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mate end of my being, and supreme perfection of my na ture; under the shadow of thy wings is perpetual repose, and from the light of thy countenance flow eternal joy and felicity; to whom be glory and honour, world without end. Amen.

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And thou, O Lord, by whom kings reign, and princes decree justice, bless our most gracious sovereign Lord King WILLIAM, and all the Royal Family; all my relations, friends, and kind benefactors; let thy providence succour them and theirs from all evil and danger, and do thou reward them seven-fold into their bosom for all the good they have done or said of me. Be pleased likewise, O Lord, (in whose hands are the issues of life and death,) to succour, help, and comfort all that are in danger, necessity, and tribulation; all that labour under any bodily pain, sickness, or temptation †, or are dis† Especially turbed in mind; relieve such according to those for whom their several necessities, giving them pa- our prayers are tience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. Subdue in me the evil spirit of wrath and revenge, and dispose my heart patiently to bear reproaches and wrongs, and to be ready not only to forgive, but also to do good for evil, that all men may know that I am Christ's disciple. And finally, O Lord, since thou hast ordained the day to labour in, and the night to take our rest, as I praise thee for the mercies of the day, so I humbly beg the continuance of thy gracious protection over me this night. Let thy holy angels pitch their tents about my bed, that being safely delivered from all perils and dangers of this night, and comfortably refreshed with moderate sleep, I may be enabled to discharge the duties of my calling, and faithfully to persevere in holiness and pureness of living

all the days of my life, to thy honour and glory, through our only mediator and advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord. Our Father, &c.

When you lie down in your Bed.

I WILL lay me down in peace, and take my rest, for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me to dwell in safety; and into thy hands I recommend my spirit, my soul, and my body, for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth.

THE END.

GILBERT & RIVINGTON, PRINTERS,

St. John's Square, London.

transporting are thy comforts, and how ravishing the effects of thy goodness towards them that fear thee! Thou hast treated a vile sinner at thy own table, and fed me with the bread that came down from heaven. In what am I better than those to whom thou dost not grant this favour? It is not for my merits, but because thou wilt be glorified in doing good to the most unworthy, that thou hast this day made me a happy example of this thy free grace and bounty. Grant me this favour also, O my God, that through the whole course of my life, I may give thee praise and glory; that the due sense of thy mercies may make me unfeignedly thankful; and that my thankfulness may appear in a care to walk before thee in holiness, sobriety, and righteousness, all the days of my life.

A Prayer in private after receiving the Holy Communion.

O now plentiful is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, which thou hast prepared for them that put their trust in thy mercy, even before the sons of men! I praise and magnify thy great and glorious name, O Lord, for all those manifold mercies and comforts which thou hast bestowed upon me, ever since I was born. O Lord God, thou hast been my trust from my youth, by thee have I been holden up from the womb; my praise shall continually be of thee; but, above all, blessed, and for ever blessed be thy holy name, for the manifestation of thy Son Jesus Christ, the fountain and foundation of all our happiness, and for feeding me this day (who am unworthy of the least of all thy mercies) with the spiritual. food of his most precious body and blood, to my great and endless comfort. Enable me, O Lord, through thy gracious assistance, to perform the conditions of that

sacramental covenant which I have this day so solemnly renewed and confirmed in thy presence, and at thy table; that through the strength and power of that heavenly food I have there been partaker of, I may daily grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ Jesus, and abound in every good word and work; and subdue in me all those inordinate lusts and corrupt affections which war against my soul; purify my mind from all evil thoughts, bad intentions, and evil designs; and suffer not pride, vainglory, self-love, malice, hatred or revenge, or any other evil whatsoever, to reign in my mortal body; but do thou keep it for ever in the purpose of my heart, faithfully to fulfil my baptismal vows and resolutions, which I have now again renewed at thy holy table; that by persevering in all virtue and holiness of life, I may at length be an inheritor of that infinite happiness and glory which thou hast promised by Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer in private for the Grace of Perseverance. HEAR most merciful Saviour, I humbly beseech thee, and let thy grace be ever assistant to all the endeavours and designs of thy weak and unworthy servant. I am not able of myself to do or think any thing that is good or well-pleasing in thy sight. O let thy Holy Spirit continually guard me against those numerous temptations which so strongly encounter me. Fix my inconstant mind, that I may not be led away with the errors of the wicked, and fall from my own stedfastness, but that I may persevere in good works unto the end. Moderate my affections and desires, and confine them only to such objects as are well-pleasing in thy sight. Let thy will be the sole guide and measure of mine, that all my hopes and wishes may centre in thee alone, and nothing may ever

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