Let us pray. LMIGHTY God, our Heavenly Father, who hast created us by thy power, preserved us by thy mercy, and, of thine infinite love and goodness towards us, hast given to us thine only and most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ to be our Redeemer, and the Author of everlasting life; we render unto thee most hearty thanks for these great and inestimable benefits, and for the daily and multiplied instances of thy loving kindness to us: And we beseech thee, give us such a lively and lasting sense of what thou hast done for us, that we may not grow secure and careless in our obedience, by presuming upon thy great and undeserved goodness; but that it may lead us to unfeigned repentance, and move us to be the more diligent and zealous in all the duties of our Religion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. GOD, the strength of all them that put their trust in thee, mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and deed. Help us to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee the only God. Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AND seeing that of thy great mercy we have passed the night in rest and quietness, grant, O Heavenly Father, that we may devote this day, and every other which thou shall yet allow us, wholly to thy service, so that all our thoughts, words, and deeds, may redound to the glory of thy great Name. Let thy mighty hand and outstretched arm be still our defence, thy mercy and loving kindness in Jesus Christ our salvation, thy grace and Holy Spirit our support and consolation, while we remain on earth; and finally bring us to those unspeakable joys, which thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PREVENT us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father which art in heaven, &c. THURSDAY EVENING. He that planted the ear, shall He not hear: or He that made the eye, shall He not see? He that teacheth man knowledge, shall not He punish? PSALM 139. LORD, thou hast searched me out, and known me thou knowest my downsitting, and mine up-rising; thou understandest my thoughts long before. 2 Thou art about my path, and about my bed and spiest out all my ways. 3 For lo, there is not a word in my tongue : but thou, O Lord, knowest it altogether. 4 Thou hast fashioned me behind and before and laid thine hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me: I cannot attain unto it. 6 Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit : or whither shall I go then from thy presence? 7 If I climb up into heaven, thou art there: if I go down to hell. thou art there also. 8 If I take the wings of the morning and remain in the uttermost parts of the sea; 9 Even there also shall thy hand lead me : and thy right hand shall hold me. 10 If I say, Peradventure the darkness shall cover me: then shall my night be turned to day. 11 Yea, the darkness is no darkness with thee, but the night is as clear as the day: the darkness and light to thee are both alike. 23 Try me, O God, and seek the ground of my heart: prove me, and examine my thoughts. 24 Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Let us pray. GOD, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness; we beseech thee to hear the devout prayers of thy servants; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. GRA RANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people, pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. GOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do pro |