have now expressed before thee. Give us such a deep persuasion of the evil of sin, and of the importance and excellence of a holy and virtuous life, that we may carefully abstain from all iniquity, and be filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are to thy honor and glory. Vouchsafe unto us the light of thy countenance, and establish our minds in a firm reliance on thy goodness and mercy declared unto mankind, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

People.

Lord have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep thy law.

Then shall be read the COLLECT FOR THE DAY, and one or more of the following Prayers.

FOR ALL MANKIND.

O GOD, the Father of all mankind, we rejoice in thy universal providence, and commit to thy direction all the concerns of our fellow creatures. Thou art the fountain of all blessings, thou delightest in

doing good; grant, merciful Father, that all mankind may perceive thy hand in the advantages which they enjoy, and be disposed to render thee their humble thanks for all the instances of thy beneficence. Fill the minds of thy reasonable creatures with the knowledge of thy truth; cause thy light to shine upon those who sit in darkness; dispel the prejudices under which they labour; above all, we beg that thou wouldst deliver them from every evil affection, and bring them into the way of truth and happiness.

May the gospel of Jesus prevail through the world, and by the power of its truth, and the exemplary conduct of those who profess it, may it enter the hearts and govern the lives of all the inhabitants of the earth, and make all nations. righteous and happy.

Reform, we beseech thee, all the disorders which arise from the evil passions of men, and prosper the just designs of all those who delight in peace; may the blessings of free and equal government become universal; and un

der the influence of good laws, and a righteous administration, may all the advantages of civil society be widely extended, and the best interests of mankind be effectually secured; and whilst thy creatures enjoy the gifts of thy bounty, may they unite in praise and thanksgiving to thee, the Author of all good, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

FOR OUR COUNTRY.

WE commit to thee, our righteous Governor, all the important interests of our country; grant, we beseech thee, that we may live in safety, and enjoy the blessings which thy providence hath bestowed upon us, in tranquillity and peace. Mercifully preserve us from all public calamities; and may true religion and virtue so prevail among us, that our tranquillity may be continued, and our distinguished privileges be handed down to succeeding ages. Vouchsafe thy favor to all orders of men among us; by a diligent and cheerful discharge of the duties of their several stations, may

they contribute their part to the public welfare, and the happiness of all mankind. Bestow upon us, O merciful Father, every thing truly good, and may we with one heart acknowledge and praise thee, who art good, and doest good continually. Amen.

FOR RULERS.

O MOST mighty God, we commend to the care and direction of thy providence, the President of the United States, and all others in authority. May they be men fearing God, and hating covetousness; may they have wisdom to discern and firmness to pursue the true interests of this people; may they employ all their influence to promote peace and virtue; and under their government, may justice and judgment run down as a river, and righteousness as a mighty stream. FOR CHRISTIAN MINIS

TERS.

Amen.

We recommend to thy gracious regard the ministers of the christian religion, humbly beseeching thee that their faithful en

deavours to extend the knowledge of thy truth, and to promote the love and practice of thy holy commandments, may be favourably received, and become successful. May they do honour to thy truth, in their public services, and in their lives; and wilt thou direct thy servants in the way of righteousness to their highest happiness. Amen.

FOR ALL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES.

WE beseech thee, O God of love and mercy, to send down thy blessing upon all who profess the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ; suffer not their divisions to injure the cause of truth and liberty; graciously assist those who love thy holy name, in all their sincere endeavours to reform the abuses which have entered into thy church, and to promote the peace and union of Christians. Give them just sentiments of the nature and tendency of our holy religion; fill their hearts with love to thee, and to each other. May they approve themselves

the faithful disciples of Jesus, and become the instruments of diffusing virtue and happiness in the world. Amen.

FOR THE AFFLICTED.

O GOD of mercy, we humbly implore thy favourable regard for all our brethren in affliction; may thy wisdom be their direction, thy power their support, and thy goodness their confidence; and by a patient behaviour under their afflictions, and a thankful acknowledgment of all thy mercies, may they be prepared for unmixed happiness in a future and better world. Amen.

A CONCLUDING PRAYER.

MERCIFULLY regard, O heavenly Father, these our petitions for ourselves and for others, and grant that by thus expressing the desires of our hearts before thee, we may be more impressed with reverence for thee, charity for all mankind, and concern for our religious improvement; pardon what thou hast seen amiss in us at this time; teach us the right

use of all our enjoyments; lead us to a wise and careful improvement of all thy mercies, and finally advance us to thy glorious and everlasting kingdom, which thou hast promised by Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose words we conclude our prayers;

OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily