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shall universally acknowledge Thee, as " God over all, blessed for evermore," Our Father, &c.

LORD JESUS CHRIST, Thou art the true light which enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world. Unto Thee, therefore, we raise our eyes. Cause us, we beseech Thee, to behold Thy loving kindness this morning, even as we behold Thy faithfulness every night. In Thee, O Lord, is our hope and confidence, teach us to wait upon Thee for the renewal of our strength! With the return of day new duties devolve upon us; we wait upon Thee, that we may acquire new strength faithfully to perform them. Help us, we beseech Thee, for in Thee alone have we confidence. We desire, O Lord, to express in Thy presence our humble thanksgivings for Thy protection during the darkness, and for the refreshment of our bodies by the sweet repose of sleep; and we would now renew our covenant of service with Thee. Make us to walk in the way of Thy commandments! May these ever be kept before us, and may Thy grace assist us to be obedient unto them. Help us to keep a vigilant watch over our propensities, that, should they plead for unlawful gratification, and thus draw us aside to evil, we may interpose Thy truth, and with the fear of Thy presence ever before us, may shun and repel all evil as sin against Thee. Lord keep us in good society this day. Surround us with a company of blessed ones, who, though unseen by us, may yet cause their