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 triumphs; that Thy promise to assist us in the work of our regeneration secures us an immortality of bliss, and because "Thou livest we shall live also." While we unite with the great congregation this day, grant that we may feel an inward conviction of the necessity of vital religion, remembering that Thou, "Lord, lovest the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob;" that there is more real holiness in the practice of goodness, even thongh it be but of an external or elementary kind, than in all the knowledges of truth that we may acquire, where practice joins not with them. And grant, O most merciful Father, that of those who are filled with Thy love, and who delight to do Thy will, it may be said, "The Highest Himself shall establish them." O help us to worship Thee in spirit this day; and "Let the people praise Thee, O God, yea, let all the people praise Thee." Amen.

Our Father, etc.

LORD, Thou art our God, we will exalt Thee; we will praise Thy name for ever and ever.". "Thou hast made heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are therein." Thou needest not the praises of men; Thy divine nature, which is love, has displayed its unchangeable quality in redeeming us after we had, by the abuse of our own free will, alienated our souls from Thee. Thon delightest to see Thy creatures happy, and Thou hast created innumerable multitudes of rational beings capable of serving Thee; and by constantly waiting upon Thee, capable of shadowing forth Thy divine qualities in forms of varied charity and use. O help us to become like-minded with Thee.

This day we have been blessed by attending upon Thy sanctuary, and by hearing Thy Word read and explained. We have been instructed in the true nature of regeneration, and been comforted by the assurance of Thy holy angels watching over us, bearing us up in our trials, urging us onward in our ascent to Thy kingdom, and filling our minds by Thine own spiritual breathings. O Lord, grant unto us, we beseech Thee, Thy never failing help; impart unto us a spirit of unwearied perseverance and love. Breathe into our souls a portion of that wisdom which will enable us to mount up toward heaven as with the wings of eagles, and to run in the way of Thy holiness without weariness. Fill our affections with that charity which thinketh no evil; enable us to acquire that temper and spirit which beareth, hopeth, and endureth all things; ever overcoming evil with good. May Thy Word dwell in us with all wisdom, leading us from this world to the heavens. Amen.

Our Father, etc.

LORD Jesus Christ, we feel how great the struggle is between good and evil within us; how earncst the labour of sin to have dominion over us. We feel the absolute truth of Thy words: "Unless the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it; unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain."

Gracious Father, we wait upon Thee that we may renew our strength.