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eare of me, and particularly for that good providence which hath been over me the day past; that thou hast preserved me from the many evils to which I am justly liable; and hast bestowed upon me many good things which I have not deserved; especially for whatsoever thou hast enabled me to do, which is acceptable in thy sight, and which I can reflect upon with satisfaction.

I humbly bewail, O Lord, the great weakness and corruption of my nature, and the many errors and transgressions of my life. I humbly beg thy mercy in the pardon of all my sins, through the mediation of my blessed Redeemer; particularly of whatsoever thou hast seen amiss in me this day, either in my thoughts, words, or actions..

Grant, O Lord, that the sense of my unworthiness may always keep me humble, and work in me an unfeigned repentance of all my sins; and let the remembrance of them ever excite me to a greater care and watchfulness for the time to come. Strengthen in me every good purpose and resolution. Whatsoever part of my duty I know not,

do thou teach me; and wherein I have done amiss, help me to do so no more.

Leave me not, O Lord, at any time to myself, nor in the hands of my spiritual enemies. Preserve me from those circumstances, that would prove a snare or temptation to me. Let thy good Spirit continually enlighten and sanctify my mind; directing and assisting me through the whole course of any life.

Fill me with a sense of my constant and entire dependence upon thee, that I may always commit myself to thy care, and be ever satisfied with thy disposal of me,

Teach me so to number my days, that I may apply my heart to true and heavenly wisdom. Help me to live in a daily preparation for my great change, keeping my conscience void of offence both towards thee, and towards men: and grant that I may be always so employed, as I shall wish I had been when I come to die; that whenever thou shalt think fit to call me out of this world, I may readily and thankfully exchange it for a better,

Take me, I besech thee, into thy gracious protection this night. Preserve me, if it be thy good will, in health and safety; and grant me that rest which may refresh my body, and enable me to serve thee cheerfully, both in body and mind, the ensuing day.

I heartily desire the good of all inankind, and pray unto thee for the purity, the peace, and the enlargement of thy holy Church; for thy di rection and assistance of all its governors and pastors, particularly those under whose guidance I am placed; for the welfare of my country; for a blessing upon the King, and all in authority under him? for the relief and comfort of all that are in affliction; for all my friends and relations; beseeching thee to hear and to accept me, and all that call upon thee, in the name of Jesus Christ, our only Lord and Saviour, who hath taught me thus to pray: Our Father, &c.

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