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 assurance that Thou art near to all such as call upon Thee in truth. Enable us, O Lord, we entreat Thee, to turn our thoughts and affections to a more devout contemplation of Thee, and of Thy divine attributes. Thou revealest Thy perfections in Thy Word, and therein may we make an intimate acquaintance with Thee. There may we contemplate Thy divine excellence; there search into the depth of Thy divine wisdom; there learn the true nature of Thy holy precepts; and there have a perception of that blessedness which waits for those who act in obedience to Thy divine commandments.

Adored be Thy goodness for the inestimable gift of Thy Word. It is the of the Christian. In it we find the bread which endureth unto everlasting life. There flow the streams of truth, so refreshing to the weary spirit. There our truest friend waits to greet us. There we read of Thy love, mercy, pardon, and peace. And all consolations needful for healing the wounded spirit, in Thy blessed word of truth are found. Great Lord of all things, we pray that we may be devoutly impressed with the value of this inestimable gift. Teach us to love Thee better, and to serve Thee with greater spirituality, in newness of heart, and with greater fervency of spirit.

Our Father, &c.

Saturday Evening. LORD, we have traversed another week of our pilgrimage, and Thou hast brought us through much toil and labour. Help us, now, we beseech O Digitized by Google