who didst offer up thy Son upon the Cross to be a Propitiation, and meri{-}torious Sacrifice for the Sins of the World. Lord hear me, and help me, and be merciful unto me; my Sins are great, but thy Mercies are greater; my Tres{-}passes Finite, but thy Compassions Infi{-}nite, and never fail.\n\nLORD hear my Prayers, and let my Praises be acceptable in thy sight, for un{-}to thee, O Lord, upon the Altar of my Heart do I offer up all possible Praise and Thanksgiving, for all thy Blessings both Spiritual and Temporal, which thou hast in a great measure bestowed upon me; but above all, for Jesus Christ the Fountain of them all, by whom I have Redemption through his Blood, and Access through his Life. I also thank thee for thy Sacred Word, and for the Confirmation and Strengthning of my Faith, by those Sacred Signs and Pledges of thy Love which thou Exhi{-}bitest to me, and unto every Believing Soul in the Sacraments.\n\nI RENDER all thanks unto thee, for my Life, Liberty, Food, and Raiment, Health, Wealth, Peace, and Plenty, which thou in much mercy hast afforded unto me, from time to time; and I be{-}seech thee, to continue this thy provi{-}dence over me, and as thou hast hither{-}to been a Sun to comfort me, so be thou now a shield to protect me: Keep me in Soul and Body, goods and good name: Vouchsafe me this Night Peace unto my Soul, and rest, and quietness to my Body, that so being refreshed, I may Praise thy name for evermore.\n\nAmen.\n\nTuesdays▪ Meditations.\n\nO LORD, who on this day madest dry Land, and firm ground to ap{-}pear; dry up my Tears with the beams of thy Mercy, and give me firm ground of Comfort in thy Word: Thou who on this day Createdst all kind of Seeds, Sow in my heart the incorruptible Seed of thy Sacred writ, that I may thereby be regenerated to a lively, hope: And as on this day Createdst all kind of fruitful Trees, make me, like a good Tree, bring forth good Fruit here, that I may hereafter eat of the Tree of Life, in the midst of the Paradise of God.\n\nLORD, let me enter into a serious Contemplation of the vanity of the World, and the deceitfulness of Riches; the shame of Pleasures, and folly of sports; the in constancy of honours, and danger of greatness, with the strickt account which one day must be given for all: per{-}swade me by thy Spirit, that I have here no abiding City, but ought to seek for one hereafter: and that I am, but a stranger and Pilgrim on this side Heaven.\n\nLET me desire Temporal blessings only for Spiritual ends: Wealth, that I may be Rich in good works; prefer{-}ment, to advance the honour of the Gospel; Health, and Strength, the bet{-}ter to enable me to do thee service; and length of dayes, that I may Praise thee, in the Land of the Living: O Lord this day, thy Life was sought to be destroy{-}ed, seek thou mine, I beseech thee, to save it. This day thou wast anointed to thy death and burial, anoint me with thy Spirit to eternal Life. Save me from the hands of all mine Enemies, that I may serve thee without fear, in holiness, and Righteousness all the dayes of my Life.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Tuesday Morning.\n\nO LORD, what am I but Dust, and Ashes; and confess, I am utterly lost, having walked after the vanity of my mind, and lived in all manner of Wickedness; but O, if thou shouldst be extream to mark what is done amiss, O Lord, who were able to abide it? Enter not therefore into Judgment with thy Servant, for in thy sight shall no Flesh living be justified: Though my Sins have magnified themselves in infinite length, breadth, depth, and height, yet let thy Mercy, which passeth all understanding, far exceed them.\n\nAND howsoever, by reason of my Sins, I have justly deserved to be not only deprived of thy blessings, but for ever deserted and forsaken, yet for his sake in whom thou art well pleased; cast me not away from thy presence of Grace here, or glory hereafter, but by the one, lead me to the other, by Holi{-}ness; bring me to Happiness. Behold, O Lord, how I am thy Servant, and the Son of thy Hand-maid; O grant me Grace, that I may live with thee for ever.\n\nTHOU hast redeemed me, O let me not fall into Captivity and Bondage unto Sin and Satan, but so confirm and strengthen me, that both in life and death, I may continue thine, and never draw back unto Perdition, or forsake thee, the ever-living God, or renounce my Saviour, who hath the Words of Eternal Life; and who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, but that both in Prosperity and Adversity, I may live in thy Fear, die in thy Favour, rest in thy Peace, and reign with thee in thy Glory.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Tuesday Night.\n\nO LORD, how often mightest thou cut me off in the midst of my Sins? but thine Eye hath spared me, thou hast given me space of amendment, and Grace to return unto thee, to seek thee whilst thou maist be found, and call upon thee whilst thou art near. O Lord, be not far from me, but draw near unto my Soul; make haste to deliver me, and help me. Thou hast promised to such as call upon thee, to be a present help in Trouble, to be their Shield and Buckler, their Castle and Fortress, and the Horn also of their Salvation.\n\nAND now seeing thou hast brought the Night upon me, wherein thou hast ordained Man to take his rest, keep me, O Lord, as the Apple of thine Eye, save and defend me from Delusions; cause thine Angels to pitch their Tents round about me, and watch over my Soul and Body, that I may not commit any Sin either in Word or Deed, but persevere in Grace until the appearing of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ unto Judgment.\n\nDELIVER me, I beseech thee, from sudden Death, Fears and Affrightments, Casualties by Fire, Water, or Tempestu{-}ous Weather, Disturbance by Thieves, or any other Dànger whatsoever; vouch{-}safe me peace of Conscience, and joy in the Holy Ghost; guide me here by thy Councel, and after that receive me to Glory; let my lying down in the Bed, put me in mind of my resting in the Grave, and my rising from thence, of my Resurrection, that both in Life and Death, I may continue thine, through Jesus. Christ.\n\nAmen.\n\nMeditations for Wednesday.\n\nWOnderful are thy Works, O Lord, to the Children of Men; thou hast provided all Creatures, the Fowls of the Air, Fish in the Sea, and Beasts of the Field, to furnish his Table, cloath his Nakedness, and serve his Necessities. The Earth thou Createdst to sustain him, the Waters to wash and cool him, the Air to breath him, the Fire to warm him, the Flowers to refresh him, the Herbs to cure him, the Fruits to nourish him, the Mines to enrich him, the pre{-}cious Stones to adorn him, and the glo{-}rious Luminaries of Heaven, the Sun, and the Moon, to light him; the one in the Day, and the other in the Night, and both to measure his time, to direct his Husbandry, to divert him in his Peregrinations, to ripen his Fruits, and to encrease his Stores.\n\nI CANNOT plead Ignorance of thy Deity, for the Heavens declare thy Glo{-}ry, and the Firmament sheweth thy▪ Handy-work. I cannot pretend Igno{-}rance of thy Law, for thou hast put thy Word into my Mouth, and written thy Law in my Heart; nor I cannot affirm that I never heard of the Light of thy Gospel, for the Light came into the World and shined in the Darkness, and the Darkness comprehended it not; but Men love darkness rather than light, because their Deeds are evil.\n\nFOR which thou mightest most justly have cast us into utter Darkness, where there is weeping and wailing, and gnashing of Teeth, but there is mer{-}cy with thee, that thou maist be feared; there is Balm in Gilead to cure our dead{-}ly Wounds; there is Unction in Christ, and Salvation in Jesus; out of his pre{-}cious side, he opened to all the Inhabi{-}tants of the Earth a Fountain for Sin, and all Uncleanness, whereby we might be Purified even as he is pure.\n\nA Prayer for Wednesday Morning.\n\nO ETERNAL God, who art of In{-}finite Majesty, look down from Heaven, the Habitation of thy Holiness, upon me thy unworthy Servant; thou art a God of Power, and canst relieve me; of Goodness, and wilt in thy good time mercifully help me. O Lord, the Fountain of thy Mercy can never be dryed up, nor the Merits of my Saviour diminished; O therefore Bath my Soul in them, that being Sanctified and Justi{-}fied, I may appear in thy sight more pure and white than the Snow in Salmon.\n\nI BLESS thy Name for keeping me this Night past, and bringing me to the beginning of this Day; let thy Eyes always attend upon me, prosper, pre{-}serve, cherish, guide, and govern me in all my Studies, Actions and Employ{-}ments, so that I may spend this day, and the remainder of my life, according to thy blessed Will. Grant, O Lord, that whatever I do, it may be acceptable in thy sight, to the Glory of thy most Ho{-}ly Name, the peace of my Conscience, and the Salvation of my own Soul.\n\nTO this end, be thou, O Lord, my God and my Guide, my Protector and Defender: Keep me unspotted of the World, teach me to deny Ungodliness and Worldly Lusts, and to live Soberly towards my self, Righteously towards my Neighbour, and Piously towards thee, my God; repenting truly of my Sins, and serving thee in holiness and righteousness all my daies, that in life, thou mayst be my God, in death my deliverer, and after death, my Eternal rewarder.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Wednseday Night.\n\nO MOST glorious God, I do here at this time with the good Samaritan return to give thee thanks for all thy Mercies and Blessings bestowed on my soul and body, in things Spiritual and tem{-}poral; for my Election before all time; my Creation in the beginning of time; and my Redemption in the fulness of time; I praise and glorifie thee, for thy preservation of me this day, and that thou hast yet spared me, and hast given me Liberty, and a gracious opportunity once more to call upon thee.\n\nLORD; I acknowledge and confess, that thou mightest have taken me away in the midst of my Sins, and in the very act of Committing them; but thou hast dealt more merciful with me; Keep, me O Lord, this Night from fear and danger, and from all noysome Dreams, and from all hinderances of sweet repose, which thou hast appointed for the refreshing of wearied Nature.\n\nSEAL unto me a full, and a free Pardon of all my Sins, of what Nature or quality soever they be, whether they be Sins of omission or Commssion, of knowledg, ignorance, weakness, or wil{-}fulness; O Lord, deal not with me ac{-}cording to the magnitude and multitude of them, but for thine infinite Mer{-}cies blot them out of thy Book of re{-}membrance, and Cast them out of thy sight into the bottomless Sea of thy Compassion, that they may never rise in this Life to shame me, nor in the Life to come to Condemn me.\n\nAmen.\n\nMeditations for Thursday.\n\nLOrd Teach me of what Spirit I am, or should be; even of that which descended upon thy Son in the likeness of a Dove, without gall: By this Spirit mortifie in me the Lusts and affections of the Flesh, such as envy, wrath, and re{-}venge; by the still small voice, in which thou discoursest with Elias, let me ob{-} • erve, that thou art not in the fire of my rage, nor in the storm of my Passion, but in the soft gale of Grace. Thou, didst on this day replenish the Sea, and Rivers with Fish, and the Ayr with Fowls, in Shapes admirably various, and in number almost infinite; stir me up by this Consideration, to admire thy power; and Wisdom in thus enriching this vast and seeming solitude.\n\nBLESSED Lord, who this day madest the Waters fruitful, let thy Spi{-}rit move upon the waters of my Tears that they may abound in the fruits of Repentance, and be blessed in the en{-}crease of Spiritual Consolation. This day thou Commandest the Fowls to fly through the Ayre, lift up my Soul from ths Earth, with the wings of Faith and hope, that She may mount up, towards Heaven • : Make me light and cheer{-}ful, after my heavy Sorrows and afflicti{-}ons, and though I have been, as if I had layen among the Pots, yet I may be by the Grace of thy Spirit, like that Dove, whose wings are Silver, and her feathers like Gold.\n\nFOR my light and momentary Afflictions are no way worthy the Glory that shall be revealed unto me hereafter: And for the present, what are Afflicti{-}ons, or Crosses, or Persecutions, but the common lot of thy Children, when I am thus chastned, I am Judged of thee, that I may not be Condemned of the World. How can I ever forget thee, who rememberest me at all times, and in all places;\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Thursday Morning.\n\nO LORD God, who dwellest in that light which no mortal Eye can ap{-}proach; yet beholdest in Mercie the Sons and Daughters of Men; thou makest the outgoings of the Morning full of thy Glory, and causest the Sun to shine up{-}on the just and the unjust, mercifully chasing away the darkness of the Night and shadow of Death: I praise thy holy Name that thou hast vouchsafed me to pass this Night in rest and quiet{-}ness, and hast brought me safe to the beginning of this day.\n\nI HUMBLY beseech thee, by the holy incarnation, and blessed Na{-}tivity of thy Son Jesus Christ, the thrice happy day Star that appeared to the World, let thy Mercy this day rest up{-}on me, and the bright beames of thy heavenly light shine forth in the dark corners of my heart, that I may not be transported either through the Corrupti{-}on of my Nature or the power of dark{-}ness to spend this day after my own perverse will and pleasure, but carefully perform thy holy will, willingly, speedi{-}ly, and constantly.\n\nINCREASE in me, O Lord, the gift of faith, and hope, that I may be{-}lieve thee, and relie on thy merciful▪ pro{-}mises made unto me, in Christ Jesus bless my Body and Soul, that no evil happen to them, and preserve my memory and senses that they pass not the limits of rea{-}son and understanding: Enlighten my mind, O Lord, to look upon good things, inflame my heart with the love of them, and conduct me with thy Grace, that as thou hast raised my Body from sleep so my Soul may daily be raised from Sin, and Soul, and Body, and Spirit, may be renewed in Righteousness to serve thee, the Living God for evermore.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Thursday Night.\n\nO Lord God, great in Mercy, and constant in truth; I acknowledge, and do here in all humility offer unto thy Divine Majesty my duty of praise, and thanksgiving for all thy manifold Graces and benefits bestowed upon me; and though I am unable to recount them; and much unworthy to be a partaker of them, yet in full assurance of thine un{-}speakable love, I presume to come unto thee, and now again commit to thy almighty protection this night, my Soul, and Body, with all its Faculties; be{-}seeching thee to keep them day and night, blameless and undefiled, against the day of thy coming.\n\nLORD, pardon, and forgive, what{-}ever Sins I have wretchedly effected, or wickedly imagined against thee, or my Neighbour: O lay not the faults and frailties of my Youth unto my charge, but forget, O Lord, and forgive, and cancel the hand writing that is upon the wall, which will be ready to wit{-}ness against me; strike my Heart with an awe of thy fear, that I may labour to escape thy threatnings, and give me the comfort once more of thy Salvation.\n\nGRANT, O Lord that I may this night quietly rest under the shadow of thy Wings, free from fears, dangers, and Spiritual darkness; and when the dark end of this mortal life is approach{-}ed, grant me, O Lord a vigilant Heart, freely disposed to abandon all transitory things, and depart hence in the Peace of a good Conscience, into thine ever{-}lasting rest, through Jesus Christ, my Lord, and Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nMeditations for Friday.\n\nTHIS day the first Man Adam, was made a living Soul, and Christ the second Adam, was made a quickening Spi{-}rit; this day he Sinned in a garden, and this day the Saviour of the World sorrowed in a Garden: he took upon this day, the fruit of the forbidden Tree, and thou, O Blessed redeemer wert hung▪ upon the accursed Tree; this day, Adam, was cast into a deep sleep, and his Wife Eve was formed of his rib, flesh of his flesh, and bone of his bone; like{-}wise was the Son of God cast into a deadly sleep, and his Side was pierced with a Spear, from whence sprung out two blessed Sacraments, the water of regeneration, and the blood of Expiati{-}on and Sanctification.\n\nTHIS day our first parent borught the curse upon himself, and all his posterity; but thou, O God hast provid{-}ed an everlasting Blessing for thy self, and all thy Members; thy Law, O God, is just, holy, and pure; but I am wick{-}ed, profane, and impure: That Medi{-}cine is for the most part the best, which the Patient least approves of, because it exasperates the pain for a time. Have I the less affection for the most holy Faith, because it restraineth my carnal Liberty, and abridgeth me of Worldly Contentments? Have not I a Law in my mind which opposeth the Law of my members? And is it not much better to Sow unto the Spirit, thereunto the flesh, which produces only Corruption?\n\nIS it not as easie for thee, to raise me out of ashes, as at the first to raise me out of the dust? To send back my Spirit into my Body, as at the first to breath it in? I behold the Seed in the Earth, the plants in the Garden, dye before they spring forth: I see Wormes and insects, that spend the Winter sea{-}son in a kind of death, yet revive in the Spring; I know, I am my self dead in sleep every▪ Night, but alive in the Morning: Why then should I call in question any one Article of my Belief, but humbly say, Lord, I believe help thou my un{-}belief.\n\nA Prayer for Friday Morning.\n\nO LORD God, maker and gover{-}nour of all things both in Heaven, and Earth, I come unto thee, with a broken and a contrite Heart, lamenting my Sins, and seeking to find Comfort at thy merciful hands: Lord, thou know{-}est my grief, my anxity, and care, Oh let me feel thy comforts to refresh my Soul: Be with me this day in all my worldly affairs, and let thy holy Spirit evermore defend me and preserve my integrity, that I may be acknowledged thine at the last day.\n\nI YEILD thee all laud and praise, for thy preservation of me this night past, and for safely bringing me to behold the glorious light of this day: Lord, excite my heart, that I may express my thank{-}fulness, by my serviceable obedience, preserve and keep me from Sin, and all irregularities both of Soul and Body: Mortifie all my Corruptions and sensual Appetites, and purge me throughly from filthiness both of flesh and Spirit, that I may perfect holiness in thy fear.\n\nSTRENGTHEN me against all the vanities of the world, the lusts of the Flesh, the lusts of the Eyes, and the Pride of life; and give me Grace to employ this day, and the remainder of my Life, in all peace and purity, sanctity and sobriety, to thy Glory, the good Example of others; and finally, the Salvation of my own Soul. This, and whatsoever for want of memory I have omitted, I hum{-}bly beg in the Name of thy▪ dear Son, and my alone Saviour and Redeemer.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Friday Night.\n\nO GOD, thou camest into the World to save Sinners, behold me, I be{-}seech thee, the vile • of them; but wash! oh! wash away all my sins in the Blood of thy Son, sanctifie my Nature, abo{-}lish my Corruptions; guide me here by thy Councel, and after that receive me into Glory: Keep me now, and ever, send me a quiet repose, and grant that lying down to rest, I may rise again in thy peace, and walk in thy fear, that so the succeeding day may learn me to grow Wise, and for ever Glorifie thy Holy Name.\n\nINSPIRE me, O Lord, with the Spirit of sweet Consolation, and though sleep is the Image of Death, and my Bed as the Grave, yet suffer me not to perish suddenly, or unprepared, but watch over me for good, guide me now, and evermore, let no appalements di{-}sturb me, keep me from Fire, Storms, Tempests, Thieves, sudden Death and Danger; cause thine Angels to pitch their Tents round about me, my House and Habitation, and preserve all that is near and dear unto me. [Here name your par{-}ticular Friends]\n\nREMEMBER thy Church, and eve{-}ry Member of it, have pity on the poor afflicted Protestants in all parts beyond the Seas, who suffer for the Testimony of their Faith and a good Conscience; send them help from thy Holy place, and evermore mightily defend them; be un{-}to them a Sun and a Shield, a Sun to Comfort, and a Shield to defend them to all Dangers and Tribulations; put a period unto all their afflictions, and in • hy good time vouchsafe them a happy Deliverance. Lord, receive them and me, and all that appertain unto me, this Night and for ever, into thy Gra{-}cious protection, through the Mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nMeditations for Saturday.\n\nTHE great Creator this day rested from all his Work which he had made, and blessed it; O Lord, grant that after this painful life is ended, I may enjoy a comfortable rest with thee in Heaven, where I may keep an eternal Sabbath, and hold a perpetual Feast; there will be rest without Labour, tran{-}quillity without Molestation, and joys without End: There, my Soul, wilt thou behold a Glorious City, the Streets of Gold, the Gates of Pearl, and the Foundations garnished with all sorts of precious Stones.\n\nI SHALL behold thee, the Father, in thy Majesty, Christ thy Son in his Glo{-}ry, the Spirit in his Sanctity, the Arch-Angels and Angels in their Exceilency, and the Saints in their Felicity; then shall I no more hunger, labour, nor tra{-}vel; I shall no more fear, grieve, nor desire; I shall want no more an earthly House, for the Heaven of Heavens shall be my Habitation, God will be my Temple, and the Lamb that shineth for ever shall enlighten me.\n\nLORD, let the hope and expectation▪ of this eternal rest and felicity sweeten all my labours, and ease my torments, let it mitigate my afflictions, and com{-}fort my spirits, that I faint not in my Journey, nor be depressed under my bur{-}den, but hold on cheerfully and valiant{-}ly, till I arrive at the Land of Promise, and there receive the Lot of mine Inhe{-}ritance with the Saints in light for ever{-}more.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Saturday Morning.\n\nMOST Gracious God, sanctifie I hum{-}bly beseech thee, this day unto me, and my self, now and ever unto thy service; thy Mercies, O Lord, they are new every Morning, and therefore my Thanks ought every day to be a new repeated: I praise thy holy Name, for keeping me this Night past, unto this present hour and moment, and hast now brought me unto the last day of the Week; grant that I may spend the same soberly, righteously, and holily.\n\nBRING me to the knowledge of thy Blessed Will in all things, that I may en{-}deavour to perform the same to thy Glory, the peace of my Conscience, and the preservation of my own Soul; purge and cleanse my Heart and Conscience from all dead Works, that I may serve thee, the living God, for evermore. Be thou my Guide in all my ways, my stay and support in all my necessities; put an end to the motions of the Flesh, en{-}large my Heart for all pious Duties, and habitual Graces of thy Spirit, that I may bring forth the Fruits of them in my Life and Conversation.\n\nBLESS the Kingdom wherein I inha{-}bit, and thy holy Catholick Church, whereof I am an unworthy Member; bless thy Servants, and our dear Lord and Lady King William and Queen Mary, as thou hast Crowned them with a Temporal Crown here, so in thy due time give them a Crown of Glory here{-}after. Bless Katherine the Queen Dowa{-}ger, her Royal Highness the Princess Ann of Denmark▪ with the rest of the Royal Family. Bless all persons, whe{-}ther dignified or distinguished, from the swayer of the Scepter, to the drawer of Water; have mercy upon all sick per{-}sons, Women travelling with Child, and those who are troubled in Body, Mind, or Estate; O Lord, speak peace unto their Consciences, and as thou hast laid laid them down with the one hand, so raise them up with the other, if not to this life, to life eternal, for the Merits and Mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Saturday Evening.\n\nO GOD, the maker and preserver of all things, look down with thy eye of pity and compassion upon me a mise{-}rable sinner; I here prostrate my self, Soul and Body, before thy Divine Ma{-}jesty, beseeching thee in much mercy to pardon my sins, to Sanctifie me, with thy grace, and to bring me to thy glory: That so my Soul may be refreshed with such things as Eye hath not seen, Ear hath not heard, nor hath it entered into the heart of Man to conceive.\n\nENTER not into Judgment with thy Servant, O Lord, for in thy sight shall no Flesh living be justified: Examine not my wayes, this Week past, by the strickt rule of thy Law, neither reward me in the severity of thy Justice: But have Mercy upon me a miserable of{-}fender, that have deserved the sharpest of thy Judgments; but as the Heavens are higher than the Earth, so is thy Mert cy over all thy Works▪ of and great exten to poor Sinners.\n\nSATISFIE my Soul with thy Mercy, and that right soon, so shall I rejoyce, and be-glad in thee, and learn to praise thee Evermore: And now, O Lord, as this Week is ended, so let my Sins be ended, and never be repeated again any more: Be pleased to be my merciful protector and preserver from all perils; and dangers this Night: Refresh my▪ Body with quiet rest, that my mind may be chearful, and be fit to serve thee, in. Sanctifying thy Sabbath, and keeping it as a glorious day unto thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen\n\nMeditations on the Lords Supper.\n\nHOW can I approach so divine a▪ banquet, and not by an humble confession wash my hands in innocen{-}cy; holy things must not be given to Dogs, nor Pearls cast before Swine: What is so holy as the Body and blood of Christ, and what Pearl so precious as this Sacrament? There is no Dog so filthy, or Sow so unclean as I am by Nature; but with great detestation of my Rebellious Corruptions, I confess that never Dog so often returned to his Vomit, nor Sow to her wallowing in the mire, as I have to the sink of Sin and mire of sensual filthiness.\n\nO WASH my hands in purity, cleanse my Mouth and purge my Heart, that I may take with a pure Hand, eat with an undefileth mouth, and keep in a faith{-}full heart this bread of life, and food of An{-}gels: give me grace, throughly and sincere{-}ly to examine my self, and grant that af{-}ter Examination, I may find my desire fervent, my knowledge Competent, my Sorrow for Sin unfeigned, my purpose of amendment sled fait, my love sincere, and my Faith lively.\n\nAND finding my self thus apparelled in a wedding garment, let me be found of thee in Peace, and both cheerfully ap{-}proach unto, and joyfully and thankfully depart from thy holy, and Heavenly Table; receiving by▪ and with the Bread broken thy Crucified Body, and with the Wine poured out thy blood shed: And by both remission of my Sins, re{-}admission into thy presence and favour, incorporation into thy my • tical Body, and finally the glorification of my Body and Soul with thee in thy Kingdom of glory,\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer before the Communion.\n\nO LORD Jesus, the Son of the living God, who freely offeredst thy most Sacred Body to be broken, and thy blood to be shed for my Sins that I might be ransomed from Hell, and delivered from wrath and etern{-}al Condemnation; O Lord, my sins, origi{-}nal and actual, of weakness and wicked{-}ness, have deserved thy Wrath and heavy indignation; and had not thine eye spared me I had long since been in everlasting burnings, and wholly banished from the presence of thy glory.\n\nLORD, wash away all my Sins in the streams of thy pre • ious blood, which Speaks better things than that of Abel's thou hast loved me, in laying down thy life for me, and hast left unto thy Church▪ this holy Sacrament as a pledge and as{-}surance, that through thy death, all that truly partake of this Sacred and Heaven{-}ly inititution, apprehending the myste{-}ries, and applying the m • rits of Christ Crucified, they may receive Comfort and Peace in believing those promises which thou hast expre • t unto us in thy word, and be partakers of the benefits of thy Sons passion, and have fruition of thy saving vertue here, and life and Glory hereafter.\n\nACCEPT me, O Lord, in thy dear Son, as washed, justified and Sanctified, and by thy Spirit cleanse and purifie me daily more and more, Sanctifie my affections, and enlarge my heart for holy and Heavenly things; and grant that through a stedfast, lively, and con{-}stant Faith, I may receive, and worthi{-}ly eat this Sanctified Bread, and drink of this Sacred Cup, in a holy remem{-}brance that thy Body, O Lord Jesus, was Crucified, and thy blood was shed for the remission of my sins, and grant that it may so effectually operate in my Soul, that I may ever hereafter live in a holy obedience, according to thy hea{-}venly Will, through Jesus Christ.\n\nAmen.\n\nAn Ejaculation before Receiving the Bread▪\n\nBLESSED Lord, as thou hast given thy Flesh to be the Bread of eternal Salvation, so vouchsafe to work in me by a lively Faith, that I receiving the same, may evermore continue in me, and thou in me,\n\nAmen.\n\nAn Ejaculation before Receiving the Cup.\n\nO LORD, vouchsafe that as thy Blood was shed to wash me a sin{-}ner from the Corruption of Old Adam, so grant that it may, through a lively Faith, take effect in me, washing • me from the filth of sin, and renew in me the Fruits of Righteousness, that I may become a fit Member to live in thee, and dye in thee.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer after the Communion.\n\nO GOD, I praise and bless thy holy Name, for thine unspeakable fa{-}vour and loving kindness, in feeding me at this time, with the spiritual Food of the Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, whom thou vouchsafest to send for our Redemption, and to offer him up to Death for me, in remembrance where{-}of he hath commanded me to eat his Body, and drink his Blood, to the end, that by Faith I should be united to him, and made a lively Member of his Mysti{-}cal Body, and being washed from all my sins, in his Blood. I should lead a new life in all obedience, holiness and righteousness. VOUCHSAFE, I humbly beseech thee for his sake, to endue me with thy holy Spirit, that by casting away the works of darkness, I may walk in the true light of thy holy Spirit, and ever remain in the number of thy holy and elect Children; give me an earnest de{-}sire to partake often of this holy Institu{-}tion, and to lead my life according to thy holy Will in all things, keeping my Body and Soul unspotted and undefiled, as fit receptacles of so heavenly Food, that my Soul may be partaker of the Mysteries thereof by faith in Christ Jesus.\n\nAND now Glory be to God on high, on Earth peace and eternal Consolation in my Conscience; I am sed now with thy Body, and my heart is refreshed with the Cup of the New Testament in thy Blood: Now I am a Member of thy Mystical Body, Flesh of thy Flesh, and Bone of thy Bone. Lord let nothing be ever able to separate me from thee, but since all things work for the good of thy Chosen, let all things more and more unite me to thee, that I may grow from Grace to Grace, and Strength to Strength, till I come to the full measure of thy perfect Age, and not be refused by thee, who hast given thy self for me, and unto me.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer before hearing the Word.\n\nO LORD, Illuminate my dark un{-}derstanding, to receive thy Word, and prudently retain it; give me Grace that the Seed of thy Word being sown in my heart, it may take deep root downward, and bring forth Fruit up{-}ward, to the Credit of thy Gospel, the Comfort of my poor Soul; and above all, to the Glory of thy most holy Name. Let thy spirit rule and guide the Lips of thy Minister, that he may utter nothing but the Word of Truth, with that fer{-}vency, that neither fear nor affection may stop the current of the same.\n\nAND because the Harvest is great, and the Labourers but few, I beseech thee, who art Lord of the Harvest, to send forth such into thy Vineyard, as may with a zeal discharge their Ministerial Function; let thy Urim be upon them, as upon thy holy ones, that sincerity of Doctrine, and integrity of Conversa{-}tion, may adorn their persons. Lord, guide the Heart and Tongue of him whom I shall hear this day, grant he may speak home to my Conscience, and leave no Corruption unbowelled, but that his Words may chase away all sinful affecti{-}ons from me, whereby I may depart from all Iniquity.\n\nBLESS all thy people, and grant that they may be not only hearers of thy Word, but doers of the same, not de{-}ceiving their own Souls; and grant that thy Messengers dividing the Word aright, and thy people keeping it care{-}fully, and practising it conscionably, they may through Jesus Christ, obtain the remission of their sins past, and re{-}ceive thy Grace for the time to come. Give them light instead of darkness; peace for trouble, and eternal happiness instead of Felicity, that tasting the sweet{-}ness of Caelestial Comfort, they may de{-}spise Terrestrial, and after this life end{-}ed, they may enter into everlasting Glo{-}ry, through Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer after hearing the Word.\n\nMOST gracious God, of thy bounti{-}ful Goodness, thou hast, through thy Son Jesus Christ, made known, for my instruction and unspeakable comfort, the glorious Gospel, thy Word of Truth, which none can learn but by hearing, and none can hear but by preaching; and none can preach except they be sent; to this end, give me thy grace, I humbly beseech thee, that as I have heard thy word at this time by thy Minister and messenger, so grant, that I and all that have heard, may Know, understand the same, retain and practice it, according to thy Heavenly will, that I may there{-}by grow in knowledge, increase in Grace, and be a lively instrument of thy Glory unto my lives end,\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Necessary Blessings of this Life.\n\nO LORD, thou hast promised ne{-}ver to fail those that depend up{-}on thee; thou openest thine hands and fillest all things living with plenteous{-}ness, never suffering any of thine to perish, that carefully seek relief from thy most gracious bounty: I humbly beseech thee dermit me not to want necessaries for this present Life; enable me to live without distracting cares; to this end, bless my labours, that I may have a sufficiency for me, and mine, and not be burdensome unto any but rather be able to administer unto others, what{-}soever refreshing Comforts they shall stand in need of.\n\nGIVE me neither Poverty, nor Riches, but feed me with Food convenient for me; lest I be full and deny thee, and say, who is the Lord; or lest I be poor and Steal, and take the name of my God in vain afford me such a portion of Health, and Wealth as thou in thy Divine Wisdom shalt think most con{-}venient for me; succour all such as be in want, relieve the oppressed, comfort the Afflicted, raise the lowly, and aid the needy.\n\nAND O Lord, I humbly beseech thee, never let me want thy favourable assist{-}ance, but bless my Basket and encrease my Store, with thy never failing blessings, that I may be able to live in thy Faith, Fear, and Love, and out of the Depth of misery, and danger of all Men, through Jesusus Christ my only Lord, and Saviour,\n\nAmen.\n\nA Thanks giving for Gods Benefits.\n\nO GOD Almighty, the giver of all good things, thou art my stay, my Comfort and only guide, direct me, I pray thee, to employ that talent which thou hast allotted, me, for the advance{-}ment of thy Glory: Lord thou hast been abundantly gracious, and bounti{-}ful unto me, and hast blest my Store, in{-}somuch that I have not only what satis{-}fieth my own occasions, but have also sufficient to Relieve others in the time of their necessity.\n\nGIVE me therefore a free Heart, to cast my Bread upon the waters; and to Relieve my poor distressed Brethren, according to the utmost of my ability; to feed the hungry, to cloth the naked, and minister unto thy distressed Saints that I may not live unto my self, but for the help of all those that want my assistance, that I may lay up in Store a good foundation against the time to come, and be found of thee in peace, enjoying Life, and Salvation through Jesus Christ,\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Wisdom.\n\nO MOST great and glorious Lord God, I confess that whilst I bear about me this Body of sin imprisoning the Soul, my Nature corrupted and depra{-}ved with Iniquity, original and actual, seeks by all means possible to oppose the spirit, and do those things which are dissonant and contrary to the motions, inspirations, gracious influences, and working thereof; my Flesh lusteth against the Spirit, so that the things I would do I cannot, and the things which I suppose to be done in much knowledge and wisdom, will be found not only ig{-}norance, and erroneous, but sinful wicked{-}ness in thy sight.\n\nWHEREFORE I humbly beseech thee, O holy Father, to send out thy Light and Truth, thy spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, to Teach and Instruct me, to be my God and Guide, to lead me into all Truth. Lord, send down that Wisdom that waiteth about thy Throne, and plant the same in my Heart, that all my sayings and doings, being always ordered by this Wisdom from on high, I may do that which is pleasing in thy sight, and profitable for my own Salvation, and shun the con{-}trary in all things, through Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Defence against our Enemies.\n\nO LORD my God, be not far from me in trouble, and in all dangers Ghostly and Bodily, draw near and make haste to help me, I am, I confess, a most sinful Creature, and have justly deserved thy Wrath and Indignation against me, yet, O Lord, for thy mercy sake, turn thee unto me, and have compassion on me; let mine Enemies prevail not in their mischievous devises, lest they be too proud; in thy Mercy convert them, or in thy Justice consound them; make them as stubble before the Wind, and thine Angel scattering them.\n\nLORD, I am in thy hand, and they are within the compass of thy power; stay and allay their fury, let them not take effect in their wicked Imaginations and Attempts against me, but put them to confusion; rid me, and deliver me in thy Righteousness; and be thou a Sun and a Shield unto me, to comfort and protect me.\n\nTO this end cause thine Angels to pitch their Tents round about me, that being defended under the shadow of thy Wings, and armed with the power of thy Might, I may not fear what Man can do unto me. Lord, regard me with the eye of thy Grace, and guard me with the hand of thy power, that being pre{-}served both in Soul and Body, I may live in Piety, Peace and Godliness, unto my lives end.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Morning Prayer for a Family.\n\nO ETERNAL, and All-seeing God, wonderful in thy Majesty, and In{-}finite in thy Mercy, who hast the Hea{-}vens for thy Throne, and the Earth for thy Footstool; the Heavens are full of the Majesty of thy Glory, and cannot contain the same; look down therefore from thence, upon us thy Servants, who now prostrate our selves before the Footstool of thy Throne of Grace, hum{-}bly beseeching thee, for thy dear Sons sake, to be merciful unto us miserable sinners; one deep calleth upon another, the depth of Misery unto the depth of Mercy, have Mercy therefore upon us, O Lord, and in the multitude of thy Mercies do away all our Offences.\n\nWE Confess we are not worthy to think of thee, much less speak unto thee, we being so vile and miserable, thou so glorious and admirable; yet being assured that in forgiving of Sins and helping afflicted Souls, thy fountain of Mercy is never dryed up; we thine un{-}profitable Servants are emboldned to present our selves this Morning before thee, to offer up unto thee a lively Sa{-}crifice of Prayer and thanksgiving, who didst offer up thy Son upon the Cross to be a propitiation for our Sins: O let this lifting up of our hearts and hands be a morning Sacrifice pure, and ac{-}ceptable in thy sight: Let not the great{-}ness of our Sins, with-hold thy emplored Mercy, but wash us from all uncleanness, and remove thy judgments due unto us for them, as far from thy presence, as the East is from the West.\n\nO, BURY them in the Grave with Christ, raise us up by the power of thy Spirit unto newness of Life, that we may walk in all holy obedience before thee this day, and that endeavouring to keep our Faith and a good Consci{-}ence void of offence, we may now, and in the hour of death be, and remain alwayes thine, Defend us from all evil, and sence us against the assaluts of Satan, watch over us by the Eye of thy good providence, and cause thy Angels, to pitch their tents about us for our safety and continual preservation.\n\nINTO thy hands, we now commit our Souls and Bodies, guide our thoughts, words, and actions, and if we forget thee, our God at any time, O! do thou in mercy remember us, and forgive us our trespasses; make us to see our Sins in the glass of thy Law, to mourn for them in the Closet of our hearts, and Confess them in the bitterness of our Souls, teach us to cast off the rags of ini{-}quity, and by Faith, put on the Robes of Righteousness: Help us to manage the Sword of the Spirit, and the Hel{-}met of Salvation, that we may be able to fight against the Wiles of the Devil, the vanitics of the World, the Lusts of the flesh, and the pride of Life.\n\nBE favourable to Sion, build up the walls of Ierusalem, more particularly, preserve and enlarge these Churches of great Britain, and Ireland; feed them as thy flock, and Family: Dress them, as thy Vineyard, and adorn them, as thy Spouse: Defend our Soveraign Lord and Lady, King William, and Queen Mary from all Enemies, at home, and a{-}broad, preserve their Bodies in Health, the Hearts and Souls in soundness and truth, their lives in honour, and their honour from underminers. Bless Kathe{-}rine the Queen Dowager, her Royal Highness the Princess Ann of Denmark, with the rest of the Royal Family. Bless those which rule in Church and State, all Schools of good Education and sound Learning, all thy Ministers and Magi{-}strates, with all our Relations in the Flesh, and Friends in the Spirit, to whom thou hast any ways made us bounden. O Lord, enable us to requite them, or lay it on thine own account to restore it unto them, and their Posterities.\n\nAnd here we yield thee all laud and praise, for Creating us when we were nothing, for Predestinating us unto the Adoption, and choosing us in Christ be{-}fore the Foundation of the World. We thank thee for our Preservation this Night past, and for bringing of us this day to behold thy glorious light. Lord, awake our Souls from Sin, and Carnal Security, that we may be prepared like wise Virgins, with Oyl in our Lamps, to meet the sweet Bridegroom of our Souls, whether at the hour of Death, or the Day of Judgment. These and all other Graces, which for blindness, we cannot, and for our unworthiness we dare not ask, we beseech thee to give us, for the worthiness of thy dear Son Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose most holy Name and Words, we conclude these our imperfect Prayers, in that most per{-}fect Form of Prayer, which he himself hath further taught us in his holy Gospel, saying, Our Father, &c.\n\nA Collect for the Day.\n\nLORD bless us, and make thy Face to shine upon us; keep us from Sin and Satan, sickness and sorrow, shame and servitude, loss of Goods and good Names, or of any thing more near and dear unto us, if it be thy good pleasure; preserve us evermore in thy Faith and holy Fear, guide us constantly by thy Councel, and after that receive us to Glory.\n\nAmen.\n\nAn Evening Prayer for a Family.\n\nO GOD, the God of the Spirits of all Flesh, the high and lofty one that Inhabitest Eternity, who hast made the Earth by thy power, Establish'd the World by thy Wisdom, and stretched out the Heavens by thy discretion; the Father of Eternity, and Fountain of Mercy, the giver of all good things, the forgiver of all sins, and the comforter of all such as fly unto thee. Lord, we are here present before thee, be thou present with us, and President amongst us; we appeal from the Seat of thy Justice, to the Throne of thy Mercy, beseeching thee to give us a sense of our own Mise{-}ries, and an assurance of thy Mercies; let us not be possess'd with over much fear, but that with a holy confidence of thy goodness, we may with joy ap{-}pear in thy presence, in an humble ac{-}knowledgment of our sins.\n\nTO this end, we confess that we have sinned against Heaven, and before thee, and are no more worthy to be cal{-}led thy Children; we have transgressed thy holy Laws and Commandments, not only by our Thoughts and Words, but by our Deeds and Actions; our Iniqui{-}ties are more in number than the hairs of our Head, and make us seem vile in our own Eyes, but much more in thy sight. Lord, unto thee we confess our sins, O grant us Pardon and Absolution for them; open unto us Penitents, that ever streaming Fountain of thy Sons Blood, that our sins being Bathed therein, we may appear without blemish in thy sight; by his Death mortifie our sinful Corrup{-}tions, hide them in his Wounds, and bury them in his Grave, that they may neither rise in this life to shame us, nor in the World to come to condemn us.\n\nGIVE us thy holy Spirit, let him purge our Consciences, heal our Cor{-}ruptions, illuminate our Understandings, confirm our Memories, and consecrate our Souls and Bodies, that they may be fit Temples for thy holy Ghost to dwell in. Be merciful to thy Church, and en{-}large her borders; shower down the choicest of thy blessings upon the heads and hearts of thy Servants, our Sove{-}raign Lord and Lady, King William and Queen Mary, bless them with length of days here, and with a Crown of Glory hereafter; bless Katherine the Queen Dowager, her Royal Highness the Prin{-}cess Ann of Denmark, with all the rest of the Royal Family. Bless the Nobility, Gentry, Ministry, Magistracy and Com{-}monalty, our Relations in the Flesh, and Friends in the Spirit; protect all that stand up for thy Truth, but as for thy Foes, let them be ashamed and con{-}founded.\n\nAND now seeing thou hast brought the Night upon us, wherein thou hast ordained man to rest in, we humbly be{-}seech thee, who art the Keeper of Israel, who never slumberest nor sleepest, to watch over us by thy Providence; cause thy holy Angels to pitch their Tents round about us, that being freed from the terrors of the Night, and refreshed with moderate rest and sleep, we may the better be enabled to praise thy Name, and to walk before thee in all good Works, and holiness of Conversation, all the days of our lives. Let our Bed, O Lord, put us in mind of our Grave, and our rising from thence of our Resur{-}rection, that whether we wake or sleep, we may be always thine.\n\nAND knowing that thy Name, O Lord, is a strong To ver of Defence, we here commend our selves this Night, to thy most holy protection; if it be thy Divine Will to call any of us hence in our sleep, O Lord, for thy Sons sake, have mercy upon us, and receive our Souls into thy most blessed Kingdom; but if it be thy heavenly pleasure to add more days unto our lives, add more amendment unto our days, that living we may live in thy Fear, and dying we may dye in thy Favour, and in the end, Reign with thee in Glory.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Collect for the Night.\n\nINTO thy hands, O Father, we com{-}mend our Spirits, for thou hast re{-}deemed us, O thou God of Truth; into thy most merciful Tuition, and gracious Preservation, do we commend our selves, our Souls and Bodies, our Relations, our Goods and good Names, all ours, and all that call upon thy Name. Lord, be thou present with them and us, and about our Beds, unto our lives end; let not our fantasies be troubled with vain Imaginations, nor the Dreams and Visi{-}ons of our heads, like Nebuchadnezzar's, make us affraid, but give us quiet and comfortable rest, that our Souls and Bodies being refreshed, we may when we awake, laud and praise thee, and joyfully perform the business of the next day in our particular Callings.\n\nLET our whole life be a serving and glorifying of thee, that we may live in thy Fear, dye in thy Favour, and rest from all our Labours, and be blest with thy glorious Vision, enjoying the pre{-}sence of our blessed Saviour, the com{-}fort of thy holy Spirit, and the Commu{-}nion of thy most holy Saints and Angels, that we, together with them, may ascribe unto thee the Glory of our Redemption from Sin, Satan, Hell, and Death, World without end.\n\nAmen.\n\nPrayers for several Persons.\n\nThe Husbands Prayer.\n\nMOST gracious God, have mercy upon me, and upon all those which appertain unto me; in the beginning thou didst Institute Marriage, for the propagation of Mankind, a remedy to avoid unlawful Lust, and for the mutual Comfort and Consolation of thy Chil{-}dren; give me, O heavenly Father, I humbly beseech thee, the assistance of thy Grace, that I may according to thy Commandments, love and cherish her whom thou hast allotted for my help and comfort in this life.\n\nMORTIFIE in me all fleshly Lusts, and let not the heat of unlawful Concu{-}piscence, take possession of me, but grant that we may live in Peace and Unity, and equally praise thy holy Name: [If any Children] Bless, O Lord, those Children thou hast bestowed upon us, give us understanding hearts and minds, to bring them up in thy Faith and Fear, and give them obedient hearts to thee, and to all thy Commandments; grant that they may not prove a Curse but a Blessing to us, and thereby attain that reward which thou hast promised to those which honour and obey their Parents.\n\nTEACH me, O Lord, to Govern and Instruct my Family, whereby they may walk in thy Fear; and grant that I may, according to my ability, provide what is necessary as well for their Bodies as their Souls: And do thou, O Lord, endue them with thy Grace, that they may perform their Duties, in Fear and Obedience, not with Eye-service, but in singleness of Heart as in thy presence. Give me, O Lord, I beseech thee a com{-}petency to maintain that which thou hast committed to my Charge, and grant that we may in all humility rely upon thy blessed Will, who knowest what is fitter for us then we do for our selves To whom be all Honour and Glory\n\nAmen.\n\nThe Wives Prayer.\n\nO LORD, I give thee humble thanks for calling me to the Honourable State of Matrimony; give me, O Lord, thy heavenly Grace, that I may fear thee, and love, reverence, and obey him whom thou hast appointed to be my head in all good things, to live peaceably and quietly with him; suffer me not to be puft up with the Vanities of the World, but grant that I may frame my mind and habit suitable to the Estate of my Husband, and adorn my self with that which may become a modest Woman to wear. Assist me, O Lord, that I may with his Consent, prudently and with discretion, Govern his Family, and care{-}fully mind that nothing be wasted, nor{-}permit any evil to be committed in his House.\n\nFURNISH me, O Lord, with those Gifts and Graces which the Royal Preach{-}er described in a good Woman, and en{-}due me with such a Care in the Educa{-}tion of my Children, as belongeth unto my part to perform, that I may live and rejoyce to see the prosperity of them in this life, and after this life is ended, grant that we all may be received to thy eter{-}nal Kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nThe Childs Prayer.\n\nMOST gracious God, to whom the Childs obedience to the Parents is always acceptable, but their disobedi{-}ence most displeasing, I humbly beseech thee to remove far from me the horrid sin of Disobedience and Rebellion against my Parents; O give me Grace to ob{-}serve them with all diligence in Duty, obey them in all lawful Commands, and aid and assist them in all their Necessities; give me Grace to receive all their reproofs patiently, and not to perplex them by Stubbornness and bad Courses.\n\nSUFFER me not to scoff or deride at their Age or Infirmity, but rather supply their Wants, and cover their Weaknesses. Forgive, O Lord, the many offences I have committed against them, increase their days, and preserve them sound in Body and Mind; let them see their Childrens Children, to their Comfort and thy Glory; let them Govern me, and the rest of their Family, with Pru{-}dence and good Example, that when this life is ended, they may depart hence in peace, and come to thy Kingdom un{-}spotted, through Jesus Christ.\n\nAmen.\n\nThe Widows Prayer.\n\nO ALMIGHTY God, who hast pro{-}mised to be a Father to the Father{-}less, and a Husband to the Widow, let thy tender Eye of Compassion look down upon me, and my Children; pre{-}serve me and them from all Oppression and Wrong, and relieve us, we beseech thee, in all our Necessities.\n\nBLESS, O Lord, that small portion thou hast lent me, for a competent main{-}tenance of me and mine, O let it be like the Widows Barrel of Meal, never to waste, and like the Cruse of Oyl, ne{-}ver to fail. Dispose our hearts to all Obedience, and give us Grace to walk worthy of thee, and thy Mercies which we daily and hourly receive. And last{-}ly, in all our Afflictions, let me put my whole trust and confidence in thee, and praise thy Name for evermore.\n\nAmen.\n\nThe Orphans Prayer.\n\nO ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father, thou hast promised that when my Father and my Mother forsa{-}keth me, thou O God, wilt take me up. O Lord, I am now, by thy appointment, deprived of my Parents, who under thee, were the only stay I had in this World. Be thou, O Lord my God, my Father and my Deliverer, teach me to seek thee early, and endue me with thy Grace, that I may be obedient to those whom thou art pleased to place over me.\n\nMAKE me to remember thee my Creator in the days of my Youth, that I may lead my life according to the rule of true Godliness; Govern and Guide, I beseech thee, all my Actions, pre{-}serve my Body in health, and my Soul •• om all evil thoughts which may molest it; add unto me length of Days, Grace and Vertue, and guide my Feet in the way of peace.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for a Young Man or Maid.\n\nMOST gracious God, vouchsafe to me thy Heavenly Grace now and at all times; more especially in this most dangerous part of my Life, when the heat of Youth, and many tempta{-}tions do surround me; O preserve me, I beseech thee, as the apple of thine Eye, and though the flesh strives against the Spirit, yet do thou exercise thy power and strengthen my imbecillity: Stifle Sin in me at the beginning that it arise not up to a habit, and prevent in me all evil and unworthy thoughts against thy Divine Majesty.\n\nO LORD I recommend unto thee my Soul as a Child that can of it self do nothing; defend me from all enemies Spiritual and Temporal, keep my Soul, and Body, pure, chast, and undefiled, that I offend not either in thought word, or deed: Give me grace, O Lord, to obey my Parents, and those to whose tuition I am committed; and grant that if thou shalt be pleased to call me to the honourable estate of Matri{-}mony, I may be joyned with one, with whom I may serve thee, in peace and holiness, all the dayes of my Life.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for a Servant.\n\nO HOLY, and blessed Lord God, who tookest upon thee, the form of a Servant, and wast obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross, that thou mightest work the Salvation of all people, as well bond as free; thou hast been pleased to call me to the State and Condition of a Servant, below many others in the world, O make me humbly submit to it, and alwayes praise and mag{-}nifie thy holy Name that thou hast given me Health and strength of Body to per{-}from my Duty.\n\nLORD cast forth all murmurings and repinings in me, and all Envy at the prosperity of others; Endue me with meekness and humility, and deliver me from the slavery of Sin, that I may be made a Servant of Righteousness; teach me to understand my duty, and to reverence those whom I serve, account{-}ing them worthy of that honour which appertains to them: Preserve me from Pride, unseemly passions, or disrespect{-}full behaviour towards my Superiors; quicken my diligence in businesse, and grant that whatever I shall take in hand, I may not do it with Eye Service, but in singleness of heart; and obtain thy Grace and favour for Evermore,\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for the fruits of the Earth.\n\nMOST gracious God, thy Works are to be wondered at through the World; thou makest the grass to grow for the Cattel, and Herb for the service of Man: Thou bringest forth food out of the Earth, and blessest the encrease of it: look down O Lord, I beseech thee, upon all the dwellers upon earth wherein we inhabit: That our Land may be{-}come fruitful and yield forth plenty in its proper Season.\n\nAnd O thou, who openest thy hand, and fillest all things Living with good things; fill our hearts with wisdome, and all Christian vertues, that we may bring forth abundantly the fruit of good works, to the honour and glory of thy holy Name And: as thou Crownest the Year with thy goodness, and thy Clouds drop fatness: So grant that we may evermore praise thee for all thy Mercies, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift, to whom be ascribed all honour, power and glory, now, and for{-}ever,\n\nAmen.\n\nA Praier for Seasonable Weather.\n\nO LORD God, who for our sins art justly displeased at us, and dost now chastise us by keeping back thy rain from watering the Earth; where{-}by we are in danger of losing the di{-}ligent labour of our hands: Pardon, O Lord we humbly beseech our high provocations, and accept of our hearty and true Repentance, and favourably and Mercifully forgive all our trans{-}gressions committed against thee.\n\nSHOWER down again thy blessings of Rain upon the Earth, and water it, O Lord, that it may be softened and replenished: But let not immoderately the Floods overflow us, nor the Seed be spoiled under the Clod: But let thy loving kindness renw the face of the Earth' and make the green Pastures rejoyce: Hearken unto the Cry of the Poor and Needy, and though we eat our Bread in the sweat of our Face yet punish us not with the Scarcity of it, which is the Staff and Support of our Lives: Lord prosper all our labours, and let us with moderation enjoy the fruit of it, this we beg for thy Sons sake our blessed Lord and Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Thanksgiving after a good Havest.\n\nWE Bless and praise thy holy Name, O Lord, for sending us Rain from Heaven, and fruitful Seasons, whereby thou hast filled our hearts with Food and gladness: Thou hast made the Grass to grow upon the Mountains, and given Food to the Beasts of the field, and hast filled us with the finest of the Wheat flower, thou hast given Seed to the Sower, and Bread to the Eater, and hast loaded the Earth with thy bounty, that our Barns might be filled.\n\nBLESSED for ever art thou O Lord, and magnified be thy Name for these and all others this benefits which thou from time to time hast bestowed upon us; O that our hearts may overflow with love, and our Tongues with expressions of thankful{-}ness to thee; grant that we may never forget nor abuse thy loving kindness towards us, but by a sober and chari{-}table use of these thy Mercies, we may be made fit for a continual supply of them, and at the last be made heirs of thy glorious Kingdom.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for a Woman with Child.\n\nO GOD, the Creatour and pre{-}server of all things, who in the be{-}ginning didst place mankind in unspeak{-}able happiness, and had there continued, had not our first Parents broke thy Di{-}vine precepts given them in Paradise: So that the Earth for their sakes was accursed; and unto us the Daughters of Eve for our transgressions thou hast alotted most grievous pains and torments of Body in bringing forth Children.\n\nLORD extend unto me, and to all Women thy Mercy, mitigate the tor{-}ments thereof, that we may be able patiently to endure the pains of our travell at the hour appointed: And make that easie and light to us, which our defects have made heavy and burden{-}some; and that wherewith I am now laden, may graciously be delivered from my frail Body: and send us all, good Lord, a safe deliverance, that we may be made joyful and happy Mothers.\n\nVOUCHSAFE unto me and to all that have conceived with child strength to bring forth that which thine omnipotency hath so wonderfully wrought in us, in our greatest perils, O Lord help us, and mightily deliver us; let thy pow • r might, and Love, be no less manifest en the delivery, then in the forming of thiy Creature, that being through thy good{-}ness, made a joyfull Mother I may ob{-}tain my perfect strength again, and live to praise thee for evermore,\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for a Woman near the time of her Travel.\n\nO GOD most holy, the speedy helper of all those who relie upon thee, by thy almighty power I was formed, and fashioned in the Womb, by thy tender care I was brought from thence, and by thy Mercifull providence, I have been preserved even to this momenthin laud and magnifie thy holy Name, and implore thy never failing aid in this ap{-}proaching time of my necessity: O be not far off rom me when trouble is nigh at hand, but hear my voice and save me when I call upon thee! mitigate my pains or endue me with patience; and support my Spirits in that great conflict.\n\nLORD perfect what thou hast be{-}gun, and what thou hast wrought in secret bring forth I beseech thee into thy most marvellous light; that we may all behold the wonders of thy Wisdom and extol thy power: O Lord in thee alone do I humbly place my Confidence, for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth; I wholly resign my self unto thee, beseeching thee to have Mer{-}cy upon me, and when ever thou shalt be pleased to call me from this Life, Lord fit me for a better, where all sorrows and tears shall be done away, and ever{-}lasting joyes possess our hearts for ever{-}more.\n\nAmen.\n\nThe Midwives Prayer before Deliverance\n\nMOST gracious God, who by thy never failing providence hast kept me even from my Mothers Womb to this moment, and hast now deputed me the unworthiest of all thy Servants to this great office, for a help and comfort, in that great pain and peril of Child birth: Be with me, O Lord, I beseech thee, and assist me in this great work, which I am now ready to undertake; prosper thou, O Lord, the work of my hands, O prosper I beseech thee, my handy work.\n\nO PUT thy fear into my heart, that I may be as sincere to the Poor as to the Rich, to save life and not to destroy, let me not be too timerous, nor too violent, but endue me with those ver{-}tues and graces, which thou knowest most convenient for me, and give a Blessing to this undertaking, preserve me I humbly beseech thee, in the dangerous times, from contagion, infection, or any bodily diseases, which may be received from sick Persons.\n\nAND as thou hast by thy Almighty power made her Conceive, and hast now even brought it to the Birth, so give her strength also to bring forth: Support her Spirits in her labour, bless the en{-}deavours of those who are present with her, preserve the life of that which strug{-}les in her Womb to be delivered: And let us behold the operation of thy hands, to all our Joy and Comfort: Lord hear our Prayers, and let our cry come unto thee; save her, and help her, we hum{-}bly beseech thee, O Lord. Our Father, &c.\n\nA Thanksgiving after Deliverance.\n\nFORASMUCH as it hath pleased thee, O Almighty God, of thy gra cious Goodness, to ease me of my pains and deliver me of my burden, and from the great danger and peril of Childbirth, I here humbly prostrate my Soul and Bo{-}dy before thee, to be unto thee a reaso{-}nable, lively, and living Sacrifice, holy and acceptable in thy sight, giving thy Divine Majesty infinite and unfeigned thanks for this thy gracious preservation of me, and delivering me out of this great danger of Death, under which I might have perished, had not thy mercy and goodness embraced me on every side.\n\nTO thee alone, most heavenly Fa{-}ther, be given and ascribed all Praise and Thanksgiving, now and for ever; as thou hast been graciously pleased to give me a Child, so Lord, give me thy Grace which is sufficient for me, to de{-}vote and consecrate it wholly to thee, and thy service; to this end work mightily in it, by thy holy spirit, sancti{-}fie it from the Womb, not whilst it hangs upon the Breasts, but so long as it shall breathe in the Land of the Li{-}ving, until thou translate it hence to Reign with thee in Glory.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for one near any Temptation.\n\nO MERCIFUL God, thou exer{-}cisest thy Children with sundry Trials and Temptations, leaving them to themselves, as thou didst Hezekiah, to the end he might see his frailty; some like St. Peter, thou exposest to the boy{-}sterous Winds of Satans Winnowings; and others, like St. Paul, to the blows of the Adversaries vehement Buffetings; O God, thine only Son thou didst not exempt from Satans sharpest and stout{-}est Trials, when thou conductedst him into the Wilderness to be tempted of the Devil.\n\nIF thou, O Lord, shouldst permit me in like manner to be tried and temp{-}ted, suffer me not at any time to be overcome, but hold me up by thy Al{-}mighty power, animate by the presence of thy blessed Spirit, and let thy Grace be ever sufficient for me, whereby I may foil my Enemy, and in the end get the Victory; detect his Policies, disco{-}ver his Subtilties, defeat his doings and dealings which are against me; to this end endue me with such Wisdom, as may make me foresee his Stratagems, such vigilancy as I may avoid his Snares, which he prepares for my Souls de{-}struction.\n\nLET no temptation take me, but what is common to Man, try me not above my strength, but with the temp{-}tation make me a way to escape; let me never yield to the motions of Satan, sug{-}gesting unto me Death or Desperation, but grant me patience to expect the hour of my Departure, my Souls Separation, the dissolution of my Body, and delive{-}rance from the misery of this wretched World; let my trouble be without di{-}stress, my perplexity without despair, my persecution without forsaking, and my casting down without destruction; if Tears fall from my Eyes, in thy good time wipe them away, and preserve them in thy Bottle, that they may be precious in thy sight.\n\nO LORD, if thou leavest me for a while, draw nigh again unto me in great Compassion; cover my head in my spiritual Conflicts; let thy Love be my Banner, thy Faithfulness and Truth my Shield and Buckler; let no trial sur{-}prize me, but give me a right Judgment, that I may count it all Joy when I fall into divers Temptations; O let not my heart be hardned by them, as the Israelites were who provoked thee in the Wilder{-}ness, but sanctifie all thy visitations unto me, that I may be bettered and reform{-}ed by them, that my Faith being tryed, patience may have her perfect work in me intire, lacking nothing.\n\nI KNOW, O Lord, in all thy Temp{-}tations thou ever hast one end, and Sa{-}tan another; thou triest me to the end, that being faithful, thou mightest give me a Crown of Life, but Satan seeks to seduce me to Wickedness; but O holy Spirit, thou preserver of all Men, keep me by thy Grace, and strengthen me by thy Power, be present with me, and president in me, and as thy suffer{-}ings abound in me, so let thy consola{-}tion much more abound; and in the midst of my greatest Agonies of Mind, let thy Comforts refresh my disquieted Soul.\n\nLORD, let thy mighty Hand, and stretched-out-Arm, be now and always my Defence, thy mercy and loving kindness in Christ Jesus thy dear Son, my Salvation, thy true and holy Word my Instruction, thy Grace and holy Spirit my Comfort and Consolation.\n\nTHE peace of God which passeth all Understanding, keep my Heart and Mind in the love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, be with me, and remain with me and mine, and with the whole Church of God, from this time forth, and for evermore.\n\nGOD be merciful unto me, and bless me, the Lord lift up the light of his Countenance upon me, and be merciful unto me, and grant me his everlasting peace.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for one afflicted in Mind.\n\nO FATHER of Mercy, and God of all Consolation, vouchsafe I be{-}seech thee, relief and succour, unto me a wretched Sinner, who am much tor{-}mented in Mind, and afflicted in Con{-}science; Lord, I am afraid of thy Judg{-}ments, and the severe Threatnings writ{-}ten in thy Law against those sins I have committed, but, O Lord, break not the bruised Reed, nor quench the smoaking Flax; wound not my humble and con{-}trite Heart, but revive my Spirit that goes mourning all the day long; though Satan thinks thou hast smitten and for{-}saken me, yet frustrate his hopes and expectations; leave me not destitute of thy Grace, as a prey unto the Enemy of my Soul, but mightily preserve, and evermore defend me.\n\nAND though my Conscience accu{-}ses me, my Memory witnesses against me, and my Reason condemns me; though I am overwhelmed in discomfort, and have lost the voice of joy and glad{-}ness, and have neither worth to appease thy wrath, nor patience to endure thy tryal, yet send me, O Lord, the com{-}fort of thy holy Spirit into my heart, that I may not be swallowed up with overmuch heaviness, but may rejoyce in thee with joy unspeakable and full of Glory: Open, and set open, the Gate of thy Mercy, to the greatness of my Misery, for my mind is sorrowful, my heart heavy, my spirit is oppressed, my words are stopt with sighs, and my complaints watered with tears.\n\nIN executing thy Judgments, Lord, remember Mercy, try me not least I be condemned; weigh not my offences, but pardon my offences; sanctifie all those means unto me which may afford me relief, as Prayer, Conference, Medita{-}tion, reading and hearing of thy Word, and receiving the Sacrament of the Bo{-}dy and Blood of thy Son, and my alone Saviour and Redeemer; mitigate my extremities, abate my fears, and mode{-}rate my afflictions; let not Night Vi{-}sions, like Nebuchadnezzar's, make me affraid, but when I awake, stay me with Flaggons, and comfort me with Apples, thy precious promises, which are pleasant to the Soul.\n\nRECTIFIE my Understanding, as in the days of Old, and Drink no longer unto me in the Cup of Affliction, but in the Chalice of refreshing, that I may pay my Vows unto thee, and call upon thy Name in the sight of all thy Con{-}gregation; but if it be thy good pleasure to try me, and not take away this Cup from me, confirm my Faith, and conti{-}nue unto me that Hope which is to be revealed; to this end, cause me with the Eye of Faith to look up to thee, who chastisest me, and wait for the appoint{-}ed time of my delivery out of all my Troubles.\n\nLORD, suffer me not to be swallow{-}ed up with despair, but vouchsafe me a full assurance of thy Mercy, that thou wilt never leave me, nor forsake me, but wilt be in life my God, in death my De{-}liverer, and after death my Eternal Re{-}warder. Lord hearken, and incline thine Ear unto these my Requests for thy Sons sake, my only Lord and Sa{-}viour. Our Father, &c.\n\nTHE Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the most comfortable Fellowship of God the holy Ghost, be with me, bless, preserve and keep me, both in Soul and Body, in Goods and good Name, in Life, Health, Peace and Godliness, together with thy whole Church, and all that appertain unto me, now, and for evermore.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer to be used in behalf of one troubled in Mind.\n\nALMIGHTY God, the only Guide and Comfort of our Souls, and to whom alone we fly for succour in all afflictions; O Lord we presume now to appear before thee in behalf of this thy afflicted Servant, Support him I beseech thee, in his greatest conflicts, silence and appease his troubled Spirit, that he may quietly hearken to thy blessed Words of, Come unto me all ye that labour, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.\n\nTHOU hast solemnly proclaimed, O Lord, in thy holy Scripture, that thou dost not delight in the death of a Sin{-}ner, but rather that he should turn from his Wickedness and live. O make him with joy feel his Soul turning to thee, since no satisfactory Comfort can be acquired but only in thy love and favour which to all thy Servants is bet{-}ter than life it self; We beseech thee, speak peace to his Conscience and say unto him and all that are here pre{-}sent, that thou art our Salvation.\n\nENDUE him with thy Grace, give him peace of Conscience, and joy in the Holy Ghost; O give him the Comfort of thy help again, and Establish him with thy free Spirit: quicken him, O Lord, for thy Names sake, and for thy Righteous{-}ness sake bring his Soul out of this trouble: Put gladness into his heart, and restore him again if it be thy Blessed will, that he and we may Evermore rejoyce in thee, who art the Father of all Mer{-}cies and the God of all Consolation, to whom be Glory and Praise now, and for Evermore.\n\nAmen.\n\nMeditations for the Sick.\n\nO GOD, thou dost what thou pleasest in Heaven and in Earth, in the Sea, and in all deep places; thou art full of Compassion and tender Mercy, long suffering and aboundest in goodness and truth, thou alone forgivest Sins and savest all those, that trust in thee, in time of affliction.\n\nI KNOW that all Flesh is Grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field; the grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the Word of thee, our God, shall stand for Ever: In thy word therefore, and gracious promises is my hope, which is my greatest Comfort in my affliction.\n\nIN the multitude of thy thoughts within me, thy Comforts shall delight my Soul; I will rejoyce even in the midst of my tribulation, and glory in thy Holy Name, who makest all things work together for good to them that love thee: Though I walk through the vally of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff doth Comfort me.\n\nWE are but of Yesterday, and know nothing; because our dayes upon Earth are as a shadow: When thou with rebukes dost correct Man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to Consume a{-}way like a Moth: Surely every Man is vanity; my time is in thy hand: Make thy face to shine upon thy Servant: Save me for thy Mercies sake.\n\nHIDE not thy face from me; put not thy Servant away in thine anger: Thou hadst been my help, leave me not, neither forsake me, O God my of salvation: Thou shalt shew me the Path of Life, in thy presence is the fulness of joy, and at thy right hand there are pleasures for Evermore.\n\nWE have had Fathers of the Flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence, shall we not much rather be in Subjection to the Father of Spirits, and live: he draweth the mighty with his power; he riseth up, and no Man is sure of Life.\n\nWE have received good at the hands of God, and shall we not receive Evil? Affliction cometh not forth of the dust; neither doth Travail come forth of the Ground: Let us search and try our wayes▪ and turn again to the Lord, for though our outward Man decay, our in{-}ward Man is renewed.\n\nWE are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be Condemned with the World: For we had the sentence of death in our selves, that we should not trust in our selves, but in God that raised the dead, who hath delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: And in whom we trust, that he will yet de{-}liver us.\n\nBUT we know that all things work together for good to them that love God: Let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their Souls to him in well doing, as unto ae Faithful Creator. We that are in this Tabernacle, do groan, being burdened.\n\nI KNOW, O Lord, that thy judg{-}ments are just, and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled O let this lightaffliction, which will quick{-}ly pass away, cause unto me afterward a more excellent and eternal weight of Glory.\n\nREMEMBER, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the Clay, and wilt thou bring me into the Dust again? De{-}liver me, O Lord, from Eternal Death, in that day wherein Heaven and Earth shall be dissolved, when thou comest to judge the Earth, I know thou wilt bring me to Death, and to the House appointed for all Living.\n\nA Prayer to be used by a sick Person.\n\nO GOD, my Creator and Preserver, thou hast made me after thine own Image, in Knowledge, Holiness, and Righteousness, but I have sinned, most holy Father, against Heaven, and against thee, and am no more worthy to be called, or reckoned amongst thy Chil{-}dren; for this Image of thine I have defaced, I have filled my Understanding with Ignorance, my Will with Stub{-}bornness, my Affections with Perverse{-}ness, my Heart with Deceitfulness, and my whole Life with Disobedience; ever since I drew my Breath, I have drank Iniquity like Water, so that I can ex{-}pect nothing but Death, and to be Ar{-}raigned at the Bar of thy Justice, there to receive an irrevocable Doom.\n\nBUT O most merciful God, for thy dear Sons sake, blot out all my Offences, and receive me Graciously; enlarge my patience to endure thy Tryal, and lay no more upon me than I am able to bear; give a happy issue unto all Temp{-}tations, and make a way for me to escape, and in the end, grant me a full Deliverance. As thou hast made me of Dust, so thou canst take from me my breath, and cast me forth again to that Earth from whence I was taken; but I humbly beseech thee, for to spare me a little, that I may recover my health and strength, before I go hence, and be no more seen.\n\nI CONFESS, O Lord, there is no soundness in my Flesh, because of thy Displeasure, nor any rest in my Bones; by reason of my sin; my heart panteth, my strength faileth, and my beauty con{-}sumeth away like a Moth fretting a Gar{-}ment. O Lord, if it be thy holy Will, ease my Agonies, mitigate my Extremi{-}ties, be mindful of my Sorrows, and be merciful unto my Sins; redeem my Life from Destruction, strengthen my Weak{-}ness, heal my Malady, and cause me again to walk before thee, in the Land of the Living, but if thou hast determi{-}ned to call me hence, thy Will be done; grant me patience under thy Correction, and a lively Faith in the All-sufficient and Efficacious Merit of Christ my Sa{-}viour; seal unto me a free, and a full pardon of all my sins, in the Blood of thy dear Son, and say unto my Soul, that thou wilt be my Salvation.\n\nIN assiance of thy merciful Absolu{-}tion, cause me to confess mine Iniquities, and fill my heart with such a Godly sorrow, as may work my Repentance unto Salvation, never to be repented of; sprinkle me with the Blood of Jesus, and purifie me from my daily Pollutions, that being washed, justified, and sanctified, I may be presented unto thee, without spot or wrinkle; let nothing separate me from the love of thee, grant me thy pre{-}serving Grace, that dying, thine Angels may convey my Soul into Abrahams Bo{-}som, there to reign with thee, World without end.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer to be said by the Friends of the Sick.\n\nO LORD, our God, and great Crea{-}tor, thou madest us innocent, but by sin we have brought Death and De{-}struction upon our selves, for we have profaned thy Sabbaths, contemned thine Ordinances, cast thy Word behind our backs, lived in all sin and sensuality, spiritual slumber and security, so that thou mightest justly cut us off from the Land of the Living, and give us our Portion with Hypocrites, where there is weeping and gnashing of Teeth.\n\nBUT, O Lord, for thy Mercy sake, and for the Merits of thy Son spare us a little, and give us space of amendment, before we go hence, and be no more seen; correct us in thy Mercy, and not in thy Justice, lest we should be consumed and brought to nothing; whilst we live, teach us to die daily, to mortifie the deeds of the Flesh, and to contemn the World, with the Vanities thereof; wean us from inordinate Self-love, that we may not endear our selves too much to these Transitory lives of ours, but may be ready and willing to depart, when it shall stand with thy good pleasure to call for us; take away from us the bitterness of Death, and sweeten by the Cross of Christ these Waters of Marah, that we may sigh and lament in our selves, desi{-}ring to be delivered from the Bondage of Corruption, into the Glorious Liber{-}ty of the Sons of God.\n\nLET our lives, and the life of this thy sick Servant, be now and ever pre{-}cious in thy sight, look mercifully upon him that is grieved with sickness: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make him whole, send him therefore help and health from thy holy place, and evermore mightily defend him; let the Enemy have no ad{-}vantage against him, nor the Wicked approach to hurt him, but be thou pre{-}sent with him, strengthen his Faith, in{-}crease his patience under thy Correcting{-}hand, raise him up from his sorrowful Bed, and if thou art pleased longer to exercise him, lend him strength to endure thy Tryal.\n\nBUT if thou hast determined to take him hence, Lord, certifie unto him how long he hath to live, make him to know his end, and the measure of his days, that by Prayer and Repentance, he may provide wisely for his last end, and be found of thee in peace, and enjoy ever{-}lasting happiness; dispose his Medita{-}tions aright for Mortality, and at that last hour, make him to deny himself in renouncing his Justification by any inhe{-}rent worth or righteousness, and in all sorrows and sufferings let thy comforts rejoyce his Soul.\n\nTO this end, mortifie in him the Corruption of Nature, quicken him with the Soul of new life, and establish him with thy free Spirit; purge his heart from all worldly thoughts, and his mind from carnal desires, motions and affecti{-}ons; wash his Soul and Body with the Blood of Christ, and sanctifie him throughout in Spirit, Soul and Body, with the Grace of thy holy Spirit, that departing in the true Faith, not casting away his confidence, nor hope of rejoy{-}cing, in full assurance of a blessed Resur{-}rection, he may have boldness in the day of the Lord Jesus, and so pass from Death to Life, and be ever with thee to behold thy Glory; grant this for the sake of thy dear Son, our Lord and Sa{-}viour.\n\nAmen.\n\nAnother Prayer to be used by those that are about the Sick.\n\nO LORD our God, thou art the Judge of all the Earth; we Dust and Ashes, vile and miserable Sinners, do here in all humility cast down our selves before thee for our Sins, which are the occasion of all the evil of punishment thou▪ inflictest on the Sons and Daughters of Men. Lord hear us, and forgive whatsoever is past, and grant that we may for ever hereafter serve and please thee through newness of life, walking be{-}fore thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; and because the days are evil, give us Grace to redeem the time, that numbring our days aright, we may ap{-}ply our hearts unto true Wisdom; make us constantly to eschew evil and do good, to seek peace and ensue it.\n\nLOOK with thine Eye of Mercy and Compassion upon this thy Servant, who is grieved with Sickness; sanctifie this thy Visitation unto him, that those Gra{-}ces which thou hast begun to work in him, may be strengthened, increased, and by degrees perfected; restore unto him the voice of joy and health, that the Bones which thou hast broken may re{-}joyce. And seeing we have need of pa{-}tience, send this thy Servant such a de{-}gree of patience and consiancy, that he may continue thy Faithful Soldier and Servant unto his lives end; work in him a sense and seeling of sin, and true sorrow for the same, which may cause repen{-}tance unto Salvation never to be repent{-}ed of.\n\nO LORD, if it be not thy good plea{-}sure to raise him up from his Bed of languishing, prepare his heart for Death, and his Soul for Heaven, and wash away his Sins in the Blood of Jesus; wean his affections from the love of this World, and set them on those things which are above, that being absent from the Body, he may be present with thee, O Lord. Repair in this thy Servant thine own Image, and renew it in knowledge, ho{-}liness, and righteousness, that thou may{-}est acknowledge him for thine; raise him up from the Grave unto the Re{-}surrection of Life, and for ever satisfie him with thy likeness, and transform him into the same from Glory to Glory.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer to recommend the Soul to God when it is departing the Body.\n\nO MOST Gracious God, we com{-}mend into thy holy hands the Soul of this thy Servant, beseeching thee to defend it from all evil, and from thy wrath, which he hath deserved; let thy holy Angels receive this Soul from this ruinous habitation of Clay, and carry it unto the bosom of thy dear Son; O say unto this Soul, this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, and fear not, for it is my Fathers pleasure to give you a Kingdom.\n\nGIVE unto his decaying Body, a bles{-}sed and a glorious Resurrection, to his weary and afflicted, his penitent and re{-}deemed Soul, a portion in the blessed sentence of the right hand amongst the happy Children of thy Father, who shall receive the Kingdom prepared for them from the beginning of the World; let his Soul dwell in heavenly Mansions, be supported with thy hope, comforted with a holy conscience, rejoyce in a con{-}firm'd pardon, be recreated with the visitation of Angels, and be arrayed in white to follow after the Lamb whither soever he goeth.\n\nA Prayer for a Soul departing.\n\nO LORD, remember the good things which by thy Grace, and by the Inspiration of thy holy Spirit, thy Ser{-}vant hath performed, and remember not his evil Deeds, nor the frailties of his Youth, which by the weakness of the Flesh, and the temptations of Satan, and the vain contingencies of this World, have afflicted and humbled his poor, but penitent Soul. O God, remember thy only Son did die for these, and thy blessed Spirit occasioned the other; and for whom thou hast given thy Son▪ and to whom thou hast vouchsafed to give thy Spirit, give thy eternal Pardon, and thy everlasting Glories, through Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nAn Act of Resignation when a Friend is deceas'd.\n\nO ETERNAL God, who bringest good out of evil, comfort out of sorrow, and after a gentle visitation dost refresh thy Children, have mercy upon us, and return to us with thy lo{-}ving kindness, exchanging our present sorrow into the advantages of holiness and blessing. Thy Judgments, O Lord, are unsearchable, and thy ways past finding out, but we will bless thy holy Name at all times, for thou, O Lord, hast given, and hast taken away, bles{-}sed be the Name of the Lord.\n\nBE thou now, and for ever, what thou hast so graciously promised; a Fa{-}ther of the Fatherless, a Husband to the Widow, and a God of Comfort to them that mourn in secret. Grant that we thy Servants may not weep as them without hope, neither murmur at thy dispensation, nor complain of any thing but our selves, nor desire any thing but that thy Will may be done, nor do any thing but what is agree{-}able to thy holy Word and Com{-}mandment.\n\nGRANT O Lord, that when thou smitest any of us it may encrease thy fear in us, and when thou dost good to any of us in smiting or forbearing, in chastising or Comforting it may encrease thy love in us: And let thy holy Spirit so prevail over all our wills and under{-}standings, our Affections, and the out{-}ward Man, our interests and our hopes, that we may live in this World pleasing to thee, and may depart out of this World with the peace of a good Conscience, and may attain to a joyful Resurrection in the last day, and to a participation of thy Glory through Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Meditation after Recovery from Sickness.\n\nO COME hither and behold the Works of the Lord, how wonder{-}ful he is in his doings towards the Chil{-}dren of Men: O come hither and hearken all ye that fear God; and I will tell you what he hath done for my Soul: I called unto him with my mouth, and gave him praises with my Tongue: O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.\n\nTHOU Lord hast brought my Soul out of Hell: Thou hast kept my Life from them, that go down to the pit: O what great troubles and Adversities hast thou shewed me, and yet didst thou turn and refresh me! yea and broughtest me from the deep of the Earth again: Praised be god which 〈◊〉 not cast out my Prayer, nor ••• ned his Mercy from me.\n\nLORD what is Man that thou hast respect unto him! Or the Son of Man that thou so▪regardest him: The Lord is Righteous in all his wayes, and holy in all his Works: The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him; yea all such as call upon him faithfully: He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their Cry and will help them.\n\nSING Praises unto the Lord, O ye Saints of his, and give thanks unto him for a remembrance of his Holiness: for his Wrath endureth but the twinkling of Eye, and in his pleasure is Life: Heaviness may endure for a Night, but joy cometh in the Morning: Praised be the Lord daily, even the God which helpeth us and pouereth his benefits up{-}on us.\n\nHE is our God, even the God of whom cometh Salvation: God is the Lord by whom we escape Death: I will be glad and rejoyce in thy Mercy: For thou hast Considered my trouble, and hast known my Soul in adver • ity, thou hast turned my heaviness into joy; thou hast put off my Sackeloth, and girded me with gladness.\n\nPRAISE the Lord, O my Soul: And all that is within me Praise his holy Name: Praise the Lord, O my Soul; and forget not all his benefits, Which forgiveth all thy Sin, and healeth all thine infirmities: Which saveth thy life from destruction and Crowneth thee with Mercy and loving kindness: I shall not dye but live, and declare the works of the Lord: The Lord hath chastned me, and corrected me, but he hath not given me over unto Death.\n\nA Thanksgiving after Recovery from Sickness\n\nOMNIPOTENT Lord God the Au{-}thor of Life, who bringest down to the Grave and raisest up again, I most humbly confess to the Glory of thine infinite Majesty, that if thou hadst not out of thy tender Compassion blessed and sustained me in my sickness, I should have gone down to the Gates of Death; but it was thy goodness, and loving kindness to spare and deliver me from all dangers: Let me for ever Praise and glorifie thy holy Name for this and all other thy Mercies towards me.\n\nTHOU art gracious when thou smit{-}est me, but I cannot express thy infinite sweetness, when thou Relievest my ne{-}cessity, when thou sustainest my Sorrows, when thou do • t deliver me from thy Wrath, when thou hearest my prayers, and when thou pourest thy Benefits up{-}on me: O give unto me thy unworthy Servant a thankful Heart, and obedient and loving Spirit, a carefulness of my Duty, Charity, and Humility, Zeal of thy Glory, and a submission to thy Divine will and Pleasure: that serving thee in all things, I may be conducted at last to thy Heavenly Kingdom.\n\nTEACH me alwayes to remember my latter end, and that this Life is but a shadow, that declineth, and withereth like Grass; But thou O Lord shalt en{-}dure for ever, for thou art the same, and thy Years shall have no end: Bring me by an unchangeable love and obedi{-}ence to thee in all the changes and chances of this mortal Life; for his sake who loved me, and gave himself for me, even thy Son, and my alone Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer before a Iourney.\n\nO MOST gracious and Merciful Lord God who art a God a far off, as well as nigh at hand, be pleased to send thy holy Angel before me thy Servant, to defend me in this my journey from the heat of the day, and the Cold of the night, from the Arrow that flies at Noon, and the evil Spirits that walk in darkness, from errors and falls, from precipices and fracture of bones, from Robbers, evil intentions, and bad acci{-}dents, from violent Weather, and violent Fears, from all impressions of evil Men, and evil Spirits; let this Journey be safe and useful to me thy Servant, Comfortable to my Relations, and holi{-}ness to thy great Name.\n\nTHE Lord bless me and keep me, the Lord make his Face to shine upon me, and be gracious unto me; keep me from all evil, and lead me into all good by the Conduct of thy good Spirit; let thy providence and love, be my defence and security, thy Grace be my portion, and thy Service my Employment; do thou O Lord, go in and out before me, and keep me in all my wayes, and lead me in thy Paths: bring me back again in peace and safety, and prosper all my innocent and holy purposes; and when the few and evil daies of my Pilgrimage are ended, do thou of thy in{-}finite Mercy bring me to the Regions of holiness and eternal peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Thanksgiving after a Iourney.\n\nO GOD, the great Creator and pre{-}server of all Men, I give thee humble and hearty thanks for thy great Mercies shewed unto me, all the dayes of my Life; how often O Lord, hast thou turned away thy Face from my sins, and made as if thou perceivest them not? How often mightest thou have with-held thy hand of preservation from me, and yet thy patience hath extended so far towards me, that thou hast suffer{-}ed no prejudice to befall me? And as I owe thee infinite thanks for thy former preservations, so now I am further obliged to thee, that thou hast at this time not only guided me to the place, whither I designed to go, but hast also brought me back in safety, and in my ab{-}sence hast preserved all things unto me.\n\nGIVE me thy Grace, O Lord, to be alwaies mindful of these, and all other thy Mercies towards me, and make me truly thankful unto thee for them; and grant that as by this thy Mercy I have well finished my affairs abroad, and am returned safe to this my Temporal habi{-}tation; so grant that my Spirit after this Pilgrimage here on Earth, may return to thy Heavenly mansion, and there dwell with thee for ever, and that for the sake and merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer before a Voyage.\n\nOETERNAL God, even the God of our Salvation, the hope of all the ends of the Earth, and of them that remain in the wide Ocean; under the shadow of whose Wings we are always secure, and without whose protection we can{-}not expect safety; I have been, O Lord, preserved by thee until this moment from many dangers, for which I have not expressed my thankfulness in acknowledging those dayly blessings I have received from thee; but O Lord, forget and forgive those manifold sins which I have Committed against thee, and blot them out of thy Book of re{-}membrance.\n\nPURGE me O Lord, I beseech thee from all vile affections, and grant I may bring forth the Fruits of the Spirit; go along with me with thy blessed Spirit in this my Voyage, preserve me from Pirates, Robbers and Enemies, defend me from Rocks, Sands and Shelves, and keep me from Thunder and Lightning, Storms and Tempestuous Weather, or any other danger that may dismay me. To thee, O Lord, I commend my Bo{-}dy and Spirit, to dispose of me accord{-}ing to thy holy Will and Pleasure; if thou art pleased to call for my life upon the surface of the Waters, I know thy Almighty Word can command the Sea to give up her Dead at the last and great audit.\n\nBUT if thou hast determined to bring me safe to my desired Haven, give me thy Grace which is sufficient for me to walk according to thy holy Will in all things; make me to lay hold of eternal Life, which as the Anchor of Hope, is both sure and stedfast; keep me from all temptations Ghostly and Bodily, and from sudden Death, and in thy good time bring me to the Land of the Li{-}ving, there to reign with thee for ever{-}more.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Thanksgiving after a Voyage.\n\nO IMMORTAL God, I have seen thy Works O Lord, and thy Won{-}ders in the Deep; thou spakest the Word and the stormy Wind arose, which lifted up the Waves thereof, but when we cried unto thee, thou madest the Storm to cease, so that the Waves thereof were still; then did we rejoyce because we were at rest, and thou broughtest us safe to that Haven where we would be: O that men would therefore praise thee, O Lord, for thy Goodness, and declare the Wonders thou dost continually for them.\n\nI BLESS thy holy Name, for con{-}ducting me through those many dangers which encompassed me, and praise thy Mercy that the Deep hath not swalloyed me up, and that I am not gone down into the place of Silence. I also praise thy holy Name, and admire thy loving Kindness towards me, that thou hast not delivered up my Body and Goods as a prey into the hands of unreasonable Men, but hast brought me to my desired Haven, and at last hath returned me back in safety to my Habitation.\n\nO LET me never forget to pay those vows I made to thee, when I was in trouble; but give me an awful sense and apprehension of thy great power, and possess my Soul with a true reve{-}rence of thy Divine Majes • y; that I may evermore serve thee in holiness and Righteousness all the dayes of my Life; Endue me with thy holy Spirit that I may become acceptable in thy sight, and may be fitted at lenght for future Glories this I beg for thy Son Jesus Christ sake, my only Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer in a Storm.\n\nO LORD, our God, thou hast com{-}manded us in the day of Calamity to call upon thy Name, and thou hast promised to hear us; Lord, I fly unto thee, who art a sure refuge, thy Flood{-}gates are opened, and the Floods lift up their lofty waves. But thou O Lord, most high art mightier than the noise of many Waters; yea, than the mighty Waves of the Sea: Thou canst in a moment if it stand with thy Divine will and pleasure, rebuke the Winds and the Sea and this Storm into a Calm\n\nI KNOW I justly deserve, to be cast away and utterly to be rejected by thee; but Lord save us or else we perish, ac{-}cept of my unfeigned Sorrow for all my sins and trangressions, and endue me with a stedfast resolution to forsake them; be merciful unto us, O God, be merci{-}ful unto us, and save us from perishing in these deep Waters; O refresh us with thy Mercy and that soon, lest we go down into the place of silence; O com{-}fort us in this great distress, that though the Sea rage and swell, our hearts may be quiet and still in this time of our disconsolation.\n\nAND as I earnestly desire to be pro{-}tected from this great Peril and danger which now terrifies us, so I earnestly be{-}seech thee, that thou wilt for ever fill my heart with such an awful dread of thy Ma{-}jesty, that I may fear thy Name and praise thy power in the great Congrega{-}tion; awake my dull and drousie Soul, from the sloth of Sin, and renew a right Spirit within me; fill me with the gifts and Graces of thy holy Spirit, that I may live the life of the Righteous, and never forget thy loving kindness; save us now from death I beseech thee, from the merciless Waves who are now ready to swallow us up, and bring us home in safety for thy Son Jesus Christ his sake, our on{-}ly Lord and Saviour,\n\nAmen.\n\nA Thanksgiving after a Storm.\n\nI PRAISE and glorifie thy holy Name, O Lord, for all thy mercies and bles{-}sings vouchsafed unto me, especially for this thy last great Deliverance, wherein I was encompassed in that wide Ocean, whom thou hast set bounds and limits to; if thou, O Lord hadst not been on my side, the Sea had swallowed me up quick, and I had gone down into the deep of silence; but thou hast been my God and my deliverer, and hast put a new Song into my Mouth, even a Song of Praise, and Thanksgiving unto my God.\n\nI ACKNOWLEDG O Lord, that thou art the God of all the Earth, and of them that remain in the broad Sea; Blessed for ever, and magnified be thy Name, that thou hast not cast me out of thy sight, nor turned thy Mercy from me; I have escaped thy raging Sea, and the noise of the proud Waves have done me no harm; if thy Almighty provi{-}dence had not protected me, the Streams had gone over my Soul: But the stormy wind and Tempest I have narrowly es{-}caped, the storm is ceased, and I am safely delivered.\n\nAND now what shall I render to thee O Lord, for this and all other thy great benefits? I will offer up unto thee, the Sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will pay those vows I so solemnly made unto thee when I was in trouble; I will ever{-}more remember, that my help is in the Lord who made Heaven and Earth, and that thou art that God that can and will deliver me; let this thy mercy and loving{-}kindness never depart my memory, but let me praise thy goodness and sing of thy power, unto my lives end.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer in time of Thunder and lightning.\n\nO MOST mighty, and terrible Lord God, before whom the Earth shakes and the Heavens drop at thy presence; thou overturnest the mountains by the roots and removest them in thy anger; thou dost great things and thy wayes are past finding out; yea thou dost wonders without number: Thy voice O Lord, is very powerful, full of Majesty, that it rends the Air, and casts forth flames of Fire. Thou canst, O Lord, at this time, tear us in pieces, and none can be able to deliver us, for there is none but thee alone that delivers after this sort.\n\nO WHO would not dread thy All{-}glorious Name, O Lord? Who would not stand in awe of thy Majesty? Who would not fear thy Judgments, when thou shoots forth thy Arrows of Thun{-}der and Lightning? It is of thy meer Mercy, O Lord, that we are not at this time consumed, but that thy tender com{-}passions fail not toward us poor, but miserable Sinners; the blast of the breath of thy No • trils, can drive us like Chaff before the face of the Wind, and chase us into the bottomless Pit, from whence there is no Redemption.\n\nBUT thine Eye, O Lord, hath spa{-}red us, and we are yet alive, O make us living Monuments of thy Mercy, that we may work out our Repentance unto Salvation, and let it be such a Repentance never to be repented of; possess my heart with such a fear and a love of thee, that I may tremble at thy Word, and melt at the sight of thy Judgments; deliver me, I humbly beseech thee, in that great day of thy appearance, and let me not be in the number of Depart ye Cursed, but among those whom thou callest, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the King{-}dom prepared for you. This I humbly beg for thy Sons sake, our only Lord and Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nThe Marriners Prayer.\n\nO GOD, the great Creator of Hea{-}ven and Earth, thou dost whatso{-}ever thou please • t in the Sea, and in all deep places; I, the most unworthiest of all thy Servants, am at this time called upon to behold thy Wonders in the Deep, and to perform my Duty in great Waters. Guide me, I beseech thee, in all times and in all places; be thou our skilful Pilot to steer us, and protect us from all Dangers, and rebuke the Winds and the Seas when they molest us; preserve our Vessel from being rent by the loud cracks of Thunder, or from being burnt by Lightning, or any other accident; keep us and save us from tempestuous Weather, from bitter Frosts, Hail, Ice, Snow, or Whirlwinds, and from Captivity and Slavery.\n\nTEACH me, O God, to remember thee my Creator in the days of my Youth, to continually think upon thee, and to praise thy Name for all thy Mer{-}cies; bless all our Friends, I beseech thee, that are on Land, and let their Prayers for us be acceptable in thy sight, and grant that our next meeting together may be for the better, and not for the worse, even to the praising and magni{-}fying of thy holy Name, and the Salva{-}tion of our own Souls, in the great day of the Lord Jesus, to whom with thee, and thy blessed Spirit, be ascribed all Ho{-}nour, Power and Glory, Adoration and Subjection, now and for evermore.\n\nAmen.\n\nThe Soldiers Prayer.\n\nO MOST Omnipotent Lord God, Heaven is thy Throne, and Earth is thy Footstool, and the whole Host of Heaven continually pays obedience to thee. O Lord, I present my self before thee, acknowledging my own vileness, but thy infinite goodness, my own weakness, but thy infinite Power and Majesty. O thou that teaches our hands to War, and our fingers to Fight, endue me with a courage and resolution to run through those difficulties I may meet withal, and when any engagement pre{-}sents it self for the publick good of my King and Country, then, O my God, animate me with that vigour and Christi{-}an fortitude, that I may overcome all those which oppose thee, and thy people.\n\nPRESERVE me, I beseech thee, and bless me in all my Enterprises; save me from Death, and cover my head in our day of Battel; prosper our Arms with good success, make our Religion and Country, like the House of David, grow stronger and stronger, but let the Ene{-}my, like the House of Saul, grow weak{-}er and weaker; let no covetous desires, greediness of spoil, ambition, vain-glo{-}ry, hatred, malice, uncharitableness, or any thing that exalts it self against thee and thy Kingdom; ever take hold of me, keep me from all Atheism, Infide{-}lity, Blasphemy and Prophaneness; from all Rioting, Chambering and Wanton{-}ness; grant that I may do no violence to any man, nor accuse no man falsly, but be content with my Wages, that when ever Death approaches, I may joyfully, giving up the Ghost, pronounce this saying, I have fought a good fight, I have finish'd my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Iudge, shall give unto all those which love and fear him, and put their trust in his mercy.\n\nAmen.\n\nThe Magistrates Prayer.\n\nO GOD, thou Supreme Judge of the World, thou didit ordain Man through thy Wisdom, and gavest him dominion over thy Creatures, and autho{-}rity to govern the World, according to equity and righteousness, and to execute Judgment with all uprightness; thou hast appointed me a Minister, O Lord, and a Judge of thy Sons and Daughters, but none can discharge so great a trust, with{-}out thy divine power and assi • tance.\n\nTO thee therefore, O Lord, do I humbly address my self; thou art the Fountain from whence every good and perfect gift cometh, and none can rule without thy Wisdom guides them. Endue me, O Lord, with that wisdom which is from above, which is first pure, and then peaceable; inspire me with an under{-}standing Spirit, that I may discern be{-}tween Good and Evil, between Light and Darkness, that I may be always rea{-}dy to pronounce a just sentence in all Causes; let the Scales of Justice be ever even, and let my Eyes be blind, and my Ears deaf, to all gifts or popular ap{-}plause amongst men; suffer me not to bear thy Sword in vain, but fill me with that Zeal and Courage, that I may be ready to punish Wickedness and Vice, but encourage true Religion and Vertue, so that at the last, when thou shalt be pleased to call me hence, I may give up my accounts with joy, and not with grief, and receive those blessed Words which thou hast pronounced, of Well done thou good and faithful Servant, enter into the joy of thy Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer of a Debtor in Prison.\n\nO GOD, the helper of the poor and needy, and all those who are in ad{-}versity; look down, I beseech thee, with an Eye of Pity and Compassion, upon thy afflicted Servant, the place I am in is miserable disconsolate and comfortless, but withdraw not the light of thy coun{-}tenance from me. O Lord, I confess I have abused all those mercies I have enjoyed, I have not employed that pre{-}cious time thou hast given me to improve, but on the contrary, I have been neg{-}ligent and guilty of all profuseness; I have been worse than an Infidel, in not making that provision for my Fa{-}mily which I was obliged in Justice to perform, neither have I paid those due Debts which I became bound to do, therefore a • I plunged into this depth of misery.\n\nDivers ways I am apprehensive, I have highly offended thy Divine Majesty, both in thought, word, and deed, for which I earnestly implore thy gracious pardon and forgiveness; I acknowledge thy Divine Goodness and Mercy, that thou hast not snatched me hence, and sent me into everlasting burnings amongst the damned, but thou hast preserved me unto this moment, that I might live and praise thy great Name. My Body, O Lord, is now confin'd, but I beseech thee enlarge my Spirit, whereby I may offer up the Sacrifice of Prayer and Thanksgiving with all cheerfulness, for all thy innumerable benefits, which I have from time to time received from thee; dispose the hearts of my Creditors to a free compliance, and enable me I beseech thee to make them restitution, that when Ever I shall be released, I may walk more Circumspectly, and re{-}deem that time I have so vainly lost: Bless all those whose Charity have ex{-}tended to my relief, or have sought to procure my Liberty, and bring us all at last to thy Heavenly Kingdom.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer of a Malefactor in Prison.\n\nO MOST merciful God, thou art Holy in all thy ways, and righteous in all thy Works; vouchsafe thy Grace, O Lord, to a vile wretch and incor{-}rigible sinner; I implore O Lord, that Mercy which formerly I have a{-}bused, I sigh and groan now under the Weight of my sins, and they are become a burden too heavy for me to bear; my presumptuous and wicked proceedings stick like so many arrows within me, and when with an awakened Conscience I re{-}member them, I am ready to sink down into the Pit of perdition, and utterly de{-}spair of any Mercy or Compassion.\n\nHOW brutish have I been, in hating instruction, and all manner of reproof. I have not obeyed the voice of my Teachers, neither did I incline my Ear to them that admonished me, but like the D • af adder I stopped my Ears and ad{-}hered not to wise Councel; thy most holy Laws I have broken, thy Sabbath I have prophaned by excess of drunkenness and all manner of riot and debauchery, which have been as forerunners of this crime, for which I stand now committed, and the hand of justice hath overtaken me.\n\nBut O Lord, I beseech thee, have Mercy upon me even for his sake who redeemed me and all Mankind; accept of his atonement for my sins, and save my Soul for thy Mercies sake; wash away all my sins in his most precious Blood, and blot out all my offences out of thy remembrance; O shew me some taste of thy tender Mercy, whereby the fear of death may be abated, give me some assurance of a hope in thee that when my day of dissolution comes, my unworthy Soul may be received into thy Heavenly Kingdom.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Submission to the sentence of Death.\n\nO ETERNAL God, in all humility of Soul and Body, I cast my self at the Feet of thy Divine Majesty; thou art the Soveraign Judge of the all the World, and hast fully pronounced a{-}gainst me and all sinners, that dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return, in obe{-}dience to thy Divine Justice, I wholly resign all the faculties of my Soul and Body to thy sentence pronounced against me, acknowledging it most just and due to me for those infinite Sins I have com{-}mitted against thee.\n\nO Let it never slip from my Memory, that bloody and shameful Death of thy Son Jesus Christ, who after he had suf{-}fered in his Soul unspeakable sorrows, and in his Agony and bloody Sweat of{-}fered up himself a Sacrifice for mine, and the sins of the whole World: Never let me never repine at what the hand of Justice hath decreed to my Body, but let me by a sincere repentance, seek thy face to preserve my Soul; the Death I am to suffer is painful and even a shame{-}full death; but thou, O my God canst make my passage Easie.\n\nTHOU O my God didst remember the Thief upon the Cross, O remember me I beseech thee in my last Hour, and say unto my Soul, this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise; keep my heart and mouth from pronouncing words which may be offensive to Christian Ears, but let me never be ashamed to confess thy holy Name, and to continue thy Soldier and Servant, manfully fighting under thy Banner, unto my lives end. Strength{-}en me, O Lord, in this great conflict, and shew me the light of thy Counte{-}nance for evermore.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Preparation for Death.\n\nMOST gracious God, the Fountain of all goodness, I bless and mag{-}nifie thy holy Name, for all thy mercies extended to me and all Mankind; I bless thee for my being and well-being, from the hour of my Conception, to the day of my Nativity, from my Mino{-}rity to my riper Years, and age of full strength, and even to this present mo{-}ment; I praise thy holy Name for all the means of Grace; and for the hope of Glory, for my Creation, Redemption▪ Preservation, and all the blessings of this life.\n\nI MAGNIFIE thee for all thy mer{-}cies, in forgiving my infinite Transgres{-}sions; for all thy patience and long{-}suffering towards me, I have, like the Prodigal Son, absented my self from thee, and at my return thou hast received me graciously. Lord, I humbly beseech thee, raise me up from the death of Sin unto the life of Righteousness, that be{-}ing made a partaker of the death of Christ, and a follower of his holy life, I may be made a partaker of his Spirit, and of his Promises.\n\nO LET me never charge thee, O my God, foolishly, nor offend thee by my impatience, and uneasie Spirit, nor weaken the hands and hearts of those that charitably minister to my Necessi{-}ties, but let me pass through this vale of tears, and the valley of the shadow of death, with peace and safety, with a meek spirit, and a sense of thy divine mercies; grant this, eternal God, for the merits of thy only Son, my ever blessed Lord and Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Pardon of Sin.\n\nO MOST merciful God, who would{-}est not the death of a Sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wick{-}edness and live, have mercy upon me, and heal my Soul, for I have sinned against thee, I have committed Iniquity with greediness, and have added unto sin daily and hourly, I have made reso{-}lutions and purposes of amendment, but in a moment I have started aside like a broken Bow, and have returned to my former custom, like the Dog to his vomit, and the Swine to her wallowing in the mire.\n\nBUT thou art a God, gracious and merciful, pardoning Iniquity, Trans{-}gression and Sin, and there is forgiveness with thee, that thou maist be feared; therefore to thee, O God, I come like an ungracious Child, but to a gracious Father; I come in all humility of Soul and Body, and appeal from thy Throne of Justice, unto thy Mercy-seat. 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Save thy Universal Church, "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"&c."}],"kind":"emphasis"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"paragraph"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "},{"attributes":{},"content":[{"kind":"text","text":"THE END."}],"kind":"trailer"},{"kind":"text","text":"\n "}],"kind":"division"}],"text":"ADDITIONAL DEVOTIONS.\n\nA Prayer for Christmass- Day.\n\nO BLESSED Lord, who as up{-}on this day took our Nature upon thee, and wast born of a pure Virgin, keep me from de{-}filing my self with sinful pollutions, or abasing, or enthralling it to Satan; let thy Spirit quicken me, thy Flesh nou{-}rish me, thy Wisdom guide me, thy Grace sanctifie me: Let thy holy Ghost of whom thou wast conceived, beget thee in me, by the Immortal Seed of thy Word; let my Faith conceive thee, my Profession bring thee forth, my Love embrace thee, and Devotion entertain, and continually keep thee with me, un{-}thy second coming.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for New Years Day.\n\nO Lord, who this day wast Circum{-}cised and Bleddest for my sins, have pity and compassion, who with weeping Eyes and a bleeding heart come unto thee; beseeching thee, that those drops of blood which fell from thee this day, may satisfie for the sin of my un{-}worthy Birth; and as thou hast begun a new Year, begin in me a new re{-}formation, make me, I beseech thee, a clean heart, and renew a right Spirit within me; let me now cast off the old Man, and put on the new; and from this day to the end of my life, walk in newness of life, that I may become a fit guest to be admitted into the new Hea{-}ven, where dwelleth Righteousness, and to be entertained at thy Table, and drink new Wine with thee, in thy Hea{-}venly Kingdom, for evermore.\n\nA Prayer for Twelfe Day.\n\nO GOD, thou light of all the World, who guidedst the Heathen Sages by a Star, to seek after thee, give me Grace to hearken to the more sure Word of Prophesy in thy holy Scripture, till the day dawn, and the day-star arise in my heart, the Star guided them, till they approached thy presence, so, O Lord, let the light of Faith guide me in all the Paths of this Life, even till I come to behold thee, not in a poor Stable littered with straw and dung, but in a celestial Palace founded, upon Pearls, and built with Saphyrs; not receiving a pre{-}sent of Gold which fades away, but wear{-}ing a never fading Crown of Glory; not having a quantity of Frankingense or Myrh in thy hand, but a golden Censor full of Sweet odours, which are the praises of thy Saints and Angels; amongst which I beseech thee offer up the Prayers of me a Sinner, that I may become a Saint thy Heavenly Kingdom.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Ash-wednesday.\n\nO ETERNAL God, who dist fast forty dayes in the wilderness, ac{-}cept of my humiliation these forty days; and grant that I may not only fast from accustomed Meats, but that all my senses may be restrained from their usual af{-}fections of this World, let no object de{-}light me till I behold my sins removed like a mist, and the light of thy Counte{-}nance shine upon me: Let no sound or voice delight my Ear, till I hear thee by thy Spirit, speak peace to my Con{-}science, and say unto my Soul, I am thy Salvation: Let no other pleasures take hold of me, till with the lower Herbs of Sorrow and anguish I have Eaten the Christian passover, the flesh of thee, that Immaculate lamb, slain from the beginn{-}ing of the World: Hear me, O belssed re{-}deemer, and as thou wrotest in dust when thou tookest the woman in a adultery: So I beseech thee write my sins in dustand bu{-}ry them all in the ashes of oblivion.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer on good Friday.\n\nO MOST Merciful and Gracious Lord God, who by thy obedience unto Death, even the Death of the Cross, didst become the Sacrifice of the whole universe, the magnificent example of patience, the Lord of Life, the good shepherd laying down thy Life for thy sheep, and the only Mediator between God and Man; let thy bleeding wounds heal, thy precious blood cleanse, thy shameful death make me to live, and thy holy Spirit make me to work righte{-}ousness all my dayes; that I may by thy aid, and example obey my Heavenly father with all my powers and faculties, reason and affections, with my Soul and Body, time and Estate in prosperity, and in adversity; that I may bear my Cross patiently, do thy work cheerfully, and be ready to benefit mankind, with great Charity and industry, that being a follower of thy Life, and a partaker of thy death, I may receive a part in the Resurrection of the just in thy inheritance for evermore.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer on Easter Day.\n\nO MOST glorious redeemer, thou didst pass from a painful life to an Ignominious death, and from the bitterness of it to the darkness of the Grave, and by thy Divine power didst raise thy self from thence to Life; I give thee thanks for thy infinite love to me and all Mankind; I acknowledg thee to be my Lord, and confess thee to be my God, I adore thy Majesty and rejoyce in thy Mercies; I humbly pray thee, to enable me with thy Spirit to believe all thy Doctrines, and obey all thy Com{-}mandments, that after a holy and religi{-}ous life spent in doing honour to thy holy Name, I may be a partaker of thy holy Resurrection, passing from death to life, from the darkness of the Grave, to the light of Heaven, from an imperfect duty to the perfection of holiness in the fruiti{-}on of the joyes of God in thy Heavenly Kingdom.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer upon Ascension Day.\n\nO BLESSED Jesus, thou didst ascend to thy holy Father and didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers; thou hast espoused thy Church unto thy self with the Everlasting circles of thy providence, with thy Love and with thy Care with thy Word and with thy Spirit, thy promises and thy holy intercession; thou hadst a feeling of my infirmiteis, and art my Merciful high Priest making intercession for me for ever; O be thou pleased to represent all my wants, and supply them, and excuse all my in{-}firmities pity all my Calamities, pardon my Sins and send down thy holy Spirit of Grace into my heart, that though I wander here upon Earth, yet my Con{-}versation may be in Heaven, where let my inheritance be for ever.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer on Whitsunday.\n\nO GOD, the Father of all Spirits, who didst send thy holy Spirit up{-}on thy Church in the day of pentecost, and hast promised that he shall abide with thy Church for ever, let thy holy Spirit lead me into all truth, defend me from all Sins, enrich me with his gif • s, re{-}fresh me with his Comforts, rule in my heart for ever, Conduct me with his truth and lead me in the way▪ Everlast{-}ing, that living by thy Spirit and walk{-}ing in him, I may by him be Sealed up to the day of my redemption; O let thy Spirit witness to my Spirit, that I am thy Child, and make me to be so▪ for ever, through Jesus Christ my Redeemer, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer upon Trinity Sunday.\n\nO HOLY, Blessed and glorious Trini{-}ty, the Angels are amazed in the beauties of that glorious presence, how then can I poor sinful wretch praise thee either according to my Duty, or thy Glories; I confess and glory in thy om{-}nipotency, thy omniscience, thy truth, and thy Mercy, O let me also receive thy blessings and gracious influences, that I may adore thee with all my power for ever, and serve thee with my best and earliest industry; that being here wholly inebriated with Love, and employed in thy service and the Duty of a holy obe{-}dience, I may to all eternity rejoyce in the beholding of those Glories which are above all capacities, even those Glories which stream forth from the Throne of the Eternal God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost to whom be Glory and Dominion, Honour and adoration, world without end.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer to be used upon any Apostles Day.\n\nO ALMIGHTY God, who has built thy Holy Church upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ being the chief corner stone, I bless and magnifie thy holy Name, for thy great Graces thou gavest to thy Apostles, Prophets, and Martyrs, in the days of their Flesh, and this day I have thy Servant [Here name the Apostle] in remembrance, praising thee for the be{-}nefit the Church hath received by his Ministry and Example; and I beseech thee give me thy Grace, that obeying thy Doctrine which he taught, and fol{-}lowing his Example as he followed Christ, I may also with safety and holi{-}ness pass through this Valley of Tears, that serving thee in my Generation, ad{-}vancing thy Honour, and obeying thy Laws, I may in the Society and Com{-}munion of Saints and Angels, Sing eter{-}nal Hallelujahs to the honour of thy Mercy, and of thy Majest • , through Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for the Church.\n\nO LORD God Almighty, I beseech thee keep thy holy Church, in Peace, Unity, and Safety, preserve it against all Storms, Temptations and Enemies, that she offering to thy Glory the never-ceasing Sacrifice of Praise and Yhanksgiving, may advance the honour of her Lord, and be partaker of his Glory, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for the King and Queen.\n\nALMIGHTY God, by whom Kings Reign, and Princes decree Justice, I humbly beseech thee to save, and with the choicest of thy Benedictions, bless thy Servants, and our Soveraign Lord and Lady, King William and Queen Mary; preserve their Royal Persons in Health and Honour, their power in Wealth and Dignity, their Dominions in Peace and Plenty; the Churches un{-}der their Protections, in Piety, Know{-}ledge, and a strict and holy Religion. Let not the Wicked approach to hurt them, nor any Weapon that is formed against them prosper, but keep them perpetually in thy fear and favour, and Crown them at last with Glory and Immortality.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for the Royal Family.\n\nBLESS, O Lord, I beseech thee, Ka{-}therine the Queen Dowager, her Royal Highness the Princess▪ Ann of Denmark, with the rest of the Royal Fa{-}mily; keep them in thy fear, and pro{-}tect them with thy favour, and after this life is ended, Crown them with ever{-}lasting happiness in the World to come.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for the Clergy.\n\nO ALMIGHTY God, protect thy Stars in thy right hand, the mo •• Reverend the Archbishops, the right Re{-}verend the Bishops, with all other Infe{-}rior Priests and Deacons; grant that all Congregations committed to their charge, may edifie by their Doctrine, and live Godly and Peaceable lives under them, to the saving of their Souls in the day of the Lord Jesus.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for the High Court of Parlia{-}ment.\n\nBLESS, O Lord, I beseech thee, the great Councel of the Nation, the Lords and Commons assembled in Par{-}liament, grant that all their Consultati{-}ons may tend to thy Glory, the good of thy Church, and the Safety, Honour, and Welfare, of our Soveraign Lord and Lady, and their Kingdoms; let Justice run down like a stream, and Righteousness like the mighty Waters, that there may be no leading into Cap{-}tivity, nor no complaining in our Streets, but that Mercy and Truth may meet together, and Righteousness and Peace may kiss each other; grant this, O Lord, for thy Sons sake, and my alone Redeemer.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for the Navy and Army.\n\nO ETERNAL God, thou art the Lord of Hosts, and the strength of all Nations is from thee, and no Victory can wait upon the justest Designs, upon the wisest Councels, upon the strongest Armies, if thou teach not their hands to War, and their fingers to Fight. Lend us, O Lord, thy assistance, by Land and Sea, be with our Armies, and the Armies of our Allies and Asso{-}ciates by Land, and be with our Navy at Sea; be not from the one, nor from the other, until thou hast brought them back with Honour, Victory, or a settled Peace: Let not that proud Disturber, and Destroyer of Mankind, any longer Insult over thy People, but turn his Sword into his own Bosom. O Lord, thy Servants are unfeignedly sorrowful for those Sins they have committed against thy Divine Majesty, O do thou pardon us, and receive us graciously, and then we may trust in thy goodness, that thou wilt pour down all thy Bles{-}sings upon this, and all other designs and actions of this State, undertaken for thy Glory, the Honour of our most gracious Soveraign Lord and Lady, the Peace and Welfare of the whole Church, and Their Majesties three Kingdoms; grant this, O Lord, for Jesus Christ his sake, our only Mediator and Advocate.\n\nAmen.\n\nA. Prayer for Gods People in General.\n\nMOST gracious God, I humbly be{-}seech thee to bless all thy People, wheresoever dispersed, or howsoever distressed, over the face of the whole Earth, more especially in these Nations of England, Scotland, and Ireland; give us all humble and obedient hearts to thee our God, Loyal hearts to our So{-}veraign Lord and Lady, King William and Queen Mary, and charitable thoughts one towards another; Convert and bring home thine own People the Iews, and bring in the fulness of the Gentiles; save and have Mercy upon all Asiaticks and Affricans, and all those that never heard of a Crucified Saviour; this I humbly beg for thy Sons sake, my alone Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Thanksgiving for our deliverance from the Spanish Invasion.\n\nWE laud and magnifie thy holy Name for this thy wonderful de{-}liverance from Roman Slavery, and Po{-}pish Usurpation, which would have de{-}stroyed the Renowned and Glorious Queen Elizabeth and her Kingdom; their Gallies and Ships came to assault us, being full of pride, and nominating themselves Invincible; but thou, O Lord, our strength, didst awake us out of sleep, and like a Giant refreshed with Wine, and smote our Enemies in the hinder parts, and didst put them all to Confusion. Grant, O Lord, that we may never want thankful hearts to praise thee, for this and all other thy Mercies, even to our lives end.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Thanksgiving for our great deliverance from the Powder Treason, and from Po{-}pery and Slavery, and Arbitrary Power.\n\nO MOST mighty God, whose All{-}seeing Eye of Providence didst dis{-}cover to us that Train which Popish ma{-}lice had laid to destroy the King, his Nobles and Commons, then assembled in Parliament; they had contrived by their barbarous Invention, to have blown up the Bodies of that great and wise Councel, but thou, O God, didst defeat their Bloody Enterprise, whereof we rejoyce.\n\nWE likewise praise and extol thy great Name, for this second and never to be forgotten Deliverance; O let after Ages, and the Children that are yet un{-}born, when they come to understand this thy wonderful Mercy, let it never slip from their memory. Thou, O Lord, didst raise up thy Servant, our Soveraign Lord, King William, who like Moses, stood in the Gap between us and Roman Slavery, which like a Torrent was pouring upon us; O let us never forget thy double Mercy ex{-}tended towards us this day, thou hast plucked us as a Firebrand out of the burning, and hast restored to us those good and wholsome Laws, and Liber{-}ties, which our Ancestors have enjoyed; inspire our hearts that we may extol thy Name, O Lord, for these great Mercies and Deliverances, and let all the people with one voice say,\n\nAmen.\n\nA Thanksgiving for the happy success of Their Majesties Arms in reducing of Ireland, and for His Majesties safe re{-}turn to England.\n\nO GOD, the great Preserver of the Universe, I offer up unto thee all Praise and Thanksgiving, for putting an end to those troubles and disorders which were in Their Majesties Kingdom of Ireland; thou hast done great things for us, O Lord, whereof I rejoyce; thy Servant, and our Dear and Dread So{-}veraign King William, did expose his Person to the danger of the Enemy, but thou didst protect him from their Ma{-}lice, gavest Success to his Arms and Royal Undertaking, and didst cover his Head in the day of Battel, and at last, thou hast brought him safe home with Joy and Victory. Prosper, O Lord, I beseech thee, both Their Majesties with long Life and Happiness, and grant that all their Subjects may be furnished with Loyal and Obedient Hearts towards them, and Love and Charity one to{-}wards another; give Peace in our time, O Lord, and put an end to all differen{-}ces amongst us, for thy Sons sake, our only Lord and Saviour.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer for Charity.\n\nGRANT, O Lord I beseech thee, that I may abound in Charity, yeild{-}ing up my self first to thy service, and then according to thy blessed will to the service and relief of my poor Brethren; let me ever remember, that thou, O Lord, madest thy self poor, that I might be made rich; and he that Soweth sparingly, shall also reap sparingly, but he that Soweth liberally, shall also reap liberally; for thou lovest a cheerful giver: Make me to abound, O Lord, with thy Grace that I may be plentiful in every good word and work; and never let me hide my Face from the poor and needy: Thou, O Lord givest seed to the Sower, and Bread to the Eater, encrease my wealth and augment the re{-}venue of my Righteousness, whereby I may be enriched in all frankness of li{-}berality.\n\nAmen.\n\nA Prayer to renounce the World and affect Spiritual things.\n\nO GOD the Father, who raised from the dead, our Lord Jesus Christ, who offered up himself a Sacrifice for the sins of the whole World; to the end he might withdraw our affections from Temporal, and fix them upon that which is Eternal; give us hearts to obey thy truth, and infuse into us thy Spirit, which may produce thy vertues in us: And because we are thy Children, send the Spirit of thy Son into our hearts whereby we may cry Abba Father, that' being thy Children, we may be heirs through Christ, and walk according to the Spirit, not fulfilling the Lusts of the flesh, knowing that what a Man Soweth, that shall he 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.\n\nLET us glory in nothing; save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world may be drucified unto us, and we unto the World; that in him we may become new Creatures, not growing weary of well-doing, knowing that we shall reap in due season, if we faint not: Wherefore while we have time, let us do good to all Men, but especi{-}ally unto the Houshold of Faith, and all they that shall walk according to this rule, peace be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.\n\nA Conclusive Prayer.\n\nO ALMIGHTY God, who hast promised to hear the Petitions of them that ask in thy Sons Name, I beseech thee mercifully to incline thing Ears unto me, who have now made my Prayers and Supplication unto thee, and grant that those things which I have faithfully asked according to thy Will, may be effectually obtained, to the re{-}lief of my Necessity, and to the setting forth of thy Glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nThe Blessing.\n\nTHE Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep my heart and mind in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, with the Virtue of Christs blessed Cross, Passion, Resurrection and As{-}cension, be with me now, at the hour of Death, and in the Day of Judgment.\n\nAmen.\n\nGRACES.\n\nA Grace before Meat.\n\nO GOD, who art the giver of every good and perfect Gift, sanctifie we beseech thee, these thy Creatures now prepared for us, ma • e them whol{-}some for our Bodies, and ou • Souls and Bodies serviceable unto thee for them, through Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nOr this.\n\nMOST merciful Father, which openest thy hand, and fillest all things with Plenteousness, we pray thee sanctifie these thy good Creatures unto us, that we may eat to preserve life, and living serve thee our God, through thine only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.\n\nAmen.\n\nOr this.\n\nO LORD our God, by whose Pro{-}vidence it is that we live, move, and have our Being, send thy Blessing upon us and our Provision, and grant that whether we Eat, or Drink, or whatsoever we do else, we may do all to the Glory of thy Name, through Je{-}sus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nAfter Meat.\n\nTHE Lords most holy Name be now and ever blessed and praised for all his Mercies, and for his blessings at this time bestowed upon us. Lord, as thou hast fed our Bodies with corporal Food, so feed our Souls likewise with spiritual Food unto life Eternal. Save thine Uni{-}versal Church, these Realms, the King, the Queen, and all the Royal Family, and grant us thy Grace, Mercy, and Peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.\n\nAmen.\n\nOr this.\n\nTHE God of all Grace and Goodness, who at this time hath fed and plen{-}teously refreshed us, his most holy Name be blessed and praised, from this time forth, and for evermore. God save his Universal Church, &c.\n\nOr this.\n\nWE laud and praise thy Name, O Lord, for all thy blessings and favours, and for feeding us so plenti{-}fully at this time, desiring thee of thy Grace, that our thankfulness may not be in Word and in Tongue, but expressed by our careful study to glorifie thee our God, in all our Words and Works, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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