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 350 Praner for Tuesday HLKorning.

We acknowledge that we have too frequently stood in awe of man, and have forgotten the sanctity, purity, and holiness of Thy presence. Correct, we beseech Thee, this negligent disposition; and let Thy fear be before our eyes that we sin not, and let this especial truth be cngraven on our hearts, "Thou God seest us."

As the fatigue of our daily labour calls for repose of the body, may a deep and solemn feeling possess us all; and may we remember that Thy providence can alone determine, whether we shall awaken in this or inancternal world. O Lord, may this solemn thought remind us how frail we are, and so "teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom!":

As Thou lookest upon al! the families of the earth, as Thy mercy is ever extended to those who depart from evil, assist us, we bescech Thee, to turn from our evils; aid us to inscribe upon the interior of our minds the precepts of Thy Word, that our names may be written in the Book of Life.

Lord, permit us to retire in peace with Thee, and with all our fellow-creatures, and may our souls become the abode of that virtue which prepares for the enjoyment of everlasting life.

Our Father, &e.

LORD JESUS CHRIST, the protector of all Thy creatures, we desire humbly to approach Thee this morning. We would praise Thy name with our whole hearts; we would extol Thee, our God and