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1773 . Inchoavi lectionem Pentateuchi—Finivi lectionem Conf. Fab. Burdonum .—Legi primum actum Troadum .—Legi Dissertationem Clerici postremam de Pent. —2 of Clark's Sermons.—L. Appolonii pugnam Betriciam .—L. centum versus Homeri.

Almighty God, merciful Father, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, but wouldest that all should be saved, have mercy upon me. As thou hast extended my Life, encrease my strength, direct my purposes, and confirm my resolution, that I may truly serve Thee, and perform the duties which Thou shalt allot me.

Relieve, O gracious Lord, according to thy mercy the pains and distempers of my Body, and appease the tumults of my Mind. Let my Faith and Obedience encrease as my life advances, and let the approach of Death incite my desire to please Thee, and invigorate my diligence in good works, till at last, when Thou shalt call me to another state, I shall lie down in humble hope, supported by thy Holy Spirit, and be received to everlasting happiness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The beginning, &c.

I hope

To read the Gospels before Easter.