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 Praper for Friday Morning, gt

deeply deplore our manifold transgressions and _ sins, and that unhappy propensity which inclines us to cling to the earth, and to be captivated with its vain pursuits. But. Thou. O Lord, who didst send the seraphim with a live coal from the altar to touch the lips of the prophet, be pleased to touch our lips with the same living coal, that by the sacred fire of Thy love, we may be purified as to our affections and thoughts, that so our mouths may be opened, and our tongues speak aloud of thy praise.

O gracious Father, aid us to love the habitation of Thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth, It is within Thy house that we hear the voice of Thy praise. Lord! Thou hast been our dwelling-place in all generations. Thy goodness and mercy have followed us all the days of our lives; Thou art still our conductor—our good Shepherd.

Mercifully incline Thine ear to our prayers, and from heaven. Thy dwelling-place, look down and bless Thy people. Impart te each one the consolation suited to his state, that so spiritual joy and gladness, thanksgiving and the voice of melody, may be heard within. "May the words of our mouth, and the meditation of our heart, be acceptable in Thy sight. O Lord, our strength and our Redeemer,"

Our Father, &e.

LORD JESUS CHRIST, the Creator of all worlds, and the universal Parent of mankind, we earnestly implore thy gracious presence in the midst of us.