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 all power; and without the light of Thy countenance, we must toil on in ignorance.

We pray that one thing may be principally desired and sought after by us, "That we may dwell in the house of the Lord, and inquire in His temple." And that this our desire may be granted. Lord help us to render the things of time and sense subservient to eternal purposes. In the performance of the duties of this day, may we keep before us, and in no one natural action sully the vitality of the principle which ought to give it life. Hast Thou, O Lord, raised us to honour? O let render it lovely and benignant. Hast Thou given us riches? may render them abundantly useful. Hast thou given to us intelligence and knowledge? may act as the soul, and give life to every truth that we utter; so that in each thing we do, or put our hands to, we may not only glorify Thee in our spirits, which are Thine, but in our bodies also.

We adore Thee, O gracious Father, for the mercies of the past night. Thou hast not only protected and defended us, but, by giving rest to our bodies, hast rendered us strong to labour; and in this strength, and under the eye of Thy providence, we go forth to our work and to our labour till the evening.

Our Father, &c.

Tuesdap Evening.

LORD GOD of heaven. Thou art great, and greatly to be praised; Thou art clothed with honour and majesty: yet still, though thou art high, and inhabitest eternity. Thou condescendest to dwell