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3. in that it affords us sufficient power and ability for the perform-

ance of our duty.....

4. in that it gives us the highest assurance of the immortality of

our souls, and of the judgment of the last day, and of the everlasting

rewards and punishments of the world to come

The Lord's Prayer-with a Thanksgiving for the be-

nefits of the Christian Religion..

Prayer that we may walk worthily of the vocation where-

with we are called.

4thly, (Thursday)-from a consideration of the peculiar

obligations of Christians to holiness of life,

1. in that to persuade and oblige us to lead holy and virtuous lives

was one of the main designs of our Saviour's coming into the world,

to the promoting of which not only His doctrines and precepts, but

His life and death, His resurrection and ascension, have a manifest

and direct tendency

2. in that every one of us was engaged to its practice at our Bap-

3. in that a holy life is essential to the character of a Christian, and

is made the condition of salvation in the Gospel Covenant

4. in that without holiness we shall not be capable of the happiness

designed for pious Christians in Heaven...

.P. 84
5. in that disobedience in a Christian is a crime of a more heinous

nature, and will be more severely punished in the day of Judg-

The Lord's Prayer-and Prayer for grace that we may

live answerably to the obligations of our Christian profes-

sion, that so we may be entitled to the promises of the

Gospel Covenant

5thly, (Friday)-from a consideration

1. of the redemption of the world by Jesus Christ

2. of His death upon the Cross for us.

3. of the duty and reward of taking up our Cross and following

Christ's sufferings and death..

The Lord's Prayer-and Prayer for the benefits of

6thly, (Saturday)—from a consideration of the duty and

reward of constancy and perseverance in the faith and

obedience of the Gospel....
..p. 94

The Lord's Prayer, p. 96-with a solemn dedication of

ourselves to God, and Prayer for grace, and perseverance

in the faith and obedience of the Gospel.......

SECT. 4. DEVOTIONS FOR THE Afternoon,

containing the pious Christian's preparation for death and

eternity; in meditations thereon wholly taken from Scrip-

ture, and divided into six portions for the several days of

the week; with prayers suited to each portion..p. 99—124

1st, (Monday Afternoon) on man's mortality-the

certainty of a future judgment-and the necessity of being

always prepared for it

The Lord's Prayer, p. 102-and Prayer for grace to live

in a constant dependence upon God; and in an habitual

preparation for death and judgment............p. 102

2nd, (Tuesday Afternoon)—on the shortness and vanity

of this life, with supplications for pardon and peace at

the last...
•p. 104

The Lord's Prayer, p. 106-and Prayer for the forgive-

ness of sins, and for a happy death.

Prayer for peace and comfort in the hour of death, p. 107

3rd, (Wednesday Afternoon)—on the uncertainty of the

time of our death-on life and immortality brought to

light through the Gospel-and on the judgment of the last

The Lord's Prayer-and Prayer for a blessed departure

out of this life; and for spiritual strength and comfort in

the hour of death.

4th, (Thursday Afternoon)-on the certainty of death,

and of a general resurrection unto eternal life......p. 112

The Lord's Prayer-and Prayer for grace so to live,

that we may give a joyful account in the day of judg-

Prayer for grace to prepare our souls for the society of

glorified spirits in heaven..

5th, (Friday Afternoon)-on the troubles and afflictions

of this life—and the duty and blessedness of patience and

perseverance to the end
•••••p. 115

A Litany, consisting of deprecations and petitions re-

specting the time of our sickness and death......p. 117

The Lord's Prayer.

6th, (Saturday Afternoon)—on that all men are equally

subject to death-on the death of the righteous, as a pas-

sage to a glorious immortality-and on the greater degree

of glory for those who through much tribulation enter into

the kingdom of God....

The Lord's Prayer And Prayer for a blessed

Prayer for a joyful resurrection

Thanksgiving for all departed this life in the faith and

PRAYERS TO BE USED UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

By parents on behalf of their children: from Bishop

Taylor
****p. 125

On the return of a birth-day, or the beginning of a new

year from Dr. Johnson -

On behalf of a sick friend: from the New Manual, p. 126

To be used if there appears little hope of his recovery:

Prayer to be said in the beginning of a sickness from

Act of resignation to be said by a sick person in all the

evil accidents of sickness: from the Same....

Holy resolution of amendment of life in case of re-

covery: from the Same..........

Prayer for pardon of sins, to be said in all the portions

of old age, and under protracted sickness; from the

On engaging in a new pursuit: from Dr. Johnson, p. 133

On undertaking a journey: from Bishop Taylor, p. 134

For a blessing on the use of medicine: from the

Against wandering thoughts in our devotions: from the

Against unquiet and perplexing thoughts: from Dr.

Deprecation of a particular evil: from the New Ma-

For holiness of intention: from Bishop Taylor...p. 137

In a storm of thunter, lightning, &c.: from the New

Thanksgiving for a special blessing: from Bishop

FOR THE USE OF THE CLERGY.

The duties of the Clergy, as set forth in the Holy Scrip-

tures are-

1. to have the heart affected with an ardent love of Christ, and a

zealous concern for the salvation of souls

2. to apply seriously and constantly to the study of the Holy Scrip-

tures; and to teach nothing, as required of necessity to eternal salva-

tion, but what may be concluded and proved by them

3. to give diligent heed to instruct the people committed to their

charge in the principles and duties of Christ's holy Religion. p. 145

4. to live suitably to the sacredness of their character, that they

may be wholesome patterns to the flock of Christ............

The considerations proper to excite and dispose to a

conscientious attendance on the duties of the Ministry are-

1. the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd and

Bishop of our souls ....

2. the examples of the holy Apostles

3. the great reward promised to those who discharge the pastoral

duties faithfully,

4. the severe punishments that will be inflicted on them that are

negligent or remiss in any part of their office

The Lord's Prayer.-Prayer for the faithful and success-

ful discharge of the duties of the Ministry.......p. 159

Thanksgiving for the benefits of the Christian Ministry;

and prayer for grace to fulfil the solemn promises made at

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