us the sentiments of veneration, gratitude, and submission, and lead us to a diligent imitation of thy moral perfections and a constant obedience to thy laws. May we at all times be sensible of our connection with thee and of thy all-surrounding presence, so that we may dread to abuse the nature thou hast given us, and be watchful lest we grieve thy Spirit and incur thy displeasure. Suffer us not, we pray thee, to be drawn aside from our duty to thee by any earthly allurements, or to be driven from our holy purposes by the fear of any trial or the power of any adversary. Save us from the love of pleasure, from a thirst after riches, from attachment to the pomp and pride of life, from an undue desire of human applause, and from every evil and hurtful lust. Heal, O God, the infirmities of our hearts, correct the vices of our minds, and amend the disorders of our lives. bly beseech thee, to act in every relation of life as thy children, disciples of thy Son, and members of the general family of mankind. May we love one another with pure hearts, fervently; and heartily unite our endeavors to promote each others' virtue and happiness. May pride and envy, discontent, suspicion, and jealousy, and all unsocial and unfriendly passions, be put away far from us. May all amiable and generous affections rule in our hearts; may innocence and virtue adorn our characters, and friendship and love make their abode in our habitations; that we may experience how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.

Give us grace, we hum

Almighty and most merciful God, who wouldst have all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of thy truth, regard in mercy, we beseech thee, those parts of the earth where the Gospel is not known, and bring them to the knowledge and love of thy dear Son. We also pray for the whole Christian world, that all who profess the faith of the Gospel may hold it in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in holiness of life. Grant that the spirit of Christ and his religion may overcome all discord, strife, and persecution; and that all his disciples, however divided in opinion, may be united in love; that all Christians may continually become, here on earth, more worthy of the glorious society in heaven, where charity never faileth. Accept us, O Father of all mercies, in these our supplications, which we present unto thee in the name of Jesus Christ, the head of all things to the Church, in whom we rejoice, and through whom we ascribe to thee blessing and praise for ever and ever. Amen.

PRAYER.

O THOU who dwellest in the heavens, but whom the heaven of heavens cannot contain, unto thee do we lift up our souls. Thou art never far from any one of us, and we cannot flee from thy presence. Thou discernest every thought and intention

of our hearts, thou art acquainted with all our ways. May we remember that thou art with us; may a sense of thy presence purify our hearts; may the impression of thy nearness, and thy listening ear, give sincerity to our worship and a simple fervor to our prayers. Encircled by thy protecting arms, may we fear no evil. Encompassed by thine awful presence, may we dread all sin. When discouraged by difficulties, let us look up to thee from whom our help cometh; and when distressed by calamity, may we take refuge in thy mercy, and find peace by staying our minds on the Eternal One.

O God, we would call upon our souls, and all that is within us, to bless and praise thy holy name, and not to forget all thy benefits, who forgivest all our iniquities, who healest all our diseases, who redeemest our lives from destruction, and crownest us with loving-kindness and tender mercy. O teach us how to thank thee as we ought. May we always feel that we have received from thee infinitely more than we deserve; and that the least return which we can make to thee is to be contented and cheerful under thy paternal government. Enable us, O God, by the assistance of thy Holy Spirit, to forsake every evil way, to correct whatever is wrong in our tempers and conduct, and to delight in the practice of everything good and virtuous; that we may obtain from thee, the God of all mercy, the forgiveness of our sins, and an inheritance among those who are sanctified, through the redemption which is

in Jesus Christ. Defend us, O gracious Father, from every real evil; confer upon us every needful good; and make all events conspire to our improvement and establishment in knowledge, virtue, and piety.

We beseech thee, O Lord, to show thy mercy on all orders and conditions of men. Bless, we pray thee, all those who are in places of authority and trust. Give them grace to exercise justice and to maintain truth. May our land be ever favored of the Most High God; the abode of freedom, religion, virtue, and peace. Let thy mercy descend upon thy whole Church; purify it by thy spirit, and preserve it against all temptations and enemies; that it may advance thy honor, be filled with thy grace, and partake of thy glory. Bless the means of education, and the instructors of youth. Enlighten the ignorant; convert the unbelieving; relieve and comfort the persecuted and afflicted; speak peace to troubled consciences; deliver the oppressed from him who spoileth him, and succor the needy who hath no helper. Redeem man, O God, from slavery, superstition, and crime; send light, liberty, and peace over the whole earth; and let the Sun of Righteousness arise upon all nations, with healing in his beams.

In the faith and hope of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, we offer these our prayers, and, humbly looking for thy gracious help, render to thee, O God, praise and thanksgiving for ever. Amen.

A LITANY.*

O GOD, our Heavenly Father, who by thy Son hast redeemed the world, and by thy Holy Spirit dost govern, direct, and sanctify the hearts of thy faithful servants, have mercy upon us, thy sinful children.

O God, through thy blessed Son, the Redeemer of the world, have mercy upon us, thy sinful children, and by thy Holy Spirit sanctify our hearts.

Remember not, Lord, our offences, neither take thou vengeance of our sins; spare us, good Lord; spare thy people whom thou hast redeemed by the most precious blood of thy Son, and be not angry

with us for ever.

Spare us, good Lord.

From all evil and mischief; from sin; from the assaults of temptation, from thy wrath, and from everlasting destruction,

Good Lord, deliver us.

From all blindness of heart; from pride, vainglory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice,

*To be used only when the extemporaneous prayer is omitted, or when neither of the prayers in the Liturgy shall be read.