preserve me this night from unnumbered surrounding dangers, both seen and unseen; watch over my peaceful slumbers, turn from me all those evils that I have righteously deserved, and defend me from every assault of every enemy, for Jesus Christ His sake. Amen.

Interces= O God, the Father of

sion. our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, in whom Thou art well pleased, hear Thy beloved Son pleading and interceding for me, for Thine elect, and for all people of all nations; and in great compassion hear and receive my intercessions, presented through Christ, for all Thy accountable creatures upon earth, more especially for all who have been baptized into One Name, and sanctified by One Spirit. Add many to the number of those who

bring forth

their fruit unto holiness. O Lord,

remember Thy One Holy Church, and all its rightly ordained Ministers, and convey much grace through Thy Church and Thy Sacraments, to Thy chosen flock. Further, Lord, I implore Thee, in behalf of the sick, relieve them; the distressed, comfort them; the poor, pity and support them; those in error, heresy, or schism, teach them the right way; those who travel by land or water, be their shield and protection. O compassionate Lord, I commit to Thy protection, my family, *Introduce (especially*) my relations, and their and friends, (especially *) special cases. and benefactors; (especially *) let Thy peace and blessing rest upon them all; and, finally, receive them with me into Thy kingdom of glory, through our only Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.

individuals

Thanksgiving.

O Eternal God, who didst make all things by Christ, and by Him dispensest Thy providence over them, I humbly thank Thee for creating and preserving me, for my time, my talents, and my hopes; for the blessings and protection I have experienced throughout the past day, and for the aid of Thy Holy Spirit. Lord, accept my praise for all my dear relations, kind friends, and benefactors; but, above all, for the inestimable gift of Jesus Christ Thy Son our Saviour, to whom with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all glory ascribed, world without end.

Son, one Holy Ghost, in the Unity of God; blessing us all, giving us all peace. In all things let this holy, honorable, and glorious Trinity, be honoured, praised and glorified, now and for ever, Amen.

To be repeated by all present.

Benediciton.

O Lord, I commit myself into Thy hands; bless me and keep me: O Lord, make Thy face to shine upon me, and be gracious unto me: O Lord, lift up the light of Thy countenance upon me, and give me peace now and evermore. Amen.

FAMILY PRAYERS.

"My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up." Psalm v. 3.

"Let my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice." Psalm cxli. 2.

"I exhort thee by the grace which thou hast already received, find time for prayer without ceasing; ask for more understanding than thou hast at present: watch, and possess a spirit ever attentive: the more labour, the more reward." St. Ignatius, A. D. 67 to 110.

Introduc= tion.

SUNDAY MORNING.

IN the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the

Holy Ghost. Amen.

Inboca

tion.

O Lord God of Sabaoth, who in compassion to man