ble to the riches of thy merey. In that mercy, O Father, we hope for pardon; that mercy we implore to forgive our omissions and transgressions of duty; and to lead us in the paths of improving righteousness and eternal life; and to that mercy, which, with paternal compassion, adapts its exercises to our frailties and wants, we commit ourselves through the dangers of the night, and through the uncertain scenes of each future day. Oh! may it inspire our breasts with devout confidence, when we lie down and when we rise up; and may we be filled with peace, hope, and even joy, under all the uncertainties and events of every day, in reflecting that thy merciful providence presides over us and our habitation. In the way of righteousness may we ever be solicitous to secure its guidance and protection; and to make the best improvement of its blessings, and the most grateful returns, by obeying thy precepts, and doing good to one another.

Holy Watchman of thy chosen people! who dost never slumber nor sleep; who art ever near us and able to protect! answer us in these our supplications, and visit each one of us, our dwelling and all who are near and dear to us, with thy gracious favour and preserving care.

Forgive our sins according to thy mercy in Jesus Christ, who is passed into heaven for us; and in that name, which is above every name, shall be ascribed to thee, all honour and glory forever. Amen.

WEDNESDAY MORNING.

INFINITELY great and glorious Lord our God; whose name alone is Jehovah! Thou coverest thyself with a light as with a garment, and art the original Source of life, order and happiness! Though thou art far above our most exalted conceptions, and incapable of receiving any accession to thy felicity by the service of men or angels; yet, blessed be thy name, thou hast revealed thyself to us, as a Being accessible, and hast encouraged us by prayer, to maintain a sacred intercourse with thee, our Maker. since thou hast given us in Jesus Christ, a boldness of access to the throne of grace, and made prayer a condition of acceptance, and promised if we ask aright, to fit us for the blessings thou wilt bestow; we desire, at this time, with true piety and devotion, to unite in this our duty and privilege.

And

Holy Father, we come to ask strength from thee, who alone can impart it; and protection

from thee, who alone can save; and assistance from thee, who alone can help; and mercy from thee, who alone can forgive.

But

We have sinned, Father, against heaven and in thy sight. We fear we have lightly esteemed the rock of our salvation. We have permitted the trifles of the world to interrupt our religious duties; and engross our time and affections. O God! we justly deserve thy frowns. knowing we cannot endure thine indignation, we fly to that rich mercy tendered in Jesus our Mediator; and as thy perfections are the ground of our hope, and render thee the alone proper object of our prayers; we devoutly pray thee to exercise toward us that mercy, which is the crowning attribute of thy nature.

Not weighing our unworthiness, pardon our iniquity, and justify us freely by thy grace, through the redemption there is in Christ Jesus. O may we hereafter set the Lord always before us; and live as passengers going through a world of danger, to meet their Judge. O God, for aid and guidance, we would fly to thee; whose name is the refuge of thy people; and may we feel ourselves supported, beyond the mere power of nature, by a higher power than nature knows.

If trouble, and sorrow, and disappointment are to be our portion; and we are to be travellers through the wilderness of human life, O God! wilt thou be with us. From the flinty rock, wilt thou give us water; in the dew of evening wilt thou give us bread, and may thy cloud of mercy overshadow us by day, and thy pillar of fire lead us by night, till thou shalt conduct us safely to our promised haven. O may we be made wiser and better by all we suffer, as well as by all we enjoy. With Christian devotedness, may we take up our cross and follow our Master; and when our spirits would faint, may we look to Jesus and take courage, knowing that he went up to his Father's throne, by the steps of suffering. Thou hast placed us here, O God, to learn the great lesson of preparation for life. Suffer us not to waste the hours of probation; but make us faithful to thee, ourselves, and each other, and fit us for what we are capable of enjoying.

In thee, who hast preserved and helped us hitherto, we put our trust for the whole of our future life. Into thy hands we commit ourselves, our friends, and brethren of mankind. To thee, in an especial manner, we commit the cause of Christ, which is the cause of human happiness.

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Graciously accept our thanks, thou Giver of all good, for having preserved us another night, and bestowed on us another day. O grant that, on this day, we may meditate on thy law with joyful veneration, and keep it in all our actions, with firm obedience. Hear through him, who is our Intercessor at thy right hand; while we ascribe to thee, the Author of our condition, all glory, dominion, and praise forever. Amen.

WEDNESDAY EVENING.

EVER blessed and glorious Lord our God! the Father of all the families on earth! We come now to worship thee as thy rational offspring. We would begin and end every thing with thee. Having finished the business and enjoyed the blessings of the day, withdrawn from the converse of the world, we unite, as a family, to acknowledge thy fatherly goodness towards us, exercised with a constancy and kindness, as if we were the only objects of thy paternal care and bounty. What shall we render unto the Lord for all his benefits. We adore and thank that friendly providence, which has