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and to trust in thee at all times. May we also express and adorn our holy religion, by being careful to maintain good works in those things which are good and profitable unto men. Be favourable, O Lord, to all our fellow-creatures; more particularly to our friends, and neighbours, and countrymen. Bless our King, and all persons in authority: give them grace to rule according to thy laws, and to be themselves examples of piety and virtue. Be gracious also to all those who are in subjection under them, dispose them to be obedient out of love and for conscience sake; that we may lead quiet and peaceable lives in all

godliness and honesty. Now unto Him, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see; to Him be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

THURSDAY EVENING.

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PRAYER.

O GOD and Father of us all, who art above all, and through all, and in all; we heartily desire to commend ourselves and all our concerns to thy wise and gracious disposal. And as thou hast taught us to pray to thee from day to day, mercifully grant that we may grow up thereby into a habit of perpetual dependence upon thy care, and complete resignation to thy will. Give us grace to rely upon all thy promises with a fixed and unwavering faith; and especially

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