GOD, the Father of mercies, I place all my confidence! O illuminate and sanctify my soul with the influence of thy HOLY SPIRIT; that being delivered from all that darkness and impurity of its alienated life which thy eyes cannot look upon, it may become the living temple of thy holy presence, the seat of thy eternal glory! In the immensity of thy goodness, O LORD! and " in the multitude of thy tender mercies, turn unto me;" and hear the prayer of thy poor servant, who has wandered far from thee into the region of the shadow of death. O protect and keep my soul amidst the innumerable evils which this corruptible life is always bringing forth; and by the perpetual guidance of thy grace, lead me in the narrow path of holiness to the realms of everlasting light and peace. AMEN. END OF BOOK THE THIRD AND LAST. BOSTON: |