FOR PRIVATE USE IN THE CHURCH BEFORE SERVICE.

MORNING.

Almighty and Everlasting God, Who art clothed Cabrera. with glory and majesty, and dost cover Thyself with light as with a garment, Whom no man hath seen or can see; We come unto Thee, believing that Thou art the plentiful rewarder of them that seek Thee, and we desire to draw near, and still nearer to Thee, until we shall be gathered unto Thee in the glory of Thy eternal kingdom.

We bless Thee, O Lord, in that we behold the light of this morning. Let the heavenly dawn beam into our souls, and may the Sun of Righteousness arise upon us with healing in His wings.

Do Thou Thyself enable us this morning to render unto Thee spiritual worship; to abstain from worldly thoughts, and to engage in Thy holy service without distraction of mind; may we learn to set aside earthly things, prepare to leave them, and make ready for life in the world to come.

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Thou, O God, art to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that approach Thy footstool. Give unto us grace to worship Thee with reverence and holy fear. are unworthy of this honour, and of ourselves are unable to render the homage which belongeth unto Thee, but we come in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who is worthy, confiding in the help of the Holy Ghost Who is powerful to work in us.

We desire to testify our communion with the Universal Church, with whom we worship Thee the Father, of Whom are all things and we in Thee; in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, by Whom are all things and we by Him: and through the teach

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ing of the same Holy Ghost, Who divideth to everyone
as he needeth. We desire, therefore, to walk with Thy
people in the one and only way, rejoicing in the same
blessed hope, ever looking for the glorious manifesta-
tion of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Thou hast declared to us in Thy Gospel that Thou
hast given to us eternal life, and that this life is in
Thy Son.
We receive the message as faithful and
worthy of all acceptation. O give unto us the Spirit
of Christ, and grant that we may be truly His.

Thou, O our Father, hast made a new covenant with us in Jesus. We bless Thee that we are no longer subject to the law, but are under grace, and according to Thy covenant ordained in the hand of a Mediator. Graciously receive us, therefore, and accept of us in the Beloved. And as Thou hast declared the Lord Jesus to be Thy beloved Son in Whom Thou art well pleased, so may we also humbly acknowledge Him as our beloved Saviour in Whom all our joys are to be found.

Assist us, O Lord, in the religious service we are about to commence. Bless the assembling of ourselves together, with the special presence which Thou hast promised wheresoever two or three are gathered in Thy Name. Help our infirmities lest they distract attention while we wait upon Thee. Let Thy Word enter into our hearts with life and power, and be as seed sown in good ground. Cause it to take root and grow, and bring forth abundantly the fruits of holiness and righteousness, and grant that our prayers and praises may be a spiritual sacrifice, acceptable in Thy sight through Jesus Christ.

Whilst imploring Thy presence amid ourselves, we plead the same on behalf of every Christian gathering this day. Endue with the plenitude of Thy

grace all those who love the Lord Jesus Christ in Cabrera (continued). sincerity, and all who preach the Word of His salvation earnestly seeking to bring sinners to His feet. O that the great Redeemer may ride on triumphantly in the royal chariot of His everlasting Gospel, and conquer the souls of men. Reveal to many Thy mighty arm, O Lord; convert sinners to thyself, and stablish Thou Thy saints in faith, holiness, and comfort. Fulfil the number of Thine elect, and hasten the coming of Thy kingdom.

Hear, O Lord, these our prayers, which we offer unto Thee in the Name and through the mediation of Thine only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

FOR PRIVATE USE IN THE CHURCH BEFORE SERVICE.

EVENING.

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O great God, We desire to humble ourselves before Thee, and to adore Thy supreme Majesty. Out of the depths of our hearts, we magnify Thy power, Thy wisdom, and Thy goodness, which Thou dost manifest with such splendour in the works of creation, and in the redemption of mankind through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Let Thy servants draw near to bless Thee, O our God, for all the temporal and spiritual benefits which

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Great is Thy glory throughout Thy Church, and great the praises of Thy Name in the assemblies of the saints and amid the angelic hosts. O Lord, let our prayers and thanksgivings reach unto Thy throne. Renew our hearts within us, that we may be found worthy of having part in the resurrection of the just, and of entering into Thy glorious kingdom, whither Jesus our Forerunner hath gone before, and where He reigneth, worshipped and glorified with Thee and the Holy Ghost, world without end.

O, God of love, teach us by means of Thy Holy Scriptures on which we this evening are about to meditate. Enlighten our minds and purify our hearts, that we may understand and savingly receive the things therein revealed unto us.

Assist Thy ministers charged with the announcement of the message of salvation, that they may faithfully proclaim it in all fulness, love, and clearness, and grant that their preaching may be rendered effectual by Thy Holy Spirit; that it may be as good seed sown in the heart; and bring forth abundant fruit unto eternal salvation and glory.

And vouchsafe that we may not only hear, but also keep Thy Word, so that, living in accordance with its divine teachings, we may finally attain to the glorious happiness prepared for us by Jesus; in union with Whom, O Father, Thou livest and reignest with the Holy Ghost, for ever and ever.

Amen.

INDEX TO THE PSALMS.

The reading of the Psalms being a very efficient
means for awaking godliness and devotion, the following
Index has been drawn up wherein the faithful will
easily find those most suitable for their souls' special
needs.

The greatness of God in Himself, and in the works
of creation: Psalms viii., xix., civ., cxxxix., cxlv.

Contemplation and praise of the greatness of God:
Psalms xviii., xcvii., cvii., cxxxv., cxlvii.

Invitations to praise God: Psalms xcv., xcvi., cviii.,
cxiii., cxlviii.

Prophecies regarding the Birth, Death, and Resur-
rection of Jesus Christ: Psalms xvi., xxii., xl., lxxxv.,
xcvi.

The Kingdom of God and the happiness of His
saints. The Ascension of Jesus Christ: Psalms xxiv.,
xlvii., lxviii., xcvii., xcix., cx.

Exhortation to

The Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
kings and judges: Psalms ii., lviii., lxxxii., ci.,
cxxxviii.

The Second Coming of Christ Psalms 1., xcvii.,
xcix., cxlix.

Extension of the Church; conversion of nations,
and wonderful effects of the Word of God: Psalms
xxix., xlv., lxxii., lxxvi., lxxxvii., cxi.

For the Church in affliction: Psalms x., xliv., xlvi.,
lxxiv., lxxix., lxxx.

God's protection of the good: Psalms xi., xxiii.,
xxvii., cxxi., cxxv., cxxvii.