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 O Lord, we beseech Thee, protect us through this day, that as the night has refreshed our wearied frames by sleep, and rendered us fit for our temporal avocations, the day may find us not slothful in business, but active and fervent in the performance of our various duties. May we, with a grateful cheerfulness, enjoy what Thou givest, and with willing resignation submit to what Thou withholdest, until perfected by suffering, we find a reward for our patience in the land flowing with milk and honey.

Our Father, &c.

CHednesdap Evening.

LORD our God, to Whom belongeth mercy. Thou hast again protected us through another day; and amidst all our cares and anxieties. Thy good Spirit has been watchful over us, and brought us safely toitsend. We desire to express our grateful sense of Thy divine protection; Thou hast multiplied Thy mercies, and Thou hast not visited us according to our evils; but still hast acted towards us as a tender and compassionate Father,

O Lord God of our salvation, we adore Thee this evening, for the unspeakable blessings derived from the gift of Thy holy Word. How gracious are the words of eternal life, and how tender are the expostujations that are made to induce us to receive them! How gloriously are the delights of heaven displayed before us, and how earnestly are we counselled to prepare ourselves to receive them!

But while in the letter of Thy Word there are themes which afford consolation and delight in all states and