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at_o first_o we_o be_v make_v very_o good_a 26._o and_o very_o like_o god_n now_o through_o our_o own_o fault_n and_o fall_n every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v shape_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n do_v our_o mother_n conceive_v we_o 51.5_o and_o beside_o this_o corruption_n of_o nature_n enough_o of_o itself_o to_o condemn_v we_o against_o thou_o against_o thou_o only_o 4._o for_o there_o be_v but_o one_o lawgiver_n 4.12_o have_v we_o sin_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n just_o o_o lord_n may_v thou_o draw_v up_o a_o heavy_a charge_n against_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n of_o omission_n upon_o which_o our_o saviour_n will_v pass_v his_o last_o sentence_n &c_n for_o we_o can_v but_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o have_v leave_v make_v light_n of_o 22.5_o and_o like_o leak_a vessel_n let_v slip_v 2.1_o many_o sermon_n our_o fruit_n after_o much_o seed_n sow_v have_v be_v so_o few_o that_o we_o deserve_v our_o stripe_n shall_v be_v many_o 12.47_o unto_o which_o this_o other_o evil_n be_v add_v that_o we_o have_v often_o slight_v the_o lord_n supper_n either_o by_o not_o care_v to_o receive_v it_o or_o by_o neglect_v to_o prepare_v for_o it_o we_o have_v idle_v away_o also_o or_o profane_v many_o sabbath_n at_o least_o we_o have_v go_v heavy_o under_o the_o service_n of_o that_o day_n which_o we_o shall_v call_v a_o delight_n 58.13_o and_o whereas_o heart-searching_a be_v exceed_v needful_a for_o the_o well-ordering_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n we_o confess_v that_o many_o examination_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o way_n for_o which_o thou_o have_v hearken_v 8.6_o we_o have_v neglect_v yea_o though_o this_o duty_n of_o prayer_n by_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o family_n be_v so_o needful_a so_o beneficial_a and_o such_o a_o al-sanctifying_a 4.5_o service_n yet_o for_o a_o long_a time_n either_o we_o have_v be_v very_o careless_a and_o mindless_a of_o it_o or_o else_o careless_a and_o heartless_a in_o it_o but_o beside_o all_o these_o omission_n and_o neglect_n of_o duty_n we_o do_v further_o confess_v that_o we_o have_v commit_v much_o evil_n and_o be_v guilty_a of_o much_o rebellion_n against_o thy_o majesty_n yield_v ordinary_o unto_o satan_n temptation_n who_o never_o cease_v to_o put_v fair_a colour_n upon_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n rush_v often_o into_o evil_a company_n and_o partake_v with_o they_o in_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n and_o when_o we_o have_v be_v alone_o sad_o and_o secure_o satisfy_v the_o lust_n of_o our_o evil_n and_o distemper_a heart_n especial_o in_o the_o evil_n more_o please_a and_o suitable_a to_o our_o sinful_a nature_n in_o regard_n of_o all_o which_o and_o all_o other_o our_o many_o and_o great_a transgression_n we_o deserve_v o_o most_o just_a god_n to_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o to_o be_v lade_v with_o thy_o judgement_n as_o we_o have_v lade_v thou_o with_o our_o sin_n but_o while_o we_o be_v displease_v with_o ourselves_o for_o they_o and_o it_o be_v in_o our_o heart_n desire_v not_o only_o to_o confess_v they_o but_o forsake_v they_o and_o turn_v to_o thou_o from_o they_o we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n in_o the_o name_n and_o for_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v merciful_a to_o we_o sinner_n 18.13_o lay_v every_o one_o of_o our_o sin_n for_o we_o be_v not_o able_a ourselves_o to_o bear_v the_o least_o of_o they_o upon_o that_o lamb_n of_o god_n on_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v lay_v the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o 53.6_o free_v we_o also_o of_o thy_o free_a grace_n from_o all_o those_o evil_n which_o be_v either_o on_o we_o or_o due_a unto_o we_o for_o the_o same_o and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v hereof_o assure_v give_v we_o we_o pray_v thou_o that_o most_o excellent_a grace_n of_o faith_n without_o which_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n and_o of_o pardon_n can_v profit_v 4.2_o that_o thereby_o receive_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o spirit_n may_v rejoice_v in_o god_n our_o saviour_n â—_o which_o since_o we_o can_v do_v but_o in_o the_o publican_n way_n who_o say_v god_n be_v merciful_a to_o i_o a_o sinner_n that_o be_v in_o a_o way_n of_o repentance_n therefore_o do_v thou_o o_o lord_n work_v and_o if_o any_o thing_n of_o godly_a sorrow_n be_v already_o wrought_v do_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o work_n so_o upon_o our_o ever_o too-hard-heart_n as_o that_o we_o may_v remember_v our_o former_a evil_a way_n and_o do_n that_o have_v not_o be_v good_a and_o loath_a ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n for_o all_o our_o iniquity_n 36.31_o nor_o let_v we_o loath_a our_o sin_n only_o and_o ourselves_o for_o they_o but_o leave_v they_o also_o and_o settle_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n after_o thou_o have_v speak_v peace_n to_o we_o not_o to_o turn_v again_o to_o folly_n 85.8_o and_o because_o our_o own_o resolution_n be_v soon_o alter_v and_o by_o our_o own_o strength_n we_o can_v prevail_v 2.9_o therefore_o we_o beg_v of_o thou_o our_o god_n to_o who_o power_n belong_v 62.11_o so_o much_o strength_n 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god_n that_o have_v take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n 1.29_o our_o many_o and_o great_a sin_n our_o day-sin_n and_o our_o night-sin_n may_v be_v so_o take_v away_o that_o if_o they_o be_v seek_v they_o may_v not_o be_v find_v 50.20_o be_v remove_v from_o we_o as_o far_o as_o the_o east_n be_v from_o the_o west_n 103.12_o that_o so_o in_o all_o the_o sorrow_n of_o this_o world_n we_o may_v joy_v in_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o we_o have_v now_o receive_v the_o atonement_n 5.11_o make_v we_o able_a we_o pray_v thou_o by_o thy_o grace_n to_o prove_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v forgive_v because_o they_o be_v forsake_v 28.13_o and_o that_o we_o have_v right_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n because_o we_o do_v thy_o commandment_n 22.14_o and_o walk_v sincere_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o particular_a calling_n that_o thereby_o though_o we_o can_v procure_v yet_o we_o may_v assure_v our_o happiness_n and_o in_o that_o way_n of_o thou_o may_v come_v to_o be_v possess_v of_o it_o 1.25_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o perform_v the_o duty_n belong_v to_o we_o in_o our_o several_a place_n help_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o take_v heed_n both_o of_o idleness_n and_o ill_a company_n that_o be_v enemy_n to_o employment_n and_o if_o we_o do_v labour_v diligent_o let_v we_o show_v the_o power_n of_o godliness_n in_o not_o aim_v at_o our_o own_o advantage_n and_o self-end_n set_a our_o heart_n o_o god_n in_o so_o good_a a_o frame_n as_o that_o we_o may_v follow_v our_o business_n day_n by_o day_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o word_n with_o respect_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o to_o the_o do_v of_o good_a to_o those_o that_o we_o live_v among_o and_o aught_o to_o be_v helpful_a unto_o for_o these_o end_n and_o purpose_n we_o beg_v of_o thou_o as_o of_o a_o god_n al-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v we_o from_o danger_n by_o thy_o providence_n to_o enable_v we_o for_o what_o we_o be_v to_o do_v by_o 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ourselves_o and_o all_o that_o be_v under_o authority_n make_v we_o ever_o ready_a to_o render_v unto_o caesar_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v caesar_n and_o unto_o god_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v god_n 22.21_o let_v thy_o fear_n o_o lord_n be_v upon_o our_o heart_n all_o the_o day_n long_o 23.17_o that_o walk_v conscionable_o as_o in_o thy_o presence_n we_o may_v present_v ourselves_o comfortable_o before_o thou_o in_o the_o evening_n with_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n through_o who_o we_o glory_v in_o thou_o 5.11_o and_o to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n and_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v due_a and_o desire_v to_o give_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o short_a prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n most_o glorious_a god_n and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o most_o love_a fatâ—er_n it_o be_v of_o thy_o great_a mercy_n that_o we_o have_v be_v preserve_v and_o 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51.5_o and_o this_o corruption_n that_o over-spreads_a our_o nature_n so_o declare_v and_o disperse_v itself_o also_o in_o our_o whole_a carriage_n that_o as_o there_o be_v no_o day_n of_o our_o life_n wherein_o we_o do_v not_o many_o way_n partake_v in_o thy_o mercy_n so_o no_o day_n pass_v over_o our_o head_n wherein_o we_o do_v not_o in_o many_o thing_n provoke_v thy_o justice_n in_o regard_n whereof_o we_o do_v not_o more_o need_v our_o daily_a bread_n for_o our_o body_n and_o be_v than_o a_o daily_a pardon_n of_o sin_n for_o our_o soul_n and_o for_o our_o well-being_n and_o bless_v be_v thy_o name_n o_o gracious_a god_n who_o be_v so_o far_o from_o leave_v we_o without_o hope_n of_o a_o pardon_n that_o thou_o call_v we_o unto_o thou_o and_o teach_v we_o to_o seek_v it_o from_o thou_o as_o from_o our_o heavenly_a father_n unto_o thou_o therefore_o we_o come_v acknowledge_v o_o father_n that_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o against_o thou_o so_o that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o child_n but_o though_o we_o forget_v to_o be_v towardly_a child_n yet_o do_v not_o thou_o forget_v to_o be_v a_o compassionate_a father_n but_o be_v please_v to_o come_v forth_o and_o meet_v we_o and_o kiss_v we_o with_o the_o kiss_n of_o thy_o love_n 15.20_o declare_v thyself_o in_o jesus_n christ_n a_o god_n reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o that_o our_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n thou_o will_v remember_v no_o more_o 31.34_o so_o shall_v we_o remember_v thy_o love_n more_o than_o wine_n 1.4_o and_o thou_o shall_v put_v gladness_n into_o our_o heart_n more_o than_o can_v possible_o be_v have_v from_o all_o worldly_a enjoyment_n 7._o nor_o do_v thou_o kiss_v we_o only_o but_o clothe_v we_o 15.22_o take_v away_o our_o filthy_a garment_n which_o by_o our_o prodigality_n we_o have_v bring_v ourselves_o unto_o and_o clothe_v we_o with_o change_n of_o raiment_n 3.4_o for_o as_o our_o great_a desire_n be_v that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n may_v be_v put_v upon_o we_o to_o shelter_v we_o from_o thy_o justice_n so_o we_o beg_v also_o for_o the_o clothing_n of_o the_o new_a man_n 24._o that_o we_o may_v be_v meet_a to_o partake_v in_o thy_o mercy_n and_o may_v walk_v worthy_a of_o thou_o our_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n 1.10_o give_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o soul_n 4.6_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o life_n of_o the_o soul_n 2.20_o that_o love_n which_o be_v the_o heat_n and_o holy_a fire_n of_o the_o soul_n 6._o that_o holiness_n and_o meekness_n which_o be_v the_o beauty_n and_o ornament_n of_o the_o soul_n 5._o and_o that_o hope_v which_o be_v the_o anchor_n of_o the_o soul_n 6.19_o and_o thus_o prepare_v we_o for_o that_o glorious_a place_n whither_o our_o forerunner_n be_v for_o we_o enter_v 6.20_o and_o who_o have_v give_v we_o assurance_n that_o where_o he_o be_v there_o shall_v also_o his_o servant_n be_v 12.26_o nor_o do_v we_o pray_v for_o ourselves_o only_o but_o as_o in_o duty_n we_o be_v bind_v 7._o for_o thy_o whole_a church_n thy_o church_n be_v thy_o treasure_n 5._o lord_n where_o thy_o peculiar_a treasure_n be_v there_o let_v thy_o heart_n and_o peculiar_a favour_n be_v also_o cast_v thy_o eye_n of_o compassion_n on_o those_o therein_o that_o be_v under_o any_o special_a affliction_n yea_o look_v o_o thou_o all-seeing_a and_o all-pitying_a god_n into_o all_o corner_n of_o the_o world_n and_o show_v thyself_o the_o god_n that_o comfort_v those_o that_o be_v cast_v down_o 6._o in_o special_a manner_n let_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v always_o on_o this_o land_n and_o
the_o adjoin_a kingdom_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o year_n even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o year_n 11.12_o make_v our_o gracious_a king_n a_o glorious_a defender_n of_o the_o faith_n worship_n way_n and_o servant_n of_o jesus_n christ_n let_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n rest_n on_o those_o eminent_a person_n of_o his_o majesty_n privy_a council_n ennoble_v with_o grace_n the_o whole_a nobility_n give_v a_o spirit_n of_o government_n and_o of_o godliness_n to_o all_o in_o authority_n that_o under_o his_o majesty_n and_o his_o magistracy_n we_o may_v lead_v a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n 2._o let_v thy_o minister_n o_o lord_n be_v clothe_v with_o righteousness_n and_o so_o let_v thy_o saint_n shout_n for_o joy_n 132.9_o as_o for_o ourselves_o and_o other_o that_o live_v under_o the_o light_n give_v we_o grace_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o live_v as_o light_n in_o the_o world_n hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n in_o our_o life_n that_o so_o thy_o faithful_a labourer_n may_v rejoice_v in_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o have_v not_o run_v in_o vain_a nor_o labour_v in_o vain_a 2.16_o bless_v we_o pray_v thou_o all_o our_o friend_n and_o all_o we_o ought_v to_o pray_v for_o whether_o friend_n or_o enemy_n especial_o bless_v those_o belong_v to_o we_o with_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n yea_o minister_v to_o they_o and_o we_o and_o all_o thou_o all_o those_o good_a thing_n of_o any_o kind_n which_o we_o have_v or_o shall_v have_v ask_v either_o for_o ourselves_o or_o they_o 3.20_o and_o now_o o_o lord_n with_o humble_a thanks_o for_o the_o mercy_n of_o this_o day_n we_o commend_v ourselves_o and_o all_o we_o have_v into_o thy_o gracious_a hand_n entreat_v thou_o to_o preserve_v we_o from_o the_o sin_n and_o sorrow_n of_o the_o night_n and_o to_o grant_v we_o that_o safe_a and_o quiet_a rest_n whereby_o our_o body_n may_v be_v restore_v and_o our_o spirit_n revive_v for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o day_n follow_v and_o that_o for_o christ_n sake_n thy_o only_a son_n and_o our_o alone_a mediator_n and_o advocate_n in_o who_o name_n therefore_o and_o in_o the_o confidence_n of_o who_o intercession_n we_o come_v unto_o thou_o and_o to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n and_o one_o god_n we_o render_v as_o be_v most_o due_a all_o honour_n obedience_n and_o thanksgiving_n now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n i_o shall_v only_o add_v two_o short_a prayer_n for_o child_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v train_v up_o to_o this_o necessary_a duty_n that_o so_o they_o may_v get_v much_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n by_o beginning_n betimes_o if_o they_o live_v long_o and_o may_v not_o be_v without_o all_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o godliness_n if_o they_o die_v soon_o a_o prayer_n for_o child_n for_o the_o morning_n most_o high_a and_o holy_a god_n who_o have_v set_v thy_o glory_n above_o the_o heaven_n and_o yet_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o little_a child_n yea_o of_o suckling_n have_v ordain_v strong_a and_o powerful_a praise_n 21.16_o i_o bless_v and_o magnify_v thy_o name_n which_o be_v so_o excellent_a for_o that_o out_o of_o thy_o unspeakable_a love_n thou_o have_v give_v to_o thy_o child_n and_o to_o their_o child_n 2.39_o jesus_n christ_n and_o together_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n 8.32_o that_o i_o be_o bear_v in_o thy_o church_n 87.5_o that_o thou_o have_v so_o provide_v for_o my_o bring_v up_o that_o i_o may_v know_v of_o a_o child_n the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v able_a to_o make_v i_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n 3.15_o that_o by_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v hold_v up_o from_o the_o womb_n 71.6_o who_o have_v be_v no_o way_n able_a to_o look_v to_o myself_o and_o in_o particular_a for_o that_o thou_o have_v keep_v i_o in_o safety_n this_o last_o night_n and_o raise_v i_o up_o comfortable_o this_o morning_n o_o lord_n i_o confess_v i_o be_o a_o transgressor_n from_o the_o womb_n 48.8_o for_o who_o can_v bring_v a_o clean_a thing_n out_o of_o a_o unclean_a not_o one_o 4._o and_o though_o i_o have_v live_v but_o a_o while_n in_o the_o world_n yet_o i_o have_v sin_v much_o so_o that_o it_o be_v just_a with_o thou_o sudden_o to_o seize_v upon_o i_o and_o to_o take_v i_o out_o of_o this_o world_n before_o i_o be_o prepare_v for_o a_o better_a but_o lord_n look_v upon_o i_o not_o as_o i_o be_o in_o myself_o but_o in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o and_o through_o he_o pardon_v i_o who_o be_o so_o sinful_a teach_v i_o who_o be_o so_o ignorant_a sanctify_v i_o who_o be_o so_o corrupt_a make_v i_o to_o remember_v thou_o my_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o youth_n 12.1_o help_v i_o to_o hide_v thy_o word_n in_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v not_o sin_v against_o thou_o 9_o but_o may_v thereby_o even_o while_o i_o be_o young_a cleanse_v and_o amend_v my_o way_n order_v my_o step_n in_o thy_o word_n that_o no_o iniquity_n may_v have_v dominion_n over_o i_o 119.133_o and_o that_o i_o may_v not_o be_v want_v in_o any_o duty_n that_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o grant_v i_o thy_o grace_n o_o god_n that_o i_o may_v be_v subject_a and_o obedient_a to_o my_o parent_n and_o governor_n tractable_a to_o my_o teacher_n diligent_a in_o my_o business_n humble_a and_o gentle_a in_o my_o behaviour_n fearful_a to_o learn_v of_o any_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o careful_a to_o learn_v of_o all_o that_o which_o be_v good_a be_v please_v o_o lord_n to_o strengthen_v and_o perfect_v my_o natural_a part_n but_o especial_o vouchsafe_v that_o as_o i_o grow_v in_o year_n so_o i_o may_v grow_v in_o grace_n protect_v and_o bless_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o this_o day_n throughout_o that_o in_o the_o evening_n i_o may_v praise_v thou_o for_o thy_o great_a goodness_n in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n and_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v render_v all_o glory_n dominion_n and_o service_n now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o child_n for_o the_o evening_n o_o most_o wise_a and_o gracious_a god_n i_o acknowledge_v myself_o a_o simple_a and_o sinful_a creature_n i_o be_v shape_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n do_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o 51.5_o that_o foolishness_n which_o be_v bind_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o child_n 22.15_o be_v fast_o bind_v in_o i_o and_o that_o corruption_n which_o abide_v in_o all_o abound_v in_o i_o which_o sad_o show_v itself_o in_o my_o backwardness_n and_o unwillingness_n in_o better_a thing_n and_o my_o self-will_n and_o earnestness_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o my_o eye_n 11.9_o though_o for_o all_o such_o thing_n thou_o will_v bring_v i_o to_o judgement_n notwithstanding_o all_o this_o be_v please_v o_o bless_a father_n to_o look_v upon_o i_o in_o thy_o christ_n as_o thy_o child_n unto_o i_o and_o into_o i_o let_v every_o good_a and_o save_a gift_n come_v down_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n 1.17_o give_v i_o 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wise_a and_o willing_a to_o do_v i_o good_a and_o i_o humble_a and_o careful_a to_o receive_v it_o i_o praise_v thou_o o_o thou_o that_o be_v the_o keeper_n of_o israel_n 5._o for_o keep_v i_o this_o day_n be_v please_v o_o lord_n who_o do_v neither_o slumber_n nor_o sleep_n this_o night_n to_o watch_v over_o i_o and_o to_o raise_v i_o with_o health_n and_o strength_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n the_o day_n follow_v and_o all_o this_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n thy_o only_a son_n and_o my_o alone_a saviour_n in_o who_o name_n i_o call_v upon_o thou_o as_o he_o have_v teach_v i_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n finis_fw-la some_o book_n print_v