profit, and in humble dependence upon thy blessing. Furthermore, in regard thou art the God not of us only, but of our posterity, extend, we pray thee, thy blessing to our children; that our sons and daughters may grow up as young plants, and with their age and stature may increase in wisdom and virtue, and in favour with God and man. Thou, who hast commanded a due care of our relations, and abhorrest those who are void of natural affection, be favourable to my kindred, whether by blood or alliance; preserve among us all peace, friendship, and tenderness, and make us evermore ready to seek and rejoice in another's good. O thou, who requirest us to love them that love us, pour out thy blessings great and manifold upon all my friends and benefactors, all who have done or wish me well, many perhaps unknown to me; preserve them, O Lord, and keep them alive, that they may be blessed upon the earth, and deliver them not into the will of their enemies. O thou, who hast pronounced that man worse than an infidel who is regardless of his own household, behold with thy favour every person belonging to this family; yea, let thy peace rest upon this whole house, and the Son of peace ever dwell in it. O thou, who hast declared that our bro 186 therly love must far exceed that of publicans and sinners, grant me never to be wanting in kindness and civil respect to all who live peaceably and quietly in my neighbourhood, but cheerful, and in making suitable returns of love to all that love me. My own friends, my father's friends, and the children of both our friends, never let me ungratefully despise, neglect, or forsake. O thou, who hast directed us to overcome evil with good, and hast expressly commanded our prayers for them that persecute us and despitefully use us, pardon and bless all that speak evil of me, all that have hated me with or without a cause; some of them, perhaps, even for my good will, for speaking distasteful truth, or doing necessary justice; but, whatever the occasion or the offence may have been, which, if given on my part, I entreat thee and them to forgive, have the same mercy, O Lord, on all mine enemies as on myself, and bring them, I beseech thee, to thy heavenly kingdom, as I hope and pray thou wilt at length bring me. Soften and convert those hardened foolish hearts, who, through ignorance or prejudice, contemn thy word and ordinances, who deride thy holy religion, and wilfully forbear and refuse to pray; give them a sorrowful sense of this evil heart of unbelief, and preserve others from the infection of such pes tilent examples. And for a more effectual check to such daring and dangerous wickedness, assist and prosper all that are employed in any laudable undertaking, whereby the glory of thy name, the increase of thy Church, and the good of mankind, may be promoted and secured: particularly be pleased to reward an hundred-fold all who bountifully contribute of their substance to works of piety and charity. Once more, therefore, I entreat thee to look down, gracious Lord, on all ages and conditions of men,-sucklings and infants, children and young people, middle-aged and declining, old and bed-rid, the hungry and thirsty, the naked and sick, prisoners and strangers, those that have no settled dwelling while they live, and those who are destitute of friends to bury them when they die; all of superannuated understanding, or discontented or disturbed minds; all who labour under any temptation to destroy themselves, who are vexed with evil spirits, or driven to despair of thy mercy; the distressed in body or soul, the timorous or faint-hearted, the criminals and condemned to die, the orphans and widows, travellers by land or by water, women labouring with child, captives and slaves, in chains, in the mines, or in the galleys; all that wander about in caves and deserts, and all that lie expiring in the agonies of death. Do thou, Lord, save both man and beast; for excellent is thy mercy, O God; and the children of men shall put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. The Lord bless and keep us; the Lord make his face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us; the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon us, and give us peace. BISHOP ANDREWS. A PRAYER WHICH MAY BE USED AT ALL TIMES. GRANT me, gracious Lord, a pure intention of my heart, and a stedfast regard to thy glory in all my actions; possess my mind continually with thy presence, and ravish it with thy love, that my only delight may be, to be embraced in the arms of thy protection. Be thou a light unto mine eyes, music to my ears, sweetness to my taste, and a full contentment to my heart: be thou my sunshine in the day, my food at the table, my repose in the night, my clothing in nakedness, and my succour in all necessities. Lord Jesus, I give thee my body, my soul, my substance, my fame, my friends, my liberty, and my life; dispose of me, and I am all that is mine, as it seemeth best to thee, and to the glory of thy blessed name. not now mine own, but thine; therefore claim me as thy right, keep me as thy charge, and love me as thy child: fight for me when I am assaulted. My Lord and my God, I beseech thee to give me patience in troubles, humility in comforts, constancy in temptations, and victory against all my ghostly enemies. Grant me sorrow for my sins, thankfulness for thy benefits, fear of thy judgments, love of thy mercies, and mindfulness of thy presence, for evermore. Make me humble to my superiors, and friendly to my equals; ready to please all, and loath to offend any; loving to my friends, and charitable to mine enemies. Give me modesty in my countenance, gravity in my behaviour, deliberation in my speech, holiness in my thoughts, and righteousness in all my actions: let thy mercy cleanse me from my sins, and thy grace bring forth in me the fruits of everlasting life. Lord, let me be obedient without arguing, humble without feigning, patient without grudging, pure without corruption, merry without lightness, sad without mistrust, sober without dulness, true without doubleness, fearing thee without desperation, and trusting in thee without presumption. Let me be joyful for nothing but that which |