righteousness_n that_o so_o all_o thy_o grace_n may_v daily_o increase_v in_o i_o and_o my_o humble_a and_o unperfect_a service_n in_o call_v on_o thy_o holy_a name_n may_v grow_v daily_o more_o faithful_a and_o fervent_a now_o and_o at_o all_o time_n to_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n and_o my_o only_a saviour_n in_o who_o thou_o be_v well-pleased_a amen_n 7._o a_o short_a thanksgiving_n at_o the_o first_o sight_n of_o the_o morning_n light_n o_o lord_n i_o bless_v thou_o for_o my_o health_n rest_n and_o preservation_n this_o last_o night_n and_o all_o my_o time_n past_a and_o now_o most_o humble_o pray_v thou_o give_v i_o grace_v so_o to_o spend_v this_o day_n that_o some_o glory_n may_v redound_v unto_o thou_o by_o my_o service_n some_o benefit_n and_o good_a unto_o they_o with_o who_o i_o live_v by_o my_o example_n and_o some_o further_a assurance_n unto_o myself_o of_o thy_o favour_n and_o my_o eternal_a salvation_n through_o 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exceed_o be_v we_o wretched_a creature_n bind_v unto_o thy_o excellent_a majesty_n for_o that_o unspeakable_a privilege_n which_o thou_o vouchsafe_v unto_o mortal_a man_n to_o have_v free_a liberty_n and_o access_n through_o christ_n unto_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n there_o to_o unfold_v our_o woe_n to_o pour_v out_o our_o soul_n and_o lay_v open_a our_o grief_n and_o desire_n before_o the_o immortal_a god_n who_o be_v ready_a to_o hear_v and_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o relieve_v and_o help_v we_o this_o imboldn_v i_o unworthy_a wretch_n to_o present_v my_o person_n and_o petition_n unto_o thy_o grace_n and_o to_o call_v upon_o thy_o holy_a name_n through_o thy_o belove_a son_n lord_n let_v the_o word_n of_o my_o mouth_n and_o the_o meditation_n of_o my_o heart_n be_v always_o right_a and_o acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n my_o strength_n and_o my_o redeemer_n for_o thou_o know_v my_o nature_n and_o substance_n be_v but_o flesh_n and_o blood_n how_o corrupt_a and_o 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my_o god_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o comfort_n and_o good_a of_o myself_o both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o ever_o amen_n 2._o a_o prayer_n to_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o true_a spirit_n of_o grace_n in_o prayer_n o_o god_n holy_a ghost_n the_o giver_n of_o all_o good_a gift_n and_o grace_n give_v i_o thy_o true_a spirit_n lord_n who_o be_v the_o comforter_n and_o sanctifier_n of_o thy_o elect_n thou_o know_v my_o great_a and_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o frailty_n all_o which_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o in_o thy_o love_n and_o mercy_n to_o heal_v and_o help_v and_o lord_n give_v i_o power_n strength_n and_o grace_n by_o thy_o assistance_n to_o resist_v and_o overcome_v all_o wicked_a assault_n and_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n that_o seek_v to_o draw_v i_o from_o god_n and_o goodness_n and_o lead_v i_o to_o all_o evil_a but_o vouchsafe_v lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o still_o to_o be_v present_a with_o i_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o endue_v thy_o poor_a servant_n with_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o gift_n of_o prayer_n to_o call_v upon_o thy_o glorious_a name_n faithful_o and_o sincere_o whereby_o my_o unworthy_a petition_n though_o full_a of_o imperfection_n may_v be_v receive_v and_o accept_v by_o thou_o and_o lord_n banish_v all_o wander_a thought_n and_o wicked_a hindrance_n from_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o my_o bind_a duty_n and_o service_n that_o i_o owe_v unto_o thou_o my_o god_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n and_o be_v please_v lord_n to_o assist_v i_o now_o and_o ever_o with_o thy_o grace_n to_o worship_v thou_o at_o all_o time_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n as_o thou_o require_v and_o not_o to_o present_v a_o dead_a dull_a and_o corrupt_a offering_n unto_o my_o lord_n of_o the_o lip_n without_o the_o heart_n or_o by_o join_v in_o my_o thought_n god_n and_o the_o world_n or_o mammon_n together_o which_o thou_o hate_v and_o so_o make_v my_o prayer_n abominable_a to_o thy_o majesty_n for_o thou_o have_v make_v the_o heart_n who_o ought_v and_o must_v be_v serve_v and_o honour_v with_o it_o therefore_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o enable_v i_o by_o thy_o assistance_n to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o my_o god_n a_o holy_a and_o live_a sacrifice_n of_o myself_o my_o prayer_n and_o praise_n daily_o in_o a_o right_n and_o acceptable_a manner_n not_o look_v so_o much_o to_o the_o benefit_n and_o recompense_v of_o reward_n that_o shall_v be_v receive_v thereby_o from_o thy_o merciful_a hand_n to_o my_o own_o good_a but_o chief_o for_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o thy_o great_a name_n who_o i_o be_o and_o who_o i_o be_o bind_v to_o serve_v and_o from_o who_o i_o have_v already_o receive_v so_o many_o great_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a for_o which_o i_o render_v most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_o unto_o thy_o majesty_n now_o last_o dear_a lord_n holy_a ghost_n i_o earnest_o beg_v of_o thou_o daily_o to_o unite_v i_o unto_o thy_o glorious_a head_n and_o only_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n that_o so_o i_o may_v perform_v with_o true_a faith_n good_a devotion_n humility_n and_o sincerity_n this_o and_o all_o other_o holy_a duty_n and_o service_n according_a to_o thy_o bless_a will_n and_o word_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o great_a comfort_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o so_o be_v it_o 3._o a_o short_a preface_n before_o any_o other_o prayer_n for_o the_o lord_n day_n almighty_a lord_n god_n in_o who_o glorious_a presence_n i_o be_o presume_v to_o take_v thy_o sacred_a name_n into_o my_o sinful_a mouth_n before_o thou_o lord_n i_o most_o humble_o prostrate_v myself_o thou_o see_v the_o heart_n and_o know_v our_o want_n before_o we_o ask_v yet_o have_v thou_o command_v we_o to_o ask_v in_o thy_o son_n name_n promise_v for_o his_o sake_n to_o grant_v we_o all_o needful_a blessing_n both_o for_o soul_n and_o body_n o_o lord_n thou_o understand_v my_o great_a weakness_n and_o disability_n who_o can_v do_v no_o good_a but_o by_o thy_o assistance_n i_o now_o most_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o keep_v all_o evil_a interruption_n from_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o so_o to_o endue_v i_o with_o thy_o true_a spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o prayer_n in_o perform_v this_o duty_n and_o service_n to_o thy_o glorious_a majesty_n that_o so_o all_o my_o supplication_n may_v now_o and_o at_o all_o time_n be_v right_a faithful_a acceptable_a and_o please_v unto_o thou_o and_o by_o thy_o great_a mercy_n also_o prevail_v for_o my_o good_a and_o furtherance_n of_o my_o salvation_n through_o my_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n 4._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o lord_n day_n at_o first_o awake_v o_o most_o glorious_a lord_n god_n the_o high_a and_o gracious_a creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o all_o thing_n therein_o thou_o do_v finish_v that_o mighty_a workin_fw-mi six_o day_n and_o rest_v the_o seven_o command_v thy_o church_n and_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n to_o keep_v holy_a the_o seven_o day_n to_o thy_o due_a service_n and_o praise_n but_o our_o lord_n jesus_n have_v finish_v the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n by_o his_o cross_n and_o passion_n and_o bitter_a suffering_n do_v bury_v that_o sabbath_n in_o his_o grave_n upon_o that_o day_n and_o by_o thy_o spirit_n do_v guide_v thy_o apostle_n and_o christian_a church_n to_o sanctify_v and_o keep_v holy_a this_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n in_o perpetual_a memory_n of_o his_o glorious_a resurrection_n and_o eternal_a rest_n from_o that_o labour_n and_o suffer_v for_o our_o redemption_n to_o thy_o due_a service_n and_o praise_n bless_v be_v thy_o holy_a name_n therefore_o and_o now_o dear_a lord_n for_o all_o my_o former_a neglect_n of_o my_o duty_n herein_o for_o jesus_n his_o sake_n pardon_v my_o sinful_a breach_n of_o this_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o holy_a commandment_n heretofore_o and_o vouchsafe_v o_o god_n always_o to_o knit_v my_o stray_a heart_n to_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o thy_o great_a name_n to_o
which_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v he_o continual_a thanks_o second_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o our_o grievous_a sin_n neâ—â—ssiâ—iâ—â—_n our_o mâ—â—â—_n â—_o 〈…〉_o neâ—â—ssiâ—iâ—â—_n for_o which_o we_o must_v of_o necessity_n daily_o ask_v mercy_n and_o pardon_v from_o he_o three_o our_o own_o manifold_a misery_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o we_o be_v constrain_v to_o seek_v relief_n and_o remedy_n the_o first_o of_o thâ—se_a david_n consider_v say_v what_o shall_v i_o render_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o 13._o psal_n 116._o 12_o 13._o his_o benefit_n towards_o i_o i_o will_v take_v the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n 1._o 9_o 1._o of_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v praise_v he_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n all_o his_o psalm_n be_v full_a of_o thanksgiving_n to_o the_o second_o christ_n invit_v we_o say_v come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o be_v weary_a and_o 28._o matth._n 11._o 28._o heavy_a lade_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o if_o any_o man_n sin_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a he_o be_v the_o 1._o 1_o jo._n 2._o 1._o 2._o 1._o reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a 9_o 9_o world_n and_o if_o we_o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n for_o the_o three_o we_o be_v encourage_v by_o god_n himself_o say_v call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n so_o will_v i_o deliver_v 17._o psal_n 50._o 15._o isay_n matth._n 8._o 17._o thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v i_o for_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o heal_v all_o our_o infirmity_n and_o when_o we_o be_v in_o misery_n he_o save_v and_o deliver_v we_o now_o for_o the_o performance_n of_o our_o duty_n in_o thanksgiving_n the_o blot_v out_o of_o all_o our_o offence_n and_o the_o release_n of_o our_o misery_n with_o the_o continuance_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n in_o all_o thing_n the_o chief_a and_o only_a way_n to_o find_v and_o obtain_v all_o be_v right_o to_o seek_v and_o true_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n by_o prayer_n who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n grace_n and_o mercy_n every_o good_a gift_n come_v from_o above_o even_o from_o he_o that_o free_o say_v ask_v and_o you_o shall_v receive_v seek_v and_o you_o shall_v find_v knock_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v open_v unto_o you_o for_o he_o that_o be_v lord_n over_o all_o be_v rich_a unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n and_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o faithful_a avail_v much_o if_o it_o be_v fervent_a for_o faithful_a and_o devout_a prayer_n be_v a_o continual_a intercourse_n and_o communion_n betwixt_o the_o lord_n and_o we_o and_o it_o be_v like_o jacob_n ladder_n by_o which_o our_o prayer_n make_v our_o want_n ascend_v unto_o god_n and_o his_o mercy_n descend_v down_o upon_o we_o for_o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n and_o with_o the_o mouth_n we_o confess_v unto_o salvation_n but_o take_v heed_n in_o send_v up_o thy_o desire_n prefer_v the_o good_a of_o the_o 2._o col._n 3._o 2._o soul_n before_o the_o pleasure_n or_o content_a of_o thy_o body_n and_o set_v thy_o affection_n on_o thing_n that_o be_v above_o first_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n 33._o mat._n 6._o 33._o of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o all_o other_o want_n shall_v be_v supply_v by_o his_o mercy_n according_a to_o his_o will_n and_o our_o necessity_n and_o when_o thou_o interest_n into_o the_o house_n of_o god_n take_v heed_n thou_o offer_v not_o unto_o he_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n but_o before_o thou_o pray_v prepare_v thyself_o 22._o col._n 3._o 2._o eccles_n 4._o 17._o 18._o 22._o thy_o heart_n and_o tongue_n as_o david_n do_v lest_o thou_o tempt_v god_n to_o displeasure_n be_v not_o rash_a with_o thy_o mouth_n nor_o let_v thy_o heart_n be_v hasty_a to_o utter_v a_o thing_n before_o god_n but_o ere_o thou_o presume_v to_o present_v thyself_o 1._o psal_n 108._o 1._o or_o service_n unto_o the_o lord_n meditate_v upon_o these_o three_o thing_n first_o of_o the_o reverence_n we_o owe_v to_o the_o great_a majesty_n of_o god_n 104._o psal_n 104._o in_o who_o presence_n we_o be_v and_o to_o who_o we_o must_v speak_v this_o bring_v humility_n and_o lowliness_n of_o spirit_n which_o make_v we_o acceptable_a unto_o he_o second_o of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o belief_n of_o the_o lord_n 16_o esay_n 65._o 24._o job_n 15._o 16_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n which_o cause_v boldness_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o with_o sure_a confidence_n of_o be_v hear_v three_o of_o our_o unworthiness_n and_o what_o apprehension_n we_o have_v of_o our_o own_o want_n and_o misery_n and_o the_o great_a necessity_n of_o god_n help_n and_o mercy_n to_o relieve_v we_o this_o make_v we_o to_o know_v and_o hate_v ourselves_o and_o to_o love_n and_o honour_n god_n in_o who_o be_v all_o our_o help_n hope_v and_o happiness_n therefore_o with_o devout_a reverence_n zeal_n humility_n and_o true_a faith_n fly_v unto_o his_o mercy_n and_o cease_v not_o to_o call_v often_o as_o david_n do_v seven_a time_n a_o day_n upon_o the_o holy_a name_n of_o the_o lord_n psal_n 119._o 164._o by_o who_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v rom._n 10._o 13._o 1._o a_o preparation_n to_o prayer_n o_o everlasting_a fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o wellspring_n of_o grace_n without_o who_o special_a assistance_n we_o be_v altogether_o unapt_a and_o unable_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n or_o service_n that_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o vouchsafe_v therefore_o dear_a lord_n to_o help_v my_o infirmity_n who_o can_v of_o myself_o pray_v as_o i_o ought_v but_o let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n direct_v and_o teach_v i_o true_o to_o call_v upon_o thy_o divine_a name_n with_o a_o penitent_a and_o faithful_a heart_n a_o humble_a contrite_a and_o lowly_a spirit_n a_o quiet_a observant_a and_o recollect_v mind_n free_v from_o the_o vanity_n and_o care_n of_o this_o vild_a world_n or_o the_o love_n of_o this_o present_a life_n so_o as_o i_o may_v dedicate_v myself_o whole_o unto_o thou_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n faithful_o and_o devout_o to_o serve_v thou_o now_o and_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n o_o lord_n make_v i_o to_o lift_v up_o innocent_a hand_n with_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o guide_v thou_o my_o lip_n with_o wisdom_n and_o set_v a_o watch_n of_o grace_n before_o my_o mouth_n that_o my_o tongue_n may_v not_o offend_v thou_o at_o any_o time_n but_o due_o praise_v thy_o glorious_a name_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n 2._o a_o prayer_n to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n o_o gracious_a lord_n holy_a ghost_n i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o fit_a and_o prepare_v my_o heart_n and_o to_o direct_v and_o assist_v i_o in_o the_o right_n and_o true_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n and_o service_n now_o of_o prayer_n towards_o my_o god_n thou_o understand_v my_o disability_n of_o myself_o to_o any_o goodness_n neither_o know_v i_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o i_o ought_v except_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n teach_v i_o therefore_o i_o earnest_o and_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o give_v i_o thy_o grace_n and_o true_a spirit_n of_o prayer_n that_o so_o i_o may_v now_o and_o at_o all_o time_n offer_v up_o my_o petition_n and_o praise_n in_o call_v upon_o thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n in_o a_o right_n faithful_a and_o acceptable_a manner_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a and_o comfort_n of_o i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n with_o the_o furtherance_n of_o my_o salvation_n through_o jesus_n christ_n my_o bless_a and_o only_a saviour_n amen_n 3._o a_o preface_n to_o any_o prayer_n o_o my_o lord_n in_o all_o humility_n i_o come_v unto_o thou_o the_o giver_n of_o all_o grace_n thou_o know_v my_o unaptnesse_n to_o any_o goodness_n thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o please_v thou_o make_v perfect_a thy_o own_o good_a work_n and_o grant_v i_o a_o ready_a will_n and_o ability_n to_o perform_v my_o humble_a duty_n herein_o aright_o that_o so_o i_o may_v sincere_o and_o entire_o love_n fear_v and_o honour_v thou_o above_o all_o and_o most_o careful_o obey_v thy_o bless_a will_n in_o all_o thing_n good_a father_n let_v thy_o manifold_a mercy_n cover_v my_o infinite_a offence_n from_o thy_o all-seeing_a eye_n and_o by_o thy_o grace_n cast_v all_o vain_a thought_n and_o sinful_a hindrance_n out_o of_o my_o soul_n that_o thy_o sacred_a spirit_n may_v direct_v my_o spirit_n to_o pray_v with_o due_a reverence_n to_o thy_o majesty_n confidence_n in_o thy_o mercy_n with_o sure_a trust_n in_o thy_o promise_n and_o fear_v of_o thy_o judgement_n and_o that_o i_o may_v offer_v up_o all_o my_o supplication_n unto_o thou_o with_o unfeigned_a
most_o holy_a name_n and_o grant_v i_o grace_n to_o spend_v the_o rest_n of_o my_o time_n to_o come_v more_o careful_o and_o faithful_o than_o i_o have_v former_o do_v to_o seek_v serve_v fear_v love_n obey_v and_o please_v thou_o my_o lord_n in_o all_o thing_n as_o i_o ought_v to_o do_v so_o that_o it_o may_v be_v more_o than_o meat_n and_o drink_n unto_o i_o to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o thou_o my_o heavenly_a father_n and_o i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o god_n the_o fountain_n of_o mercy_n to_o forgive_v and_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o offence_n past_a that_o i_o have_v commit_v against_o thou_o either_o in_o soul_n or_o body_n throughout_o my_o whole_a life_n lord_n blot_v they_o out_o of_o thy_o remembrance_n with_o the_o most_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n my_o only_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o grant_v through_o thy_o mercy_n and_o his_o merit_n and_o suffering_n that_o my_o iniquity_n may_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o i_o but_o vouchsafe_v o_o god_n now_o and_o ever_o to_o keep_v i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n as_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o own_o eye_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o shame_n and_o hide_v i_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n from_o fall_v into_o any_o evil_a or_o danger_n this_o day_n especial_o o_o lord_n preserve_v i_o always_o from_o the_o great_a wickedness_n of_o commit_v any_o presumptuous_a sin_n before_o thou_o and_o from_o the_o fearful_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v unpardonable_a and_o from_o the_o dangerous_a sin_n of_o neglect_n towards_o thou_o hardness_n of_o heart_n senseless_a security_n or_o fall_v into_o wicked_a despair_n whereby_o i_o may_v prevent_v my_o soul_n of_o thy_o mercy_n in_o christ_n for_o my_o salvation_n but_o good_a god_n direct_v thou_o my_o thought_n desire_n word_n and_o deed_n to_o be_v ever_o agreeable_a to_o thy_o most_o holy_a will_n and_o obedient_a to_o all_o thy_o commandment_n that_o i_o may_v henceforth_o live_v before_o thou_o with_o a_o upright_a heart_n daily_o study_v and_o strive_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n so_o long_o as_o i_o live_v that_o after_o death_n i_o may_v praise_v and_o magnify_v thy_o name_n in_o heaven_n among_o thy_o saint_n and_o servant_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o these_o great_a mercy_n o_o gracious_a god_n with_o all_o other_o thou_o know_v needful_a for_o i_o either_o for_o this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v i_o further_o beg_v of_o thou_o in_o the_o name_n merit_n and_o mediation_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n and_o my_o sweet_a jesus_n conclude_v in_o that_o perfect_a form_n of_o prayer_n which_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n 12._o a_o prayer_n to_o god_n the_o father_n for_o monday_n night_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n how_o excellent_a be_v thy_o name_n in_o all_o the_o world_n who_o have_v do_v great_a work_n and_o bring_v mighty_a thing_n to_o pass_v almighty_a lord_n and_o my_o heavenly_a father_n in_o christ_n most_o high_a and_o mighty_a god_n creator_n possessor_n preserver_n and_o disposer_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o all_o that_o be_v therein_o the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o father_n of_o light_n from_o who_o come_v all_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n i_o most_o humble_o pray_v thou_o of_o thy_o great_a goodness_n to_o give_v i_o thy_o poor_a sinful_a servant_n thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o direct_v my_o heart_n and_o all_o my_o way_n aright_o in_o thy_o sight_n and_o to_o guide_v i_o in_o the_o path_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o lord_n lead_v i_o into_o that_o straight_a way_n and_o through_o that_o narrow_a gate_n which_o bring_v unto_o life_n eternal_a that_o so_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n through_o christ_n i_o may_v enter_v in_o though_o most_o unworthy_a with_o they_o that_o obtain_v grace_n to_o find_v it_o and_o there_o to_o live_v with_o thou_o my_o god_n in_o joy_n and_o bliss_n for_o evermore_o and_o further_o i_o yield_v and_o render_v unto_o thou_o my_o lord_n all_o humble_a and_o possible_a praise_n honour_n and_o thanks_n for_o all_o thy_o great_a and_o manifold_a mercy_n and_o benefit_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o thy_o most_o unworthy_a servant_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n from_o time_n to_o time_n and_o also_o for_o thy_o gracious_a preservation_n of_o i_o and_o i_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o blessing_n bestow_v upon_o i_o this_o day_n past_a and_o all_o my_o life_n hitherto_o now_o good_a god_n for_o christ_n sake_n i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o forgive_v and_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o trespass_n that_o i_o have_v commit_v before_o thou_o inward_o or_o outward_o in_o soul_n or_o body_n by_o thought_n desire_n word_n or_o deed_n this_o present_a day_n or_o any_o time_n of_o my_o life_n heretofore_o merciful_a father_n wash_v away_o all_o my_o sin_n out_o of_o thy_o sight_n with_o the_o most_o precious_a blood_n of_o that_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n the_o innocent_a lamb_n of_o god_n jesus_n who_o be_v slay_v for_o our_o transgression_n hide_v all_o my_o sin_n in_o his_o wound_n and_o bury_v they_o in_o his_o grave_n so_o as_o they_o may_v never_o be_v able_a to_o rise_v in_o judgement_n against_o i_o either_o to_o accuse_v or_o to_o condemn_v i_o but_o lord_n make_v i_o of_o that_o bless_a number_n who_o sin_n thou_o will_v cover_v and_o who_o iniquity_n thou_o will_v pardon_v and_o vouchsafe_v also_o to_o forgive_v my_o omission_n of_o all_o those_o good_a deed_n i_o ought_v to_o have_v do_v and_o my_o sinful_a neglect_n in_o the_o true_a performance_n of_o all_o duty_n and_o service_n that_o i_o owe_v unto_o thou_o especial_o my_o wicked_a negligence_n in_o call_v upon_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o daily_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o likewise_o i_o beg_v pardon_n for_o my_o often_o omit_v or_o slight_o perform_v this_o duty_n of_o pray_v unto_o thou_o as_o i_o ought_v now_o and_o at_o all_o time_n which_o lord_n give_v i_o grace_v more_o careful_o faithful_o and_o devout_o to_o perform_v towards_o thou_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n ever_o hereafter_o that_o so_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n thou_o may_v bâ—ing_v i_o to_o that_o eternal_a kingdom_n which_o thou_o hall_n prepare_v o_o god_n the_o father_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v for_o all_o that_o true_o love_v and_o believe_v in_o thou_o to_o thy_o great_a praise_n and_o honour_n and_o my_o salvation_n iâ—_n christ_n through_o thy_o mercy_n o_o bless_a lord_n god_n to_o who_o be_v glory_n now_o and_o ever_o amen_n 13._o the_o conclusion_n for_o monday_n to_o be_v say_v last_o or_o in_o bed_n o_o my_o god_n i_o most_o humble_o commmend_v and_o commit_v myself_o both_o body_n and_o soul_n my_o child_n and_o grandchild_n my_o kindred_n friend_n and_o family_n and_o all_o that_o do_v belong_v unto_o i_o here_o or_o else_o where_o with_o all_o my_o fellow_n member_n in_o thy_o whole_a church_n into_o thy_o most_o gracious_a protection_n and_o preservation_n this_o night_n and_o always_o good_a god_n i_o beseech_v thou_o vouchsafe_v to_o bless_v sanctify_v and_o keep_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o thy_o true_a faith_n fear_n and_o favour_n with_o safety_n this_o night_n and_o to_o our_o life_n end_v amen_n 14._o a_o prayer_n at_o first_o awake_v for_o tuesday_n to_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n my_o soul_n shall_v magnify_v thou_o o_o lord_n and_o my_o spirit_n rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n who_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v great_a and_o many_o thing_n for_o i_o bless_a be_v thy_o most_o holy_a name_n for_o thy_o infinite_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a bestow_v upon_o i_o thy_o unworthy_a sinful_a servant_n from_o time_n to_o time_n and_o chief_o gracious_a lord_n for_o thy_o accomplishment_n of_o my_o redemption_n before_o i_o have_v any_o be_v who_o do_v vouchsafe_v to_o come_v into_o the_o world_n among_o evil_a man_n and_o to_o be_v bear_v of_o a_o virgin_n to_o take_v the_o shape_n and_o nature_n of_o man_n upon_o thou_o and_o in_o our_o flesh_n do_v work_v and_o perform_v all_o righteousness_n to_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o and_o also_o submit_v thyself_o to_o suffer_v the_o most_o bitter_a and_o ignominious_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n to_o free_v we_o from_o that_o eternal_a death_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v and_o also_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o grave_a the_o three_o day_n to_o overcome_v sin_n death_n the_o grave_n hell_n and_o satan_n with_o all_o other_o thing_n for_o we_o and_o so_o thou_o sweet_a jesus_n be_v become_v our_o reconciliation_n redemption_n righteousness_n and_o justification_n with_o hope_n also_o through_o thou_o of_o salvation_n and_o glorification_n hereafter_o of_o all_o which_o thy_o inestimable_a benefit_n i_o
deserve_v but_o convert_v thou_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v change_v make_v i_o turn_v unto_o thou_o in_o true_a contrition_n that_o thou_o may_v return_v unto_o i_o in_o gracious_a compassion_n to_o forgive_v all_o my_o iniquity_n remit_v my_o ungratefulness_n and_o remember_v my_o offence_n no_o more_o o_o wash_n and_o cleanse_v my_o sinful_a soul_n in_o the_o pure_a blood_n of_o that_o innocent_a lamb_n that_o i_o may_v feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n to_o slay_v all_o sin_n in_o i_o and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n to_o raise_v i_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o true_a obedience_n to_o all_o thy_o commandment_n and_o with_o a_o childlike_a love_n fear_v to_o offend_v thou_o strive_v to_o please_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o so_o i_o may_v obtain_v favour_n and_o mercy_n in_o thy_o sight_n both_o for_o thy_o blessing_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n after_o death_n through_o thy_o dear_a son_n and_o my_o only_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n 11._o a_o short_a prayer_n for_o night_n o_o god_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n i_o humble_o and_o thankful_o acknowledge_v although_o i_o be_o altogether_o unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o thy_o manifold_a mercy_n yet_o have_v i_o great_a experience_n of_o thy_o infinite_a goodness_n bounty_n and_o favour_n both_o towards_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n all_o my_o time_n past_a this_o day_n and_o always_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o the_o evil_n which_o sin_n and_o nature_n have_v make_v i_o subject_a unto_o with_o a_o gracious_a supply_n daily_o ever_o since_o i_o be_v bear_v of_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o this_o present_a life_n for_o all_o which_o i_o humble_o bow_v the_o knee_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n unto_o thy_o glorious_a majesty_n but_o especial_o for_o all_o thy_o grace_n further_a my_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n i_o bless_v and_o praise_v thy_o most_o holy_a name_n yield_v all_o possible_a and_o hearty_a thanks_o for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n vouchsafe_v to_o i_o the_o continuance_n whereof_o i_o humble_o beg_v at_o thy_o gracious_a hand_n commend_v and_o commit_v my_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o thy_o merciful_a protection_n this_o night_n and_o ever_o pray_v thou_o to_o preserve_v i_o therein_o from_o all_o peril_n sin_n or_o evil_n for_o thou_o lord_n only_o keep_v i_o in_o safety_n now_o stretch_v out_o thy_o wing_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n over_o i_o that_o while_o sleep_n seize_v upon_o my_o body_n let_v not_o security_n oppress_v my_o soul_n but_o so_o sanctify_v all_o outward_a refresh_n unto_o i_o as_o thereby_o i_o may_v be_v the_o more_o fit_a and_o able_a to_o serve_v thou_o faithful_o all_o my_o life_n to_o come_v that_o take_v quiet_a rest_n because_o thou_o lord_n sustain_v i_o i_o may_v also_o when_o this_o life_n cease_v lay_v down_o my_o head_n in_o thy_o peace_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o thy_o glory_n through_o thy_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n with_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n to_o who_o o_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o praise_n power_n dominion_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n continue_v my_o prayer_n further_a as_o christ_n have_v teach_v we_o say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n 12._o a_o short_a prayer_n in_o bed_n before_o sleep_n dear_a lord_n receive_v i_o this_o night_n and_o always_o into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n to_o give_v i_o now_o health_n safety_n and_o rest_n if_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n and_o dear_a god_n when_o i_o shall_v enter_v into_o my_o long_a sleep_n of_o death_n vouchsafe_v to_o sanctify_v and_o prepare_v my_o soul_n for_o eternal_a life_n by_o the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n before_o thou_o call_v i_o away_o hence_o and_o grant_v i_o a_o happy_a and_o bless_a departure_n out_o of_o this_o world_n that_o thou_o may_v receive_v i_o into_o thy_o favour_n and_o mercy_n to_o be_v with_o i_o in_o my_o death_n that_o i_o may_v die_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o rest_n in_o peace_n and_o obtain_v a_o bless_a resurrection_n that_o so_o i_o may_v be_v accept_v to_o live_v with_o thou_o to_o praise_v thy_o great_a and_o holy_a name_n for_o ever_o amen_n 13._o a_o prayer_n before_o the_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n o_o most_o sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o my_o dear_a lord_n who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o my_o faith_n redemption_n and_o salvation_n the_o life_n and_o food_n of_o my_o soul_n i_o most_o miserable_a sinner_n presume_v nothing_o at_o all_o on_o my_o own_o merit_n or_o worthiness_n but_o trust_v whole_o in_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n do_v fear_n and_o tremble_v to_o appear_v before_o thy_o majesty_n or_o to_o come_v unto_o the_o table_n of_o this_o heavenly_a banquet_n but_o thou_o lord_n jesus_n who_o gracious_o call_v i_o and_o all_o heavy_a lade_v sinner_n accept_v in_o mercy_n the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n in_o that_o i_o be_o unworthy_a and_o ill_o prepare_v to_o presume_v into_o thy_o presence_n and_o vouchsafe_v i_o the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o divine_a spirit_n i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o in_o this_o holy_a action_n that_o my_o duty_n and_o service_n therein_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n and_o pour_v down_o thy_o heavenly_a blessing_n upon_o this_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o revive_v strengthen_v and_o supply_v in_o i_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n needful_a to_o the_o due_a and_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o sacred_a duty_n in_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n whereby_o to_o enlighten_v my_o understanding_n with_o thy_o grace_n to_o the_o right_a knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o truth_n and_o work_v in_o i_o a_o lively_a true_a faith_n wherewith_o i_o may_v lay_v hold_n and_o apply_v unto_o my_o sick_a soul_n all_o the_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a promise_n and_o benefit_n purchase_v by_o the_o bitter_a death_n of_o my_o sweet_a saviour_n endue_v i_o also_o with_o most_o unfeigned_a and_o hearty_a sorrow_n and_o repentance_n for_o all_o my_o great_a and_o grievous_a sin_n and_o offence_n commit_v against_o thou_o for_o all_o which_o i_o most_o humble_o beg_v thy_o gracious_a pardon_n and_o grant_v i_o such_o perfect_a love_n and_o charity_n that_o i_o may_v sincere_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n and_o devotion_n love_v thou_o my_o god_n with_o all_o my_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n and_o may_v love_v my_o neighbour_n as_o myself_o yea_o my_o very_a enemy_n for_o christ_n sake_n that_o so_o i_o may_v right_o receive_v this_o bless_a sacrament_n be_v prepare_v by_o thy_o grace_n as_o i_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o let_v o_o lord_n thy_o precious_a blood_n shed_v for_o i_o cleanse_v and_o wash_v away_o all_o my_o sin_n and_o the_o break_n of_o thy_o precious_a body_n heal_v all_o the_o wound_n of_o my_o corrupt_a soul_n that_o by_o the_o gracious_a operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n i_o may_v be_v inward_o and_o inseparable_o join_v to_o thou_o my_o head_n christ_n that_o thou_o may_v supply_v all_o my_o weakness_n and_o defect_n in_o soul_n or_o body_n out_o of_o thy_o infinite_a fullness_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o be_v clothe_v with_o thy_o righteousness_n i_o may_v be_v accept_v by_o thou_o and_o through_o thou_o and_o so_o be_v account_v worthy_a to_o be_v partaker_n of_o all_o thy_o merit_n that_o with_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n i_o may_v bless_o receive_v the_o true_a signify_v christ_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o may_v have_v grace_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n to_o nourish_v my_o soul_n unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o to_o make_v i_o become_v a_o new_a creature_n in_o holiness_n of_o live_v with_o all_o true_a and_o humble_a thankfulness_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o everlasting_a salvation_n beseech_v thou_o to_o accept_v my_o poor_a endeavour_n for_o perfect_a performance_n and_o reach_v forth_o thy_o help_a hand_n from_o heaven_n to_o save_v i_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n pardon_v my_o sin_n and_o cover_v my_o imperfection_n with_o the_o pure_a innocence_n of_o that_o immaculate_a lamb_n jesus_n my_o saviour_n and_o so_o i_o humble_o commend_v myself_o unto_o thy_o mercy_n who_o be_v able_a to_o do_v abundant_o above_o all_o that_o i_o can_v ask_v or_o think_v to_o thou_o be_v all_o honour_n power_n and_o praise_n for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o short_a meditation_n direction_n or_o preparation_n before_o you_o presume_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o presence_n and_o sight_n of_o god_n to_o approach_v unto_o the_o heavenly_a banquet_n humble_o desire_v this_o or_o the_o like_a by_o prayer_n as_o thou_o draw_v near_o unto_o the_o holy_a table_n pray_v earnest_o in_o thy_o heart_n unto_o
may_v pardon_v and_o pass_v by_o my_o sin_n and_o receive_v i_o to_o mercy_n through_o jesus_n christ_n that_o i_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o my_o god_n for_o evermore_o amen_n 16._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o the_o afternoon_n when_o you_o be_v from_o church_n be_v seven_o humble_a petition_n from_o a_o poor_a sinner_n to_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n the_o lord_n and_o fountain_n of_o mercy_n prescribe_v and_o allow_v by_o sacred_a scripture_n most_o great_a and_o gracious_a lord_n and_o 6._o 1._o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n luke_n 18._o 13._o rom._n 6._o 6._o my_o only_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o the_o angel_n do_v admire_v all_o the_o saint_n do_v magnify_v and_o at_o thy_o name_n o_o jesus_n do_v every_o knee_n bow_v in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o that_o presume_v to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o who_o be_o but_o dust_n and_o ash_n yet_o lord_n i_o beg_v of_o thou_o to_o forgive_v all_o my_o grievous_a and_o manifold_a offence_n and_o cast_v all_o my_o sin_n out_o of_o thy_o sight_n and_o not_o only_o to_o pardon_v all_o my_o past_a misdeed_n but_o also_o by_o thy_o mighty_a power_n and_o spirit_n to_o slay_v all_o sin_n in_o i_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o of_o thy_o gracious_a favour_n vouchsafe_v while_o i_o live_v in_o this_o world_n to_o make_v i_o a_o bless_a partaker_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n life_n 2._o to_o rise_v from_o sin_n rev._n 20._o in_o this_o life_n to_o arise_v here_o from_o remain_v or_o lie_v dead_a in_o sin_n and_o so_o the_o second_o death_n shall_v have_v no_o power_n to_o hurt_v i_o but_o by_o thy_o 36._o 3._o in_o death_n rev._n 14._o 13_o 21._o 3._o 4._o luke_n 22._o 32._o 36._o grace_n and_o assistance_n i_o may_v become_v a_o new_a creature_n in_o all_o holiness_n of_o life_n before_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v daily_o be_v raise_v from_o sin_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o a_o new_a life_n of_o grace_n in_o christ_n but_o when_o the_o appoint_a time_n of_o my_o death_n do_v approach_v sweet_a jesus_n leave_v i_o not_o but_o keep_v and_o deliver_v i_o from_o that_o great_a hour_n of_o temptation_n when_o satan_n will_v sift_v i_o and_o seek_v my_o destruction_n then_o dear_a lord_n pray_v for_o i_o that_o my_o faith_n may_v never_o fail_v neither_o let_v my_o soul_n enemy_n prevail_v over_o i_o but_o make_v thy_o poor_a servant_n one_o of_o those_o bless_a that_o shall_v die_v in_o thou_o o_o lord_n who_o tear_n god_n will_v wipe_v from_o their_o eye_n and_o they_o shall_v rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o work_n follow_v they_o now_o good_a jesus_n grant_v also_o in_o the_o last_o day_n and_o hour_n of_o death_n 41._o 4_o the_o first_o judgement_n mat._n 25._o 34._o 41._o when_o i_o shall_v come_v to_o my_o first_o account_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n and_o the_o dreadful_a majesty_n of_o the_o father_n o_o my_o saviour_n appear_v with_o i_o that_o by_o thy_o gracious_a mediation_n i_o may_v find_v favour_n in_o his_o sight_n and_o through_o thou_o obtain_v to_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o society_n of_o thy_o saint_n and_o servant_n and_o also_o by_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n and_o bitter_a passion_n that_o i_o may_v in_o and_o through_o thou_o have_v my_o sin_n cover_v and_o pardon_v and_o may_v be_v account_v worthy_a to_o escape_v thy_o just_a and_o great_a wrath_n which_o my_o iniquity_n have_v deserve_v and_o say_v always_o unto_o my_o soul_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n and_o my_o salvation_n for_o ever_o and_o so_o i_o miserable_a sinner_n through_o thy_o merit_n suffering_n and_o unspeakable_a mercy_n may_v be_v make_v able_a to_o stand_v before_o thou_o the_o bless_a son_n of_o god_n and_o man_n at_o my_o appearance_n in_o thy_o glorious_a and_o awful_a presence_n when_o thou_o come_v to_o judge_v the_o world_n and_o have_v full_a power_n to_o save_v or_o to_o condemn_v we_o then_o look_v saviour_n on_o i_o as_o one_o of_o thou_o and_o sweet_a 15._o 5._o at_o the_o last_o judgement_n 6._o be_v after_o death_n rev._n 8._o 20._o 15._o saviour_n i_o further_o beseech_v thou_o by_o thy_o own_o former_a and_o free_a election_n and_o mere_a grace_n towards_o i_o vouchsafe_v in_o the_o dreadful_a time_n of_o thy_o great_a visitation_n that_o my_o poor_a name_n may_v be_v find_v write_v in_o heaven_n in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n so_o as_o sin_n nor_o satan_n may_v not_o be_v able_a to_o blot_v i_o out_o but_o that_o thou_o gracious_a jesus_n will_v be_v please_v to_o acknowledge_v i_o thy_o most_o unworthy_a servant_n to_o be_v thou_o before_o god_n and_o all_o his_o holy_a angel_n now_o last_o lord_n by_o thy_o great_a goodness_n and_o conclusion_n the_o seven_o for_o eternal_a life_n john_n 17._o 22._o 24._o ps_n 16._o 11._o conclusion_n mercy_n that_o i_o may_v be_v receive_v into_o thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n and_o so_o accept_v as_o to_o enjoy_v that_o most_o happy_a place_n and_o heavenly_a inheritance_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n which_o thou_o our_o jesus_n haste_v dear_o purchase_v for_o we_o that_o where_o he_o my_o bless_a saviour_n be_v i_o may_v live_v with_o he_o who_o love_v i_o so_o much_o as_o to_o die_v for_o i_o and_o through_o he_o be_v admit_v into_o the_o glorious_a presence_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n at_o who_o right_a hand_n be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o i_o shall_v there_o eternal_o serve_v praise_n and_o magnify_v his_o most_o holy_a name_n who_o live_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n 17._o a_o prayer_n to_o the_o trinity_n for_o direction_n and_o acceptance_n from_o god_n of_o all_o our_o prayer_n most_o glorious_a god_n and_o our_o heavenly_a father_n in_o christ_n i_o most_o humble_o pray_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o hear_v and_o accept_v i_o and_o my_o supplication_n that_o i_o offer_v up_o unto_o thy_o majesty_n in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o belove_a son_n and_o i_o beseech_v thou_o sweet_a jesus_n in_o thy_o love_n and_o mercy_n which_o make_v thou_o become_v our_o redeemer_n vouchsafe_v also_o to_o be_v my_o gracious_a advocate_n and_o to_o direct_v and_o receive_v my_o petition_n and_o present_v they_o to_o the_o father_n for_o by_o and_o through_o thou_o only_o i_o must_v obtain_v acceptance_n now_o further_o i_o beg_v of_o thou_o lord_n holy_a ghost_n who_o best_o can_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v to_o take_v compassion_n on_o my_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n to_o heal_v and_o help_v they_o and_o be_v please_v to_o sanctify_v and_o assist_v my_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o perform_v this_o duty_n and_o service_n at_o all_o time_n right_o faithful_o and_o constant_o to_o god_n glory_n and_o my_o own_o comfort_n and_o furtherance_n of_o my_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o christ_n my_o saviour_n amen_n 18._o another_o prayer_n for_o the_o afternoon_n for_o many_o several_a blessing_n oh_o most_o dear_a lord_n who_o know_v my_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o innumerable_a misery_n in_o mercy_n let_v thy_o gracious_a care_n and_o holy_a hand_n be_v over_o i_o now_o and_o ever_o to_o guide_v i_o into_o thy_o right_a path_n that_o i_o may_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o keep_v they_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n unto_o my_o end_n and_o vouchsafe_v good_a god_n to_o cleanse_v and_o change_v the_o thought_n of_o my_o corrup_n heart_n from_o vain_a and_o idle_a imagination_n to_o good_a and_o godly_a meditation_n which_o may_v produce_v â—_o i_o by_o thy_o assistance_n holy_a action_n agreeable_a to_o thy_o most_o bless_a will_n and_o by_o thy_o spirit_n let_v my_o affection_n be_v reform_v and_o my_o love_n withdraw_v from_o the_o vanity_n of_o this_o vile_a world_n and_o may_v be_v fix_v on_o heavenly_a thing_n above_o that_o there_o may_v be_v my_o heart_n and_o only_a joy_n where_o my_o lord_n christ_n sit_v in_o glory_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n and_o so_o i_o may_v with_o bless_a mary_n choose_v the_o better_a part_n to_o forsake_v all_o the_o world_n and_o myself_o also_o to_o follow_v and_o hear_v jesus_n and_o first_o and_o chief_o so_o to_o seek_v as_o to_o obtain_v that_o which_o be_v most_o needful_a even_o thy_o glory_n o_o god_n thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o and_o leave_v all_o other_o thing_n to_o be_v bestow_v on_o i_o as_o shall_v seem_v best_a unto_o thou_o and_o lord_n grant_v that_o my_o understanding_n may_v be_v enlighten_v to_o discern_v embrace_v and_o practise_v the_o holy_a work_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o that_o my_o memory_n may_v be_v strengthen_v to_o retain_v and_o make_v right_a use_n of_o all_o the_o good_a instruction_n that_o i_o hear_v or_o read_v according_a to_o thy_o will_n and_o make_v
and_o soul_n to_o seek_v after_o thou_o and_o thy_o kingdom_n with_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o and_o then_o i_o shall_v obtain_v the_o end_n of_o my_o faith_n and_o hope_n even_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o own_o salvation_n through_o thou_o only_o dear_a jesus_n my_o bless_a lord_n and_o alone_a saviour_n to_o who_o with_o god_n the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n one_o eternal_a god_n and_o glorious_a trinity_n be_v render_v as_o be_v due_a all_o praise_n honour_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n 20._o the_o conclusion_n to_o this_o book_n a_o short_a prayer_n so_o to_o perform_v our_o duty_n here_o towards_o god_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v heaven_n hereafter_o oh_o most_o merciful_a lord_n god_n thou_o know_v my_o unaptnesse_n to_o any_o good_a i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o give_v i_o thy_o poor_a unworthy_a servant_n grace_n so_o true_o to_o fear_v thou_o as_o not_o to_o offend_v thou_o so_o constant_o to_o believe_v in_o thou_o and_o confident_o to_o rely_v upon_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n in_o all_o my_o trouble_n and_o necessity_n and_o so_o entire_o and_o sincere_o to_o love_v and_o honour_v thou_o above_o all_o thing_n that_o nothing_o in_o this_o world_n may_v withdraw_v my_o mind_n from_o thou_o nor_o any_o vain_a hope_n or_o earthly_a desire_n make_v i_o neglect_v my_o service_n to_o thou_o but_o that_o i_o may_v daily_o study_v and_o strive_v right_o and_o careful_o to_o obey_v thou_o my_o lord_n at_o all_o time_n diligent_o to_o seek_v thou_o and_o know_v thy_o will_n and_o faithful_o to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o as_o i_o ought_v to_o do_v as_o long_o as_o i_o live_v for_o thou_o o_o god_n the_o father_n love_v we_o first_o and_o send_v thy_o dear_a son_n out_o of_o thy_o bosom_n to_o redeem_v we_o and_o our_o sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n in_o his_o love_n give_v himself_o and_o lay_v down_o his_o own_o life_n to_o save_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n great_a love_n can_v be_v find_v then_o for_o one_o to_o die_v for_o a_o friend_n but_o thou_o lord_n die_v for_o thy_o enemy_n much_o more_o have_v now_o reconcile_v we_o to_o the_o father_n and_o to_o thyself_o i_o trust_v be_v unite_v to_o thou_o also_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o sanctification_n and_o true_a faith_n wrought_v in_o i_o by_o that_o bless_a spirit_n i_o shall_v obtain_v mercy_n through_o the_o merit_n and_o suffering_n of_o my_o dear_a jesus_n to_o live_v with_o thou_o in_o heaven_n hereafter_o to_o glorify_v the_o great_a name_n of_o god_n the_o eternal_a father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n to_o who_o be_v all_o praise_n and_o honour_n for_o ever_o and_o let_v heaven_n and_o earth_n saint_n and_o angel_n and_o all_o creature_n give_v glory_n to_o he_o for_o evermore_o amen_n here_o be_v one_o prayer_n more_o which_o i_o join_v to_o these_o because_o it_o concern_v one_o of_o my_o daughter_n to_o who_o this_o book_n belong_v though_o it_o be_v late_o pen_v upon_o a_o very_a strange_a accident_n 21._o a_o thanksgiving_n to_o almighty_a god_n for_o his_o most_o merciful_a preservation_n of_o my_o noble_a kinswoman_n the_o lady_n eliz._n feeld_v and_o of_o my_o own_o daughter_n the_o lady_n eliz._n cornwalleis_n from_o drown_v under_o the_o bridge_n and_o be_v long_o under_o water_n and_o one_o worthy_a gentlewoman_n in_o the_o company_n can_v not_o be_v recover_v this_o may_v serve_v upon_o any_o such_o fearful_a accident_n most_o mighty_a god_n creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o the_o only_a disposer_n of_o all_o thing_n therein_o thou_o be_v the_o defender_n and_o protecter_n of_o all_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o the_o gracious_a preserver_n of_o all_o those_o that_o depend_v upon_o thou_o thy_o power_n rule_v both_o by_o sea_n and_o land_n and_o thy_o all-guiding_a providence_n direct_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n according_a to_o thy_o own_o high_a will_n and_o good_a pleasure_n and_o for_o the_o good_a of_o all_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o whereof_o thou_o have_v give_v many_o and_o i_o the_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o servant_n a_o especial_a testimony_n of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n towards_o my_o dear_a daughter_n and_o kinswoman_n in_o that_o great_a and_o miraculous_a deliverance_n late_o of_o they_o in_o the_o dreadful_a danger_n of_o sudden_a death_n by_o drown_v in_o the_o thames_n for_o thou_o do_v merciful_o provide_v and_o take_v care_n to_o save_v their_o life_n when_o they_o be_v past_a sense_n to_o take_v care_n of_o themselves_o or_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o for_o help_v yet_o beyond_o all_o hope_n thou_o do_v bring_v they_o back_o from_o the_o gate_n of_o death_n praise_v for_o ever_o be_v thy_o most_o glorious_a name_n and_o let_v neither_o we_o nor_o any_o of_o our_o generation_n forget_v this_o thy_o great_a mercy_n now_o lord_n make_v we_o due_o to_o acknowledge_v all_o thy_o benefit_n and_o let_v we_o not_o pass_v they_o out_o of_o our_o mind_n without_o true_a thankfulness_n for_o all_o thy_o favour_n continual_o 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humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v and_o receive_v their_o supplication_n that_o call_v upon_o thou_o by_o these_o prayer_n so_o gracious_a lord_n suffer_v not_o i_o to_o neglect_v my_o duty_n and_o daily_a service_n herein_o towards_o thy_o majesty_n but_o make_v i_o careful_o right_o and_o reverent_o to_o offer_v up_o due_a praise_n and_o prayer_n daily_o unto_o thou_o in_o a_o faithful_a and_o acceptable_a manner_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n and_o give_v i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o reform_v all_o my_o way_n before_o thou_o to_o suppress_v and_o overcome_v the_o corruption_n of_o my_o heart_n the_o vanity_n of_o my_o mind_n and_o to_o forsake_v and_o abandon_v the_o love_n of_o this_o vile_a world_n with_o all_o the_o deceitful_a vanity_n thereof_o and_o to_o cast_v off_o those_o great_a &_o superfluous_a care_n and_o desire_n after_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o mutable_a life_n which_o pass_v away_o like_o a_o 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jesus_n christ_n sake_n amen_n the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o book_n book_n ii_o this_o book_n i_o begin_v to_o write_v at_o my_o house_n at_o bark_v in_o essex_n where_o i_o retire_v myself_o in_o solitariness_n after_o the_o death_n of_o my_o worthy_a and_o dear_a husband_n sir_n thomas_n richardson_n knight_n lord_n chief_a justice_n of_o the_o king_n bench_n who_o die_v at_o candlemas_n 1634._o where_o short_o after_o i_o finish_v these_o prayer_n follow_v for_o my_o own_o private_a use_n be_v the_o fit_a employment_n for_o my_o time_n who_o be_v then_o in_o so_o much_o heaviness_n i_o call_v this_o book_n a_o weekly_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n either_o for_o a_o private_a person_n or_o in_o their_o own_o family_n to_o which_o there_o be_v add_v some_o other_o necessary_a prayer_n very_o
for_o thou_o before_o thou_o have_v be_v to_o understand_v thy_o own_o wretched_a estate_n oh_o my_o lord_n god_n how_o good_a and_o gracious_a have_v thou_o ever_o be_v in_o all_o thy_o mercy_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a towards_o i_o the_o least_o and_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o servant_n before_o i_o be_v bear_v and_o ever_o since_o from_o time_n to_o time_n now_o lord_n i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o in_o the_o same_o love_n and_o favour_n from_o which_o i_o have_v hitherto_o receive_v so_o many_o and_o great_a benefit_n vouchsafe_v thou_o always_o to_o continue_v thy_o blessing_n unto_o i_o especial_o in_o daily_o renew_v all_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o my_o soul_n for_o the_o true_a performance_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o service_n in_o a_o right_n and_o acceptable_a manner_n towards_o thy_o majesty_n and_o lord_n make_v my_o humble_a thankfulness_n unto_o thou_o appear_v in_o my_o true_a obedience_n of_o thou_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o i_o may_v due_o praise_v and_o 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life_n in_o death_n nor_o in_o the_o last_o judgement_n but_o be_v please_v by_o thy_o spirit_n to_o say_v always_o unto_o my_o soul_n especial_o at_o my_o death_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n and_o my_o salvation_n for_o in_o thou_o will_v i_o trust_v so_o long_o as_o i_o live_v and_o for_o ever_o so_o be_v it_o a_o short_a supplication_n before_o the_o weekly_a prayer_n 11._o a_o morning_n prayer_n for_o monday_n to_o god_n the_o father_n hear_v i_o when_o i_o call_v upon_o thou_o o_o god_n of_o my_o righteousness_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o and_o hearken_v unto_o my_o prayer_n most_o gracious_a lord_n god_n and_o my_o heavenly_a father_n in_o christ_n jesus_n my_o saviour_n thou_o know_v my_o great_a and_o grievous_a infirmity_n that_o i_o can_v of_o myself_o neither_o will_n nor_o perform_v any_o good_a nor_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n but_o by_o thy_o grace_n therefore_o i_o most_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o endue_v i_o thy_o poor_a unworthy_a servant_n with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o these_o and_o all_o other_o my_o prayer_n and_o petition_n that_o i_o presume_v to_o offer_v unto_o thy_o majesty_n may_v by_o thy_o assistance_n be_v make_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n and_o in_o a_o acceptable_a time_n when_o thou_o will_v please_v to_o be_v find_v of_o i_o and_o gracious_o to_o hear_v and_o receive_v i_o and_o my_o supplication_n and_o now_o vouchsafe_v dear_a god_n to_o sanctify_v prepare_v and_o assist_v my_o heart_n and_o soul_n with_o thy_o true_a spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o prayer_n to_o drive_v away_o all_o vain_a and_o wander_a thought_n sluggish_a dulness_n and_o all_o evil_a temptation_n out_o of_o my_o mind_n and_o knit_v my_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o thy_o great_a name_n and_o to_o the_o devout_a love_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n and_o teach_v i_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n and_o such_o true_a humility_n and_o devotion_n as_o be_v fit_a to_o appear_v in_o thy_o sacred_a presence_n that_o i_o may_v right_o faithful_o and_o humble_o now_o and_o at_o all_o time_n call_v upon_o thy_o holy_a name_n as_o i_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o daily_o pray_v unto_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a lord_n god_n who_o have_v awake_v i_o in_o health_n and_o safety_n to_o this_o day_n light_n which_o i_o most_o thankful_o acknowledge_v with_o all_o other_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a bestow_v on_o i_o thy_o sinful_a servant_n from_o time_n to_o time_n beseech_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n always_o to_o continue_v they_o unto_o i_o and_o as_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n have_v bring_v i_o to_o begin_v this_o new_a day_n so_o lord_n by_o thy_o power_n defend_v i_o therein_o from_o fall_v into_o any_o sin_n or_o evil_n to_o offend_v thou_o but_o give_v i_o grace_n at_o this_o present_a to_o perform_v and_o ever_o continue_v to_o lead_v a_o new_a a_o holy_a and_o a_o upright_a life_n in_o thy_o sight_n all_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o day_n to_o come_v to_o frame_v my_o heart_n and_o reform_v my_o way_n in_o all_o true_a obedience_n hereafter_o to_o thy_o most_o holy_a will_n and_o commandment_n and_o further_o i_o humble_o praise_v thy_o glorious_a name_n for_o thy_o gracious_a preservation_n of_o i_o and_o i_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o benefit_n vouchsafe_v i_o the_o last_o night_n and_o all_o my_o life_n pass_v unto_o this_o instant_a hour_n have_v hitherto_o give_v i_o health_n maintenance_n and_o safety_n which_o i_o pray_v thou_o whilst_o i_o live_v still_o to_o vouchsafe_v i_o and_o make_v i_o true_o thankful_a to_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o let_v thy_o benefit_n never_o slip_v out_o of_o my_o mind_n but_o that_o i_o may_v daily_o and_o due_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o the_o true_a praise_n of_o thy_o
humble_o pray_v thou_o o_o lord_n my_o saviour_n of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n both_o in_o this_o world_n and_o after_o this_o life_n be_v end_v to_o make_v i_o thy_o poor_a unworthy_a servant_n a_o happy_a partaker_n among_o thy_o saint_n and_o servant_n that_o i_o may_v live_v hereafter_o with_o thou_o and_o they_o to_o praise_v and_o glorify_v thy_o name_n my_o dear_a jesus_n for_o ever_o amen_n 15._o a_o prayer_n for_o tuesday_n morning_n to_o god_n the_o son_n our_o redeemer_n i_o know_v that_o my_o redeemer_n live_v and_o shall_v stand_v the_o last_o day_n upon_o the_o earth_n to_o judge_v the_o world_n in_o righteousness_n and_o all_o the_o people_n with_o equity_n o_o sweet_a jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v my_o lord_n and_o perfect_a saviour_n the_o belove_a son_n of_o god_n the_o bless_a redeemer_n of_o the_o world_n the_o only_a searcher_n of_o man_n heart_n before_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v manifest_a all_o desire_v know_v and_o from_o thou_o no_o secret_n can_v be_v hide_v lord_n cleanse_v and_o reform_v the_o thought_n of_o my_o wicked_a corrupt_a heart_n by_o the_o inspiration_n of_o thy_o most_o holy_a spirit_n to_o purge_v my_o heart_n soul_n and_o conscience_n from_o all_o sin_n evil_a and_o dead_a work_n right_o and_o faithful_o to_o fear_v and_o serve_v thou_o the_o true_a and_o live_a lord_n that_o i_o may_v unfeigned_o love_v thou_o and_o constant_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a and_o bless_a name_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n and_o for_o ever_o now_o gracious_a jesus_n grant_v that_o the_o word_n of_o my_o mouth_n and_o the_o thought_n and_o meditation_n of_o my_o heart_n in_o these_o and_o all_o other_o prayer_n and_o petition_n that_o i_o make_v unto_o thy_o majesty_n may_v be_v always_o guide_v by_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o that_o all_o my_o way_n and_o action_n be_v direct_v according_a to_o thy_o holy_a word_n and_o so_o by_o thy_o merciful_a assistance_n all_o thing_n i_o go_v about_o shall_v be_v ever_o right_a and_o acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o truth_n that_o be_v my_o strength_n and_o my_o redeemer_n and_o dear_a saviour_n who_o know_v the_o infinite_a corruption_n of_o my_o wretched_a nature_n and_o my_o unaptnesse_n to_o all_o goodness_n vouchsafe_v to_o draw_v and_o knit_v my_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o thy_o true_a fear_n and_o faithful_a service_n and_o suffer_v no_o worldly_a respect_n regard_v of_o person_n nor_o any_o pleasure_n to_o withdraw_v my_o mind_n or_o hinder_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o true_a performance_n of_o my_o daily_a duty_n and_o service_n towards_o thou_o my_o god_n with_o due_a observance_n of_o thy_o great_a majesty_n faithful_o devout_o and_o constant_o serve_v thou_o and_o call_v on_o thy_o holy_a name_n now_o and_o at_o all_o time_n and_o daily_o worship_v thou_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n as_o thyself_o have_v command_v and_o be_v thou_o please_v dear_a lord_n by_o thy_o grace_n to_o guide_v and_o direct_v my_o heart_n soul_n and_o body_n with_o all_o my_o desire_n way_n and_o work_n according_a to_o thy_o own_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n for_o i_o humble_o commend_v and_o commit_v myself_o my_o child_n and_o grandchild_n with_o all_o belong_v to_o i_o and_o all_o thing_n that_o any_o way_n concern_v i_o to_o thy_o most_o gracious_a protection_n direction_n and_o dispose_v now_o and_o ever_o and_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o o_o my_o sweet_a jesus_n so_o to_o prevent_v i_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o be_v lead_v into_o no_o temptation_n this_o day_n by_o the_o devil_n or_o his_o evil_a agent_n the_o vain_a world_n or_o my_o own_o corrupt_a flesh_n neither_o suffer_v any_o sinful_a thought_n to_o possess_v my_o soul_n but_o assist_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o set_v a_o watch_n over_o my_o heart_n and_o way_n and_o before_o my_o mouth_n and_o set_v a_o seal_n of_o grace_n and_o wisdom_n over_o my_o soul_n and_o upon_o my_o lip_n that_o i_o offend_v not_o with_o my_o tongue_n or_o in_o my_o action_n either_o against_o thou_o my_o god_n my_o neighbour_n or_o my_o own_o soul_n but_o lord_n make_v my_o heart_n clean_o and_o upright_o before_o thou_o and_o keep_v i_o from_o fall_v into_o my_o former_a sin_n again_o but_o endue_v i_o with_o grace_n so_o to_o number_v my_o day_n that_o i_o may_v apply_v my_o heart_n to_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n and_o daily_o endeavour_v and_o strive_v to_o lead_v a_o new_a and_o godly_a life_n in_o thy_o sight_n and_o make_v i_o firm_a steadfast_a and_o constant_a in_o thy_o right_a church_n save_v truth_n and_o true_a faith_n unto_o my_o life_n end_v to_o live_v and_o die_v therein_o but_o if_o i_o hold_v any_o error_n contrary_a to_o thy_o will_n and_o word_n o_o lord_n speedy_o convert_v my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o and_o show_v i_o the_o path_n of_o life_n and_o teach_v i_o thy_o truth_n and_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o slide_v from_o it_o but_o so_o long_o as_o i_o live_v here_o constant_o to_o set_v my_o whole_a heart_n soul_n and_o delight_n to_o seek_v to_o serve_v to_o love_v and_o to_o fear_v thou_o my_o lord_n in_o all_o true_a obedience_n humility_n repentance_n and_o purity_n with_o steadfast_a faith_n in_o thou_o and_o true_a holiness_n of_o live_v as_o be_v require_v of_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n through_o the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n who_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o three_o person_n and_o one_o true_a eternal_a god_n bless_v for_o ever_o amen_n conclude_v my_o humble_a petition_n with_o that_o perfect_a prayer_n which_o christ_n our_o advocate_n have_v sanctify_v and_o teach_v we_o say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n 16._o a_o prayer_n for_o tuesday_n at_o night_n to_o our_o bless_a saviour_n for_o myself_o and_o child_n o_o sweet_a jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n my_o bless_a saviour_n redeemer_n and_o mediator_n who_o understand_v all_o thing_n and_o see_v what_o we_o want_v before_o we_o ask_v and_o know_v best_o what_o be_v in_o miserable_a mortal_a man_n that_o be_v make_v of_o earth_n how_o corrupt_a my_o nature_n and_o substance_n be_v how_o many_o and_o great_a my_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n be_v and_o how_o subject_a i_o be_o to_o fall_v into_o all_o manner_n of_o evil_a both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n if_o thy_o grace_n uphold_v i_o not_o therefore_o i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o receive_v i_o and_o i_o now_o and_o ever_o into_o thy_o provident_a and_o gracious_a care_n to_o protect_v and_o direct_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n to_o do_v thy_o bless_a will_n and_o to_o live_v in_o all_o thy_o holy_a fear_n to_o save_v and_o guide_v we_o wake_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o shame_n and_o to_o keep_v and_o defend_v we_o sleep_v from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n either_o of_o soul_n or_o body_n that_o so_o by_o thy_o mercy_n we_o may_v rest_v in_o peace_n and_o safety_n this_o night_n and_o also_o awake_a in_o thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n and_o do_v all_o thing_n to_o thy_o honour_n and_o glory_n and_o may_v live_v and_o die_v thy_o true_a and_o faithful_a servant_n and_o after_o death_n vouchsafe_v dear_a lord_n by_o thy_o merit_n and_o suffering_n to_o give_v we_o eternal_a life_n with_o thou_o in_o heaven_n which_o thou_o have_v dear_o purchase_v for_o we_o now_o sweet_a jesus_n vouchsafe_v to_o endue_v and_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v be_v able_a right_o faithful_o and_o confident_o as_o i_o ought_v to_o do_v to_o cry_v and_o pray_v unto_o thou_o my_o god_n for_o grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o i_o may_v find_v favour_n in_o thy_o sight_n and_o that_o my_o trust_n in_o thou_o may_v never_o cease_v that_o so_o i_o may_v obtain_v true_a contrition_n for_o all_o my_o offence_n and_o pardon_v for_o my_o sin_n past_a with_o all_o save_a grace_n for_o my_o salvation_n both_o in_o life_n and_o death_n and_o assure_a hope_n of_o everlasting_a life_n when_o this_o be_v end_v through_o thy_o precious_a death_n and_o bitter_a passion_n sweet_a jesus_n my_o saviour_n now_o good_a lord_n endue_v i_o with_o grace_n to_o fit_a and_o prepare_v my_o soul_n as_o i_o ought_v before_o my_o day_n of_o death_n approach_v that_o i_o be_v not_o take_v unprovided_a but_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n to_o work_v in_o my_o heart_n a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n to_o lay_v fast_o hold_v upon_o all_o thy_o mercy_n merit_n and_o gracious_a promise_n and_o right_o to_o apply_v they_o to_o my_o own_o soul_n and_o further_o give_v i_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n with_o other_o needful_a grace_n for_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n to_o thy_o majesty_n
bury_v they_o in_o thy_o grave_n so_o as_o they_o may_v never_o be_v able_a to_o come_v in_o judgement_n against_o i_o either_o to_o accuse_v or_o shame_v i_o in_o this_o world_n or_o to_o condemn_v and_o confound_v i_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n sweet_a jesus_n my_o saviour_n but_o i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n â—â—_o sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v my_o heart_n and_o soul_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o evil_a by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v be_v upright_o in_o thy_o sight_n to_o reform_v all_o my_o way_n before_o thou_o and_o let_v thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n lead_v i_o into_o the_o path_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n all_o my_o life_n that_o after_o death_n thou_o may_v of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n bring_v i_o to_o that_o everlasting_a inheritance_n of_o happiness_n which_o thou_o have_v so_o dear_o purchase_v for_o we_o with_o thy_o own_o blood_n in_o who_o be_v all_o my_o trust_n who_o be_v my_o only_a saviour_n mediator_n and_o advocate_n for_o ever_o o_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o comforter_n preserve_v and_o sanctify_v thou_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v unfeigned_o love_v thou_o true_o fear_v thy_o holy_a name_n and_o faithful_o serve_v please_v and_o obey_v thou_o as_o i_o ought_v to_o do_v now_o and_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n and_o vouchsafe_v o_o bless_a spirit_n to_o instruct_v and_o inlighten_v my_o soul_n and_o understanding_n with_o the_o true_a knowledge_n devout_a love_n and_o steadfast_a belief_n of_o thy_o sacred_a truth_n and_o keep_v i_o therein_o for_o ever_o o_o holy_a ghost_n vouchsafe_v to_o make_v thy_o seat_n and_o dwell_n in_o my_o soul_n and_o let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n take_v full_a possession_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o abide_v always_o with_o i_o to_o fill_v i_o with_o all_o save_a grace_n whereby_o i_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o any_o sin_n or_o evil_n and_o be_v enable_v to_o do_v all_o good_a that_o may_v be_v best_o please_v unto_o thou_o and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n and_o service_n by_o thy_o assistance_n in_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n unto_o my_o gracious_a and_o almighty_a god_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n and_o one_o ever_o glorious_a trinity_n to_o who_o be_v render_v all_o praise_n honour_n power_n and_o thanks_o as_o be_v right_n due_a for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n 20._o a_o evening_n prayer_n to_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o wednesday_n o_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n bless_a spirit_n by_o who_o we_o be_v sanctify_v and_o seal_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n and_o by_o who_o holy_a operation_n we_o be_v join_v unto_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o head_n christ_n jesus_n from_o who_o let_v nothing_o in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n ever_o separate_v i_o and_o merciful_a lord_n i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o cast_v i_o not_o in_o thy_o displeasure_n out_o of_o thy_o care_n and_o favour_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o withdraw_v not_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o neither_o forsake_v i_o nor_o leave_v i_o to_o myself_o who_o be_o whole_o subject_a to_o all_o wickedness_n but_o i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o create_v in_o i_o a_o new_a a_o clean_a a_o upright_a a_o faithful_a and_o perfect_a heart_n in_o thy_o sight_n to_o walk_v in_o all_o true_a holiness_n before_o thou_o as_o thou_o require_v all_o my_o day_n to_o come_v and_o good_a lord_n daily_o renew_v thy_o grace_n and_o a_o right_n holy_a spirit_n within_o i_o to_o sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v my_o soul_n from_o sin_n to_o preserve_v i_o from_o fall_v into_o evil_n and_o to_o guide_v i_o into_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n now_o dear_a lord_n mark_v i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n for_o thy_o own_o and_o prevent_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o never_o grieve_v despite_n or_o neglect_v thou_o my_o god_n in_o any_o thing_n neither_o to_o resist_v or_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o my_o heart_n at_o any_o time_n but_o i_o most_o humble_o pray_v and_o desire_v to_o be_v lead_v and_o direct_v in_o all_o thing_n by_o thou_o who_o best_o know_v my_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n that_o i_o can_v of_o myself_o neither_o will_n nor_o perform_v any_o good_a at_o all_o much_o less_o call_v upon_o thy_o holy_a name_n as_o i_o ought_v all_o my_o best_a work_n and_o endeavour_n be_v full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n but_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n to_o accept_v in_o i_o the_o will_n for_o thou_o deed_n the_o affection_n for_o the_o action_n and_o vouchsafe_v to_o heal_v and_o help_v my_o great_a disability_n to_o any_o goodness_n and_o teach_v and_o assist_v i_o right_o faithful_o and_o constant_o to_o pray_v unto_o thou_o my_o god_n now_o and_o at_o all_o time_n according_a to_o thy_o holy_a will_n and_o daily_o to_o call_v upon_o thy_o great_a name_n in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n and_o be_v please_v o_o lord_n holy_a ghost_n to_o prepare_v assist_v and_o lift_v up_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n towards_o thou_o and_o bend_v down_o thy_o ear_n of_o mercy_n to_o hear_v i_o and_o vouchsafe_v thou_o bless_a lord_n to_o make_v request_n by_o thy_o grace_n in_o i_o with_o such_o inward_a and_o faithful_a devotion_n humility_n sigh_n and_o groan_n as_o can_v be_v express_v that_o so_o my_o supplication_n may_v be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n my_o heavenly_a father_n through_o the_o merit_n and_o suffering_n of_o my_o dear_a saviour_n jesus_n and_o the_o holy_a work_n of_o thou_o o_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n my_o comforter_n who_o be_v the_o sanctifier_n and_o preserver_n both_o of_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o inflame_v my_o heart_n and_o spirit_n with_o fervent_a zeal_n and_o unfeigned_a devotion_n to_o the_o true_a and_o constant_a performance_n of_o all_o duty_n and_o service_n that_o i_o owe_v unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o vouchsafe_v lord_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o infuse_v into_o my_o soul_n everlasting_a and_o devout_a love_n towards_o thy_o majesty_n with_o christian_a charity_n towards_o all_o my_o brethren_n thy_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o lord_n put_v thou_o a_o right_n and_o steadfast_a hope_n into_o my_o heart_n that_o my_o trust_n in_o thou_o may_v never_o fail_v till_o i_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o eternal_a felicity_n which_o god_n the_o father_n have_v prepare_v and_o our_o bless_a saviour_n have_v purchase_v and_o thou_o bless_a spirit_n by_o thy_o holy_a assistance_n will_v bring_v we_o unto_o to_o glorify_v the_o name_n of_o my_o god_n in_o heaven_n hereafter_o for_o ever_o amen_n 21._o the_o conclusion_n for_o wednesday_n at_o night_n to_o the_o bless_a trinity_n merciful_a god_n heavenly_a father_n bless_a son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n who_o have_v appoint_v the_o night_n for_o all_o mortal_a creature_n to_o take_v rest_n without_o which_o our_o weak_a nature_n can_v subsist_v i_o be_o now_o in_o health_n by_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n by_o thy_o 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sleep_v lord_n let_v i_o safe_o rest_n by_o thy_o bless_a preservation_n and_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v continue_v in_o thy_o true_a faith_n fear_n and_o favour_n with_o a_o good_a conscience_n unto_o my_o last_o breath_n that_o so_o if_o thou_o call_v i_o away_o this_o night_n or_o any_o other_o time_n in_o my_o sleep_n thou_o will_v in_o christ_n pardon_v my_o sin_n and_o after_o death_n receive_v my_o soul_n to_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n to_o remain_v with_o thou_o for_o ever_o and_o may_v praise_v thou_o my_o god_n everlasting_o amen_n amen_n 22._o a_o prayer_n for_o thursday_n morning_n at_o first_o awake_v to_o god_n the_o father_n my_o god_n i_o hearty_o praise_v thou_o for_o my_o present_a health_n rest_n and_o
which_o be_v most_o needful_a even_o thy_o glory_n thy_o favour_n and_o thy_o bless_a kingdom_n and_o then_o lord_n i_o know_v thou_o will_v supply_v all_o the_o defect_n of_o grace_n in_o my_o soul_n and_o heal_v all_o the_o infirmity_n of_o my_o body_n but_o chief_o vouchsafe_v daily_a to_o continue_v and_o increase_v all_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o my_o soul_n by_o thy_o mercy_n and_o mighty_a power_n o_o my_o bless_a lord_n god_n to_o which_o end_n o_o gracious_a spirit_n give_v i_o a_o upright_a and_o penitent_a heart_n a_o humble_a and_o lowly_a spirit_n a_o quiet_a recollect_v mind_n free_v from_o the_o vanity_n and_o care_n of_o this_o present_a world_n and_o the_o love_n of_o this_o vile_a life_n but_o lord_n teach_v i_o with_o mary_n first_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o seek_v after_o thou_o my_o god_n thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o so_o that_o i_o may_v have_v grace_n whole_o to_o devote_v and_o dedicate_v myself_o my_o time_n and_o best_a endeavour_n unto_o thy_o true_a and_o faithful_a service_n and_o daily_o study_v and_o strive_v to_o do_v thy_o holy_a will_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o seek_v thy_o glory_n here_o that_o so_o i_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n hereafter_o and_o dear_a lord_n holy_a ghost_n inspire_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n daily_o to_o hear_v and_o read_v thy_o holy_a and_o bless_a word_n as_o i_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o that_o i_o may_v so_o employ_v my_o time_n therein_o as_o to_o frame_v my_o life_n hereafter_o to_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o soul_n good_a and_o grant_v i_o gracious_o o_o god_n to_o choose_v to_o speak_v and_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o to_o set_v thy_o heavy_a judgement_n against_o sin_n continual_o before_o my_o face_n to_o deter_v and_o make_v i_o daily_o to_o remember_v my_o own_o last_o end_n and_o by_o thy_o assistance_n to_o prepare_v for_o it_o and_o to_o consider_v the_o end_n in_o all_o my_o action_n before_o i_o do_v they_o that_o i_o may_v never_o do_v amiss_o and_o let_v i_o still_o remember_v thy_o all-seeing_a eye_n be_v ever_o upon_o our_o way_n that_o i_o may_v not_o displease_v or_o offend_v thou_o in_o any_o thing_n but_o lord_n endue_v i_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o direct_v my_o heart_n and_o all_o my_o way_n aright_o before_o thou_o that_o so_o thou_o may_v witness_v to_o my_o spirit_n that_o i_o be_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o ever_o continue_v unto_o i_o that_o unspeakable_a comfort_n to_o give_v i_o the_o joyful_a hope_n of_o my_o salvation_n through_o my_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n unto_o my_o end_n and_o in_o my_o end_n especial_o establish_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n to_o work_v in_o my_o soul_n all_o save_a grace_n that_o may_v make_v i_o acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n through_o my_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o who_o sake_n i_o beseech_v thou_o further_o to_o extend_v thy_o goodness_n towards_o i_o to_o forgive_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o offence_n that_o i_o have_v do_v before_o thou_o in_o my_o whole_a life_n past_a and_o preserve_v i_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o evil_a either_o commit_v or_o fall_v on_o i_o but_o dear_a lord_n vouchsafe_v daily_o to_o supply_v and_o bestow_v upon_o i_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n necessary_a for_o this_o present_a life_n but_o chief_o be_v please_v to_o sanctify_v my_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o thy_o faithful_a service_n and_o endue_v i_o with_o all_o save_a grace_n for_o my_o salvation_n both_o in_o life_n and_o death_n that_o so_o i_o may_v be_v able_a right_o and_o constant_o to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o whilst_o i_o live_v here_o that_o also_o by_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n i_o may_v obtain_v a_o place_n hereafter_o to_o live_v with_o thou_o eternal_o o_o holy_a ghost_n and_o my_o bless_a lord_n god_n to_o who_o be_v all_o thanks_o and_o praise_n for_o ever_o amen_n 33._o the_o conclusion_n for_o saturday_n night_n in_o bed_n to_o the_o week_n prayer_n 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god_n and_o the_o happy_a obtain_n by_o my_o lord_n jesus_n of_o everlasting_a salvation_n to_o my_o own_o self_n that_o among_o all_o the_o change_n chance_n and_o adversity_n of_o this_o miserable_a mutable_a and_o mortal_a life_n i_o may_v ever_o be_v defend_v by_o thy_o ready_a help_n and_o favour_n from_o fall_v into_o sin_n shame_n harm_n or_o danger_n either_o in_o soul_n or_o body_n and_o may_v be_v direct_v and_o assist_v by_o thy_o grace_n and_o providence_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n before_o thou_o that_o thou_o my_o lord_n holy_a ghost_n may_v guide_v i_o in_o all_o thing_n i_o go_v about_o to_o do_v that_o which_o may_v be_v most_o serviceable_a acceptable_a and_o best_a please_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o my_o lord_n god_n to_o who_o be_v all_o praise_n honour_n power_n and_o eternal_a glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n the_o end_n of_o the_o second_o book_n book_n iii_o short_a prayer_n which_o may_v belong_v to_o any_o the_o three_o book_n when_o time_n serve_v not_o for_o long_a devotion_n 1._o a_o short_a preface_n before_o other_o prayer_n or_o petition_n o_o lord_n holy_a ghost_n who_o best_o know_v my_o manifold_a infirmity_n have_v mercy_n and_o pity_n upon_o i_o and_o vouchsafe_v to_o prevent_v or_o to_o banish_v and_o drive_v away_o all_o evil_a hindrance_n and_o temptation_n that_o may_v withdraw_v my_o heart_n from_o god_n in_o the_o offer_n up_o of_o my_o prayer_n and_o humble_a petition_n unto_o thy_o majesty_n and_o be_v please_v lord_n to_o sanctify_v teach_v and_o assist_v i_o herein_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v right_o and_o faithful_o perform_v this_o duty_n and_o service_n before_o thou_o to_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o good_a and_o comfort_n of_o my_o soul_n through_o christ_n jesus_n amen_n 2._o a_o short_a thanksgiving_n at_o first_o sight_n of_o the_o morning_n light_n my_o bless_a lord_n god_n i_o most_o humble_o praise_v thou_o for_o thy_o 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i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o give_v i_o the_o bless_a gift_n of_o true_a faith_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o i_o to_o please_v thou_o my_o god_n but_o thereby_o i_o may_v lay_v hold_n and_o right_o apply_v unto_o my_o own_o soul_n all_o the_o infinite_a benefit_n purchase_v by_o the_o bitter_a death_n and_o passion_n and_o precious_a bloodshedding_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n that_o i_o may_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n before_o thou_o as_o become_v that_o saint_n and_o servant_n whereby_o i_o may_v glorify_v thou_o and_o have_v assurance_n to_o my_o own_o conscience_n that_o i_o be_o thou_o by_o constant_o obey_v thy_o will_n and_o also_o lord_n grant_v i_o hearty_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o true_a sorrow_n for_o all_o my_o sin_n original_a and_o actual_a in_o omit_v the_o good_a i_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o commit_v the_o evil_a i_o shall_v not_o do_v against_o thou_o that_o so_o i_o may_v obtain_v pardon_n of_o all_o my_o trespass_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a and_o let_v thy_o bless_a spirit_n produce_v in_o i_o amendment_n of_o my_o life_n all_o my_o time_n to_o come_v and_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n to_o shun_v and_o hate_v all_o approach_n of_o evil_a and_o lord_n show_v i_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o turn_v my_o step_n into_o the_o right_a path_n that_o i_o may_v wallke_v in_o true_a obedience_n to_o all_o thy_o holy_a commandment_n now_o dear_a god_n of_o thy_o mercy_n give_v i_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n with_o assurance_n of_o thy_o gracious_a favour_n towards_o i_o and_o continual_a joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o i_o may_v strive_v always_o to_o keep_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n before_o thou_o towards_o all_o and_o endue_v i_o with_o grace_n will_n understanding_n and_o ability_n to_o do_v good_a work_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o bring_v comfort_n and_o profit_n to_o my_o soul_n in_o pray_v read_v and_o hear_v of_o thy_o most_o holy_a word_n at_o all_o time_n and_o most_o devout_a love_n towards_o thy_o majesty_n with_o affection_n to_o all_o my_o brethren_n thy_o child_n servant_n and_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n to_o come_v by_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n dear_a god_n amen_o friday_n 5._o a_o prayer_n for_o defence_n against_o our_o soul_n enemy_n in_o all_o temptation_n good_a lord_n god_n who_o know_v the_o power_n and_o great_a malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n from_o who_o none_o can_v defend_v or_o deliver_v we_o but_o only_o thou_o o_o lord_n who_o power_n and_o strength_n be_v over_o and_o above_o all_o and_o if_o thou_o please_v to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n who_o can_v hurt_v or_o pluck_v i_o out_o of_o thy_o merciful_a hand_n therefore_o i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o god_n to_o defend_v i_o both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o life_n and_o death_n from_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o my_o own_o wretched_a nature_n within_o i_o the_o wicked_a enticement_n of_o this_o vain_a world_n round_o about_o i_o with_o the_o malicious_a snare_n and_o evil_a temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n that_o be_v ever_o at_o my_o back_n ready_a to_o entrap_v i_o and_o draw_v my_o soul_n from_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o all_o goodness_n and_o to_o lead_v i_o captive_a into_o all_o wickedness_n sin_n and_o evil_a to_o separate_v i_o from_o thou_o all_o which_o like_o roar_a lion_n seek_v to_o devour_v and_o destroy_v i_o everlasting_o but_o i_o most_o humble_o pray_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n who_o understand_v my_o frailty_n to_o preserve_v and_o deliver_v i_o from_o all_o their_o assault_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v able_a to_o prevail_v over_o i_o to_o draw_v i_o to_o sin_n against_o thou_o my_o god_n in_o any_o thing_n neither_o suffer_v they_o to_o prevent_v hinder_v disturb_v or_o carry_v away_o my_o mind_n or_o possess_v my_o vain_a heart_n with_o wander_a thought_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o any_o holy_a duty_n or_o service_n towards_o thy_o majesty_n nor_o give_v they_o power_n to_o bring_v those_o harm_n danger_n or_o mischief_n upon_o i_o either_o in_o soul_n or_o body_n which_o they_o desire_v to_o do_v but_o let_v thy_o bless_a spirit_n so_o full_o possess_v i_o and_o ever_o direct_a and_o assist_v i_o in_o all_o my_o way_n to_o do_v all_o thing_n in_o a_o right_n faithful_a and_o acceptable_a manner_n before_o thou_o that_o so_o at_o all_o time_n thy_o spirit_n may_v witness_v unto_o my_o spirit_n that_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n good_a lord_n vouchsafe_v thou_o always_o to_o say_v unto_o my_o soul_n especial_o at_o my_o death_n that_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n my_o help_n and_o my_o salvation_n for_o ever_o and_o by_o thy_o grace_n make_v my_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o answer_v and_o perform_v unto_o thou_o again_o that_o i_o be_o and_o will_v be_v thy_o true_a faithful_a and_o obedient_a servant_n unto_o my_o last_o breath_n for_o ever_o amen_n saturday_n 6._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o true_a spirit_n of_o prayer_n or_o a_o meditation_n with_o a_o short_a prayer_n to_o jesus_n our_o saviour_n dear_a lord_n holy_a ghost_n the_o helper_n of_o our_o infirmity_n the_o preserver_n and_o sanctifier_n of_o mankind_n i_o most_o humble_o beg_v of_o thou_o to_o endue_v i_o thy_o unworthy_a sinful_a servant_n with_o thy_o true_a spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o prayer_n that_o i_o may_v right_o perform_v that_o duty_n towards_o thou_o of_o call_v upon_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o all_o other_o thy_o service_n this_o day_n and_o at_o all_o time_n with_o true_a and_o right_a devotion_n that_o so_o my_o petition_n be_v humble_o
sacrament_n join_v i_o a_o unworthy_a member_n unseparable_o unto_o thy_o bless_a head_n christ_n jesus_n especial_o at_o this_o time_n grant_v that_o through_o thy_o holy_a work_n and_o assistance_n i_o may_v be_v a_o happy_a partaker_n not_o only_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n but_o also_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o inestimable_a grace_n bestow_v upon_o our_o soul_n by_o the_o real_a body_n break_v and_o precious_a blood_n shed_v of_o our_o dear_a saviour_n jesus_n which_o be_v crucify_v for_o we_o to_o be_v the_o precious_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n all_o which_o lord_n right_o apply_v unto_o my_o soul_n with_o all_o other_o benefit_n thereby_o signify_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o and_o through_o his_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n that_o i_o may_v be_v reconcile_v and_o accept_v by_o god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n to_o my_o eternal_a comfort_n and_o happiness_n that_o so_o i_o may_v devout_o and_o everlasting_o love_v and_o honour_n magnify_v and_o admire_v the_o infinite_a mercy_n love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n the_o father_n our_o dear_a saviour_n jesus_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o who_o be_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o now_o almighty_a god_n grant_v i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n grace_n to_o live_v in_o true_a faith_n ready_a obedience_n and_o continual_a thankfulness_n all_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o day_n here_o that_o i_o may_v live_v hereafter_o in_o heaven_n with_o thou_o in_o joy_n and_o bliss_n for_o evermore_o amen_n 4._o a_o humble_a thanksgiving_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n i_o yield_v unto_o thou_o my_o merciful_a lord_n god_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n all_o humble_a and_o possible_a praise_n and_o thanks_o for_o all_o thy_o great_a benefit_n and_o love_a favour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o thy_o poor_a sinful_a creature_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a all_o my_o life_n hitherto_o and_o dear_a lord_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o mercy_n thou_o have_v be_v exceed_v good_a and_o gracious_a towards_o i_o which_o i_o humble_o acknowledge_v especial_o in_o vouchsafe_v so_o great_a and_o manifold_a blessing_n to_o i_o thy_o most_o unworthy_a servant_n in_o this_o thy_o present_a favour_n which_o thou_o have_v be_v please_v to_o make_v i_o partaker_n of_o among_o thy_o child_n now_o dear_a lord_n make_v i_o ever_o true_o thankful_a with_o all_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n unto_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n bestow_v on_o i_o who_o with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n do_v confess_v i_o have_v deserve_v no_o good_a but_o all_o evil_a at_o thy_o hand_n by_o my_o manifold_a offence_n commit_v against_o thou_o therefore_o in_o all_o humility_n i_o do_v beseech_v thou_o to_o cast_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n out_o of_o thy_o sight_n and_o let_v they_o be_v no_o hindrance_n to_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n towards_o i_o but_o lord_n still_o continue_v and_o increase_v thy_o fatherly_a care_n and_o love_a kindness_n both_o to_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o prevent_v and_o preserve_v i_o from_o fall_v into_o any_o sin_n or_o evil_n and_o vouchsafe_v to_o bestow_v all_o spiritual_a grace_n on_o i_o that_o may_v enable_v i_o to_o live_v a_o more_o holy_a and_o acceptable_a life_n before_o thou_o ever_o hereafter_o and_o seal_v thou_o my_o pardon_n for_o all_o my_o sin_n past_a for_o christ_n jesus_n sake_n who_o die_v for_o i_o and_o with_o his_o own_o unvaluable_a blood_n pay_v my_o ransom_n and_o full_o satisfy_v thy_o great_a and_o just_a wrath_n against_o i_o but_o gracious_a god_n how_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o goodness_n and_o infinite_a favour_n towards_o mankind_n that_o instead_o of_o pour_v down_o punishment_n upon_o we_o for_o our_o great_a offence_n against_o thou_o thou_o do_v thyself_o in_o thy_o tender_a love_n ordain_v the_o mean_n for_o our_o redemption_n justification_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n through_o christ_n thou_o own_o dear_a son_n praise_v be_v thy_o glorious_a name_n for_o ever_o and_o chief_o at_o this_o time_n i_o magnify_v thou_o sweet_a jesus_n the_o mirror_n of_o mercy_n who_o before_o thou_o have_v finish_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n do_v also_o institute_v the_o bless_a sacrament_n of_o thy_o holy_a supper_n that_o inestimable_a benefit_n to_o all_o thy_o servant_n which_o right_o receive_v the_o same_o it_o be_v a_o pledge_n of_o thy_o love_n a_o remembrance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n a_o renew_v of_o grace_n in_o we_o a_o testimony_n of_o thy_o favour_n a_o confirmation_n of_o our_o faith_n a_o unite_n of_o we_o by_o thy_o holy_a ghost_n to_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o head_n christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o our_o fellow_n member_n in_o perfect_a charity_n one_o towards_o another_o with_o assurance_n thereby_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o our_o soul_n the_o great_a benefit_n thereof_o be_v beyond_o my_o expression_n of_o which_o this_o day_n thou_o have_v gracious_o vouchsafe_v to_o make_v i_o though_o unworthy_a of_o myself_o yet_o by_o thy_o favour_n a_o happy_a partaker_n now_o dear_a lord_n enlarge_v thy_o goodness_n further_o towards_o i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n to_o give_v i_o daily_o the_o spiritual_a gift_n of_o sound_a repentance_n increase_n of_o true_a faith_n to_o believe_v all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n with_o grace_n right_o to_o apply_v they_o to_o my_o own_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o infinite_a benefit_n which_o thou_o my_o dear_a saviour_n have_v purchase_v for_o i_o that_o so_o this_o sacrament_n may_v work_v those_o good_a effect_n in_o i_o which_o thou_o have_v therein_o offer_v unto_o we_o and_o that_o i_o may_v by_o thy_o assistance_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n obedience_n and_o true_a holiness_n of_o life_n all_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o day_n and_o to_o make_v such_o thankful_a and_o constant_a acknowledgement_n and_o right_a use_n of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n as_o i_o may_v glorify_v thy_o bless_a name_n reform_v my_o way_n and_o frame_v my_o heart_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v faithful_o and_o constant_o thou_o and_o then_o i_o know_v that_o thou_o will_v ever_o be_v my_o gracious_a god_n to_o thy_o honour_n and_o my_o endless_a felicity_n through_o my_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a amen_n 1._o a_o meditation_n concern_v death_n o_o lord_n god_n holy_a ghost_n our_o sanctifier_n preserver_n and_o comforter_n who_o best_o know_v my_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o can_v of_o myself_o perform_v any_o true_a service_n towards_o god_n be_v incline_v to_o all_o evil_a and_o unapt_a to_o any_o goodness_n i_o humble_o beseecb_v thou_o that_o understand_v my_o manifold_a infirmity_n be_v please_v to_o endue_v i_o with_o all_o save_a grace_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n towards_o god_n and_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o sweet_a jesus_n to_o call_v and_o draw_v i_o daily_o unto_o thou_o and_o vouchsafe_v lord_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o possess_v my_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o make_v i_o whole_o and_o constant_o thou_o true_o to_o fear_v and_o love_v thou_o to_o serve_v and_o obey_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o so_o thou_o in_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n may_v never_o leave_v i_o but_o be_v my_o gracious_a lord_n and_o merciful_a god_n for_o ever_o and_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o lord_n holy_a ghost_n to_o sanctify_v and_o assist_v i_o thy_o poor_a sinful_a servant_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n for_o my_o salvation_n in_o christ_n both_o live_a and_o die_v that_o i_o may_v strive_v to_o become_v what_o i_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o to_o do_v thy_o holy_a will_n in_o all_o thing_n while_o i_o live_v now_o o_o good_a god_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n thou_o know_v that_o many_o and_o evil_a have_v be_v my_o day_n in_o this_o world_n and_o by_o thy_o providence_n i_o have_v attain_v to_o a_o great_a age_n but_o have_v not_o perform_v the_o end_n for_o which_o i_o come_v into_o the_o world_n who_o be_v make_v only_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a thing_n needful_a but_o alas_o for_o the_o most_o part_n it_o be_v the_o least_o regard_v or_o think_v upon_o where_o i_o confess_v with_o sorrow_n that_o i_o have_v be_v too_o much_o neglectful_a have_v sometime_o be_v draw_v by_o the_o care_n and_o trouble_n of_o this_o life_n which_o necessity_n bring_v upon_o i_o to_o set_v my_o heart_n ever_o careful_o upon_o earthly_a thing_n and_o likewise_o too_o often_o have_v i_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o the_o vanity_n of_o my_o own_o heart_n in_o follow_v after_o the_o preferment_n or_o vanity_n of_o my_o own_o heart_n in_o follow_v after_o the_o preferment_n or_o delight_v in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o vile_a world_n all_o which_o perish_v in_o the_o use_n by_o which_o delusion_n
let_v thy_o right_a hand_n uphold_v and_o sustain_v i_o to_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o my_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o wait_v to_o destroy_v my_o soul_n but_o thou_o my_o lord_n be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o o_o lord_n vouchsafe_v i_o thy_o grace_n to_o direct_v my_o heart_n and_o word_n towards_o thou_o and_o by_o thy_o ready_a help_n to_o assist_v i_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n that_o in_o thy_o mercy_n at_o the_o last_o thou_o may_v finish_v all_o thy_o favour_n in_o i_o which_o be_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o my_o faith_n and_o hope_n in_o thou_o and_o lord_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v willing_o and_o ready_o come_v unto_o thou_o when_o thou_o call_v and_o vouchsafe_v o_o bless_a spirit_n holy_a ghost_n to_o fit_a and_o prepare_v i_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n to_o obtain_v remission_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n that_o i_o have_v do_v before_o thou_o with_o true_a faith_n to_o lay_v hold_n of_o all_o the_o mercy_n of_o my_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o with_o steadfast_a hope_n to_o rest_v on_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n o_o lord_n who_o never_o fail_v those_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o now_o lord_n give_v i_o strength_n and_o patience_n to_o wait_v thy_o good_a leisure_n and_o pleasure_n until_o thou_o have_v pity_n and_o compassion_n on_o i_o either_o to_o recover_v and_o restore_v my_o health_n here_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n that_o i_o may_v live_v and_o glorify_v thou_o long_o in_o this_o life_n or_o else_o that_o thou_o will_v please_v to_o receive_v and_o prepare_v i_o for_o thyself_o and_o give_v i_o all_o save_a grace_n for_o thy_o own_o merciful_a acceptance_n when_o thou_o please_v to_o call_v and_o take_v i_o to_o thou_o out_o of_o this_o wretched_a world_n that_o so_o my_o faith_n and_o sure_o trust_v in_o thou_o may_v never_o fail_v unto_o my_o last_o breath_n now_o last_o lord_n grant_v that_o as_o the_o outward_a man_n the_o body_n decay_v and_o grow_v weak_a so_o the_o inward_a part_n the_o soul_n may_v by_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n grow_v together_o in_o faith_n and_o confidence_n towards_o thou_o with_o full_a assurance_n of_o thy_o spirit_n within_o i_o of_o thy_o favour_n to_o i_o for_o my_o eternal_a salvation_n then_o come_v lord_n jesus_n when_o thou_o please_v for_o into_o thy_o hand_n i_o humble_o commend_v my_o spirit_n that_o when_o this_o life_n shall_v leave_v i_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n may_v receive_v i_o into_o that_o endless_a happiness_n in_o heaven_n which_o my_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n have_v purchase_v for_o i_o that_o i_o may_v praise_v god_n everlasting_o amen_n 6._o my_o prayer_n of_o thanksgiving_n after_o my_o long_a and_o great_a fit_a of_o sickness_n which_o begin_v on_o twelve_o day_n at_o night_n and_o hold_v i_o till_o whitsuntide_n this_o may_v serve_v upon_o any_o other_o occasion_n most_o gracious_a lord_n god_n i_o bless_v and_o praise_v thy_o great_a and_o holy_a name_n for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a vouchsafe_v to_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o especial_o i_o magnify_v thy_o glorious_a majesty_n for_o all_o those_o spiritual_a grace_n thou_o have_v bestow_v upon_o my_o soul_n before_o i_o be_v bear_v and_o hitherto_o which_o i_o beseech_v thou_o of_o thy_o mercy_n daily_o to_o continue_v and_o increase_v towards_o i_o now_o dear_a lord_n make_v i_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n ever_o true_o thankful_a to_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o goodness_n extend_v towards_o i_o and_o grant_v i_o grace_n to_o make_v such_o right_a use_n of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n as_o may_v be_v most_o to_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o salvation_n in_o christ_n but_o now_o o_o lord_n that_o be_v my_o god_n i_o must_v at_o this_o time_n render_v thou_o humble_a thanks_o in_o particular_a and_o not_o forget_v to_o acknowledge_v thy_o benefit_n and_o to_o praise_v thy_o holy_a name_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n show_v unto_o i_o for_o in_o my_o late_a and_o long_a sickness_n thou_o have_v hear_v my_o groan_n and_o take_v 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it_o shall_v please_v thou_o to_o call_v i_o away_o to_o thyself_o out_o of_o this_o vain_a world_n be_v please_v to_o give_v i_o a_o happy_a and_o bless_a departure_n to_o die_v in_o my_o lord_n jesus_n and_o in_o thy_o true_a faith_n and_o favour_n that_o thou_o have_v pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o pass_v by_o my_o unworthiness_n in_o christ_n thou_o may_v after_o death_n receive_v and_o accept_v i_o poor_a sinner_n into_o thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n though_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o only_o thou_o be_v please_v who_o be_v my_o righteousness_n lord_n and_o my_o redeemer_n and_o so_o when_o i_o have_v leave_v this_o life_n i_o shall_v rest_v in_o peace_n and_o safety_n sleep_n in_o christ_n and_o be_v raise_v by_o he_o hereafter_o to_o great_a glory_n among_o his_o servant_n and_o may_v obtain_v favour_n to_o be_v accept_v into_o the_o society_n of_o holy_a angel_n and_o bless_a saint_n and_o admit_v into_o the_o glorious_a presence_n of_o almighty_a god_n there_o to_o praise_v and_o magnify_v his_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n 7._o my_o conclusion_n a_o prayer_n to_o my_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n oh_o my_o dear_a lord_n jesus_n i_o most_o humble_o beg_v for_o thy_o love_n and_o mercy_n sake_n to_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n past_a that_o thou_o may_v look_v down_o in_o pity_n and_o compassion_n on_o i_o to_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o unworthy_a sinful_a servant_n who_o do_v earnesty_n entreat_v thou_o to_o vouchsafe_v i_o thy_o gracious_a and_o continual_a help_n protection_n and_o direction_n in_o all_o my_o weak_a endeavour_n want_n and_o trouble_n that_o so_o all_o my_o desire_n way_n and_o action_n be_v begin_v continue_v and_o end_v in_o thou_o i_o may_v be_v able_a right_o and_o faithful_o to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o at_o all_o time_n real_o to_o love_v and_o honour_v thou_o above_o all_o thing_n true_o and_o careful_o to_o fear_v and_o obey_v thou_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o will_n confident_o to_o rely_v upon_o thou_o and_o willing_o to_o submit_v to_o thy_o pleasure_n in_o all_o my_o cross_n and_o calamity_n and_o constant_o to_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thy_o most_o worthy_a and_o holy_a name_n for_o thy_o great_a and_o manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o i_o of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n and_o mercy_n o_o my_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o my_o good_a and_o final_o of_o my_o eternal_a salvation_n to_o thou_o be_v all_o praise_n honour_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n 8._o another_o short_a prayer_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n have_v pity_n upon_o i_o that_o be_o a_o most_o miserable_a sinner_n and_o full_a of_o frailty_n unapt_a and_o unable_a to_o do_v any_o good_a i_o earnest_o desire_v right_o to_o serve_v thou_o but_o without_o thy_o grace_n and_o help_v i_o can_v do_v it_o a_o fit_a subject_n for_o thy_o great_a mercy_n dear_a jesus_n pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n past_a and_o give_v i_o grace_v henceforth_o to_o become_v a_o new_a creature_n in_o thou_o daily_o to_o attend_v thy_o service_n constant_o and_o to_o perform_v all_o holy_a duty_n which_o jowe_v unto_o thou_o faithful_o and_o to_o shun_v and_o resist_v all_o sinful_a neglect_n towards_o thou_o careful_o that_o so_o while_o i_o live_v i_o may_v due_o fear_v and_o obey_v thou_o right_o and_o true_o to_o love_v and_o praise_v thou_o here_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n finis_fw-la
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love_n willing_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o and_o wash_v away_o our_o sin_n with_o his_o own_o precious_a blood_n and_o make_v we_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o suffering_n king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n and_o adopt_a child_n to_o his_o father_n and_o heir_n with_o himself_o of_o a_o eternal_a kingdom_n by_o who_o resurrection_n we_o have_v a_o lively_a hope_n of_o a_o inheritance_n that_o can_v be_v shake_v and_o wither_v not_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o we_o now_o to_o thou_o lord_n holy_a ghost_n the_o preserver_n sanctifier_n and_o comforter_n of_o mankind_n by_o who_o we_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n and_o by_o who_o holy_a work_n we_o be_v unite_v unto_o jesus_n our_o bless_a head_n and_o be_v certify_v by_o thy_o spirit_n witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o our_o great_a comfort_n and_o further_o by_o thy_o assistance_n and_o grace_n our_o weak_a prayer_n be_v right_o and_o effectual_o offer_v up_o unto_o 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