to the subduing of many hearts to the obedience of Christ. Awaken the careless,humble the proud,-comfort the afflicted,strengthen the weak,-give to them that mourn in Zion beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.

Bless all Thy ministering servants, and especially those who labour amongst us in the word and doctrines which Thou hast revealed for our instruction. May they go forth in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of peace; and, being sensible of the important charge committed to them, may they be instant in season, and out of season,showing the people their transgressions, and making known the mystery of the glorious gospel of God our Saviour.-O let Thine almighty power be manifested, and let Thy truth have free course and be glorified.

Accept these our prayers and supplications we humbly beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Mediator and Advocate,

to whom with Thee, O Heavenly Father,and Thee, O Eternal Spirit, the Comforter and Sanctifier of the Church of God, we desire to unite with angels and the spirits of just men made perfect, in ascribing all might, majesty and praise, for ever and ever. Amen.

SUNDAY EVENING.

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, who humblest thyself to listen to the adorations of the heavenly hosts above; how great is Thy condescension in regarding the feeble thanksgivings and supplications of sinful mortals. But Thy ways are not as our ways, neither are Thy thoughts as our thoughts. Thou hast of Thine infinite goodness made known unto us the mysteries of Thy grace. Thou hast revealed Thyself as delighting in mercy, and being glorified in the salvation of sinners through JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. Enable us to take shelter in this Thine appointed refuge; and finding pardon and

acceptance with Thee, may our evening sacrifice of prayer and praise ascend up before Thee, perfumed with the incense of His merits, and be heard, accepted, and answered by Thee.

We bless Thy Name for having placed our dwelling where the bright beams of Thy glorious gospel shine forth, and for the many seasons and means of grace which Thou hast afforded us, and especially for the opportunities we have enjoyed this day of waiting upon Thee in the ordinances of Thine own appointment. But alas! O Lord, The review of even this day fills us with shame and confusion of face; for what coldness of affection, what wandering of thought, what want of reverence, of love, and of gratitude, have we betrayed in all our religious services! Surely, we are altogether unprofitable servants.

But we desire now to cast ourselves at Thy footstool, beseeching Thee, O Lord, for Christ's sake to pardon all our iniquity, yea the iniquity of our holy things. Wash

us in the fountain of His atoning blood,clothe us with the robe of His justifying righteousness,-and sanctify our hearts by the purifying grace of His Spirit. O shine upon us, and give us clearer views of the truth as it is in JESUS. And may it influence our tempers and dispositions, our life and conduct. that in all things we may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour.

Gracious God, let not the word of Thy truth which we have heard this day with our outward ears, return unto Thee void. Enlighten our understandings, and open our hearts to receive it in love and in power Grant that we may not only "read and mark" but also learn and inwardly digest" those Holy Scriptures which are able to make us wise unto Salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. O Lord, bless us with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. Make known unto us His power and glory, and may we find in HIM all our fresh springs of grace and strengh, of consolation and joy.

Blessed Lord, hear the prayers which have been offered up this day for all sorts and conditions of men. To Thee the secrets of their hearts are open, and Thou knowest their several characters and wants; strenghen the weak,-comfort the afflicted,-in, struct the ignorant,-take away the heart of stone, and cause the impenitent sinner to cry for mercy. Inspire continually Thy universal church with the spirit of truth, unity and concord. Bloss the labours of Thy ministering servants. May the seed which they have sown bring forth fruit to the praise and glory of Thy grace. And O let Thy ways be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations; let both Jews and Gentiles be gathered into the Redeemer's kingdom; and let every one that nameth the name of Christ, depart from all iniquity.

We now commit ourselves into Thy care and fatherly protection. Watch over us during the dark and silent hours of the night, and refresh our wearied bodies with sleep; and if it be consistent with Thy