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LORD GOD and Saviour Jesus Christ, the Father of all mercies, and the spring of life and immortality, we desire to render unto Thee our imperfect thanksgivings for all Thy goodness and loving kindness vouchsafed to us and all men. We gratefully acknowledge that Thou art the Lord our God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Regenerator, the giver of every good and perfect gift. May thy name be magnified.

We bless and praise Thee for the providential care which we daily experience, and for Thy marvellous loving kindness which is at all times extended toward us. Thou alone art good!—Thy mercies never fail!—Thy kindness never ceases! Thee alone will we worship and adore, and for ever will we put our trust and confidence in Thee. Knowing, O Lord, that thou art ever present with us, and feeling thy protecting power, we, with cheerful and grateful hearts, ascribe to Thee all honour, glory, and everlasting praise.

Our Father, &c.

Thursday Evening.

LORD JESUS CHRIST, the Father of all mercies, and the giver of every good, before whose sacred presence the countless hosts of angelic beings bow down in humble adoration, we beseech Thee now to guide us by Thine unerring wisdom, and finally to bring us into Thy kingdom above. We