MORNING PRAYER. The Master or Mistress having called together as many of the Family as can conveniently be present, let one of them, or any other whom they shall think proper, say as follows, all kneeling. Ο UR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. ALMIGHTY Acknowledge ment God's and, ever- mercy and prelasting God, in servation, servation respe espewhom we live the night past. and move and have our being; We, thy needy creatures, render thee our humble praises, for thy preservation of us from the beginning of our lives to this day, and especially for having delivered us from the dangers of the past night. To thy watchful providence we owe it, * (that no dis- *When disturturbance hath bances of any come nigh US family, instead or our dwelling; not withstanding but that we are our dangers, we in brought in safe-trought i ty to the begin- ginning of this ning of this day.) day. For these thy mercies, we kind befall of this, a Prayer BUT, hood, for who know- grace to enable us to perform est the weak- that resolution. ness and corruption of our nature, and the manifold temptations which we daily meet with: We humbly beseech thee to have compassion on our infirmities, and to give us the constant assistance of thy Holy Spirit; that we may be effectually restrained from sin, and excited to our duty. Imprint upon our hearts such a dread of thy judgments, and such a grateful sense of thy goodness to us, as may make us both afraid and ashamed to offend thee. And, above all, keep in our minds a lively remembrance of that great day, in which we must give a strict account of our thoughts, words, and actions; and according to the works done in the body, be eternally rewarded or punished, by him whom thou hast appointed the Judge ol quick and dead, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. IN particular, we implore guide and keep our For grace to us the following thy grace and day, and for God's blessing protection for on the business the ensuing day. of the same. Keep us temperate in meats and drinks, and diligent in our several callings. Grant us patience under any afflictions thou shalt see fit to lay on us, and minds always contented with our present condition. Give us grace to be just and upright in all our dealings; quiet and peaceable; full of compassion; and ready to do good to all men, according to our abilities and opportunities. Direct us in all our ways, *[and prosper * On Sunday the works of our morning, instead in say, hands business of our it accompany us and the of this, say s let thy Holy Spir to the place of ous and atten several stations.] public worship, Defend us from making us seri all dangers and tive, and raising adversities; and our minds from be graciously this world to the the thoughts of pleased to take consideration of us, and all things belonging to us, the next, that we may fervently join in the pray. of the Church, ers and praises under thy father ly care and pro- and listen to our tection. These duty with honest things, and what- to practise it. hearts, in order Confession of ever else thou shalt see necessary and convenient to us, we humbly beg, through the merits and mediation of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen. THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. EVENING PRAYER. 1 The Family being together, a little before bed time, let the Master or Mistress, or any other whom they shall think proper, say as follows, M AN er for contrition Prayer for grace to re ana ND lest, through sins, with a prayour own frail- form ty, or the tempta- grow better. tions which encompass us, we be drawn again into sin, Vouchsafe us, we beseech thee, the direction and assistance of thy Holy Spirit. Reform whatever is amiss in the temper and disposition of our souls; that no unclean thoughts, unlawful designs, or inordinate desires, may rest there. Purge our hearts from envy, hatred, and malice: that we may OST merciful God, who art of purer and pardon. eyes than to behold iniquity, and hast promised forgiveness to all those who confess and forsake their sins; We come before thee in an humble sense of our own unworthiness, acknowledging our manifold transgressions of thy righteous laws. But, * Here let him O gracious Fa- who reads make a short pause, ther, who desi- that every one rest not the death may secretly con never suffer the sun to go o our prayers, O Lord, our intercessions for all mankind. Let the light of thy Gospel shine upon all nations; and may as many as have received it, live as becomes it. Be gracious unto thy Church; and grant that every member of the same, in his vocation and ministry, may serve thee faithfully. Bless all in authority over us; and SO The Thanks O Lord, we giving. join our unfeigned thanks for all thy mercies; for our being, our reason, and all other endowments and faculties of soul and body; for our health, friends, foou, and raiment, and all the other comforts and conveniences of life. Above all, we adore thy mercy in sending thy only Son into the world, to redeem us from sin and eternal death, and in giving us the knowledge and sense of our duty towards thee. We bless thee for thy patience with us, notwithstanding our many and great provocations; for all the directions, assistances, and comforts of thy Holy Spirit; for thy continual care and watchful providence over us through the whole course of our lives; and particularly rule their hearts and strengthen their hands, that they may punish wick- for the mercies and benefits edness and vice, and main- of the past day: beseeching tain thy true religion and thee to continue these thy virtue. Send down thy bless- blessings to us; and to give ings, temporal and spirit- us grace to show our thankual, upon all our relations, fulness in a sincere obedience friends, and neighbours. to his laws, through whose Reward all who have done merits and intercession we us good, and pardon all received them all, thy Son those who have done or our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. IN particular, Prayer for God's protection beseech through thenight wish us evil, and give them repentance and better minds. Be merciful to all who are in any trouble; and do thou, the God of pity, thee to con- following. administer to them accord-tinue thy gracious protecing to their several neces- tion to us this night. Desities; for his sake who went about doing good, thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. fend us from all dangers and mischiefs, and from the fear of them; that we may enjoy such refreshing sleep as may fit us for the duties of the following day. Make us ever mindful of the time when we shall lie | imperfect prayers. Amen. down in the dust; and grant us grace always to live in such a state, that we may never be afraid to die: so that, living and dying, we may be thine, through the merits and satisfaction of thy Son Jesus Christ, in whose Name we offer up these our THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. On Sundays and on other days, when it may be convenient, it will be proper to begin with a Chapter, or part of a Chapter, from the New Testament. SELECTIONS OF PSALMS, TO BE USED INSTEAD OF THE PSALMS FOR THE DAY, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MINISTER. Selection First. From Psalm xix. Cæli en arrant. end of it again; and there is nothing hid from the heat HE heavens declare the thereof. Eleven declare the firmament showeth his handy-work. One day telleth another; and one night certifieth another. There is neither speech nor language; but their voices are heard among them. Their sound is gone out into all lands; and their words into the ends of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun; which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course. It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the The law of the LORD is an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, and rejoice the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, and endureth for ever; the judgments of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and the honey-comb. Moreover, by them is thy servant taught; and in keep |