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duties, and that we may perform them, not only with willing, but with cheerful spirits; for Thou. O Lord, lovest a cheerful giver. Especially do we pray that the members of this family, and those with whom we are connected by ties of relationship, may be the objects of Thy watchful care. Help us to take the most effectual means to promote their comfort and welfare in this life, and their meetness for the kingdom of heaven; and may we so walk together in this present world, that we may, with humble confidence, cherish the hope of dwelling in one of Thy many mansions to eternity. Our Father, &e. *

HOLY, merciful, and adorable Lord God our Saviour, how wonderful is Thy loving-kindness displayed to the children of men! Thy mercies are ever new towards us, and day unto day does but increase the sum of them. O that we knew how to increase our thankfulness in the same proportion as we are blessed with Thy favours! But our hearts are too cold, and our understandings too depraved, to feel and see how much we are indebted to Thee. O give unto us clean hearts, and renew right spirits within us, we beseech Thee, that we may henceforth serve Thee with greater fervency, and evince a deeper sense of gratitude for all Thy goodness towards us.

We thank Thee for the refreshing influence of sleep, and for the privilege of coming unto Thee and kneeling in Thy presence. We rejoice that all who desire