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 benign influence to be felt; and, by their sphere, diffuse serenity and peace over our spirits; and in all the trials and difficulties to which we may this day be exposed, may we be enabled to possess our souls in patience.

Our Father, &c.

ednesday Evening,

THOU. Whose ears are ever open to the petitions of Thy creatures, we appear at Thy footstool this evening; and as we knecl in Thy presence, let our prayers, as evening sacrifice, ascend into Thy ears, our King and our God. We have walked before Thee, this day; but how imperfectly. O Lord. Thou knowest! Our best efforts have been clouded by imperfection, and we have felt within us the working of those corruptions, which are ever inciting us to evil. We have indeed done wickedly; and if we should say, we have not sinned, we should deceive ourselves, and the truth would not be in us. O pardon our iniquities for Thy name sake, and grant us Thy grace, that we may more determinedly contend against our evils for the future!

Pour upon us. O Lord, the true spirit of supplication. Teach us how to pray. Fill our souls with such desires as are spiritual and heavenly. We labour daily for the bread which perisheth: but O may our souls diligently scek after the bread which endureth unto everlasting life! May this be the bread we may desire to be fed with from henceforth. May we open the door of our hearts, and admit Thee as our willing