at all times under the wings of thy all-wise Providence ; shield me from the artifices of those who would take advantage of my inexperience; enrich my understanding with the knowledge of what is good and praiseworthy; and arm it against the shafts of ridicule, and the taunts and derision of ungodly men.

the 5th, 6th, and 7th chapters of St. Matthew's Gospel, which contain our blessed Saviour's sermon on the Mount. A writer on this Gospel, thus concludes one of his lectures O blessed God, how readily, how zealously, ought we to obey thee. Not for thine own sake, but solely for ours, hast thou given such holy laws for our direction-so shining an example of virtue for our model, and so many forcible incentives and motives for our becoming wise and good. Oh, that we were never weary in labouring at improvement; at the advancement of our spiritual, our everlasting perfection, and thus run with courage and constancy towards the glorious prize which thou hast set before us."-Lodge's Lec

tures.

I beseech thee, O Lord God, to accept of my grateful and humble thanks for all that thou hast done for me; but I fear I have neither loved thee, served thee, nor obeyed thee, as I ought to have done. Forgive the frailty of my nature; correct the errors of my conduct; "graft in my heart," more stedfastly and securely, "the love of thy name, increase in me true religion, nourish me with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep me in the same." Enable me to forsake every evil way; to" stand in awe, and sin not, commune with my own heart upon my bed," and "walk before thee in newness of life." Let not sin reign in my mortal body, nor any sinful desires take possession of my soul. Give me a lively sense of the shortness and uncertainty of all things here below; wean my heart from the

love of the world; teach me not to be too anxious in the pursuit of things temporal; but give me a disposition to aspire after those unfading joys"which are at thy right hand for evermore."

Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my soul and body, beseeching thee to watch over me for my safety and repose this night. Give me quiet rest and refreshing sleep, that I may be fitted for the duties and employments of the following day. And when I have gone through my "earthly pilgrimage," give me everlasting rest and peace in thy eternal kingdom, through the merits, and for the sake of our blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; who has taught me when I pray, to say, Our Father, &c.

mighty and eternal God, thy gracious favour and protection; leave me not to myself; direct all my thoughts, words, and actions, to wise and useful purposes; and give me understanding and ability to manage my affairs with prudence, order, and discretion. Thou art my hope, my peace, my comfort, and my joy; the sure and everlasting source of all that is lovely, satisfactory, and pleasurable; and to thy name be the praise, and honour, and glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN.

Thursday Evening.

EVERLASTING GOD, the maker of heaven and earth, with what awe do I repeat thy holy Name! with what fear and trem

bling do I supplicate the forgiveness of all

my sins! Evening as well as morning

would I wait upon thee: "for thou art good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee in truth." When I contemplate thy greatness, and think of my own unworthiness, I am ashamed and confused; but when I reflect that I am encouraged to address thee in the words of "Our Father, who art in heaven," my heart is filled with joy, and my hopes are raised from earth to heaven; my fears are dispelled, and my abasement no longer overwhelms my fond and ardent expectations of being numbered among thy chosen servants. What are all things here below to me? Nothing is stationary: all pass away like the morning cloud, or mist before the wind. And "what shall it pro