leasing_n and_o vain_a story_n o_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o and_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o how_o shall_v dust_n and_o ash_n stand_v up_o before_o thou_o or_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n contend_v with_o his_o creator_n have_v pity_n on_o i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o great_a goodness_n and_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n blot_v out_o all_o my_o iniquity_n save_v i_o and_o be_v near_o unto_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n that_o i_o may_v magnify_v thy_o name_n and_o give_v all_o honour_n power_n and_o glory_n to_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o father_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n amen_n at_o noone._n 20._o a_o prayer_n concern_v the_o benefit_n of_o creation_n i_o be_o amaze_v o_o lord_n to_o consider_v of_o thy_o wonderful_a mercy_n my_o soul_n be_v lose_v in_o the_o depth_n of_o thy_o never-ceasing_a goodness_n and_o like_o the_o wise_a of_o philosopher_n the_o more_o i_o learn_v the_o less_o 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most_o willing_o do_v i_o dedicate_v and_o consecrate_v it_o to_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n strengthen_v i_o in_o these_o affection_n and_o resolution_n and_o give_v i_o perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n 21._o evening_n prayer_n i_o humble_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v o_o merciful_a lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o i_o have_v not_o employ_v and_o bestow_v the_o bless_a time_n of_o this_o hallow_a day_n so_o devout_o and_o religious_o as_o i_o ought_v and_o be_o command_v to_o do_v i_o beseech_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n to_o forgive_v and_o pardon_v so_o weak_a and_o frail_a a_o creature_n that_o can_v entertain_v the_o least_o good_a thought_n one_o moment_n without_o thou_o and_o vouchsafe_v of_o thy_o accustom_a goodness_n and_o clemency_n continual_o to_o visit_v nay_o my_o most_o bless_a saviour_n to_o inhabit_v and_o dwell_v with_o i_o that_o so_o i_o may_v do_v the_o thing_n which_o please_v thou_o give_v unto_o i_o o_o lord_n a_o kind_o relent_v and_o remorse_n for_o the_o sin_n i_o have_v this_o day_n commit_v against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n and_o against_o my_o neighbour_n by_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n and_o by_o omission_n of_o those_o thing_n thou_o have_v leave_v i_o in_o charge_n to_o have_v do_v moderate_a o_o lord_n my_o sleep_n and_o banish_v from_o i_o all_o vain_a and_o wander_a fancy_n unclean_a and_o idle_a illusion_n that_o i_o may_v awake_v in_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o offer_v my_o morning_n thought_n who_o art_n only_o worthy_a of_o all_o that_o only_o have_v create_v redeem_v sanctify_a and_o preserve_v i_o for_o which_o be_v thou_o ever_o praise_v and_o honour_a world_n without_o end_n amen_n 22._o a_o prayer_n to_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n prostrate_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o majesty_n and_o glory_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n crown_v with_o mightiness_n and_o power_n rich_o adorn_v with_o a_o garland_n of_o all_o virtue_n bright_o shine_v in_o the_o company_n of_o his_o glorious_a angel_n holy_a saint_n and_o bloody_a martyr_n honour_v and_o serve_v he_o without_o cease_v or_o intermission_n sing_v hymn_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n and_o have_v thus_o behold_v he_o in_o this_o great_a pomp_n and_o triumph_n cast_v thy_o eye_n upon_o this_o bless_a saviour_n poor_o lie_v in_o the_o manger_n have_v scarce_o any_o thing_n to_o cover_v his_o tender_a and_o delicate_a body_n or_o save_v it_o from_o the_o injury_n of_o the_o air_n consider_v well_o and_o serious_o how_o he_o which_o give_v heat_n and_o motion_n to_o the_o sun_n be_v here_o content_v as_o unable_a to_o help_v himself_o to_o take_v warmth_n and_o comfort_n from_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o beast_n who_o he_o there_o disdain_v not_o to_o be_v his_o chamber-fellow_n o_o wonderful_a example_n of_o all_o humility_n how_o dare_v thou_o from_o henceforth_o contemn_a dust_n and_o ash_n swell_v in_o thy_o vainglory_n and_o deck_v with_o a_o few_o gay_a rag_n forget_v thy_o creator_n who_o be_v clothe_v with_o eternity_n humble_a o_o lord_n my_o high_a and_o proud_a thought_n abase_v and_o bring_v down_o my_o lofty_a and_o rebellious_a imagination_n make_v i_o abject_a in_o my_o own_o eye_n that_o walk_v with_o my_o poor_a brethren_n who_o wander_v naked_a and_o hungry_a lie_v upon_o the_o bare_a &_o cold_a earth_n i_o may_v with_o they_o praise_v and_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n who_o be_v the_o first_o founder_n and_o beginner_n of_o this_o poor_a and_o contemn_a order_n why_o shall_v we_o from_o henceforth_o so_o high_o esteem_v honour_n and_o riches_n when_o thou_o the_o lord_n of_o both_o do_v so_o contemn_v it_o voluntary_a for_o our_o instruction_n submit_v thyself_o to_o so_o great_a and_o miserable_a poverty_n happy_a be_v we_o if_o we_o be_v distress_v and_o patient_o suffer_v it_o happy_a if_o we_o be_v contemn_v and_o neglect_v for_o thy_o sake_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n to_o despise_v all_o worldly_a preferment_n and_o promotion_n that_o have_v my_o thought_n only_o fix_v upon_o thou_o i_o may_v pass_v forth_o these_o transitory_a &_o short_a misery_n to_o dwell_v in_o eternal_a rest_n and_o felicity_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n which_o be_v promise_v to_o all_o those_o which_o serve_v thou_o to_o who_o be_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n power_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n 23._o another_o prayer_n for_o assistance_n in_o danger_n and_o trouble_n complain_v thou_o discontent_a and_o ungrateful_a creature_n that_o thy_o enemy_n lie_v in_o wait_n to_o take_v thy_o life_n from_o thou_o and_o think_v thyself_o not_o well_o deal_v with_o to_o be_v so_o persecute_v and_o afflict_a when_o thou_o may_v behold_v the_o creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n
enable_v to_o exercise_v whatsoever_o be_v good_a and_o virtuous_a amen_n saturday_n 16._o morning_n prayer_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o o_o lord_n and_o let_v thy_o holy_a hand_n be_v over_o i_o let_v my_o first_o meditation_n be_v of_o thy_o goodness_n and_o my_o morning_n thought_n employ_v about_o thy_o fatherly_a care_n and_o protection_n which_o have_v from_o my_o infancy_n overshadow_a i_o preserve_v i_o from_o the_o vile_a and_o shameful_a fire_n of_o lust_n and_o riotousness_n recall_v i_o still_o to_o a_o feeling_n and_o dislike_n of_o my_o pass_a sin_n and_o offence_n rectify_v o_o lord_n my_o sinful_a will_n and_o strengthen_v my_o frailty_n that_o with_o the_o burn_a wing_n of_o filial_a piety_n and_o humble_a devotion_n for_o so_o many_o and_o those_o unspeakable_a gift_n and_o grace_n i_o may_v fly_v by_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_a to_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o divinity_n where_o fix_v all_o my_o aim_n and_o intent_n i_o may_v change_v my_o proneness_n and_o inclination_n to_o ill_a and_o wickedness_n with_o virtuous_a and_o fervent_a desire_n of_o love_a and_o honour_v thou_o for_o thyself_o who_o be_v only_a and_o all_o goodness_n without_o the_o respect_n of_o my_o dependence_n or_o be_v from_o thou_o that_o reverence_v thy_o greatness_n and_o ravish_v with_o thy_o goodness_n i_o may_v with_o a_o love_n full_a of_o awe_n and_o fear_n eschew_v those_o way_n which_o may_v displease_v thou_o ever_o carefull_a of_o thy_o anger_n than_o my_o own_o hurt_n or_o disadvantage_n to_o which_o height_n of_o charity_n grant_v i_o o_o lord_n to_o attain_v for_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o only_a son_n who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o deserve_v so_o infinite_a a_o blessing_n for_o so_o infinite_a and_o vile_a a_o sinner_n amen_n at_o noone._n 17._o a_o prayer_n against_o drunkenness_n give_v to_o i_o the_o water_n of_o life_n o_o lord_n and_o i_o shall_v never_o thirst_v but_o say_v the_o word_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v send_v down_o thy_o 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grace_n that_o they_o return_v not_o and_o multiply_v whole_a day_n have_v i_o please_v myself_o in_o displease_v thou_o and_o break_v many_o night_n to_o break_v thy_o commandment_n sore_a longing_n for_o their_o company_n who_o foot_n run_v to_o iniquity_n abuse_v thy_o creature_n provide_v by_o thy_o care_n and_o providence_n for_o the_o refresh_n and_o sustentation_n of_o our_o natural_a body_n to_o our_o ruin_n and_o without_o thy_o great_a mercy_n utter_a damnation_n do_v not_o thy_o servant_n lot_n o_o lord_n a_o just_a and_o righteous_a man_n in_o his_o drink_n abuse_v his_o own_o daughter_n what_o sin_n have_v hell_n in_o store_n so_o horrid_a that_o it_o dare_v not_o act_v and_o glory_n of_o the_o deed_n o_o most_o merciful_o love_v lord_n and_o father_n who_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o rather_o that_o he_o shall_v live_v and_o repent_v i_o request_v thou_o by_o the_o bowel_n of_o thy_o mercy_n thy_o bitter_a precious_a passion_n thy_o glorious_a resurrection_n and_o ascension_n thou_o will_v take_v away_o from_o i_o this_o monster_n and_o hellborn_a wickedness_n which_o have_v subtle_o persuade_v i_o to_o offend_v thou_o my_o lord_n and_o maker_n and_o steal_o surprise_v i_o and_o give_v i_o up_o to_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o transgression_n take_v away_o all_o reason_n blind_a the_o sense_n that_o be_v whole_o in_o his_o power_n he_o may_v carry_v i_o headlong_o to_o all_o perdition_n preserve_v i_o o_o lord_n by_o thy_o might_n and_o power_n from_o all_o occasion_n which_o may_v bring_v i_o to_o he_o for_o i_o be_o fearful_a of_o he_o and_o dare_v not_o without_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n and_o mercy_n endure_v his_o sly_a and_o powerful_a persuasion_n no_o age_n be_v warrant_v from_o he_o he_o adulterate_v both_o sex_n he_o unsanctifi_v the_o most_o religious_a and_o creep_v into_o the_o private_v and_o most_o retire_a place_n bewitch_v all_o sort_n with_o his_o cunning_a and_o allure_a charm_n stand_v o_o my_o redeemer_n at_o the_o gate_n of_o my_o ear_n and_o shut_v out_o all_o his_o faire-seeming_a treaty_n which_o will_v conclude_v a_o peace_n between_o my_o frailty_n and_o the_o devil_n clear_v o_o lord_n my_o eye_n and_o take_v away_o the_o mist_n from_o they_o that_o i_o may_v plain_o see_v and_o perceive_v his_o ouglinesse_n and_o deformity_n wallow_v in_o beastliness_n and_o sensuality_n merciful_o touch_v my_o heart_n with_o thy_o illumine_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v hate_v and_o detest_v he_o shun_v his_o friend_n and_o companion_n and_o fly_v from_o the_o place_n of_o his_o abode_n and_o entertainment_n within_o who_o circle_n no_o soul_n be_v safe_a no_o thought_n pure_a no_o sense_n perfect_a amen_n 18._o evening_n prayer_n lay_v thy_o bless_a hand_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n as_o thou_o do_v on_o thy_o servant_n lot_n delay_v his_o own_o safety_n and_o conduct_v i_o out_o of_o this_o sinful_a and_o everie-way_n pollute_v sodom_n that_o i_o may_v quick_o fly_v from_o it_o lest_o unquenchable_a fire_n and_o brimstone_n overtake_v i_o while_o i_o protract_v and_o refuse_v thy_o heavenly_a inspiration_n let_v no_o day_n pass_v i_o without_o some_o progress_n in_o goodness_n and_o virtue_n and_o every_o hour_n o_o merciful_a father_n grant_v i_o may_v determine_v a_o full_a amendment_n and_o detestation_n of_o my_o former_a lewdness_n and_o misse-spent_a behaviour_n let_v i_o account_v myself_o a_o unprofitable_a scholar_n when_o i_o have_v not_o learn_v and_o aspire_v to_o some_o high_a measure_n of_o understand_v thou_o a_o unthriftie_a and_o riotous_a worldling_n when_o i_o have_v not_o gather_v and_o lay_v up_o somewhat_o to_o maintain_v and_o defend_v i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n touch_v o_o lord_n my_o heart_n with_o thy_o heavenly_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v esteem_v this_o life_n in_o his_o full_a value_n only_o a_o pilgrimage_n and_o thoroughfare_a to_o another_o land_n where_o i_o must_v true_o live_v for_o ever_o and_o according_o despise_v all_o 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as_o much_o as_o in_o i_o lie_v by_o my_o horrid_a and_o abominable_a lust_n and_o desire_n have_v seek_v to_o frustrate_v and_o annihilate_v who_o shall_v take_v i_o from_o his_o justice_n or_o rescue_v i_o from_o his_o omnipotency_n i_o have_v sin_v o_o lord_n i_o have_v sin_v and_o be_o no_o more_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thou_o i_o have_v rise_v with_o the_o sun_n to_o meditate_v on_o vanity_n and_o all_o the_o day_n long_o have_v i_o follow_v my_o own_o way_n at_o the_o go_v down_o of_o the_o same_o i_o have_v forget_v thy_o blessing_n and_o sit_v in_o darkness_n without_o remember_v thou_o the_o light_n and_o guide_n of_o those_o that_o go_v astray_o i_o have_v forget_v thy_o law_n and_o thy_o statute_n have_v be_v far_o from_o i_o my_o thought_n have_v be_v busy_v in_o uncleanness_n and_o my_o lip_n acquaint_v with_o
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overcome_v rebuke_v not_o forsake_v bruise_v with_o thy_o rod_n not_o break_v for_o my_o soul_n be_v heavy_a within_o i_o and_o my_o enemy_n have_v prevail_v against_o i_o yea_o my_o spirit_n repine_v and_o my_o flesh_n grudge_v that_o thy_o hand_n be_v so_o heavy_a on_o i_o i_o go_v like_o one_o that_o have_v lose_v his_o way_n shoot_v my_o eye_n into_o the_o earth_n as_o desire_v to_o be_v bury_v in_o my_o misfortune_n all_o my_o friend_n have_v leave_v i_o and_o my_o company_n be_v my_o own_o thought_n which_o be_v displease_v unto_o i_o my_o eye_n be_v great_a with_o tear_n my_o tongue_n labour_v with_o my_o misfortune_n so_o that_o i_o seem_v to_o other_o a_o piece_n of_o earth_n wrap_v in_o woe_n and_o calamity_n comfort_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v comfort_v shoot_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n into_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v disburden_v lighten_v the_o beam_n of_o thy_o mercy_n upon_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v shine_v in_o prosperity_n for_o it_o be_v my_o sin_n o_o lord_n which_o have_v confound_v i_o it_o be_v the_o multitude_n of_o my_o wickedness_n which_o have_v drown_v the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o joy_n it_o be_v my_o guilt_n which_o banish_v thy_o goodness_n turn_v back_o o_o lord_n and_o merciful_o look_v upon_o i_o as_o thou_o do_v upon_o thy_o holy_a apostle_n and_o faithful_a servant_n s._n peter_n that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o weep_v but_o bitter_o lament_v my_o misdeed_n and_o offence_n who_o have_v deny_v my_o only_a lord_n and_o master_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n swear_v as_o one_o that_o know_v he_o not_o and_o blaspheme_v as_o certain_o neither_o believe_v nor_o fear_v the_o punishment_n which_o have_v overgrow_v i_o but_o if_o alas_o through_o suggestion_n of_o my_o enemy_n or_o through_o humane_a frailty_n i_o chance_v any_o time_n to_o transgress_v in_o any_o thing_n whatsoever_o give_v i_o grace_n o_o lord_n by_o the_o aid_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o arise_v again_o so_o soon_o as_o i_o shall_v perceive_v my_o fall_n and_o so_o to_o return_v anew_o to_o the_o divine_a mercy_n without_o any_o stay_n or_o delay_v whatsoever_o let_v it_o please_v thou_o o_o my_o eternal_a god_n almighty_a and_o all_o good_a father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v i_o in_o this_o resolution_n of_o my_o amendment_n and_o to_o accept_v this_o cordial_n and_o inward_a sacrifice_n in_o the_o odor_n of_o sweetness_n o_o my_o god_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n god_n of_o my_o heart_n god_n of_o my_o soul_n god_n of_o my_o spirit_n and_o for_o such_o do_v i_o reverent_o thankful_o and_o love_o acknowledge_v honour_n and_o adore_v thou_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o 30._o another_o prayer_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n o_o benign_a jesu_n the_o only_a refuge_n of_o desolate_a and_o afflict_a soul_n the_o comfort_n and_o succour_v of_o those_o that_o be_v lade_v and_o oppress_v merciful_o hear_v and_o pitiful_o receive_v the_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n of_o one_o conceive_a and_o bear_v in_o sin_n who_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v before_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n that_o he_o be_v too_o base_a and_o altogether_o unworthy_a to_o speak_v nay_o look_v and_o much_o less_o to_o be_v hear_v and_o regard_v in_o this_o his_o extremity_n who_o in_o time_n of_o health_n have_v contemn_v and_o neglect_v his_o physician_n in_o time_n of_o jollity_n and_o prosperity_n have_v neither_o thrifty_o provide_v nor_o wise_o prevent_v the_o day_n of_o horror_n and_o desolation_n who_o be_v cruel_o accuse_v by_o his_o own_o conscience_n of_o many_o high_a and_o detestable_a treason_n against_o the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n his_o thought_n and_o sense_n bear_v witness_n against_o he_o have_v neither_o treasure_n to_o ransom_n he_o nor_o friend_n to_o plead_v for_o he_o wealth_n prevail_v not_o with_o he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o riches_n title_n and_o honour_n be_v momentany_a shadow_n in_o his_o presence_n who_o advance_v and_o degrade_v who_o he_o please_v kindred_n and_o friend_n dare_v not_o be_v see_v before_o so_o pure_a and_o just_a a_o judge_n in_o so_o foul_a and_o unjust_a a_o cause_n what_o will_v thou_o then_o do_v o_o my_o soul_n in_o these_o strait_n and_o extremity_n whither_o will_v thou_o fly_v for_o succour_v heaven_n be_v his_o dwell_a place_n the_o earth_n his_o footstool_n the_o mountain_n he_o will_v remove_v and_o his_o justice_n dive_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n fall_v then_o before_o he_o and_o all_o prostrate_a lift_v up_o thy_o voice_n implore_v his_o mercy_n desire_v his_o pardon_n sue_v unto_o he_o kneel_v before_o he_o lay_v hold_v of_o he_o and_o let_v he_o not_o depart_v o_o my_o soul_n till_o he_o have_v at_o least_o grant_v thou_o a_o reprieve_v for_o thy_o horrible_a and_o lewd_a transgression_n which_o obtain_v whilst_o his_o wrath_n be_v a_o little_a slacken_v thy_o tear_n may_v mollify_v and_o get_v between_o thou_o and_o his_o definitive_a sentence_n consider_v due_o what_o friend_n thou_o can_v make_v and_o due_a consideration_n will_v make_v contrition_n a_o special_a favourite_n of_o our_o saviour_n plead_v hearty_o for_o thou_o who_o in_o thy_o behalf_n promise_v a_o detestation_n of_o thy_o former_a offence_n with_o a_o assure_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o amendment_n join_v with_o a_o continuance_n and_o progress_n in_o good_a work_n and_o holy_a exercise_n may_v for_o our_o saviour_n delight_v to_o hear_v he_o purchase_v thou_o a_o absolute_a pardon_n grant_v i_o therefore_o most_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a lord_n to_o employ_v the_o remnant_n of_o my_o life_n in_o study_v to_o be_v acquaint_v with_o these_o thy_o holy_a friend_n and_o favourite_n give_v o_o saviour_n a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n unto_o my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v continual_o lament_v and_o bewail_v
live_v one_o in_o thou_o we_o may_v undevided_a enjoy_v thy_o eternal_a company_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n 54._o a_o prayer_n for_o mariner_n i_o have_v see_v and_o behold_v thy_o wonderful_a work_n and_o be_o amaze_v i_o have_v consider_v o_o lord_n and_o meditate_a on_o thy_o unheard-of_a mercy_n and_o be_o astonish_v thou_o have_v give_v we_o a_o passage_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o foam_a water_n the_o rage_a sea_n have_v encompass_v we_o on_o every_o side_n and_o thou_o have_v save_v we_o the_o rock_n have_v hide_v themselves_o await_v our_o destruction_n and_o the_o shelf_n have_v provide_v a_o grave_n for_o we_o terrible_a and_o dreadful_a tempest_n have_v snatch_v away_o our_o mast_n from_o we_o the_o devour_a main_n have_v eat_v up_o our_o anchor_n darkness_n have_v over-shadowed_a the_o heaven_n and_o take_v the_o guide_n of_o the_o star_n from_o we_o and_o the_o confusion_n and_o imminent_a danger_n so_o amaze_v our_o pilot_n that_o he_o have_v forget_v the_o use_n of_o his_o loadstone_n and_o yet_o o_o merciful_a and_o all_o pity_a father_n have_v thou_o safe_o conduct_v and_o bring_v we_o to_o our_o desire_a haven_n thy_o mighty_a and_o outstretch_v arm_n have_v supply_v the_o defect_n of_o our_o mast_n thy_o mercy_n stand_v we_o in_o stead_n of_o our_o anchor_n thy_o ever-shining_a goodness_n make_v way_n for_o we_o through_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o darkness_n and_o thy_o eternal_a providence_n our_o never-failing_a loadstone_n merciful_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o unknown_a way_n of_o the_o wild_a ocean_n praise_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o water_n and_o let_v all_o the_o fish_n of_o the_o sea_n praise_v the_o lord_n and_o all_o you_o that_o have_v see_v his_o wonder_n in_o the_o deep_a be_v confound_v and_o astonish_v for_o my_o part_n o_o lord_n write_v they_o i_o beseech_v thou_o in_o the_o table_n of_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v continual_o remember_v they_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a ever_o acknowledge_v with_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n that_o thou_o have_v take_v i_o from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o grave_n and_o snatch_v i_o out_o of_o the_o jaw_n of_o death_n for_o which_o i_o will_v always_o sing_v there_o be_v none_o like_o unto_o our_o god_n who_o have_v save_v his_o people_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o destruction_n hallow_a be_v his_o name_n for_o evermore_o amen_n 55._o a_o prayer_n for_o child_n o_o lord_n god_n from_o who_o the_o most_o age_a receive_v their_o comfort_n and_o the_o wise_a their_o instruction_n guide_v i_o humble_o entreat_v thou_o my_o parent_n in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n be_v a_o staff_n o_o lord_n unto_o their_o weakness_n and_o a_o guide_n unto_o their_o step_n renew_v their_o mind_n in_o the_o decay_n of_o their_o body_n and_o give_v they_o inward_a eye_n to_o behold_v what_o their_o dim_a and_o fade_a sight_n can_v never_o attain_v to_o that_o they_o may_v walk_v in_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n and_o grant_v i_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o love_v and_o gentle_a father_n that_o i_o may_v be_v obedient_a to_o their_o holy_a and_o just_a commandment_n love_v and_o careful_a in_o perform_v to_o my_o power_n their_o precept_n and_o instruction_n requite_v their_o former_a care_n of_o i_o with_o my_o duty_n and_o humbleness_n bless_v i_o o_o lord_n in_o my_o tender_a and_o unexperienced_a year_n from_o all_o evil_a and_o lewd_a company_n which_o may_v accustom_v i_o to_o idle_a and_o unthriftie_a course_n inure_v my_o mind_n to_o labour_v for_o the_o attain_n learning_n and_o knowledge_n and_o gracious_o o_o lord_n bestow_v upon_o i_o as_o the_o groundwork_n of_o all_o other_o virtue_n the_o gift_n of_o humility_n being_n fit_a for_o my_o year_n and_o most_o convenient_a for_o grace_n to_o build_v upon_o even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n who_o have_v command_v all_o little_a one_o to_o come_v to_o he_o amen_n 56._o a_o prayer_n for_o servant_n o_o lord_n god_n which_o have_v buy_v we_o all_o with_o thy_o precious_a blood_n ransome_v at_o as_o dear_a a_o price_n the_o beggar_n that_o fee_v on_o alm_n as_o king_n that_o clothe_v in_o gold_n and_o purple_a fare_v delicious_o give_v i_o grace_n o_o lord_n to_o be_v content_v with_o the_o estate_n thou_o have_v place_v i_o in_o and_o let_v i_o not_o repine_v at_o the_o lowness_n of_o my_o place_n but_o keep_v here_o my_o station_n and_o careful_o watch_v for_o the_o time_n of_o my_o freedom_n i_o may_v at_o last_o obtain_v eternal_a liberty_n prosper_n o_o lord_n of_o thy_o accustom_a bounty_n and_o goodness_n my_o master_n and_o mistress_n bless_v they_o with_o thy_o fear_n and_o endue_v they_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v true_o obey_v and_o honour_v thou_o humble_v i_o o_o lord_n before_o they_o and_o give_v i_o grace_n faithful_o to_o execute_v what_o they_o shall_v lawful_o command_v let_v i_o never_o entertain_v a_o thought_n to_o wrong_v they_o but_o deal_v true_o and_o upright_o in_o whatsoever_o they_o shall_v commit_v to_o my_o charge_n know_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o severe_a and_o all-seeing_a judge_n who_o will_v one_o day_n call_v i_o to_o account_v for_o all_o my_o offence_n let_v i_o be_v studious_a and_o diligent_a to_o dispatch_v what_o they_o shall_v appoint_v i_o to_o do_v not_o misemploying_a my_o time_n to_o their_o loss_n and_o prejudice_n save_v i_o o_o lord_n from_o the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o delight_n in_o wickedness_n and_o under_o who_o tongue_n lie_v guile_n and_o deceit_n prevent_v i_o o_o lord_n by_o thy_o never-erring_a wisdom_n and_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v true_o serve_v thou_o and_o they_o who_o thou_o have_v appoint_v over_o i_o that_o i_o may_v at_o length_n be_v prefer_v to_o thou_o in_o thy_o eternal_a kingdom_n who_o live_v and_o raign_a world_n without_o end_n amen_n 57_o a_o prayer_n for_o one_o that_o be_v sick_a with_o what_o face_n o_o lord_n shall_v i_o approach_v before_o thou_o how_o shall_v i_o dare_v to_o lift_v up_o my_o voice_n unto_o thou_o what_o can_v i_o say_v for_o myself_o or_o what_o shall_v i_o offer_v shall_v i_o entreat_v health_n of_o thou_o who_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o it_o have_v dedicate_v it_o to_o thy_o enemy_n shall_v i_o proffer_v to_o serve_v thou_o that_o be_o unable_a to_o help_v myself_o shall_v i_o request_v thy_o love_n and_o favour_n who_o have_v ever_o be_v thy_o profess_a enemy_n and_o now_o come_v only_o to_o beg_v it_o when_o i_o be_o under_o thy_o wrath_n ready_a to_o receive_v damnation_n for_o my_o heinous_a and_o horrid_a transgression_n i_o confess_v eternal_a and_o everliving_a god_n that_o i_o be_o not_o worthy_a that_o a_o thought_n of_o thy_o goodness_n shall_v enter_v into_o so_o pollute_v a_o mansion_n i_o acknowledge_v myself_o to_o have_v deserve_v more_o punishment_n than_o hell_n can_v lay_v upon_o i_o who_o have_v daily_o hourly_o nay_o know_o so_o grievous_o offend_v thy_o divine_a majesty_n now_o only_o offer_v myself_o to_o thou_o 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feather_n become_v my_o head_n when_o i_o inward_o behold_v thou_o crown_v with_o thornes_n and_o shall_v my_o wrist_n be_v guard_v with_o precious_a bracelet_n where_o thou_o be_v bind_v with_o cord_n my_o finger_n glister_v with_o diamond_n and_o thy_o jewel_a with_o thy_o own_o blood_n start_v out_o with_o the_o unmerciful_a usage_n of_o thy_o persecuter_n o_o my_o most_o sweet_a and_o gentle_a saviour_n let_v my_o sorrowful_a and_o woeful_a thought_n for_o my_o deadly_a and_o horrible_a offence_n be_v to_o my_o head_n a_o torment_n like_o thy_o merciless_a thorn_n my_o vain_a and_o idle_a behaviour_n more_o despise_v than_o that_o many-coloured_a coat_n and_o the_o awe_n and_o reverence_n of_o thy_o justice_n terrible_a to_o offender_n chain_v my_o hand_n hard_a and_o with_o more_o cruelty_n than_o the_o whipcord_n that_o i_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n have_v a_o feeling_n and_o understand_v of_o those_o unheard_a of_o and_o new-inuented_n tyranny_n lay_v upon_o thou_o for_o my_o 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what_o man_n can_v do_v to_o i_o he_o have_v help_v and_o save_v his_o hand-maiden_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o enemy_n bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n 37._o another_o prayer_n for_o a_o maid_n to_o the_o same_o effect_n o_o almighty_a god_n creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n who_o glorifye_v the_o firmament_n with_o star_n the_o sun_n with_o a_o great_a light_n the_o god_n of_o all_o beauty_n all_o proportion_n all_o order_n hold_v in_o thy_o hand_n the_o motion_n and_o be_v of_o all_o thing_n create_v i_o humble_o offer_v up_o unto_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n whatsoever_o be_v good_a and_o virtuous_a in_o i_o whatsoever_o beautiful_a or_o proportionable_a entreat_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n to_o take_v into_o thy_o custody_n a_o innocent_a &_o unexperienced_a maiden_n to_o direct_v and_o govern_v i_o by_o thy_o never-erring_a wisdom_n lest_o my_o youth_n betray_v by_o frailty_n and_o indiscretion_n shall_v traitorous_o yield_v i_o up_o to_o the_o lewd_a suggestion_n and_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o apparel_v in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n wait_v hourly_o for_o my_o destruction_n leave_v no_o mean_n untried_a to_o captivate_v my_o weak_a soul_n suffer_v he_o not_o o_o lord_n to_o have_v the_o upperhand_n give_v i_o not_o into_o his_o power_n unless_o thou_o place_v a_o guard_n of_o angel_n with_o i_o holy_a &_o unresistable_a thought_n within_o i_o that_o in_o thy_o name_n put_v on_o my_o saviour_n christ_n for_o my_o armour_n advance_v the_o glorious_a cross_n for_o my_o banner_n i_o may_v put_v my_o enemy_n to_o flight_n and_o triumph_v in_o the_o conquest_n which_o thou_o have_v get_v for_o i_o to_o my_o own_o and_o all_o their_o eternal_a comfort_n which_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o amen_n 38._o a_o meditation_n or_o prayer_n for_o a_o maiden_n not_o to_o be_v proud_a of_o her_o own_o perfection_n do_v not_o thy_o hand_n o_o lord_n give_v those_o many_o excellent_a and_o 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name_n sake_n i_o may_v happy_o attain_v amen_n 76._o a_o prayer_n in_o extremity_n of_o sickness_n o_o jesu_n christ_n the_o only_a hope_n of_o they_o that_o live_v and_o eternal_a life_n of_o they_o that_o die_v i_o wretched_a sinner_n submit_v myself_o whole_o to_o thy_o divine_a will_n whether_o it_o please_v thou_o my_o soul_n shall_v long_o remain_v in_o the_o prison_n of_o this_o my_o body_n to_o serve_v thou_o or_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n i_o be_o sure_a what_o be_v commit_v to_o thy_o mercy_n can_v never_o perish_v i_o will_v lay_v down_o this_o my_o frail_a and_o miserable_a body_n with_o a_o willing_a mind_n namely_o in_o hope_n of_o resurrection_n which_o render_v it_o to_o i_o again_o much_o more_o happy_a strengthen_v o_o truely-mercifull_a and_o all-loving_a saviour_n my_o soul_n with_o thy_o grace_n against_o all_o temptation_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o satan_n environ_v i_o with_o the_o shield_n of_o thy_o mercy_n by_o which_o in_o time_n past_a 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