holy life. Renew us, O God, in the temper of our minds, so that we may be able to put on Christ Jesus; to break down the power of our earth-born passions, and to walk as children of the light. Under a firm conviction of thine overruling Providence, may we live as seeing thee, who art invisible, and as acting in the presence of God; and may we be so pure in heart, that thy blessing and favour shall go with us through life; and thus by faith in him who came to enlighten and save the world, may we receive the pardon of our sins; and through his resurrection, be raised at last to enjoy in heaven an eternity of increasing blessedness and glory.

O thou, who art the Father of all the families on earth; hear our earnest supplications, that the religion of thy Son may be extended over every region, and rule in every heart. May the solitary place be made glad, and the desert rejoice and blossom, and the earth be filled with the glory of the Lord. Be, in much mercy, with the ministers of the Gospel, and may they preach Jesus Christ, and him crucified, so as to make men wise to salvation.

And wilt thou, who art the high and mighty Ruler of the universe, bless with thine all-powerful aid, our rulers; may they be indeed ministers of good. Give to them wisdom to perceive,

and integrity to pursue, the measures most conducive to our best interests; and may we be that happy people, whose God is the Lord.

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We pray for the sick, that thou wouldst be their great Physician; and for the afflicted, that thou wouldst give them that consolation, which the world cannot give nor take away.

We would again commend ourselves to thee. Bow thine heavens, O Lord, and come down. Be in the midst of us, to hear the prayers which we offer as the disciples of Jesus Christ; ascribing to thee, the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, praises everlasting. Amen.

Prayer after Sermon.

EVER living, and ever blessed Lord our God! We again come to seek a parent's face and a parent's blessing. We would acknowledge our entire dependence on thee. We thank thee for the privileges of public worship; and wilt thou, who hast given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to thee; and hast promised, that where two or three are gathered together in thy Son's name, thou wilt grant their requests; fulfil, now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this

world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

Benediction.

THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of his Holy Spirit, be with you all forever. Amen.

Morning Prayer for a School.

GOD of the morning! we would raise our thoughts to thee, in adoration of thy perfections, and in thankful remembrance of thy goodness to the children of men. Every morning and every moment affords evidence of the greatness, and the glory, and the benignity of thy character. Thou createdst all things, and for thy pleasure they were created. The heavens are thine; the earth also is thine; we ourselves are thy offspring, and we rejoice that we may address thee as our Father. Our natural and moral powers, and all our means of happiness and improvement, are the effects of thy paternal kindness. It is thou alone who makest us to dwell in safety, and to enjoy the blessings which thy goodness hath bestowed. Thou carest for all; thou blessest all. It is owing to thy protection and favour, that we behold this day, with

the advantages and pleasures which accompany it. And now that we are assembled here, we would commit ourselves to the direction of thy good providence. We pray for thy continued support and guidance. May we feel, as we ought, our dependence on thee; on thee; our constant and increasing obligations. May we remember that thine eye is never for a moment withdrawn from us; that thou art intimately acquainted with all that we do, with all that we say, and with all that we think. May this thought habitually influence us, and dispose us to give a right direction to all our powers.

Author of all good, let thy blessings rest upon these youths. Make them to go in the path of thy commandments. May they early acquaint themselves with thee, the God of their fathers. May they have correct sentiments of thy paternal character. Suffer them not to forget their duty to thee, who hast never forgotten to be good and merciful unto them. Suffer them not, Source of all good influences, to misuse their time, or to abuse their talents, by indulging in negligence, or in vicious and irregular habits. Keep them in thy fear. Let them not depart from innocence and virtue. May they properly estimate and improve their advantages for gaining knowledge. May they be inspired with a generous and noble

ardour to excel in what will make them wise, and useful, and happy. May they search for knowledge, as a treasure of immense value. May they have that fear of thee, which is the instruction of wisdom. We pray that a meek, docile, and humble spirit may mark their principles and character, and that thou wouldst keep them from the evil of sin. By their improvement in good learning, by the correctness of their morals, and by the habitual regularity of their deportment, may they be solicitous to gratify the desires, and hopes, and expectations of their parents and friends; and especially, may they secure the approbation and acceptance of thee, their best friend and benefactor. God of truth, will it please thee to guide their feet in the way of truth and holiness, to make them instruments of much good in the world, and to prepare them all for that inheritance, which can never be lost nor impaired. Hear us through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Advocate. Amen.

Evening Prayer for a School.

FATHER in heaven! we thank thee for the pleasures and blessings of the day, which is now drawing near its close. By thy care and kindness, another day has been allowed us for the