sings of redemption; for the love of God; for the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ; for the communion of the Holy Ghost; and for all the present and everlasting benefits, which flow to us through the kindness and love of God our Saviour.

Blessed, for ever blessed be the Lord, that we have heard of that name, at which every knee must bow. O let the name of Jesus be ever dear to us! Thanks be to Thee, O God of mercy, for sending thy word to Britain, and for casting our lot in this land of light, in which the truths of the glorious Gospel are published.

O that we, and all the inhabitants of these kingdoms, may know and improve the day of our visitation. May we set a due value on thy mercies; and attend with all diligence to the things which belong to our peace.

We intreat thee, O Lord, to prepare us for the Sabbath-day. May thy ministers be assisted in their office. We particularly pray for thy servant who ministereth to us in holy

things. May he, and all thy messengers, speak the truth with all boldness, with plainness of speech, and with tenderness of heart. And may great effects follow the faithful administration of thy word and ordinances, in all those who attend them. O let thy word have free course and be glorified in the conversion of sinners, and the edification of thy church, through Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

Our Father, &c.

SECOND WEE K.

SUNDAY MORNING.

Thanksgiving for the Light of the Gospel. O THOU that hearest prayer, graciously receive the humble petitions of thine unworthy servants. We would glorify thy holy: name, for having caused the nations who once sat in darkness, to see the light of the Gospel. We have great reason, O Lord, to praise thee for this grace, for our forefathers were gentiles in the flesh, and not only aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, but strangers to the covenant of promise; without hope, and without God. But through the tender mercy of our God, the day-spring from on high hath visited us, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

O that we may be duly sensible of thy mercy in manifesting that way to us. For we have no reason to believe, that it would ever have been discovered, had it not been revealed by

Thyself. O Lord, the world by wisdom knew thee not. Adored be thy name, thou hast not left us to exclaim in wretched uncer tainty, Wherewith shall we come before the Lord? But in thy great mercy thou hast shown us what is good for man; and how thou canst both be just, and the justifier of him who believeth in Jesus.

And now, O Lord, since the way of peace is revealed, grant that we, and all who shall hear thy word this day, may see the excellency of that way, and walk in it. Deliver us from all that false wisdom, which leadeth some to account the preaching of the cross, foolishness. Let all corrupt imaginations, and every high thing which exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, be cast down; and may every thought be brought into captivity to the obedience of Christ!

Blessed be thy name for such pastors and teachers as declare the truth as it is in Jesus. Be with them, O merciful Lord, according to thy gracious promise. Enable them faithfully and judiciously to point out that way of salvation, in which we may come with

holy confidence to the throne of grace, and obtain mercy. And may they preach thy word in the spirit of love; making him, who never broke the bruised reed, their pattern, as well as their subject.

And while thy servants are publishing the glorious truths of the gospel, O heavenly Father, accompany the word with the influence of thy Holy Spirit, that our understanding may be opened to understand the scriptures. May the eyes of our mind be enlightened; that we may know what is the hope of thy calling, and what are the riches of the glory of thine inheritance in the saints.

And let not a cold and barren knowledge be the only effect of that instruction, which we receive. May our hearts be warmed by it; let it awaken in us every devout affection; that we may rejoice in the glad tidings of salvation, although humbled at the sight of our selves. May our faith in Jesus be increased. May the remembrance of his name refresh our hearts. May his will be our law; his love our song; and the hope of seeing him in heaven, our principal joy on earth.