days of their life, they may in the last day be found acceptable in thy sight, obtain thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure. Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen.

EVENING.

ALMIGHTY God, and merciful Father, who hast declared that they who seek thee early shall find thee; pour out thy Spirit, we beseech thee, upon these servants of thine, that they may remember thee their Creator in the days of their youth, incline unto wisdom, take fast hold of instruction, and seek thee with their whole heart. Called of thee, may they not refuse to hear thy voice, and never forget that their ways are before thee, that thou ponderest all their goings, and that the fear of the Lord is the beginning, the guide, and the perfection of true knowledge. May they cleanse their way, and keep it undefiled by taking heed to thy word; and do thou order their steps in thy precepts, and let not any iniquity have dominion over them. When enticed by sinners, may they not consent, nor rejoice to do evil, nor delight in the frowardness of the wicked; but increase thou in them continually the graces of thy Holy Spirit, that they may daily walk in the way of good men, and that theirs may be the path of the just, shining, as the rising light, more and more unto the perfect day. Add to them length of days, even long life

and peace; and may they ever find favor in thy sight, especially in the great day, when they shall appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, to receive according to that they have done in the body, whether it be good or bad.

To their instructers give the blessings of health and wisdom, diligence and fidelity, love for thy truth and zeal for thy glory; that, taught and assisted by thy grace, they may never fail to train in the way of holiness, and to lead in the path of life the immortal souls committed to their care.

We also pray thee ever to preserve and greatly to prosper this cherished seat of Christian learning, and make it a well-spring of heavenly wisdom, pure religion, and true holiness from generation to generation, till all the nations of the earth shall know and worship thine only begotten Son, and even till time shall be no longer. Hear our prayer, heavenly Father, we entreat thee, for the sake of Him, who is the light of the world, and our only way to thee, Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour; to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, we ascribe all might, dominion, wisdom, and glory, now and evermore. Amen.

Annual Commencement.

ALMIGHTY God and Heavenly Father, we commend to the protection of thy good providence and gracious help, these thy servants, who have now finished their course in this school of Christian knowledge; humbly beseeching thee to preserve them from the temptations of the enemy, and so to

replenish them with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that they may always incline to thy will, and walk in thy way. Endue them plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant them in health and prosperity long to live; and may they be instruments of thy glory by serving thee faithfully, and doing good in their generation. Let thy fatherly hand ever be over them; let thy Holy Spirit ever be with them, and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of thy word, that when this painful life shall be ended, they may be received into those heavenly habitations, where the souls of those who sleep in the Lord Jesus enjoy perpetual rest and felicity. Grant this, merciful Father, for the sake and merits of thy dear Son, our blessed Saviour and Redeemer. Amen.

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Prayer of the student of holy scripture.

ALMIGHTY God, with whom are the secrets of wisdom, and who alone givest man knowledge; lead me, I pray thee, in thy truth, and teach me, and in my mind do thou write thy law. In searching thy scriptures, may I trust in thee with all my heart, and not lean unto my own understanding. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold the wondrous things of thy law, and give me discern

ment to receive whatever thy Spirit hath revealed. Suffer me not to wrest thy scriptures, to corrupt thy word, or to pervert the gospel of Christ, but save me from every form of error, and guide me into all truth; that, loving thy laws more than all earthly treasure, and meditating in it all the day, sound in doctrine, stablished in the faith, instructed in righteousness, rooted and built up in thy Son, and wise unto salvation, I may be able to teach others the way of life, and bring them to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus; and at last be found worthy to understand all mysteries, and to see thee face to face in thy heavenly kingdom. Grant this, merciful Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who is our wisdom, as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption; to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all dominion and glory, both now and for ever. Amen.

Prayer of the candidate for holy orders.

O MERCIFUL Father, I do trust that I am inwardly moved by the Holy Ghost to take upon me the office of the ministry, to serve thee for the promotion of thy glory, and the edification of thy people. Grant me ever to feel in myself the workings of the Spirit of Christ, mortifying the works of the flesh and my earthly members, and drawing up my mind to high and heavenly things: establish and confirm my faith, and fervently kindle my love for thee, that I may be apt and meet

for the weighty work to which I think I am truly called by the will of our Lord Jesus Christ. Make me studious and careful in reading and learning and weighing the holy scriptures, and in framing my manners according to their rule; setting aside, as much as I may, all worldly cares and studies, and continually praying to thee by the mediation of our only Saviour Jesus Christ, for the heavenly assistance of the Holy Ghost, that so I may daily wax riper and stronger for the high dignity of teaching and premonishing, of feeding and providing for the Lord's family; of seeking for Christ's sheep that are dispersed abroad, and for his children, who are in the midst of this naughty world, that they may be saved through him for ever. Hear my prayer, I beseech thee, merciful Lord, for the sake of Him, without whom I can do nothing; to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all wisdom, might, honor, and praise, world without end. Amen.

Second Sunday in Lent.

Anthem.

T The necessity and nature of true repentance.

GOD now commandeth all men everywhere to repent. Except ye repent, ye shall all perish.

Godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of; but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

For behold this self-same thing, that ye sorrowed