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 us pressing onward to Thee, our Lord and Saviour. Help us to support the cause of religion and virtue, in every possible way that lies within the compass of our ability. Help us to keep our conversation pure, and as becomes the gospel of peace and love. As thou didst pronounce Thy first disciples to be the "salt of the earth," "the light of the world," "the city set upon a hill," so may we strive to let Thy truth season every thought, and operate so beneficially upon those who surround us, that they may take hold of the skirts of our garments, saying, "We will walk with you, for we have heard that God is with you." Help us to make whatsoever things are true, honourable, just, pure, and lovely, the subjects of our imitation.

Our Father, &c.

Friday Evening.

THOU Omnipresent and Omniscient God,

"the darkness hideth not from Thee, but the night shineth as the day, yea, the darkness and the light are both alike to Thee." Ever may we be impressed with solemnity at thine august presence; ever may we bear in mind that Thou God seest us. May Thy glorious perfections so impress us, that our worship may be at all times spiritual; and while in this world, may our conduct be such as shall prepare us for the high and lorious destiny for which Thou hast designed us.

Assist us. O merciful Saviour, to rise above mere external profession. May we, when Thou comest to explore us, be found to possess something better than the leaves of mere external doctrine, or outward