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 manifold comforts of this day. We have not been smitten by the wicked; we have not been interrupted by trouble or sickness, but Thy good providence hath preserved us, and we meet in safety around our family altar.

Blessed be Thy Holy Name, O Lord, Thou hast showered down Thy benefits upon us this day; Thou hast fed us with the nourishment suitable for the sustenance of our bodies; Thou hast continued unto us our personal comforts and family enjoyments; the friendship and affection of our relations, and all the comforts of bodily existence. And now that Thou hast brought us to the hour of repose, we desire to commit ourselves to Thy gracious keeping, knowing that Thou wilt watch over us and be our protector through time even to eternity. Amen.

Our Father, etc.

LORD, the Shepherd of Israel, whose ears are ever open to the petitions of Thy creatures; we approach Thee this morning, and desire with humility to commence the duties of this day by a consecration of all our powers to Thy divine service. We pray Thee, O Lord, so to dispose our hearts and minds, that a spirit of humility and reverence may possess us, and that no obstruction be offered to the influences of Thy Spirit from entering in and taking entire possession of us.

O enable us to keep this day holy, and sanctify it by the exercises of piety and devotion. Help us to prepare our hearts and understandings for the reception of a portion of the bread and the water of life; and may the early services of this family prepare us for the more public duties of the Church.

Enable us to devote all our energies this day to Thy service. May we lay aside all worldly thoughts and desires, and may our minds by spiritual contemplation be prepared for the perception and enjoyments of the eternal realities of Thy kingdom. Amen.

Our Father, etc.

ATHER of mercies, God of all consolation, the sacred duties of the Sabbath are now drawn to a close with the day itself. We yield Thee our humble and hearty thanks for its privileges. Thou hast enabled us to attend the house of prayer, and we have heard the message of eternal life proclaimed in our ears. O Lord, we feel that Thou art the Good Shepherd; we know we shall not want. Thou hast made us to lie down in green pastures, Thou hast led us beside the still waters. This day hast Thou spread before us a table in our wilderness state; Thou hast anointed us with the oil of gladness, and given us to drink of the cup of Thy salvation. Thou hast been merciful unto us, and though we have felt the seductions of evil, Thou hast delivered our soul, and Thou leadest us in the paths of righteousness for Thine own name's sake.

Blessed be Thy name, O Lord, for the privileges we have this day enjoyed, and if we be obedient unto Thee, we feel assured that we shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Great Lord of all things, aid us to watch with assiduous care against