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; with a becoming zeal, and moving devotion, such as may not only suit with the sacredness of their character, but be a pattern and strong incitement to the piety of others. 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 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.

Psalm and Prayer to be used just after we are returned from Morning Service.

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

Psal. xxxvi. 7.

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 *.

O that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!

Let them exalt Him also in the congregation of the people, and praise Him in the assembly of the elders".

As for me, I will come into Thine house in the multitude of Thy mercy: and in Thy fear. will I worship toward Thy holy temple ".

My praise shall be of Thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear Him a.

I will be glad and rejoice in Thee: I will sing praise to Thy name, O Thou most High".

That I may shew forth all Thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in Thy salvation".

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 loving kindness 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".

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 ser vants: and grant that the prayers and thanksgivings which we have now offered up to Thy divine Majesty, in the name of our common

& Psal. cxix. 10, 11. Ibid. xi. 10, 11.

. Ibid. 38.

Ibid. 35

Ibid. 16.

Redeemer may be presented by Him acceptable unto Thee...

Enable us faithfully to apply the reproofs and instructions we have heard this morning, 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.

FOR THE AFTERNOON.

Passages of Scripture declaring the respective acts and operations of each PERSON in the Ever-blessed TRINITY towards the accomplishment of man's redemption.

God the FATHER gave His Only-begotten Son to die for our sins: and having raised Him from the dead, He exalted Him to be a Prince, and a Saviour; and to be the Head over all things to the church; p. 316.

God the SON came down from heaven, and took our nature upon Him, and suffered death upon the cross for our redemption: and being set down on the right hand of the Father He ever liveth to make intercession for us; p. 318.

God the HOLY GHOST bestowed miraculous gifts on the Apostles to fit them to convert the world to Christianity: and He still continues to confer such gifts and graces on all Christian believers, as are necessary to guide them into the knowledge, and to dispose and enable to the practice of those duties which God hath made the condition of eternal salvation; p. 320.

God the FATHER gave His Only-begotten Son to die &c.

BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, and without blame before Him in love :Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, To the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved'.

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That in the dispensation of the fulness of times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in Heaven, and which are on earth; even in Him.

Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a

Eph. i. 3-6.

k Ibid. 10.