Prayers for the Evening.

O LORD, I do again humbly present myself before Thee; let my prayers be set forth in Thy sight as the incense, and the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice, even for Jesus Christ His sake. Amen.

OUR Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Then read a Psalm, which conclude with

Glory be to the Father, &c.

As it was in the beginning, &c.

After it a Chapter out of the New Testament, at the end of which say,

LORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace according to Thy word. For mine eyes have seen: Thy salvation. Which Thou hast prepared: before the face of all people.

To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, &c.

As it was in the beginning, &c.

After which, devoutly repeat your Creed. I BELIEVE in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate; Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into Hell; The third day He rose again from the dead, He ascended into Heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, The holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the Forgiveness of sins, the Resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord be with me.

Amen.

OUR Father, which art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us; and lead us not

into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father, but a most severe and just Judge to all obstinate and impenitent sinners, I acknowledge and bewail my manifold sins and wickedness, which I from time to time most grievously have committed in thought, word, and deed, against Thy Divine Majesty. I have sinned, and what shall I do unto Thee, O Thou preserver of man? I have left undone those things which I ought to have done; and I have done those things which I ought not to have done, and there is no health in me. But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon me a most miserable offender. O God, who desirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wickedness and live, have mercy upon me; spare and restore me, who desire in all humility to confess my faults, and to be penitent for them; have regard to Thy Son Jesus Christ, who is our Advocate with Thee, and the Propitiation for all our sins; for whose sake grant me true repentance, and the assistance of Thy Holy Spirit, to please Thee hereafter in all things, to teach and enable me to deny all

ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, godly, and righteously in this present evil world, that so at last I may come to Thine eternal joy, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ALMIGHTY God, our Heavenly Father, who of Thy great mercy hast promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto Thee, have mercy upon me; pardon and deliver me from all my sins, confirm and strengthen me in all goodness, and bring me to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ALMIGHTY and ever-living God, who hast commanded me to pray for all men; I humbly beseech Thee, most mercifully receive these my prayers which I offer unto Thy Divine Majesty; beseeching Thee to inspire continually the Universal Church, and especially that part of it in these kingdoms, with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord; bless her who is supreme Governor over it, our most gracious Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria; treasure up in her all Thy hidden blessings, make and keep her a devoted servant unto Thee, a constant patron of Thy

Church and truth; that she may live long, and be full of honourable success all her days. Bless her in her person, in her actions, in her consort, in the whole Royal Family, in her servants, in her people; and this life ended, crown her with everlasting glory; under her, bless the whole state ecclesiastical and civil, that righteousness and peace may kiss each other, and we may serve and honour Thee for ever. Amen.

O LORD, bless all the afflicted members of the Body of Thy Son, wheresoever, howsoever distressed; send them constant patience, and speedy deliverance, as seems best to Thee, and is best for them; and do unto them according to all those mercies, which I would, or should desire Thou shouldest shew to my own soul, if at any time Thou shalt be pleased to make my estate as theirs is at this present; and then, O Lord, be merciful! Amen.

GRACIOUS God, bless all the places to which Thou hast made me have any near reference, every soul contained in them; all my friends, kindred, and acquaintance; any to whom Thou hast made me any way obliged, especially my (Father, Mother, &c.).