We pray thee likewise to keep those of us whom thou hast recovered to thyself, from ever forsaking thee, the fountain of living waters: Though brought to a deep sense of religion, we are yet frail creatures, and have need to watch and pray. Keep us humble and circumspect. May we so remember the madness and misery of sin, as to be afraid of being again entangled in its snares. May we not have to learn again, that forbidden pleasure hath a sting; let it be enough for us, to have already felt it. May our souls refuse to taste of sinful joys; remembering, that although there may be a momentary sweetness in them, they leave behind them great bitterness, and enduring pain.

We pray thee to increase in us a desire. after better pleasures than those of the world. Let not that hungering and thirsting after righteousness, which thy Holy Spirit exciteth in the soul, ever abate. And may we be so satisfied with the blessings which thy word setteth before us, as to feel no inordinate desire after other things.

But thou hast taught us to be concerned for the welfare of others, as well as of ourselves; we therefore humbly beseech thee, to look with thy wonted compassion on all those who are still as sheep going astray; that they may return to the Shepherd and Bishop of their souls, and abide in Christ unto the end.

Forgive us, O Lord, for having this day so little felt our obligations to love and serve thee. Yet although we are at best but unprofitable servants, thou art from day to day pouring down thy blessings upon us; and encouraging us by thy providential goodness, as well as by the declarations of thy word, to commit ourselves to thy care. This, O Lord, we now do, in the name of that blessed Saviour, through whose mediation we hope, unworthy as we are, to find acceptance with Thee.

THURSDAY MORNING.

General Thanksgiving.

GREAT and holy God, when we approach thee with the tribute of praise, we would remember, that we can add nothing to Thee: But we ought to acknowledge thy perfections; and we take pleasure in ascribing all power, wisdom, holiness, and goodness, to Thee our gracious Creator.

O thou who condescendest to receive praise from unworthy creatures, be pleased to accept our thanksgivings. We glorify thee for all thy mercies; but especially for the blessings, which thou hast given to us through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; in whom, thou hast revealed thyself rich in mercy to all who call upon thee.

Lord, what is man, that thy beloved Son should take upon him the nature, the sins, and the sorrows, of this frail worm! We

would be thankful for all that he did; for the doctrine he taught, the example that he set us, and the sacrifice that he made of himself for our sakes. We bless Thee for his resurrection, for his ascension, for his sending down the Holy Ghost, and appointing a standing ministry in his church.

And while, O Lord, we thankfully recount these things, we pray that we may make such a devout and useful application of them to ourselves, as shall fulfil the purposes for which they are made known to us. May we draw comfort from our Saviour's doctrine. May we copy his life, and live by his death. May we rise with him now, in holiness; and, in due time, ascend after him into the world of glory. And till that blessed hour shall come, may we be living a life of habitual faith in the Son of God, who loved us, and gave himself for us.

May the name of our God be for ever. adored, for sending the gospel of peace into these lands. Blessed be thy name for its holy precepts, its instructive examples, and its exceeding great and precious promises.

O that as it hath pleased thee to afford us this heavenly light, we may walk by it, from day to day.

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We thank Thee for the comfortable prospects, which the Holy Scriptures give of a future state. Let us rejoice in the hope, which all true Cnristians have, of being with Christ, and of beholding his glory. May we be increasing daily in longing desires after this blissful state, and endeavour to become more meet for it every day.

In calling thy mercies to mind, let us not forget, that we have many temporal blessings to acknowledge. Of these comforts we enjoy more than we deserve; of afflictions we suffer less than we deserve. Accept then, O most gracious Lord, our thanks for all the health, and strength, and peace, enjoyed in this house. And if to these temporal comforts, thou hast added the blessing of a sanctified heart, how much greater still is our debt of gratitude! O grant to all of us, that prime blessing, which teacheth us how to value every other favour.