of thy public worship, let thy Holy Spirit assist me in the duty and service I am about to perform; touch me with such a sense of thy presence, as may fix my wandering thoughts; compose my tumultuous affections, stir up my flat and cold desires, that I may join in the prayers and praises of thy holy Church with fervent and heavenly affections. Incline me to hear thy word with reverence and attention, and to receive it with meekness and gladness of heart.

Prepare the hearts of all those who shall meet at thy holy table, to feast upon the body and blood of thy beloved Son. Help us* to approach those holy mysteries with such humility and contrition, faith and devotion, love and thankfulness, that we* may worthily commemorate the wonderful love of our Saviour Christ in dying for us, and be made partakers of all the blessings which by his precious blood-shedding he hath obtained for us. Send down a double portion of thy Spirit upon all those whom thou hast set apart to minister in holy things, that they may do it with clean hands and pure hearts; and work in them and us sincere resolutions to dedicate ourselves entirely to thine obedience and service.

And, O Lord, do thou consecrate us both in soul and body to be holy temples to thy

* If there be no communion, instead of we and us, say they and them.

self; that thou dwelling in our hearts by faith and love, we may be cleansed from all sinful affections, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy blessed name and our own everlasting salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord; to whom, with thee, and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.

Bevotions during the Bay.

How excellent is thy loving-kindness, God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

The merciful and gracious Lord hath so done his marvellous works, that they ought to be had in remembrance.

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O, let me not wander from thy commandments.

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.

Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord: let thy loving-kindness and thy truth continually preserve me.

Let all those that seek thee be glad and rejoice in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.

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I render thee most humble and hearty thanks, O holy and merciful Father, for that, notwithstanding my great sinfulness and unworthiness, thou hast again admitted me into thy holy temple, to worship and praise thee in the congregation of thy saints.

Forgive, I humbly beseech thee, whatever thou hast seen amiss in me, or any of thy servants; and grant that the prayers and thanksgivings which we have offered up to thy divine majesty, in the name of our common Redeemer, may be presented by him, acceptable unto thee.

Enable us faithfully to apply the reproofs and instructions we have heard, to the increase of our knowledge, and the amendment of our lives. And may the whole Church militant always so sanctify these thy holy days, that its state triumphant may be hastened, when thy saints shall enjoy an eternal sabbath of rest and glory. Amen.

AN ACT OF PRAISE TO THE THREE PERSONS OF THE EVER-BLESSED TRINITY.

GLORY be to God in the highest, the Creator and Lord of heaven and earth, the Preserver of all things, the Father of mercies; who so loved mankind as to send his only-begotten Son into the world to redeem us from

sin and misery, and to obtain for us everlasting life.

Vouchsafe, O my God, to represent thyself, and all the excellencies of thy nature, and all the testimonies of thy love, so powerfully to my soul, that I may seriously reverence thee, unfeignedly love thee, and worthily praise thee; rejoice in thee incessantly, trust in thee heartily, adhere to thee constantly, and serve thee devoutly all the days of my life.

Glory be to the eternal Son of God, who for our sakes was made man, and dwelt among us, and died for us: who purged away our sins by the sacrifice of himself, and hath given his body and blood to be our spiritual food and sustenance.

Glorious things are spoken of thee, O Jesus, the image of the invisible God; the Light of the world; the Lamb of God that takest away sin; our great High Priest, who art set down on the right hand of the Majesty on high, and appearest in the presence of God for us, and art our Advocate with the Father who also shalt come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead; and whose kingdom shall have no end. O blessed Jesus, I acknowledge thee to be the Lord, the Holy One of God: I adore and worship thee and look for all blessings

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