Monday Morning.

(Reader.) PEACE be to this house, and to all that dwell in it.

[Verses to be said alternately.]

1. My voice shalt Thou hear, O Lord; early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up.

2. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, even because His compassions fail not; they are new every morning, great is Thy faithfulness.

3. O let me hear Thy loving-kindness betimes in the morning, for in Thee is my trust: shew Thou me the way that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto Thee.

4. For Thou, Lord, art good and gracious, and of great mercy unto all that call upon Thee.

5. Teach me Thy way, O Lord, and I will walk in Thy truth. O knit my heart unto Thee, that I may fear Thy name.

6. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keep the door of my lips.

7. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighteth in His way.

8. Order my steps in Thy word, and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

9. Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour; whom resist steadfast in the faith.

10. Lest Satan should get an advantage over us, for we are not ignorant of his devices.

11. Be diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.

12. Let us not be weary in well doing, for in due season we shall reap; if we faint not.

13. Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do; do all to the glory of God.

14. For we must all appear before the judgmentseat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in His body, according to that He hath done, whether it be good or bad.

[Doxology, to be said by all.]

Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, and Invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

[Verses before reading.]

Take heed how ye hear.

Whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning, that we, through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope.

[Here follows the reading of the Bible.]

[Verses before Prayer.]

The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord; but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

(Response.) I will go in the strength of the Lord God; I will make mention of Thy righteousness: even of Thine only.

We give Thee all glory, Heavenly Father, for Thy watchful care during the past night; and for the many mercies surrounding us continually.

May this Thy holy day ever be a blessing to us : that, while resting from daily cares and labours, we may also find spiritual rest unto our souls. O send out Thy light and Thy truth, that they may lead us. May we grow in grace, and in the knowledge and love of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Awaken in us a deeper sense of Thy love in giving to the world a Saviour, able to save to the uttermost all that come unto Him. For His sake forgive us all that is past, blot out our transgressions, and no more remember our sins. Since He has borne the curse of sin for us, O take it away from each one of our hearts. Give us the full comfort of believing that we are reconciled unto Thee, and in Him are safe for ever.

(Response.) O Lord God Almighty, hear our prayer, and let our cry come unto Thee.

Holy Jesus, Saviour of the world, may Thy most precious blood shed upon the cross redeem us to life eternal. Make intercession for us at the right hand of God: cover our sins with Thy spotless righteousness and write all our names in Thy book of life.

Accept, good Lord, of our most grateful thanks for Thy wondrous work of mercy, atoning for our sins. We love Thee, because Thou hast first loved us. But we would love Thee also, for Thine own surpassing goodness. In Thee all fulness dwells of majesty and grace all beauty that we could desire of heart

and mind is Thine: we adore Thee, perfect in holiness, in love, and purity. We beseech Thee in all things to make us more like Thyself, daily more heavenly minded; that so Thou mayest see in us of the travail of Thy soul, and be satisfied.

(Response.) O Saviour of the world, who by Thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us, save us and help us, we most humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.

Holy Spirit of Truth, breathe on our souls the breath of life. Create in us a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within us. Convert us, if we have turned from the right way. Carry on and complete in us the good work of Christ's redemption. Make us feel more our need of Him. Apply to our hearts with saving power all His merciful words. Make us Thy Temple; so may Thy sweet influence sanctify us wholly, fitting us to live with God hereafter. Grant us this day a spirit of prayer and supplication: that we may worship the Father in spirit and in truth. Bless to us every opportunity and means of grace, so that by these we may be preparing for that heavenly rest, which remaineth for the people of God; in His presence, where there is fulness of joy, and pleasures for evermore.

(Response.) Come, O Holy Ghost, into our hearts; guide us into all truth, and help us evermore to rejoice in Thy holy comfort.

O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity; hear our prayers for the Church universal; that grace, mercy, and peace may be multiplied upon it. Especially we pray for that part of Thy Church to which we belong let it ever be guided in truth and holiness, for Thy glory and the saving of many souls.

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Bless all who shall this day meet together in Thy From the hearts of our fellow-worshippers

name.

Jesus said, Whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in My name, I will do it.

Let us pray.

(Reader.) The Lord be with you. (Response.) And with thy spirit.

O eternal and ever merciful God, we praise Thy holy name, for preserving us in safety during the past night, and raising us up to present unto Thee our united worship this fresh day.

We would place ourselves, and all we have, under Thy protection, during this coming week of work and duty. We know not what a day may bring forth; but in perfect confidence we trust Thy love and wisdom, to guide and order all things for our good. Help us to keep near to Thee, in the days that may be before us. May Thy good Spirit strengthen us, and the example of our Saviour encourage us, for every good word or work.

(Response.) Thou art good and doest good; teach me Thy statutes.

Thou, O Father of all, hast commanded that none should be idle, having given for every one some work; graciously then do Thou look upon us, now going forth to do our duty in the stations of life unto which Thou hast been pleased to call us. May Thy blessing rest upon us, upon our labours, upon our substance, and upon all we propose or undertake.

But let not the business, or cares, or pleasures of this life, ever too much occupy our hearts; or turn us away from remembering the life to come, for which we are here to prepare.