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remedy, by sending thy only begotten Son to recover our corrupt and degenerate nature, and by the purity of his doctrine, the example of his life, and the sacrifice of his death, to purchase eternal happiness for us. Grant, O Lord, that, through the assistance of thy grace and heavenly benediction, I may daily comply with those great things which thou hast done and designed for my salvation. Possess my soul with purity and piety, and all other Christian graces and virtues; that living soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world, I may hereafter dwell with thee, O Father of mercies, and God of all comforts, in those mansions of bliss and glory which thou hast prepared for them that love thee. Amen. See Psalms xix. xiiv. lxxxix.

Easter-Day, and Seven Days after.

BLESSED JESUS, who hast triumphed over the powers of darkness, and conquered hell and the grave, and who, by thy glorious resurrection, hast made known the power of thy Divinity, and proved thyself the true Messias, keep me stedfast in this faith, and grant, that all the actions of my life may testify the reality and sincerity of my belief, by a suitable conversation; that I may rise from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that as I am buried with thee by baptism, I may henceforth mortify all my corrupt lusts and affections, and daily proceed in all virtue and godliness of living, that departing this life in thy faith and fear, I may have my perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in thy eternal and everlasting kingdom, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

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Whitsunday, and Six Days after.

O LORD my God, who, by thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, hast promised the assistance of thy Holy Spirit to all that ask it of thee, I beseech thee always to direct my ways and actions, the thoughts and intentions of my heart, by the light of thy Holy Spirit. Let him be unto me a spirit of sanctification, to purify my corrupt nature; a spirit of counsel in all my difficulties; of direction in all my doubts, fears, and scruples; of courage in all my dangers; of constancy and consolation to me under all my persecutions and sufferings, especially in time of sickness and at the hour of death; that being governed and guided by his divine influence and direction, I may pass through all the changes and chances of this mortal life, till he bring me to everlasting life, there to reign with the ever-blessed and glorious Trinity, world without end. Amen.

See Psalms xxxiv. xlii. xliii. li.

Trinity Sunday.

GLORY be to thee, O God the Father, for creating me after thine own image, capable of loving thee, and enjoying thee eternally; for recovering me from a state of sin and misery, when I had lost and undone myself.-Glory be to thee, O God the Son, for undertaking the wonderful work of man's redemption, for rescuing me from the slavery of sin, and the dominion of Satan; for the accomplishing which miraculous work of our salvation, thou didst descend from heaven, and didst put on the form of a servant, live a miserable life, and die a painful and accursed death.-Glory be to thee, O God the Holy Ghost,

for those miraculous gifts and graces thou didst bestow upon the apostles, and for those ordinary gifts, whereby sincere Christians, in all ages, are enabled to work out their salvation; for thy preventing and restraining grace, for the subduing our understandings and affections to the obedience of faith and godliness; for inspiring us with good thoughts, and kindling good desires in our souls; for assisting us in all the methods of procuring eternal happiness. Blessing and honour, thanksgiving and praise, more than I can express or conceive, be unto thee, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for ever and ever. Amen.

See Psalms ii, xlvii. lxxii. cx.

After the Blessing, namely, The Peace of God.

GRANT, O Lord, that we, and all thy faithful servants, who have this day been made partakers of the holy sacrament, may obtain remission of our sins, and be confirmed in piety towards God, and in charity towards our neighbour, and may be delivered from the power and temptation of Satan; and being filled with thy Spirit, may become worthy members of Christ's holy Church, and at last inherit eternal life, through the same our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

A Thanksgiving after the Sacrament, to be said at Home.

THOU, O my God, hast comforted my soul, thou hast strengthened and refreshed me with thy blessings, and rejoiced my heart with the tokens of thy love. How

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