holy commands; that so, after many days spent here on earth in peace and happiness, they may at length be admitted into thy heavenly kingdom, to join the society of angels and archangels, and the spirits of just men made perfect; and that thou, seeing mine unfeigned heart and reverence towards them in this life, may grant me that blessing which thou hast been graciously pleased to promise to all those that honour their parents; mayest become my heavenly Father, and number me amongst those thy dutiful and obedient children, who are heirs of thy glorious kingdom, through the merits of thy well-beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

In Youth.

BLESSED Lord, accept my sincere and hearty thanks for all the mercies which I have expe rienced at thy hands; for my various powers of reflection, action, and enjoyment; and for every instance of thy fatherly care, from the time I first drew my breath to this present moment of my life. O God, my blessings are more than I can number, and infinitely more than I deserve; let not the commonness of them render me insensible of their value, or of mine obligations to thee, mine unwearied Benefactor. Above all accept the grateful acknowledgment of my heart for the spiritual blessings which I enjoy as a disciple of Jesus Christ; and I beseech thee to grant me thine assistance, that I may walk in all respects worthy of the high and holy vocation wherewith I am called. Pardon all the errors and offences of my past life, and preserve

me from similar errors and faults for the future. In the hour of temptation, may I be preserved from falling by the consideration of thine omnipresence. May I consider how much the happiness or misery of my friends depends upon my good or bad conduct. To my parents and instructers may I manifest my gratitude and love, by being all which they can desire. To my relations and friends may I be kind and affectionate, and to all courteous and obliging; and may I never by a harsh, an inconsiderate, or an unfeeling action, interrupt the comfort of an individual, or disturb the quiet and order of society. May I regard my time, and all the opportunities of usefulness afforded me, as talents for which I must give a solemn account. May I be pru dent and circumspect, sincere and faithful, and in all cases of evident duty, firm, independent, and decided. May I never remove mine integrity from me, that my heart may not reproach me as long as I live. May I so receive instruction, so improve mine advantages, so increase the happiness of all with whom I am connected and so walk with thee in this life, that I may repose under thy protection, until that glorious day shall arrive, when I shall awake in thy likeness, and be received into the realms of endless life and perfect happiness. These requests I humbly offer up in the name, and as the disciple of Jesus Christ. Amen.

For the Aged.

ETERNAL God, the Lord of life and glory, I beseech thee to look graciously upon thine un

worthy servant, whose hope is only in thine infinite mercy; that mercy, by which my life has been prolonged to old age, and which alone is able to make me eternally blessed. I thank thee for thine inconceivable love in the Lord Jesus Christ, who hath given me such a solid and steadfast ground of hope to support and strengthen my heart, when all the comforts of this life begin to fail; and praise and magnify thy bountiful goodness for those innumerable blessings which, from time to time, thou hast bestowed upon me from the beginning of my life, even unto this day. Help me, O my God, always to solace myself, now the days are come wherein I can have no pleasure, with a perpetual remembrance of all thy past loving kindnesses, and with those hopes which I have of thine endless love in another and a better world. And the more mine outward senses decay, vouchsafe the quicker and more lively sense of those good things, which thou hast reserved for those that have loved and obeyed thee. Preserve me from all discontented thoughts and peevish passions; make me an example unto others of holiness, discretion, temperance, gravity, peaceableness, and patience, that I may with more authority be a teacher of good things, and that my hoary head may be a crown of glory, being found in the ways of righteousness. Pardon me, O Lord, that I have made no better improvement of my time, and experience for furnishing my mind with this wisdom and with those virtues. Pardon all my negligences and offences, and fill my heart with a full sense of thy pardoning mercy through Christ Jesus; that having no other bur

den but that of age to oppress my spirit, 1 may rejoice in thee as long as I live; and at last lay myself down to rest in peace, and return my soul with cheerfulness unto thee, whenever thou callest for it, in sure and certain hope of the resurrection from the dead, and of that glory, honour, and immortality, which thou hast graciously promised to all thy faithful servants, by thy Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

For the Ministers of God's Word and Sacra

ments.

LORD God Almighty, who didst send thy Son into the world to take upon himself the office and character of a teacher, and to reveal the glorious truths of his Gospel to the sons of men; give thy grace, we beseech thee, to all Bishops and other Ministers, that they may be enabled truly to preach thy word; faithfully to dispense thy mysteries; and rightly and duly to administer thy holy sacraments. Enable them to discharge the high and important trust committed to their care with diligence and fidelity. Let utterance be given them, that they may open their mouths boldly to make known the mystery of the everlasting Gospel, not preaching themselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and giving to each of thy disciples committed to their charge, their portion of meat in due season. Open their understanding, that they may comprehend and rightly divide the word of truth; and be enabled so to reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine, that they may win many souls unto Christ, and be watchful over them as

men that must render a strict and faithful account of their charge at the bar of Almighty God. Enable them, in their life and conversation, to show themselves a pattern of good works, and to display both in doctrine and in practice uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, and soundness of speech, which cannot be condemned. And grant them such a supply of patience, firmness, and christian fortitude, as may enable them to withstand all the opposition which they may be called upon to encounter in the discharge of their evangelical duties; and when all their work is done on earth, and the appointed number of their days fulfilled, remove them, I beseech thee, to the church triumphant in heaven, where, with thy prophets, apostles, and martyrs, they may ascribe eternal praise unto thee, through the merits and mediation of thy beloved Son Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Magistrates.

GRACIOUS God, who art justly and emphatically styled the King of kings, the Lord of lords, and the only Ruler of princes; and who art pleased to govern the sons of men by the instrumentality of their fellow-creatures; grant that it may be the constant study of all that are in authority, to walk acceptable before thee, in all wisdom and holiness, truth and sincerity; striving to excel in every thing that is excellent, amiable, and praise-worthy. Preserve in them a spirit of humility, that they may never forget themselves in their station, or refuse to listen to the complaint of the poor; but that, without re