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 ''57. For Guidance''

Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favor, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our  works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify  thy holy Name, and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting  life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

58.  For Guidance

O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light riseth up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all  our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what thou  wouldest have us to do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save  us from all false choices, and that in thy light we may see  light, and in thy straight path may not stumble; through  Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

59.  For Quiet Confidence

O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be  our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee,  to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou  art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

60.  For Protection

Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and dispose the way of thy servants towards the  attainment of everlasting salvation; that, among all the  changes and chances of this mortal life, they may ever be  defended by thy gracious and ready help; through Jesus  Christ our Lord. Amen.

61.  A Prayer of Self&#8209;Dedication

Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to thee, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our