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 made, and sin, that we have added. Still, we acknowledge, with thankful hearts, that no sin, for which true repentance has flowed, is beyond thy reach, or thy power to remove. O take from us that which we have added, and let that only remain which thou hast made. Though we have cast away our innocence and laid our honour in the dust, yet our iniquities can never trample down thy mercy; for we still hear in thy Word the sweet music of thy voice, "Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?" (Ezek. xxxiii. 11.) "Turn yourselves, and live ye." (Ezek. xviii. 32.) May thy words sink deep in our hearts; may we be guarded against the sin of professing thy truth, while evils of life are loved and cherished! May our steps be ever ordered by Thee. O Lord, and may we delight ourselves in thy way; and to Thee will we send forth the never-ceasing song of adoration and praise!

Our Father, &c.

ORD of heaven! the Father of our souls, with bodies refreshed by thy gift of sleep, and with thankful spirits, we humbly approach the throne of thy Majesty, to offer up to Thee our morning supplications. May thy good spirit lead and guide us through this day's life or death. In thy bright presence there is fulness of joy; and death, where Thou art, is nothing but resurrection and life! O help us, Heavenly Father! to shun, through this day, every thing evil and false. Teach us to search out the foes