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7. M. All flesh is grass, and the glory of man as the flower of the field. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away. The wind passeth over it, and it is gone, and the place thereof shall know it no more. 8. F. Man that is born of a woman, is of few days and full of trouble. He cometh forth as a flower, and is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not.

9. M. The Lord knoweth our frame, he remembereth that we are but dust. May he impress our minds with the consideration of our end, and the measure of our days, that we may know how frail we are.

10. F. The common period of our life is threescore years and ten, and if by reason of strength it be prolonged to fourscore years, yet will labour and sorrow unavoidably attend that protracted duration.

11. M. May the Sovereign Arbiter of life and death, teach us so to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom; that in the advancing eve of life (should we attain to old age) as well as in earlier periods, we may rejoice in the light of his countenance, and be supported by reviving hopes of a blessed immortality beyond the grave.

12. F. Satisfy us, O Lord, with life; satisfy us with thy mercies; purify our affections; elevate our minds above terrestrial objects; and direct our steps through all the intricate passages of our present pilgrimage, till we arrive safely at the heavenly Canaan.

13. M. O our Heavenly Father, who hast access to all minds, strengthen our holy

resolutions, and fortify us by the aids of thy gracious presence, that we may persevere in the ways of duty, and at last be crowned with the rewards of the just.

14. F. Prepare us, O Lord, for all the events of life; for whatever scenes may open upon us, and for whatever changes await us, during the remainder of our journey through the wilderness of this world; and enable us to acquit ourselves with dignity and honour, as good and faithful servants.

15. M. May faith and piety, benevolence and goodness, be the governing principles of our lives, and may we ever be glad and rejoice in the salvation of God.

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16. F. Supported by that hope, which the gospel inspires, may we be wafted by propitious gales, over the tempestuous sea of this mortal life, and finally be landed safely in the calm regions of immortality,

Where everlasting peace, and joy, and rest,
Shall all conspire to make us ever blest.

EXER. IV.

God's omniscience and omnipresence, motives to caution and circumspection.

1.

Master. O LORD thou hast searched and known us. Thou knowest our down sitting and our uprising, and art acquainted with all our ways.

2. Family. Thou compassest our path and our laying down; and there is not a word in

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our tongue, nor a thought in our heart, but, O Lord, Thou knowest it altogether.

3. M. The Lord discerneth the spirits of all men; he searcheth all hearts, and knoweth the things that come into our minds, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts.

4. F. He observeth all our works ; he pondereth all our goings; by him actions are weighed; and a book of remembrance is written before him.

5. M. Whither shall we go from his spirit? or whither shall we flee from his presence? Behold, the heavens, and the heaven of heavens cannot contain him, for his presence pervades the universe.

6. F. Should we, upon the wings of the morning, fly to the uttermost limits of the creation, even there would his hand lead us, and his right hand sustain us.

7. M. If we say, the darkness shall cover and hide us from his presence, even the night shall be light about us.

8. F. The all discerning eye of God penetrates the thickest veil of darkness; the night shineth before him as the day; the darkness and the light are both alike to him.

9. M. Such knowledge is too wonderful for us, it is high, we cannot attain to it.

10. F. May a consideration of the presence, inspection, and infinite knowledge of God, inspire our souls with awe and reverence, and dispose us to keep our consciences clean and clear.

11. M. May such solemn thoughts be a constant restraint upon us, and effectually deter us from all wickedness and criminal indulgence.

12. F. Under the habitual impression of such awful sentiments, let us walk before God with holy caution and circumspection all the days of our lives.

13. M. Exercising ourselves to have always consciences void of offence; for if our hearts reproach us not, then shall we have confidence towards God.

14. F. Remember that God is of purer eyes than to behold evil, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh, and spirit, and perfect holiness in his fear.

15. M. Under a realizing belief that his all-seeing eye is always upon us, let us study to approve ourselves to him, by a persevering and close compliance to his will and holy laws.

16. F. Then shall we not be ashamed, when we have respect to all his commands, but may possess our souls in peace, rejoicing in hope of being finally admitted to supreme felicity in the kingdom of glory.

EXER. V.

Thanksgiving and prayer, interspersed with expressions of hope, confidence, and joy

in God.

Mas. O THOU gracious Parent of the world; who art the only suitable object of

supreme homage and worship; who crownest us with innumerable blessings, unmerited and freely bestowed; daily would we bow before thee to offer our tribute of praise, and to implore thy future benediction.

Fam. O thou who hearest prayers, we esteem it infinitely reasonable to approach thy presence every day, with hunrility and devotion, and by prayer and supplication, together with thanksgiving, to make known our requests unto thee.

Confiding in thine immutable goodness and providential care, O Thou Fountain of benevolence and wisdom, we would humbly refer ourselves and all our concerns to thine unerring guidance, conduct and disposal.

Considering that the present scene of mortal things will shortly close, and supported by lively hopes of future glory, may we preserve a calm and composed mind amidst the anxieties, disappointments, sorrows and trials of this vale of tears.

May the great Creator and Preserver of life, in whom we live and move and have our being, teach us to be wise in time, that we may be happy through eternity.

May the Father of Lights, from whom cometh down every good and perfect gift, give us clear perceptions of things, and arm us against the temptations to unworthy, conduct, with which we are surrounded, that we may never deviate from truth and rectitude but maintain our integrity, and preserve our consciences clean and clear to the end of

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