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... disease , that I may continue fit for thy service , and useful in my station . And so let me pass through this life by the guidance of thy Holy Spirit , that at last I may enter into eternal joy , through Jesus Christ our Lord . Amen ...
... disease , that I may continue fit for thy service , and useful in my station . And so let me pass through this life by the guidance of thy Holy Spirit , that at last I may enter into eternal joy , through Jesus Christ our Lord . Amen ...
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... disease , and weakness , and danger awakened in my mind . Give me such sorrow as may purify my heart , such indignation as may quench all confidence in myself , and such repentance as may , by the in- tercession of my Redeemer , obtain ...
... disease , and weakness , and danger awakened in my mind . Give me such sorrow as may purify my heart , such indignation as may quench all confidence in myself , and such repentance as may , by the in- tercession of my Redeemer , obtain ...
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... of health both of mind and body which thou hast vouchsafed me . Most merciful Lord , if it seem good unto Thee , compose my mind and relieve my diseases ; enable me to perform the duties of my station , and so 28 ON HIS BIRTH - DAY .
... of health both of mind and body which thou hast vouchsafed me . Most merciful Lord , if it seem good unto Thee , compose my mind and relieve my diseases ; enable me to perform the duties of my station , and so 28 ON HIS BIRTH - DAY .
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... diseases of my body , and compose the disquiet of my mind . Let me at last repent and amend my life ; and , O Lord , take not from me thy Holy Spirit , but assist my amendment , and accept my repent- ance , for the sake of Jesus Christ ...
... diseases of my body , and compose the disquiet of my mind . Let me at last repent and amend my life ; and , O Lord , take not from me thy Holy Spirit , but assist my amendment , and accept my repent- ance , for the sake of Jesus Christ ...
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... diseases of my body , and compose the disor- ders of my mind . Dispel my ter- rors ; and grant , that the time which Thou shalt yet allow me , may not pass unprofitably away . . Let not pleasure seducè me , idle- ness lull me , or ...
... diseases of my body , and compose the disor- ders of my mind . Dispel my ter- rors ; and grant , that the time which Thou shalt yet allow me , may not pass unprofitably away . . Let not pleasure seducè me , idle- ness lull me , or ...
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Page 74 - Lord ! Governor of heaven and earth, in whose hands are embodied and departed spirits, if thou hast ordained the souls of the dead to minister to the living, and appointed my departed wife to have care of me, grant that I may enjoy the good effects of her attention and ministration, whether exercised by appearance, impulses, dreams, or in any other manner agreeable to thy government. Forgive my presumption, enlighten my ignorance, and however meaner agents are employed, grant me the blessed influences...
Page 14 - ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men ; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise ; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 88 - Almighty GOD, the giver of wisdom, without whose help resolutions are vain, without whose blessing study is ineffectual ; enable me, if it be thy will, to attain such knowledge as may qualify me to direct the . doubtful, and instruct the ignorant; to prevent wrongs and terminate contentions...
Page 85 - Almighty God, the giver of all good things, without whose help all labour is ineffectual, and without whose grace .all wisdom is folly : grant, I beseech Thee, that in this undertaking thy Holy Spirit may not be withheld from me, but that I may promote thy glory, and the salvation of myself and others : grant this, O Lord, for the sake of thy Son, Jesus Christ. Amen...
Page 21 - Almighty and most merciful Father, I am now, as to human eyes it seems, about to commemorate, for the last time, the death of thy son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer. Grant, O Lord, that my whole hope and confidence may be in his merits and in thy mercy: forgive and accept my late conversion; enforce and accept my imperfect repentance...
Page 61 - And while it shall please Thee to continue me in this world, where much is to be done, and little to be known...
Page 67 - Almighty and most merciful Father, whose loving kindness is over all thy works, behold, visit, and relieve this thy servant, who is grieved with sickness. Grant that the sense of her weakness may add strength to her faith, and seriousness to her repentance. And grant that by the help of thy Holy Spirit, after the pains and labors of this short life, we may all obtain everlasting happiness through Jesus Christ our Lord; for whose sake hear our prayers. Amen. Our Father,
Page 57 - Lord, Be favourable to thy people, Who turn to thee in weeping, fasting, and praying. For thou art a merciful God, Full of compassion, long-suffering, and of great pity. Thou sparest when we deserve punishment, And in thy wrath thinkest upon mercy.
Page 21 - ... available to the confirmation of my faith, the establishment of my hope, and the enlargement of my charity; and make the death of thy Son JESUS CHRIST effectual to my redemption. Have mercy upon me, and pardon the multitude of my offences. Bless my friends ; have mercy upon all men. Support me, by thy Holy Spirit, in the days of weakness, and at the hour of death ; and receive me, at my death, to everlasting happiness, for the sake of JESUS CHRIST. Amen.
Page 61 - Lord, my Maker and Protector, who hast graciously sent me into this world to work out my salvation, enable me to drive from me all such unquiet and perplexing thoughts as may mislead or hinder me in the practice of those duties which Thou hast required. When I behold the works of thy hands, and consider the course of thy providence, give me grace always to remember that thy thoughts are not my thoughts, nor thy ways my ways.