while with gratitude we remember our distinguished privileges, we devoutly pray that they may be extended to all the children of thy great family; so that all may know thee, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.

Be merciful, O Lord, to the whole human race. Known unto thee are all their wants, and thou art able to do exceeding abundantly above what we can ask or think. From thee, who art plenteous in goodness, may they severally receive those blessings which are expedient for them. May our relations and friends obtain that favour in thy sight, which thou bearest to them that love thee: and, in every thing that concerns them, may they be under the direction of that wisdom, which can alone determine what will be most conducive to their present and eternal welfare.

O Father, we again ask thy presence and blessing with us this day; and may we spend it, knowing it may be the last Sabbath we shall see on earth. Hear us, through him who is the way, the truth, and the life, while we ascribe to thee, God over all, praises everlasting. Amen.

SUNDAY EVENING.

O THOU, who hearest prayer! We acknowledge thee, the only proper object of religious worship. Thou art God in heaven above; and upon the earth beneath there is none else. Thou art the first, and thou the last. Thou art God alone. We would think of thine attributes, with profound veneration and with cheerful trust. Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory. In every place we are surrounded, supported, inspected by thee. If we ascend into heaven, thou art there ;-if we make our bed in the grave, lo! thou art there;-if we take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there thy hand shall lead us, and thy right hand shall hold us. Thou knowest our downsitting and our uprising, and art acquainted with all our ways.

Power also belongeth unto thee, O God. In thee is everlasting strength; and none can stay. thine hand, or say unto thee,-What doest thou? Thy wisdom is equal to thy power. Thine understanding is infinite. Thou art light, and in thee is no darkness.

O the depth of the wisdom and knowledge of God! Holy art thou, O Lord, in all thy works.

Just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints! We would give thanks at the remembrance of thy holiness.

Though clouds and darkness are round about thee, justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne.

Good art thou, O Lord, and thy tender mercies are over all thy works. Thou art love, and as a father pitieth his children, so thou hast compassion on those who fear thee. We will give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good, and his mercy endureth forever. Although the figtree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vine, the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flocks shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stall; yet will we rejoice in the Lord; we will joy in the God of our salvation.

Heavenly Father, when we bow before thee, may we remember the solemn duties of prayer, --and when we take thy name upon our lips, may we have serious and collected minds, knowing that while man looks upon the outward appearance, thou the Lord lookest upon the heart.

O God, most high and holy, we come, sensible of the presence in which we stand; and though it is weakness which addresses omnipotence;

and though it is ignorance which supplicates perfect wisdom; and though it is the voice of imperfection, to a being of spotless purity; yet we come with childlike confidence, in that new and living way, which thou has appointed to the sinful children of men; believing thou wilt hear our prayers and pardon our transgressions.

We beseech thee to accept our most grateful acknowledgments, for the unspeakable blessings of the Gospel. Never can we sufficiently thank thee for that exalted Saviour, whom thou didst raise up to bless mankind, by turning them away from their iniquities. We bless thee, that for this end he was born, and for this cause came he into the world, that he might bear witness to the truth; and we believe he is the Christ the Son of the living God. We thank thee for the disclosures he made of thy paternal character, and of our duties and destination. We bless thee for his doctrines and his example; and when he was delivered up for our offences, we devoutly thank God, that he was raised again for our justification, and became the first fruits of them that slept. Praised be God who hath begotten us to a lively hope, by the resurrection. of Jesus Christ. Through him we look to thy mercy for the forgiveness of our sins; and for grace to help in future times of need. With

Jesus Christ before us, may we have that godly sorrow, which worketh repentance unto salvation. May we in prayer and penitence have the renewing influences of christianity effectual in our souls; so that forgetting the things that are behind, we may press forward to the mark for the prize of our high calling of God in Christ Jesus. In future may we suffer no iniquity to have the dominion over us; but may we be filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Holy Father! with true gratitude for thy sustaining care, would we ever welcome the return of a day devoted to the sacred interests of religion. We thank thee for the many advantages and pleasures of public worship, which we have this day enjoyed. May this be among the sabbaths in which we have so meditated upon thy character, as to have elevated our piety and purified our hearts. O may we not abuse the means of grace, by resting in them, but carefully keep in view the end they are designed to answer. Whenever we go to the house of worship with our brethren, to present our prayers to thee with a lively faith in thy Son, may we have a firm trust in thy love, and perfect charity for all mankind. May we have the mind that was in Christ Jesus; and thus