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 creation, we approach, with a sense of deep humility, the throne of thy presence, to thank Thee, and to bless thy sacred name for those mercies and blessings which Thou hast, in the plenitude of thy love, bestowed upon us through this day. We acknowledge Thee, O Lord Jesus, as our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, in whose Divine person "all the fulness of the Godhead dwells bodily." Remove from us, blessed Saviour, all worldly affections and thoughts from having the dominion over us, that so they may all become submissive to thy Divine will and teaching. Implant in our souls, we ardently beseech Thee, those heavenly affections and thoughts which form in loveliness and beauty thy kingdom of peace within. Give us to feel thy presence at this time of offering up our evening sacrifice, and may we from day to day experience thy preserving mercy. O grant that we may all this night experience the bliss of thy sweetest gift, sleep; and, if agreeable to thy blessed will, raise us in the morning, to pursue with renewed strength the straight, pleasant, and onward way to thy kingdom.

May all who now slumber in mental darkness be raised, by thy truth, to the enjoyment of the light of life. Father and Creator of our being! help us now to commit ourselves into thy Divine keeping, knowing that where Thou art there is fulness of joy, and at thy right hand pleasures for evermore. God of mercy! in whom we all live, and move, and have our being, we humbly pray that Thou wouldst cheer those who are in sickness and affliction, by pouring the balm of consolation into their souls; that so they may have hope and confidence in Thee. O strengthen them with thy strength, and bless, eternally bless, the last moments