New Year's Day.

Blessed be God, who has brought me to the beginning of another year. Blessed be God, that I am of the number of those, who have time and space for repentance yet given them.

My God, make me truly sensible of this merсу, and give me grace to consider often, how short and uncertain my time is; that there is one year more of a short life passed over my head; and that I am so much nearer eternity; that I may in good earnest think of another life, and be so prepared for it, that death may not overtake me unawares.

Lord, pardon all my misspent time, and make me more diligent and careful to redeem it for time to come; that when I come to die, I may look back with comfort on the days, that are past.

Grant that I may begin this new year with new resolutions of serving Thee more faithfully; and if, through infirmity or negligence I forget these good purposes, the good Lord awaken in me a sense of my danger!

My heart is in thy hands, O God, as well, as my time; O make me wise unto salvation; that I may consider in this my day the things, that belong to my peace; and that I may pass this, and all the years, I have yet to live, in comfortable hope of a blessed eternity, for the Lord Jesus' sake. Amen.

Amos viii. 4.

Lord's Day.

When will the Sabbath be

gone, that we may sell wheat?

Deliver us gracious God, from the sin of covetousness; from being weary of thy sabbaths, which are ordained to preserve in our hearts the knowledge of Thee, and of thy Son, Jesus Christ.

O that we may desire, and rejoice in the return of this day, and serve Thee faithfully on it; and that we may enjoy an everlasting sabbath with thy saints, for Jesus Christ's sake!

O that I may be glad, when they say unto me, come, let us go to the house of God!

Prayer for all mankind.

1 Tim. ii. 1. I exhort that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men.

O God, almighty and merciful, let thy fatherly kindness, be upon all, that Thou hast made.

Have mercy upon all Jews, Turks, Infidels, and Heretics; and grant that none may deprive themselves of that happiness, which Jesus Christ has purchased by his death.

Bless the pious endeavours of all those, that strive to propagate the gospel of Christ; and may its saving truths be received in all the world.

Preserve thy church in the midst of the dangers, that surround it; purge it from all cor

ruption, and heal its divisions, that all Christians may unite & love, as become disciples of Christ. Grant that all pastors may be careful to observe the sacred rights, committed to their trust; that Godly discipline may be restored and countenanced;

That Christians may not content themselves with shadows of religion and piety, but endeavor after that holiness, without which no man can see the Lord; that such, as are in authority, may govern with truth and justice; and that those, whose duty it is to obey, may do it for

conscience sake.

Let all, that sincerely seek the truth, be led into it by thy Holy Spirit; and to all such, as are destitute of necessary instruction, vouchsafe a greater measure of thy grace.

Support and comfort all, that labor under trials and afflictions; all, that suffer wrongfully; and by thy mighty grace succor all those that are tempted.

Give unto all sinners a true sense of their unhappy state, and grace and strength to break their bonds.

Visit with thy fatherly comforts all such, as are now in their last sickness, that they may omit nothing, that is necessary to make their peace with Thee.

Be gracious to all countries, made desolate by sword, famine, pestilence, or persecution. Sanctify the miseries of this life to the everlasting benefit of all, that suffer.

Preserve this land from the miseries of war; this Church from persecution, and from wild and dangerous errors; and this people from forgetting Thee, their Lord and Benefactor.

Avert the judgments, which we have deserv ed; and mercifully prevent the ruin, that threatens us, and grant that we may ever be prepared for what thy Providence shall bring forth.

Bless all persons and places, to which thy providence has made me a debtor; all, who have been instrumental to my good by their assistance, advice, or example; and make me in my turn useful to others.

Let none of those, who cannot pray for themselves, and desire my prayers, want thy mercy; but defend and comfort,and conduct them through this dangerous world, that we may meet in paradise, to praise our God forever.

Enlighten the minds, and pardon the sins of all, that err through simplicity. Let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but guide Thou the just.

Relieve and comfort all, that are troubled in mind; all, that are in danger of falling into despair; all, that are in any dangerous error; all, that are in prison, in slavery, or under persecution for a righteous cause; all, that are in any distress whatever; that all may improve under their sufferings.

Have mercy upon and reclaim all, that are engaged in sinful courses, in youthful lusts, in unchristian quarrels, and in unrighteous lawsuits.

Direct all, that are in doubt; all, that seek the truth.

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all, have mercy upon all, whom thou hast made and redeemed.

MONDAY MEDITATIONS.

RESIGNATION.

LUKE Xxii. 42. Nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.

O GOD, who takest delight in helping the afflicted, help a soul, often distressed by inward rebellion against thy just appointments.

Who am I, that I make exceptions against the will of God, infinitely great, wise, and good? I know not the things, that are for my good. My most earnest desires, if granted, may prove my ruin. The things I complain of and fear, may be the effects of the greatest mercy. The disappointments, I meet, may be absolutely necessary for my eternal welfare. I do therefore protest against the madness of desiring to have my will done, and not the will of God.

Grant, gracious Father, that I may never dispute the reasonableness of thy will, but ever close with it, as the best, that can happen. Prepare me always for what thy providence shall bring forth.