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the day of my redemption! Let me continue in the practice of piety and holiness, and be a sincere and humble Christian unto my life's end.

Strengthen my resolutions, O blessed Lord, to embrace every opportunity of doing good; and make me diligent, honest, and persevering in all the duties of my station. Fix my thoughts, my hopes, and desires upon that eternal world to which I am daily and hourly hastening; and let not the dazzling pleasures and gay amusements of this short and eventful life, tempt me to the commission of any known sin, or in any way to err wilfully from thy commandments. "Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keep the door of my lips." Let me be guided and governed on all occasions by the meek and amiable example of Him, whose life was

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And be pleased, O Lord God, to instil into my mind the necessity, the sanctity, and

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the seventh day, and sanctified it, for the means of grace" here," and for the hope of glory" hereafter. Endue me with such a deep sense of thy Majesty, that when I enter thy courts of prayer and praise, I may be filled with due reverence, and the devoutest humility. May no unworthy thoughts, no wandering or loose desires, no bad example, distract my attention, or disturb my devotion.

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Finally," most gracious God, "I commend to thy fatherly goodness all those, who are any ways afflicted, or distressed in mind, body, or estate;" [especially my

self, thy humble and penitent servant]*, "that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this I beg for Jesus Christ his sake." AMEN.

Saturday Evening.

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* These words need not be repeated, unless the occasion unhappily requires such an expression of pious supplication. Or, instead of " myself," a necessity might arise to pray for God's help and deliverance in the behalf of parents, relatives, or friends, thereby substituting the word, servants.

of lords;-" the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever," I adore thee for all the privileges I possess in this life, and the pleasing hope of reaping those eternal joys which thou hast promised to them that unfeignedly love thee, and keep thy commandments.

I anticipate with feelings of the greatest delight, the peaceable enjoyment of the approaching sabbath day. I hail it as the harbinger of tranquillity, and the calm companion of my religious meditations. I long to throw aside the cares of this world for the contemplation of things immortal and divine. Ah! that no melancholy thoughts, no vehemence of temper, no unruly passions, no perplexing circumstances, no sad disasters, ill health, or engagements of any kind, may disappoint the pleasures and improvements of that sacred day. My soul shall

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