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heart_n that_o vow_v unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o that_o call_v to_o mind_v our_o sin_n &_o transgression_n that_o have_v procure_v those_o judgement_n that_o we_o may_v true_o repent_v and_o so_o wash_v they_o from_o we_o whereby_o god_n may_v hear_v we_o and_o show_v his_o merciful_a compassion_n but_o this_o repentance_n be_v more_o bitter_a than_o can_v be_v imagine_v for_o every_o sorrow_n be_v not_o repentance_n for_o theâ—_n shall_v worldling_n repent_v some_o think_v every_o confession_n to_o be_v repentance_n than_o have_v pharaoh_n and_o saul_n repent_v some_o think_v that_o every_o weep_v be_v 〈◊〉_d repentance_n than_o have_v esau_n repent_v some_o take_v every_o little_a humiliation_n to_o be_v repentance_n than_o have_v 〈◊〉_d repent_v some_o think_v that_o every_o good_a word_n and_o promise_n be_v repentance_n if_o that_o be_v so_o then_o shall_v sick_a man_n repent_v some_o think_v to_o â—rie_a god_n mercy_n be_v repentance_n then_o shall_v every_o â—oole_n repent_v 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heaven_n anâ—_n earth_n be_v render_v praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n worlâ—_n without_o eâ—d_n amen_n another_o morning_n prayer_n o_o bless_a lord_n thoâ—_n have_v establish_v thy_o throne_n in_o heaven_n and_o thoâ—_n govern_v all_o thing_n by_o thirâ—_n imperial_a power_n i_o will_v magnify_v thou_o o_o god_n and_o praise_v thy_o name_n world_n without_o â—nd_n i_o will_v give_v thou_o thanks_n always_o and_o make_v thy_o name_n glorious_a for_o evermore_o lord_n confirm_v in_o i_o that_o which_o â—hou_n have_v wrought_v and_o finish_v the_o work_n thou_o have_v beguâ—â—e_v in_o i_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o save_n of_o â—â—y_a soul_n at_o the_o dreadful_a day_n of_o thy_o uâ—sitation_n for_o thy_o mercies_n sake_n o_o father_n of_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n let_v the_o depth_n of_o thy_o bounty_n dry_v up_o the_o depth_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o give_v i_o grace_n to_o effect_v thy_o will_n and_o then_o command_v i_o what_o thou_o pleaâ—est_v lord_n give_v i_o patience_n constancy_n and_o perseverance_n â—n_v my_o call_n and_o duty_n of_o â—ife_n according_a to_o thy_o will_n â—nd_v direction_n and_o then_o let_v my_o course_n of_o life_n be_v in_o what_o thou_o will_v appoint_v good_a father_n be_v thou_o my_o guide_n and_o â—ule_n of_o lâ—â—e_n and_o then_o all_o my_o action_n shall_v be_v squaredâ—_n and_o fit_v by_o the_o aim_n of_o thy_o word_n to_o my_o great_a comfort_n lord_n let_v not_o the_o world_n with_o her_o smile_n beguile_v i_o nor_o with_o â—er_o â—rownes_v affright_v i_o arm_v i_o with_o sanctity_n strength_n and_o wisdom_n that_o satan_n deceive_v i_o not_o let_v not_o my_o own_o conscience_n betray_v i_o to_o his_o malice_n let_v i_o every_o day_n increase_v my_o strength_n in_o thou_o to_o the_o welfare_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o good_a lord_n give_v i_o grace_v patient_o and_o thankful_o to_o take_v all_o thou_o shall_v lay_v upon_o i_o good_a father_n deliver_v i_o this_o day_n from_o sin_n and_o all_o other_o mischief_n that_o may_v befall_v i_o through_o my_o frailty_n and_o keep_v i_o as_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n lord_n hide_v i_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n from_o the_o ungodly_a and_o they_o that_o go_v about_o to_o trouble_v i_o my_o enemy_n compaste_n i_o â—ound_v about_o lord_n be_v thou_o my_o guard_n and_o defence_n let_v not_o my_o enemy_n have_v the_o â—oper_a hand_n of_o i_o o_o lord_n cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o secret_a offâ—aces_n and_o let_v my_o morning_n tear_n and_o the_o sorrowful_a sigh_v of_o my_o heart_n â—ome_v before_o thy_o presence_n â—nd_v always_o be_v acceptable_a in_o â—hy_a sight_n and_o i_o beseech_v thou_o good_a father_n to_o cast_v upon_o i_o â—he_v eye_n of_o thy_o great_a clemency_n that_o through_o the_o effect_n of_o thy_o spirit_n i_o may_v obtain_v life_n everlasting_a amen_n a_o short_a prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n god_n in_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n i_o do_v here_o present_v myself_o unto_o thou_o beseech_v thou_o to_o hear_v i_o and_o to_o address_v my_o heart_n true_o and_o zealous_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n who_o like_o a_o diligent_a watchman_n do_v always_o attend_v thy_o faithful_a people_n whether_o they_o awake_v or_o sleep_v and_o mighty_o defende_v they_o not_o only_o from_o satan_n that_o old_a enemy_n of_o mankind_n but_o also_o from_o all_o other_o adversary_n so_o that_o by_o thy_o godly_a power_n they_o be_v preserve_v harmless_a i_o most_o hearty_o thank_v thou_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thy_o fatherlie_a goodness_n to_o take_v care_n of_o â—â—ee_v thy_o unprofitable_a serâ—uant_n this_o night_n past_a that_o thou_o have_v both_o safe_o keep_v i_o from_o all_o my_o enemy_n and_o also_o give_v i_o sweet_a sleep_n to_o the_o great_a comfort_n of_o my_o â—ody_n i_o most_o entire_o beseech_v â—hee_o o_o most_o merciful_a father_n to_o show_v the_o like_a kindness_n towards_o i_o this_o day_n in_o preserve_v my_o body_n and_o â—oule_n that_o as_o my_o 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honour_n and_o glory_n amen_n a_o meditation_n to_o be_v use_v before_o thou_o goâ—st_v to_o bed_n at_o night_n before_o thou_o go_v to_o bed_n examine_v well_o thy_o conscience_n it_o be_v good_a that_o every_o man_n do_v not_o only_o weekly_a but_o every_o day_n and_o hour_n examine_v himself_o â—â—_o drive_v from_o his_o soul_n all_o negligence_n and_o sloth_n and_o enrich_v his_o mind_n with_o godliness_n whereupon_o the_o poet_n write_v very_o well_o let_v not_o thy_o sluggish_a sleep_n close_o up_o thy_o wake_a eye_n until_o with_o judgement_n deep_a thy_o daily_a deed_n thou_o try_v it_o be_v meet_v then_o to_o examine_v our_o conscience_n of_o the_o grievous_a offence_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v against_o god_n and_o to_o call_v to_o remembrance_n how_o we_o have_v offend_v his_o omnipotent_a majesty_n from_o the_o time_n we_o do_v rise_v unto_o this_o present_a by_o thought_n consent_n deedâ—_n slackness_n or_o omit_v that_o which_o tend_v to_o the_o true_a service_n and_o â—onour_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n by_o offend_v of_o our_o neighbour_n bâ—_n pass_v our_o time_n idle_o in_o pray_v after_o a_o â—â—olde_a sort_n with_o small_a devotion_n and_o in_o neglect_v of_o our_o duty_n by_o such_o slothfulness_n that_o we_o thereby_o fall_v into_o erroneous_a sin_n which_o turnâ—_n very_o injurious_a to_o our_o soul_n therefore_o let_v we_o with_o true_a sorrow_n and_o grief_n and_o with_o a_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n due_o consider_v the_o great_a offence_n we_o commit_v against_o so_o merciful_a a_o god_n then_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o prayer_n let_v we_o give_v god_n his_o dâ—â—_n in_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n with_o most_o humble_a thanks_n for_o his_o great_a â—â—rciâ—s_n and_o benefit_n which_o he_o so_o liberal_o bestow_v upon_o we_o â—â—nie_a way_n as_o in_o make_v we_o reasonable_a creature_n after_o his_o oâ—ne_a similitude_n and_o likeness_n â—nd_v by_o his_o infinite_a love_n in_o sh_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n â—â—lâ—â—ring_v uâ—_n thereby_o from_o the_o â—â—ttâ—â—â—lesse_a pit_n of_o hell_n mâ—râ—â—â—â—r_o he_o hâ—th_v prâ—mised_v and_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o give_v â—â—_o everlasting_a life_n if_o we_o iâ—_n faith_n tru_o seek_v it_o â—t_z his_o merciful_a â—â—nds_n use_v walkâ—_n in_o his_o laâ—es_n and_o follow_v his_o commandment_n let_v we_o consider_v â—is_fw-la greâ—t_fw-la love_n thâ—t_v â—â—_o both_o 〈◊〉_d uâ—_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n when_o we_o be_v ignorant_a aâ—d_v in_o lay_v his_o shine_a love_n upon_o we_o with_o the_o light_n of_o faith_n which_o hâ—th_v preserve_v we_o from_o a_o grâ—â—tâ—â—_n danger_n for_o example_n through_o priâ—â—_n his_o majesty_n droâ—e_v out_o of_o heaâ—en_o thâ—se_a which_o be_v sometimes_o glorious_a shine_a angel_n be_v disobedient_a to_o his_o law_n and_o chase_v adam_n out_o of_o paradise_n for_o hiâ—_n disobedience_n in_o not_o obey_v his_o heavenly_a will_n further_o his_o justice_n have_v cast_v many_o a_o oâ—e_n into_o the_o deep_a â—â—ngeon_n of_o bell_n there_o to_o be_v torment_v with_o perpetual_a pain_n &_o punishment_n for_o their_o slothful_a negligence_n in_o serve_v of_o he_o how_o much_o then_o be_v we_o bind_v unto_o the_o lord_n in_o give_v we_o so_o many_o example's_n whereby_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o aright_o as_o true_a christian_n ought_v to_o doâ—_n but_o his_o mercy_n be_v infinite_a full_a of_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v if_o we_o will_v at_o any_o time_n seek_v and_o call_v to_o he_o for_o grace_n â—ow_o gentle_o do_v he_o lay_v his_o râ—ddâ—_n of_o correction_n upon_o we_o whereby_o we_o may_v acknowledge_v our_o offence_n in_o turn_v to_o he_o in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o heart_n mind_v never_o more_o to_o offend_v he_o whereas_o otherwise_o it_o may_v please_v â—im_a to_o destroy_v we_o sudden_o o_o what_o a_o gâ—â—tle_a and_o loâ—ing_a father_n be_v this_o that_o have_v
most_o blissful_a wisdom_n the_o word_n of_o the_o father_n the_o beginning_n and_o end_v of_o all_o creature_n cast_v thy_o eye_n of_o mercy_n upon_o i_o i_o pray_v thou_o for_o i_o be_o but_o flesh_n &_o ash_n and_o i_o full_o persuade_v myself_o that_o it_o lie_v not_o so_o much_o in_o i_o either_o to_o will_v any_o thing_n or_o to_o run_v but_o all_o power_n come_v from_o thou_o who_o mercy_n assi_v we_o all_o lord_n consider_v i_o pray_v thou_o my_o weak_a and_o frail_a flesh_n and_o what_o of_o myself_o i_o be_o not_o able_a to_o perform_v by_o reason_n of_o my_o sinful_a flesh_n i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o help_v and_o assist_v i_o and_o gracious_o to_o continue_v such_o good_a will_n as_o thou_o have_v show_v i_o o_o my_o merciful_a lord_n forsake_v i_o not_o o_o my_o refuge_n depart_v not_o from_o i_o o_o my_o deliverer_n make_v haste_n to_o succour_v i_o in_o thy_o mercy_n and_o mortify_v i_o to_o the_o world_n save_v i_o from_o all_o deceit_n of_o my_o enemy_n that_o neither_o life_n nor_o death_n nor_o no_o hap_n or_o chance_n sever_v i_o from_o thou_o but_o that_o my_o love_n continue_v both_o now_o &_o ever_o and_o be_v nothing_o diminish_v by_o death_n itself_o lord_n give_v i_o that_o wisdom_n that_o attend_v on_o thou_o and_o put_v i_o not_o away_o from_o among_o thy_o child_n for_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n and_o son_n of_o thy_o handmaid_n send_v down_o thy_o wisdom_n from_o thy_o heavenly_a seat_n that_o she_o may_v be_v with_o i_o and_o labour_n with_o i_o for_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n therefore_o o_o lord_n replenish_v i_o with_o the_o gift_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o succour_n and_o only_a helper_n in_o all_o distress_n i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n to_o pardon_v those_o sâ—nnes_n which_o i_o a_o most_o vile_a wretched_a sinner_n have_v commit_v keep_v i_o from_o all_o evil_a act_n and_o from_o all_o danger_n direct_v my_o path_n to_o a_o good_a end_n while_o i_o be_o toss_v in_o the_o wave_n 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spread_v from_o coast_n to_o coast_n who_o do_v strong_o &_o sweet_o place_v all_o thing_n in_o order_n let_v the_o brightness_n of_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n illuminate_v my_o heart_n that_o it_o be_v not_o dim_v with_o the_o darkness_n oâ—_n this_o world_n but_o that_o i_o may_v come_v to_o that_o country_n where_o be_v perpetual_a light_n lord_n let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n bring_v i_o to_o that_o right_a light_n that_o lead_v to_o tread_v the_o path_n of_o righteousness_n lord_n bring_v my_o sonle_fw-mi out_o of_o all_o misery_n and_o in_o thy_o mercy_n destroy_v all_o my_o enemy_n and_o they_o that_o trouble_v my_o soul_n for_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n and_o will_v sure_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o name_n and_o patient_o look_v for_o thou_o o_o lord_n thou_o be_v my_o help_n and_o refuge_n my_o heart_n do_v rejoice_v in_o thou_o and_o i_o doeput_fw-la my_o trust_n in_o thy_o holy_a name_n give_v ear_n to_o i_o o_o merciful_a god_n and_o infuse_v the_o brightness_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n 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say_v of_o year_n and_o month_n but_o of_o the_o morrow_n which_o be_v but_o one_o day_n nay_o who_o can_v assure_v himself_o one_o hour_n what_o great_a folly_n or_o rashness_n than_o can_v there_o be_v devise_v then_o for_o a_o worm_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o determine_v any_o thing_n certain_a concern_v the_o time_n and_o season_n which_o the_o father_n have_v set_v in_o his_o own_o power_n thou_o can_v not_o be_v ignorant_a how_o many_o this_o vain_a confidence_n have_v deceive_v even_o to_o this_o day_n but_o man_n will_v say_v the_o lord_n be_v full_a of_o compassion_n &_o mercy_n object_n object_n he_o have_v make_v large_a promise_n to_o those_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o he_o send_v his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n for_o we_o and_o therefore_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v o_o how_o we_o deceive_v answ_n answ_n ourselves_o truth_n it_o be_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v great_a than_o frail_a man_n can_v or_o do_v consider_v and_o his_o promise_n appertain_v 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rise_v thereof_o o_o lord_n the_o consideration_n hereof_o due_o consider_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o true_a christian_a and_o touch_v with_o the_o least_o finger_n of_o thy_o grace_n can_v and_o will_v heal_v all_o our_o infirmity_n if_o we_o will_v but_o sudden_o recount_v our_o misspend_v and_o lewd_a life_n and_o withdraw_v ourselves_o into_o our_o retire_a closet_n or_o chamber_n where_o we_o may_v not_o only_o unburden_v our_o perverse_a vile_a and_o fester_a conscience_n but_o find_v ease_n for_o our_o sickeweake_a soul_n by_o call_v hearty_o to_o mind_n the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o our_o good_a god_n who_o never_o suffer_v the_o true_a believe_a petitioner_n to_o go_v away_o unrewarded_a his_o mercy_n be_v so_o great_a to_o they_o that_o faithful_o serve_v he_o by_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o again_o the_o largeness_n of_o his_o great_a and_o unspeakable_a love_n the_o extension_n of_o his_o favour_n the_o inheritance_n lay_v up_o the_o kingdom_n prepare_v a_o peace_n and_o rest_n everlasting_a without_o distraction_n tumult_n or_o vexation_n to_o annoy_v his_o choose_a the_o eager_a pursuit_n of_o our_o unbridled_a vain_a affection_n and_o self-love_n to_o this_o world_n be_v to_o be_v meditate_a upon_o by_o every_o good_a christian_n this_o world_n and_o self-love_n to_o this_o world_n be_v but_o a_o sea_n of_o vanity_n which_o will_v prove_v a_o bitter_a sea-flowing_a with_o all_o kind_n of_o misery_n and_o if_o we_o pull_v not_o down_o the_o sail_n of_o our_o lascivious_a life_n we_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o lose_v the_o expect_a promise_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o all_o his_o true_a believe_v servant_n lord_n we_o beseech_v thou_o infuse_v into_o our_o heart_n such_o abundance_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v be_v withdraw_v from_o all_o vice_n that_o tend_v to_o the_o displeasure_n of_o thy_o omnipotent_a majesty_n and_o so_o be_v withdraw_v in_o a_o most_o humble_a and_o prostrate_a humility_n we_o may_v give_v thou_o that_o true_a sacrifice_n which_o thou_o have_v prescribe_v and_o command_v we_o that_o the_o good_a thought_n of_o thy_o spirit_n may_v draw_v thy_o mercy_n so_o towards_o we_o as_o that_o our_o petition_n may_v ascend_v up_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n like_o the_o smoke_n of_o incense_n into_o the_o air_n grant_v we_o lay_v as_o it_o be_v our_o mouth_n to_o the_o ear_n of_o that_o heavenly_a wisdom_n that_o know_v our_o want_n better_a than_o we_o can_v understand_v they_o ourselves_o yea_o even_o before_o we_o can_v utter_v they_o and_o that_o we_o go_v to_o he_o that_o call_v come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o travel_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v 11._o mat._n 11._o and_o i_o will_v refresh_v you_o o_o comfortable_a say_n to_o he_o then_o let_v we_o go_v nay_o fly_v that_o be_v weary_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o a_o disease_a conscience_n for_o he_o be_v that_o true_a refresh_a 〈◊〉_d which_o cure_v the_o inwardsore_n of_o a_o distress_a and_o 〈…〉_o if_o we_o do_v faithful_o ask_v it_o at_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sincerity_n &_o pureness_n of_o our_o heart_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o then_o â—lie_o unto_o this_o good_a lord_n who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n let_v we_o run_v to_o he_o that_o be_v so_o willing_a not_o only_o to_o hear_v we_o at_o our_o call_n but_o far_o more_o willing_o to_o receive_v &_o embrace_v our_o godly_a petition_n and_o desire_n he_o be_v that_o sweet_a comfortable_a 〈◊〉_d and_o true_a 〈◊〉_d of_o 〈◊〉_d race_n by_o which_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o gift_n in_o that_o 〈◊〉_d treasurehouseâ—_n be_v continue_v and_o reserve_v for_o christ_n choose_v o_o let_v we_o then_o use_v prayer_n
zeal_n of_o â—ur_n importunity_n wâ—ll_n procure_v his_o omnipotent_a majesty_n to_o graâ—t_a audience_n if_o our_o word_n and_o praiser_n will_v not_o prevail_v then_o â—et_v we_o join_v thereto_o our_o â—eares_n that_o god_n may_v say_v to_o â—s_n as_o he_o say_v to_o ezekiah_n i_o â—ave_n see_v thy_o tear_n they_o â—re_n so_o powerful_a messenger_n â—hiefly_o if_o they_o be_v do_v in_o the_o â—â—nceritiâ—_n and_o singleness_n of_o â—eart_n no_o soon_o can_v the_o thought_n appear_v crave_v his_o merciful_a aid_n but_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o compassion_n and_o goodness_n â—s_v upon_o they_o then_o who_o be_v it_o that_o wilâ—_n not_o worship_n and_o serve_v thiâ—â—oving_a master_n be_v so_o ready_a at_o our_o call_n to_o receive_v ouâ—_n petition_n into_o his_o hand_n oâ—_n mercy_n dâ—â—id_n say_v that_o god_n haâ—_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o his_o weep_a tear_n and_o sorrow_n for_o ouâ—_n sin_n do_v cause_n the_o ear_n oâ—_n god_n to_o open_v unto_o our_o godâ—_n lie_v request_n therefore_o let_v uâ—_n glorify_v this_o good_a god_n with_o our_o body_n in_o true_a humility_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o soul_n with_o david_n and_o our_o hand_n with_o moses_n our_o eye_n with_o peter_n use_v our_o voice_n with_o dâ—bâ—râ—_n thus_o seek_v we_o shall_v find_v thus_o knock_v it_o shall_v be_v oâ—ened_v unto_o us._n â—et_v we_o give_v our_o petitious_a but_o the_o â—â—ght_n voiâ—e_v to_o ask_v with_o &_o guestionlesse_a there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o god_n will_v hear_v â—s_n in_o his_o mercy_n to_o our_o immeasurable_a comfort_n and_o â—oy_n it_o must_v not_o be_v the_o dumb_a â—nd_n silent_a which_o must_v give_v â—n_o eye_n to_o seek_v with_o it_o must_v â—ot_n be_v the_o blind_a and_o careless_a which_o give_v a_o hand_n to_o knock_v with_o it_o must_v not_o â—eare_z to_o molest_v and_o disquiet_v â—ot_n only_o the_o door_n but_o all_o â—he_n treasure_n and_o jewel_n in_o â—he_n kingdom_n of_o heaven_n â—hich_v will_v be_v open_v unto_o â—hose_v his_o choose_a and_o whither_o our_o bless_a saviour_n â—oth_v hâ—â—â—elf_n iâ—nuite_v we_o come_v â—nto_o â—ee_o all_o 〈◊〉_d that_o labour_n â—nd_n be_v lade_v o_o this_o be_v a_o love_n without_o example_n where_o the_o king_n himself_o not_o only_o common_a deâ—h_n but_o desireâ—_n our_o appearance_n who_o then_o shall_v keep_v we_o back_o where_o he_o common_a death_n open_v you_o gateâ—_n of_o rightcousnesse_n and_o be_v you_o open_v you_o everlasting_a door_n o_o what_o a_o bless_a and_o comfortable_a say_n be_v this_o unto_o sinful_a man_n by_o so_o great_a â—_o lord_n and_o king_n who_o theâ—_n shall_v oppose_v themselves_o against_o we_o what_o need_v we_o to_o have_v a_o mediator_n a_o intercessor_n or_o friend_n when_o be_v himself_o have_v give_v his_o voice_n and_o free_o call_v we_o to_o himself_o alone_o though_o the_o frankness_n and_o bounty_n of_o his_o love_n have_v yield_v accerse_o unto_o hiâ—_n heavenly_a majesty_n this_o great_a 〈◊〉_d four_o good_a god_n unto_o â—â—_o must_v not_o embolden_v we_o with_o â—_o less_o respect_n or_o reverence_n in_o show_v our_o duty_n in_o the_o true_a serve_v of_o he_o which_o love_n of_o he_o do_v deâ—erue_v more_o in_o a_o far_o great_a degree_n than_o our_o vain_a and_o â—raile_a flesh_n can_v yield_v unto_o â—is_n omnipotency_n and_o state_n that_o fitâ—_n in_o glory_n at_o the_o right_a â—and_n of_o his_o father_n and_o whereas_o we_o be_v poor_a â—ormes_n creep_v upon_o the_o footstool_n of_o this_o earth_n â—ray_v we_o that_o his_o majesty_n will_v be_v so_o gracious_a as_o to_o â—ouchsafe_v we_o shall_v speaâ—â—â—nto_n he_o as_o it_o be_v face_n to_o â—â—ce_n to_o pour_v out_o our_o petition_n with_o our_o own_o voice_n â—â—to_o his_o most_o bless_a and_o saâ—â—ed_a earâ—â—_n all_o know_v by_o 〈◊〉_d experience_n that_o the_o king_n of_o thâ—_n earth_n keep_v themselves_o witâ—_n in_o a_o strict_a watch_n and_o waâ—_n regard_n and_o their_o person_n aâ—â—â—ull_a of_o majesty_n and_o terroâ—_n and_o not_o speak_v unto_o bâ—â—_n with_o difficulty_n and_o friendship_n beside_o the_o infinite_a distraction_n of_o suit_n and_o business_n more_o than_o the_o care_n 〈◊〉_d any_o mortal_a man_n can_v receiuâ—_n drive_v they_o of_o necessity_n 〈◊〉_d the_o deputation_n of_o subordinate_a minister_n but_o in_o god_n who_o rideâ—_n upon_o the_o cherubin_n aâ—â—_n make_v his_o enemy_n 〈◊〉_d foot_n stool_n there_o be_v neither_o dange_n of_o his_o person_n nor_o defect_n in_o his_o hear_n for_o hâ—_n that_o â—lanted_v the_o ear_n doâ—_n he_o not_o hear_v he_o that_o stand_v and_o knock_v at_o 〈◊〉_d 〈…〉_o for_o â—â—â—rance_n when_o we_o knock_v at_o â—is_n will_v he_o not_o grant_v entrance_n in_o earthly_a court_n among_o which_o we_o live_v we_o may_v have_v many_o impediment_n â—ew_a will_n hardly_o favour_v we_o but_o many_o may_v hinder_v we_o before_o we_o can_v deliver_v our_o message_n but_o at_o these_o heavenly_a gate_n at_o which_o we_o must_v always_o call_v the_o lord_n alone_o â—s_a porter_n for_o when_o the_o friend_n knock_v in_o the_o parable_n of_o lukeâ—t_a â—t_z midnight_n the_o heavy_a 〈◊〉_d deade_v hour_n of_o the_o night_n â—e_v who_o be_v near_o the_o gate_n â—irst_n awake_v if_o he_o sleep_v at_o all_o and_o first_o answer_v how_o willing_a be_v he_o to_o grant_v that_o be_v so_o willing_a to_o â—e_v disquiet_v now_o glad_a to_o hear_v our_o knock_n that_o hatâ—_n place_v his_o bed_n so_o near_a thâ—â—_n gate_n hew_v true_o may_v we_o say_v that_o he_o be_v not_o oneâ—â—_n nacre_v the_o gate_n but_o th'hoard_n himself_o and_o the_o verâ—_n gate_n who_o when_o his_o chiâ—_n dren_n be_v fast_o asleep_a thâ—_n care_v of_o angel_n and_o saint_n shut_v up_o he_o first_o and_o at_o thâ—_n veâ—y_v first_o call_v nâ—y_o only_o he_o among_o the_o rest_n make_v answer_v unto_o it_o the_o lord_n be_v alwaieâ—â—eerer_a unto_o we_o than_o we_o arâ—_n unto_o he_o psal_n 10._o he_o â—â—â—reth_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o poor_a hâ—_n first_o prepare_v the_o heart_n anâ—_n set_v it_o on_o work_n to_o pray_v and_o when_o he_o have_v so_o donâ—_n he_o bend_v his_o care_n unto_o â—â—_o give_v unto_o we_o both_o thâ—_n cause_n and_o the_o effect_n boâ—_n the_o blessing_n and_o mean_n â—_o â—e_z blessing_n the_o true_a stand_v â—ost_o effectual_a messenger_n we_o â—ave_n to_o send_v our_o petitionary_a be_v prayer_n pour_v forth_o â—_o the_o zeal_n and_o singleness_n four_o heart_n if_o we_o send_v up_o merit_n the_o â—arres_n in_o heaven_n will_v disâ—aine_v it_o that_o we_o who_o dwell_v â—t_z the_o footstool_n of_o god_n be_v presume_v so_o far_o when_o â—e_v pure_a creature_n in_o heaâ—en_n be_v impure_a in_o his_o fight_n if_o we_o send_v up_o fear_n and_o diâ—rust_v the_o length_n of_o the_o way_n â—ill_v tire_v they_o out_o and_o with_o â—he_n weight_n sink_v to_o the_o â—round_n before_o they_o come_v â—alfe_a way_n up_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o salvation_n if_o we_o send_v up_o blaspheny_v and_o curse_n all_o the_o creaute_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n â—ill_v set_v themselves_o against_o we_o the_o sun_n and_o the_o mooâ—_n will_v rain_v down_o blood_n thâ—_n fire_n hot_a burn_a coal_n thâ—_n air_n thunderbolt_n upon_o ouâ—_n head_n but_o prayer_n be_v a_o messenger_n free_v from_o all_o these_o imperfection_n who_o neither_o the_o irksomeness_n of_o the_o way_n or_o tediousness_n of_o the_o passage_n can_v hinder_v from_o hâ—_n purpose_n quick_a of_o speedâ—_n faithful_a of_o trust_n able_a â—â—_o mount_v above_o the_o eagle_n â—â—_o the_o sky_n into_o the_o heaven_n 〈◊〉_d heaven_n as_o a_o chariot_n of_o fiâ—â—_n lead_v we_o alost_a into_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n to_o seek_v hâ—â—_n assistance_n and_o grace_n the_o least_o finger_n of_o hiâ—_n right_a hand_n be_v of_o more_o puissance_n than_o the_o whole_a arâ—â—_n of_o flesh_n or_o army_n of_o spiritâ—_n yea_o than_o the_o whole_a liveâ—_n hole_n substance_n of_o angel_n man_n of_o silver_n gold_n silk_n purple_a and_o all_o other_o â—_z so_o that_o prayer_n shall_v walk_v â—â—rough_a life_n &_o death_n without_o controllement_n if_o it_o find_v angelâ—_n principâ—â—ties_n power_n thing_n present_v â—nd_v thing_n to_o come_v or_o any_o â—ther_a creature_n in_o the_o world_n â—opping_v her_o passage_n and_o rebuke_v her_o forwardness_n â—â—e_v shall_v clear_v her_o way_n notwithstanding_o and_o climb_v â—â—to_o the_o presence_n of_o her_o god_n and_o in_o his_o ear_n deliâ—er_v her_o message_n be_v we_o in_o sickness_n to_o â—im_v the_o true_a physician_n that_o â—nowes_z both_o the_o cause_n and_o â—he_n cure_v she_o come_v for_o â—ealth_n be_v we_o in_o imprisonment_n there_o she_o solicit_v a_o releaâ—â—_n from_o he_o the_o lord_n of_o liberty_n be_v we_o oppress_v with_o poverty_n or_o want_v the_o earth_n the_o lord_n and_o all_o thâ—â—_n dwell_v therein_o to_o he_o she_o come_v for_o the_o blessing_n 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n make_v rich_a be_v we_o afflict_v abo
to_o enlighten_v my_o mind_n more_o and_o more_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o myself_o to_o inflame_v my_o heart_n with_o true_a charity_n to_o preserve_v my_o sense_n in_o thy_o holy_a fear_n that_o by_o my_o will_n i_o may_v neither_o hear_v see_v nor_o touch_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v unclean_a or_o offensive_a unto_o thou_o and_o if_o in_o take_v of_o my_o natural_a rest_n either_o through_o the_o suggestion_n of_o the_o enemy_n or_o the_o rebellion_n of_o my_o own_o flesh_n i_o have_v have_v any_o disorder_a motion_n or_o unchaste_a representation_n in_o my_o slcepe_n now_o i_o be_o perfect_o awake_a and_o by_o thy_o mercy_n return_v unto_o the_o use_n of_o my_o reason_n i_o do_v utter_o disclaim_v the_o same_o deny_v all_o consent_n of_o my_o will_n and_o affection_n thereunto_o and_o now_o my_o gracious_a lord_n god_n for_o this_o day_n be_v present_a i_o may_v by_o thy_o heavenly_a assistance_n resolve_v with_o myself_o so_o to_o live_v in_o this_o world_n that_o 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conceive_v and_o be_v with_o child_n strength_n to_o bring_v forth_o that_o child_n which_o thou_o wonderful_o have_v wrought_v in_o they_o be_v present_a with_o they_o in_o their_o trouble_n help_v they_o and_o deliver_v they_o let_v thy_o power_n be_v show_v no_o less_o in_o the_o safe_a bring_v forth_o then_o in_o the_o wonderful_a fashion_v of_o the_o child_n that_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v begin_v in_o they_o may_v come_v unto_o good_a success_n make_v they_o glad_a and_o joyful_a mother_n that_o they_o through_o thy_o goodness_n be_v safe_o deliver_v and_o restore_v to_o their_o old_a strength_n may_v live_v and_o praise_v thy_o bless_a name_n forever_o amen_n a_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o their_o deliverance_n o_o lord_n god_n among_o other_o thy_o great_a benefit_n yea_o and_o those_o innumerable_a which_o thou_o daily_o bestow_v upon_o we_o thy_o needy_a and_o poor_a creature_n this_o be_v not_o the_o least_o o_o most_o merciful_a father_n that_o thou_o of_o thy_o tender_a goodness_n do_v vouchsafe_v for_o the_o conservation_n of_o mankind_n to_o preserve_v the_o woman_n that_o be_v with_o child_n and_o to_o give_v they_o safe_a deliverance_n of_o their_o burden_n by_o this_o mean_n make_v they_o glad_a and_o joyful_a mother_n for_o these_o thy_o benefit_n and_o good_a will_n towards_o we_o we_o so_o hearty_o thank_v thou_o as_o heart_n can_v think_v beseech_v thou_o to_o work_v such_o thankfulness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o mother_n that_o they_o be_v not_o unmindful_a of_o this_o high_a benefit_n of_o their_o safe_a deliverance_n wrought_v only_o by_o the_o saviour_n of_o all_o mankind_n may_v show_v themselves_o thankful_a unto_o thou_o for_o this_o thy_o goodness_n and_o never_o forget_v that_o thy_o present_a help_n and_o most_o sweet_a comfort_n which_o thou_o merciful_o show_v upon_o they_o in_o their_o great_a travail_n labour_n and_o pain_n when_o they_o flee_v unto_o thy_o holy_a name_n for_o succour_n as_o unto_o a_o strong_a bulwark_n and_o holy_a deâ—ence_n continue_v thy_o favour_n towards_o they_o o_o lord_n by_o make_v they_o joyful_a mother_n of_o many_o child_n and_o endue_v they_o with_o long_a life_n that_o they_o may_v see_v their_o child_n child_n and_o the_o child_n that_o thou_o give_v unto_o they_o make_v thou_o as_o in_o age_n so_o likewise_o in_o wisdom_n and_o in_o the_o abundance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o increase_v that_o they_o may_v have_v favour_n both_o with_o thou_o and_o with_o all_o good_a man_n unto_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o most_o bless_a name_n one_o god_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o a_o sick_a man._n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o all_o full_a of_o mercy_n which_o be_v the_o only_a father_n of_o help_n and_o true_a physician_n of_o our_o body_n &_o soul_n in_o thy_o hand_n be_v life_n and_o death_n thou_o bring_v to_o the_o grave_n and_o pull_v back_o again_o we_o come_v into_o this_o world_n upon_o a_o condition_n to_o forsake_v it_o whensoever_o thou_o will_v call_v we_o and_o now_o the_o summoner_n be_v come_v thy_o fetter_n hold_v i_o and_o none_o can_v loose_v i_o but_o he_o which_o bind_v i_o i_o be_o sick_a in_o body_n with_o pain_n and_o in_o soul_n for_o fear_n of_o condemnation_n lord_n thou_o have_v strike_v i_o but_o in_o judgement_n show_v mercy_n i_o deserve_v to_o die_v so_o soon_o as_o i_o come_v to_o life_n but_o thou_o have_v preserve_v i_o till_o now_o and_o shall_v this_o mercy_n be_v in_o vain_a as_o though_o we_o be_v preserve_v for_o nothing_o who_o can_v praise_v thou_o in_o the_o grave_n i_o have_v do_v thou_o no_o service_n since_o i_o be_v bear_v but_o my_o goodness_n be_v to_o come_v and_o shall_v i_o die_v before_o i_o begin_v to_o live_v but_o good_a lord_n thou_o know_v what_o be_v best_a of_o all_o and_o if_o thou_o convert_v i_o i_o shall_v be_v convert_v in_o a_o hour_n and_o as_o thou_o accept_v the_o will_n of_o david_n as_o well_o as_o the_o act_n of_o solomon_n so_o thou_o will_v accept_v my_o desire_n to_o serve_v thou_o as_o well_o as_o if_o i_o do_v live_v to_o glorify_v thou_o the_o spirit_n be_v willing_a but_o the_o flesh_n be_v frail_a and_o as_o i_o do_v live_v sinful_o whensoever_o thy_o spirit_n be_v from_o i_o so_o i_o shall_v die_v unwilling_o unless_o thy_o spirit_n prepare_v i_o therefore_o dear_a father_n give_v i_o that_o mind_n which_o a_o sick_a man_n shall_v have_v and_o increase_v my_o patience_n in_o my_o pain_n and_o call_v unto_o â—y_a remembrance_n all_o that_o which_o i_o have_v hear_v or_o read_v or_o feel_v or_o meditate_a so_o strengthen_v i_o in_o this_o hour_n of_o my_o travail_n that_o i_o which_o never_o teach_v any_o good_a while_n i_o live_v may_v now_o teach_v other_o to_o die_v &_o to_o bear_v their_o sickness_n patient_o apply_v unto_o i_o all_o the_o mercy_n of_o thy_o belove_a son_n as_o if_o he_o have_v die_v for_o i_o alone_o be_v not_o from_o i_o when_o the_o enemy_n come_v but_o when_o the_o tempter_n be_v bust_a let_v thy_o spirit_n be_v busy_a too_o and_o if_o it_o please_v thou_o to_o loose_v i_o out_o of_o this_o prison_n and_o when_o i_o shall_v leave_v my_o earth_n to_o earth_n let_v thy_o angel_n carry_v up_o my_o soul_n as_o they_o do_v lazarâ—â—_n and_o place_v i_o in_o one_o of_o those_o mansion_n which_o thy_o son_n be_v go_v to_o prepare_v for_o i_o this_o be_v my_o mediator_n which_o have_v reconcile_v i_o and_o thou_o when_o thou_o do_v abhor_v i_o for_o my_o sinneâ—_n and_o thou_o do_v send_v he_o from_o heaven_n to_o we_o to_o show_v that_o thou_o be_v bind_v to_o hear_v he_o for_o us._n therefore_o in_o he_o i_o come_v unto_o thou_o in_o he_o i_o call_v upon_o thou_o o_o my_o redeemer_n my_o preserver_n and_o my_o saviour_n to_o thou_o be_v all_o praise_n with_o thy_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v before_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o holy_a communion_n thy_o love_n towards_o we_o o_o most_o gentle_a father_n be_v so_o great_a and_o unmcasurable_a that_o it_o can_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v express_v by_o mouth_n nor_o sufficient_o conceive_v in_o heart_n and_o this_o thy_o love_n be_v without_o any_o desert_n on_o our_o behalse_a free_o and_o willing_o o_fw-fr heavenly_a father_n thou_o have_v send_v down_o thy_o only_a son_n christ_n jesus_n from_o the_o glorious_a seat_n of_o thy_o divine_v majesty_n to_o take_v our_o flesh_n upon_o he_o and_o to_o become_v perfect_a man_n of_o the_o substance_n of_o a_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a virgiu_n mary_n through_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghâ—st_n o_o thou_o that_o be_v this_o our_o mediator_n thou_o taught_v the_o will_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n confirm_v the_o same_o with_o wonderful_a mercy_n unto_o the_o great_a comfort_n of_o many_o which_o then_o live_v and_o unto_o the_o perfect_a establishment_n of_o our_o faith_n which_o live_v at_o this_o present_a aâ—ter_v thou_o have_v travel_v in_o this_o world_n certain_a year_n the_o time_n afore_o appoint_v from_o everlasting_a of_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n draw_v nigh_o that_o thou_o may_v give_v thyself_o a_o oblation_n and_o sweet_a smell_a sacrifice_n to_o god_n the_o father_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n even_o so_o many_o as_o repent_v believe_v and_o amend_v will_v that_o so_o noble_a and_o worthy_a a_o benefit_n of_o our_o redemption_n shall_v not_o be_v forget_v nor_o fall_v out_o of_o remembrance_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o the_o only_a comfort_n of_o weak_a conscience_n when_o thou_o have_v eat_v the_o paschall_n lamb_n with_o thy_o disciple_n according_a to_o the_o appointment_n of_o the_o law_n thou_o take_v bread_n into_o thy_o hand_n gave_v thanks_n
please_v thou_o of_o thy_o marvelous_a humility_n patience_n and_o love_n towards_o man_n kind_n to_o descend_v from_o the_o high_a throne_n of_o heaven_n to_o be_v incarnate_a by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n marie_n and_o here_o to_o suffer_v trouble_n &_o pain_n for_o our_o sake_n i_o do_v beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o bitter_a death_n and_o passion_n deliver_v i_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o from_o the_o everlasting_a pain_n of_o hell_n and_o vouchsafe_v through_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n to_o lead_v i_o whither_o thou_o do_v lead_v the_o thief_n crucify_v with_o thou_o and_o i_o beseech_v thou_o through_o thy_o clemency_n to_o vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o o_o lord_n god_n king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o joy_n prepare_v for_o thy_o choose_a and_o so_o direct_a sanctify_v and_o govern_v my_o heart_n my_o thought_n my_o word_n and_o deed_n in_o thy_o sacred_a law_n by_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n that_o here_o &_o ever_o through_o thy_o help_n o_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n i_o may_v be_v safe_a and_o free_a and_o by_o thy_o bitter_a death_n &_o passion_n may_v be_v bring_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o resurrection_n &_o so_o remain_v in_o everlasting_a life_n amen_n a_o prayer_n in_o temptation_n o_o mercâ—full_a lord_n and_o saviour_n iesus_fw-la christ_n the_o only_a refuge_n of_o a_o desolate_a and_o afflict_a soul_n o_o god_n thou_o that_o have_v make_v i_o and_o redeem_v i_o in_o who_o â—ll_a thing_n be_v possible_a unto_o i_o and_o without_o who_o i_o be_o able_a to_o do_v nothing_o thou_o see_v who_o i_o be_o that_o here_o prostrate_v my_o prayer_n and_o pour_v out_o my_o heart_n unto_o thou_o what_o i_o will_v have_v and_o what_o be_v fit_a for_o i_o thou_o know_v my_o soul_n be_v bury_v 〈…〉_o and_o blood_n and_o will_v be_v â—â—â—ne_v dissolve_v and_o come_v unto_o thou_o i_o be_o urge_v against_o my_o will_n and_o violent_o draw_v to_o think_v that_o which_o from_o my-heart_n i_o detest_v and_o to_o have_v in_o mind_n the_o poison_n and_o bane_n of_o my_o soul_n o_o lord_n thou_o know_v i_o for_o thy_o hand_n have_v frame_v i_o and_o with_o flesh_n and_o skin_n thou_o have_v clothe_v i_o and_o lo_o this_o flesh_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o draw_v i_o to_o my_o ruin_n and_o fight_v against_o the_o spirit_n if_o thou_o help_v not_o i_o be_o overcome_v if_o thou_o forsake_v i_o i_o must_v needs_o faint_v why_o do_v thou_o set_v i_o contrary_a unto_o thou_o and_o make_v i_o grievous_a and_o a_o burden_n unto_o myself_o do_v thou_o create_v i_o to_o cast_v i_o away_o do_v thou_o redeem_v i_o to_o damn_v i_o for_o ever_o it_o have_v be_v good_a for_o i_o never_o to_o have_v be_v bear_v if_o i_o be_v bear_v to_o perish_v o_o my_o most_o merciful_a father_n where_o be_v thy_o old_a and_o wont_a mercy_n where_o be_v thy_o gracious_a sweetness_n and_o love_n towards_o i_o become_v how_o long_o shall_v my_o enemy_n rejoice_v over_o i_o and_o humble_a my_o life_n upon_o earth_n and_o place_v i_o in_o darkness_n like_o the_o dead_a of_o the_o world_n what_o be_o i_o lord_n that_o thou_o set_v i_o to_o fight_v alone_o against_o so_o mighty_a subtle_a and_o cruel_a enemy_n that_o never_o cease_v to_o bid_v i_o a_o perpetual_a battle_n o_o lord_n why_o do_v thou_o show_v thy_o might_n against_o a_o leaf_n that_o be_v toss_v with_o every_o wind_n and_o persecute_v a_o dry_a stubble_n will_v thou_o therefore_o cast_v away_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n will_v thou_o banish_v i_o from_o thy_o face_n and_o take_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n clean_o from_o i_o alas_o o_o my_o good_a lord_n whither_o shall_v i_o go_v from_o thy_o face_n or_o whither_o shall_v fly_v from_o thy_o spirit_n or_o shall_v i_o fly_v from_o the_o incense_a but_o to_o the_o appease_v whither_o from_o thou_o as_o just_a but_o unto_o thou_o as_o merciful_a do_v with_o i_o lord_n that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o thy_o eye_n for_o thou_o will_v do_v all_o thing_n in_o righteous_a judgement_n oneâ—y_a lord_n i_o desire_v to_o remember_v i_o be_o but_o flesh_n &_o blood_n sraile_a of_o myself_o and_o impotent_a to_o resist_v show_v thyself_o a_o saviour_n unto_o i_o and_o either_o take_v away_o my_o enemy_n or_o grant_v i_o grace_v that_o without_o wound_n or_o fault_n by_o thou_o and_o with_o thou_o i_o may_v overcome_v they_o sweet_a lord_n amen_n finis_fw-la a_o table_n to_o find_v out_o the_o principal_a prayer_n contain_v in_o this_o book_n the_o way_n how_o to_o commend_v ourselves_o to_o god_n in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d aâ—_n our_o uprising_n page_n 285._o a_o prayer_n before_o we_o settle_v ourselves_o to_o our_o devotion_n p_o 287._o a_o morning_n prayer_n p._n 291._o another_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n p._n 296._o another_o morning_n prayer_n p._n 308._o a_o short_a prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n p._n 312._o a_o meditation_n to_o be_v use_v before_o thou_o go_v to_o bed_n p._n 314._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n p_o 322._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o night_n p._n 333_o a_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o grace_n and_o to_o despise_v the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n p._n 338._o a_o prayer_n to_o god_n to_o defend_v we_o from_o evil_a company_n and_o to_o keep_v ouâ—_n tongue_n from_o utter_v ill_a word_n p._n 346._o a_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o bâ—_n great_a goodness_n unto_o man_n p._n 354._o a_o prayer_n to_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o from_o our_o ghostly_a enemy_n p._n 357._o a_o prayer_n to_o god_n daily_o to_o be_v say_v p_o 358._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v at_o all_o time_n p._n 360_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v daily_o say_v unto_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n p._n 362._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n p._n 367._o a_o general_a prâ—yer_n for_o all_o kind_n of_o sin_n p._n 380._o a_o 〈◊〉_d faith_n p._n 3â—â—_n a_o prayer_n unto_o god_n that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o his_o 〈◊〉_d and_o that_o he_o will_v turn_v his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 394._o a_o 〈◊〉_d for_o 〈◊〉_d with_o their_o duty_n 400._o a_o 〈◊〉_d for_o child_n &_o their_o duty_n p._n 404._o a_o prayer_n against_o whoâ—â—dome_n p._n 410._o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o woman_n with_o child_n p._n 414._o a_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n 〈…〉_o deliverance_n p._n 41â—_n a_o prayer_n for_o a_o siâ—ke_a man_n p._n 421._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v before_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o holy_a communion_n p._n â—24_n a_o thanksgiving_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o â—_o holy_a communion_n p._n â—38_n a_o prayer_n to_o 〈◊〉_d saidâ—_n at_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n body_n in_o the_o communion_n p_o 441._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v at_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o christ_n blood_n in_o the_o holy_a communion_n p._n 442._o a_o morning_n salutation_n to_o god_n for_o wisdom_n for_o grace_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n p._n â—44_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o king_n p._n 454._o a_o 〈◊〉_d prayer_n to_o our_o lord_n p._n 〈◊〉_d a_o prayer_n in_o 〈◊〉_d p._n â—59_n finis_fw-la