PRAYER IX.

For Faith. (2.)

[Mrs. Cornwallis.

O ETERNAL God, fountain of truth, in whom to believe is life everlasting, let thy grace descend with a mighty power upon my soul. Inspire me with wisdom, knowledge, and humility; and so sanctify my belief in thy revelations, that my heart may be filled with hope and confidence in thy gracious promises. Restrain, O Lord, every vain imagination, and bring every proud thought into subjection to thy will, that no prejudice, no motive of self-interest, may interfere with my full belief in the pure and holy doctrines of Christianity. Hear me, O God, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Our Father, &c.

PRAYER X

For Strength to resist Temptations.

[Mrs. Cornwallis.

O ALMIGHTY God, the Father of mercies, source of holiness, the fountain of strength, grant me power to resist and overcome all temptations, and to guard against all dangers; that I may not be the slave of accident or violence, of interest or passion, of fear or desire. I am encompassed by infirmities, surrounded by many dangerous allurements; my heart is deceitful, my passions awake, my duties are many and difficult, and my resolutions weak. O be thou unto me wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. Thou hast promised thy Spirit to those who seek it. Grant that it may dwell with

me; instruct, support, and encourage me in holiness, resignation, and every Christian virtue; that I, being ready prepared for every good work, may grow to the full measure of the stature and fulness of thee, my Saviour. Grant that my infirmities may be fewer, and my graces stronger; so that I may walk on stedfastly in the ways of thy laws, and the works of thy commandments; and finally, through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, attain to that heavenly kingdom where is fulness of joy and plea

PRAYER XI.

For Watchfulness against Sin. (1.)

[Bp. Taylor.

TEACH me to watch over all my ways, that I may never be surprised by sudden temptations or a careless spirit, nor return to folly or vanity. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keep the door of my lips, that I offend not with my tongue, either against piety or charity. Teach me to think of nothing but thee, and what will promote thy service and glory; to speak of nothing but thee, and thy glories; and to do nothing but what becomes thy servant, whom thine infinite mercy, by the graces of thy Holy Spirit, hath sealed up to the day of redemption.

Let all my passions and affections be so

mortified and brought under the dominion of grace, that I may never, by deliberation and purpose; nor yet by levity, rashness, or inconsideration, offend thy Divine. Majesty. Make me such as thou wouldst have me to be; strengthen my faith, confirm my hope, and give me a daily increase of charity, that, this day and ever, I may serve thee according to all my opportunities and capacities, growing from grace to grace; till at last by thy mercies, I shall receive the consummation and perfection of grace in thy kingdom above, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, &c.