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LORD GOD Almighty, the Father of mercies; the Creator and Redeemer of the world, the Fountain of life, and the pure and only Spring whence issues every angelic and human joy; we approach Thee with confidence, because thy goodness exceeds our wickedness, and thy faithfulness our murmurs and doubts. With humble and contrite hearts, gracious God, we present to Thee our morning sacrifice of prayer and praise. Thou hast tanght us in thy Word that the humble prayers of the contrite ascend, like sweet incense, to the Throne of grace, and draw down upon prayer's consecrated hour the choicest, richest blessings from heaven. O may we, thine unworthy servants, experience, at this time of our devotions, the rich gifts of thy mercy and grace; so shall we feel in our souls the fulfilment of thy promise, that all who hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be filled with good things. Blessed God and Saviour, we thank Thee that Thou hast in mercy granted us the refreshing repose of the past night, and brought us to behold the bright dawning of another day: O may every hour of it be devoted to thy glory and our neighbour's good; for in love and charity to the brethren we manifest to the world that we walk humbly with Thee. We acknowledge Thee, O Lord Jesus, to be our All-in-all, and the only Divine source whence flows every heavenly and earthly good. O teach us to love and serve Thee, and to walk in those paths that lead to happiness and life eternal. Give us, O Lord, to perceive that in thy Word are contained the riches of