After a Voyage.

We thank thee, Lord of heaven and earth; that thou hast graciously watched over thy servant during his exposure to the dangers of the sea. Thine arm hath been under him for his safety. Write upon his heart the characters of gratitude. May he be duly sensible of thy continual providence, and determine to dedicate to thee the life thou hast preserved.

For Rain.

O GOD, our heavenly Father! who by thy gracious providence dost cause the rain to descend upon the earth, that it may bring forth fruit for the use of man; we give thee humble thanks that it hath pleased thee, in our necessity to send us a joyful rain, and to refresh and fertilize the earth, to the great comfort of us thy servants, who desire to be grateful to thee for thy seasonable kindness, and to acknowledge ourselves indebted unto thee, not only for this, but for all the blessings we enjoy.

For fair Weather.

O God, who hast mercifully relieved us in this seasonable and happy change of weather! we praise thee for this mercy; and far from overlooking the common bounties of thy providence, we desire to receive them with true gratitude, and to show our thankfulness by using them as we ought. While we live by thy goodness, may we live to thy praise.

For a fruitful Season.

BOUNTIFUL Benefactor! all that we possess proceeds from thy munificence. To thy sovereign goodness we are indebted for all the advantages of our condition. We rejoice at this time with humble thankfulness in the gifts of thine undeserved bounty; that thou hast caused the earth to yield its increase, and crowned the year with thy goodness. Year after year hast thou furnished out the treasures of nature for our support, and we have had all things richly to enjoy. Whilst thou art thus sending down thy blessings upon us, dispose us to live in a sober, temperate, and charitable enjoyment of them, and to bring forth the fruits of holiness all the days of our life.

For Health, or any particular Blessing.

O THOU first and best of Beings! We thank thee that the voice of health and peace is heard in our habitation! Imploring thy favour for the future, and acknowledging thy goodness in all the various blessings bestowed on us; we would particularly offer thee our fervent thanks for the recent and important blessing, which fills our hearts with joy. For the pleasure it yields, for the relief it affords, and for the circumstances of comfort it brings, accept, O Father, our heartfelt praise. While thy smiles are upon us, may we remember that our strength is from thee, and that when thou withdrawest thy face, we are troubled. O may thy goodness lead us to thee; and may we rejoice as though we rejoiced not, considering that the fashion of this world passeth away.

FAMILY PRAYERS ADAPTED TO PARTICULAR

TIMES.

At the Close of the Year.

ETERNAL Jehovah ! In thee we live, and move, and have our being. In thy hand is our breath; it is because thou hast sustained us, that we have continued to this day. With praise to thee, the God of our lives, we come into thy presence, and worship at thy footstool. Thou art the unfailing Source of mercy. Thou didst bring us into this world, and place us in this probationary state. Thou didst shield us from every danger, during the exposures of infancy; and every day have we tasted that the Lord is gracious. We fed upon thy bounties, before we knew thee to be the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Thou hast helped us in all our troubles. Often hast thou healed our diseases, removed our sorrows, and renewed our strength. Thy candle has shone upon our dwelling, thy love has nourished us, and thy smiles have gladdened our hearts. Whilst many, during the last year, have been cut down, and have passed

into an awful eternity, we are yet numbered with the living.. Through the riches of thy longsuffering and forbearance, thou art continuing us in a state of trial, giving us space for repentance, and favouring us with thy holy Gospel, and with all necessary means of grace and reformation.

God of compassion! take not thy spirit from us. Continue to us thy heavenly blessings. Prepare us for future changes in our condition, and let them be sanctified to our truest interest and happiness. We commit ourselves to thy care; we devote ourselves to thy service; we refer all events concerning us, to thine infinite wisdom and fatherly goodness. Lead us seasonably to consider the things that belong to our peace. Give us realizing views of death, and a judgment to come. Enable us to depart from the world, when thou shalt call us away, with tranquillity and comfort of mind, exempt from the terrors of guilt; and bring us to the enjoyment of thy favour in the realms of light and glory, through the mediation of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

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