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 Prayer for Saturday Morning, that Thou hast shielded us from innumerable unseen evils; that Thou wast with us when we departed to our daily duties, and that Thou art with us now that we have returned to our peaceful home. May the remembrance of Thy goodness bow us down in grateful adoration, and enable us to exclaim, "The Lord has dealt bountifully with us, the Lord has done great things for us, whereof we are glad."

We thank Thee. Lord, for the aid which has enabled us to accomplish this day's duties, and we resign ourselves entirely to Thy gracious keeping. Into Thy hands, also. O Lord, we desire to commit all that are near and dear unto us. Protect them, we beseech Thee, from danger; bless them with sound, refreshing sleep. Let the influences of Thy good spirit be breathed into their souls, and may the calm serenity of innocence pervade their slumbers. Nor would we pray for our own near and dear connexions alone, but we would desire Thy blessing upon all the families of the earth. On those who are sick, may Thy healing hand be placed: On those who are about to exchange a natural for an eternal state, may the light of Thy countenance be lifted up. On those who are in perils by sea or by land, may Thy confidence be shed; and on all may Thy paternal benediction rest. Hear us. O Lord, for Thy name and mercy sake. Our Father, &c.

LORD GOD of our salvation, we approach Thy glorious person this morning, under the devout