weight of glory, through the all-prevailing merits and mediation of my blessed Saviour and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.

For holiness of intention. From Bishop Taylor.

O ETERNAL God, Who hast made all things for man, and hast made man for Thy glory, sanctify I pray Thee, my body and soul, my thoughts and intentions, my words and actions, that whatever I shall think, or speak, or do, may be by me designed to the glorification of Thy Name, and by Thy blessing may be effective and successful in the work of God. Lord, let no pride or self-seeking, no impure mixture or unhandsome purposes pollute my spirit, or unhallow any of my words and actions; but let my body be a servant of my spirit, and both body and spirit be servants of Jesus Christ, that doing all things for Thy glory here, I may for His sake be partaker of Thy glory hereafter. Amen.

In a storm of thunder, lightning, &c. From the New Manual.

O GREAT and glorious God, Who sendest forth Thy commandment upon earth, and Whose word runneth very swiftly, how wonderful art Thou in Thy works, how terrible in Thy doings towards the children of men! Thou That makest the thunder, and causest the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth, making lightnings for the rain, and bringing the winds out of Thy treasures,-fire and hail, snow and vapours, wind and storms fulfil Thy word. Thy voice, O Lord, is a glorious voice-but frail and sinful

Thou, O Lord, our protector in all danger, and preserve us from the terrors of the storm. O let it not be a messenger of Thy wrath, but rather let it minister in Thy mercy to the refreshment of the air, and the fruitfulness of the earth.

We know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are just, and that we for our sins do worthily deserve to be punished, for we have broken Thy covenant and neglected Thy commandment; but, O Lord, we are heartily sorry for our misdoings, and earnestly desire to repent and turn unto Thee. Thy voice, O Lord, is a glorious voice-when Thou speakest, O let not man be inattentive, but let us all awaken from carnal security, and arise from the sleep of sin and death. Let not the salutary impressions we now feel of Thy power, and glory, and goodness wear away, but make them to sink deep into our hearts-and by the operation of Thy Holy Spirit effectually to work in us such a fear and love of Thee, that we loving Thee above all things may above all things fear to offend Thee, so that in the great and terrible day, when the elements shall melt with fervent heat, we may, through the merits of the full, perfect, and sufficient satisfaction made upon the cross for all our sins, mercifully be pardoned, and for our blessed Saviour's sake graciously accepted. Amen. Amen.

Thanksgiving for a special blessing. From Bishop Taylor.

O LORD God, Father of mercies, fountain of comfort and blessing, of life and peace, of plenty and pardon, Who fillest heaven with Thy glory and earth with Thy goodness, I give Thee the most earnest and most humble returns of my glad and thankful heart, for that Thou hast refreshed me with Thy comfort, and enlarged me with Thy blessing-for besides the

blessings of all mankind, the blessings of nature, and the blessings of grace, the support of every minute, and the comfort of every day, Thou hast opened Thine hand, and at this time hast poured out an excellent expression of Thy loving-kindness upon me Thy most unworthy servant in-[here name the blessing.] Thou, Lord, hast not only spared me when I deserved punishment, but hast distinguished me by this and many other special acts of grace and favour. O enlarge my heart with thankfulness, and fill my mouth with praises, that my returns of love and duty may bear some proportion to Thy marvellous loving-kindness and mercy; and grant me grace to improve all Thy blessings to the ends for which they are bestowed, even to the setting forth of Thy glory, and setting forward my own salvation and the good of others, through the merits and mediation of our blessed Saviour and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.

FOR THE USE OF THE CLERGY.

THE duties of the Clergy,-as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, 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 Scriptures; and to teach nothing as required of necessity to eternal salvation, 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:

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.

First duty to have the heart affected &c.

JESUS saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these? He saith unto Him, yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, feed My lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me? He saith unto Him, yea, Lord; Thou knowest that I love Thee. He saith unto him, feed My sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me? Peter was grieved because He said unto him the third time, lovest thou Me, and he said unto Him, Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee. Jesus saith unto him, feed My sheep'.

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine".

But though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me if I preach not the gospel. For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto

me.

What is my reward then? Verily, that when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. For though I be free from all men; yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews: to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; to them that are without law, as without law (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might