demption that they may be checked and cooled in that pursuit of the world, and fice from its snares, for the life of their souls; and so leave all for Christ, and the everlasting glory to come, that they may not be condemned with the world, but saved in the great day of the Lord.

And such as the loose and profane, and scandalous in their lives, making bold to rebel against Heaven, and committing all uncleanness with greediness; scoffing at the followers of Jesus, and deriding all that is serious and holy, and needful to the saving of the soul; refusing to be ashamed, and hating to be reformed; how dangerous and desperate soever seems their case, yet, Lord, it is not past thy help and cure, who callest those things that are not, as if they were; who canst change the leopard's spots, and the Ethiopian's skin; yea, and bring, not only something out of nothing, but the greatest good out of the worst evil. Oh! where sin has abounded, may thy grace much more abound. Thou, Lord God Almighty, do the great work of thy grace, to heal such wounds and bruises, and putrifying sores; and to recover the ruinous sinners, so far gone, under such deadly distempers, that the prodigals may come to themselves, and arise, and go to their Father, that such as were dead may be alive again, and such as were lest may be found; that they may yet turn from their evil ways, and come to see the beauties of holiness, and delight to do thy blessed will, O God, and obtain an inheritance among

them that are sanctified, through faith in Jesus Christ. Amen.

A Prayer for all that desire our Prayers.

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LORD God of the spirits of all flesh! thy word requires us to pray for others as well as for ourselves; and to call upon thee as our common Father in Jesus Christ. And though I am unworthy to speak to thy heavenly Majesty, O most High, either for myself, or others; yet, in the sense of thy mercy, and the obligation of my duty and charity, I take upon me to become an humble petitioner to thee, my Lord, in behalf of all such as desire to be partakers of my prayers: O that they may share in thy rich mercies, according to their several wants and necessities. They are known to thee by name; O let them be known of thee in the number of thy children. Thou knowest what they most need, and chiefly desire; O thou gracious Giver of all good, answer them in the desires of their hearts, as far as they desire the things that are meet and good; and where they desire what is unfitting and hurtful, convince them of their error, that they may not persist in it. And where they see not the things of their peace, or are cold to that which is most for their good, O Lord, shew them the saving way, and grant them a great love for it, and true zeal to follow it. Bless them, gracious Father, with so much of the world's good as thou knowest to be good for them; but especially remember them with the favour which thou bearest to thy people. Instruct them, Lord, in e knowledge of thy will, and what they must

do to be saved; and make them faithful to practise according to the light which thou art pleased to give them: yea, incline their hearts to take pleasure in the performance of their duty. Bless them, O God of all grace, with that grace and favour of thine, in which is life, and with all spiritual blessings in heavenly things in Christ Jesus. Anen,

A Prayer for the Blessing of our intended Marriage.

MY God, thy bountiful favours have exceeded all my expectations, as well as my deservings; and though I have wretchedly abused thy kindness and love, yet still thou waitest to be gracious, and art not weary to shew mercy. Now thy good providence, Lord, hath set the fruition before me, which looks hopeful upon me, and for good to me. If thou

knowest it to be so indeed, O Lord of Love, promote and bring it to pass. And that thou mayest bless and prosper my designs, grant that I may proceed in thy fear and favour, so as shall be for the glory of thy name, and the eternel welfare of myself, and thy servant whom my thoughts and affections are set upon. O give me such a partner of my fortunes as may be a blessing to me for this life and a better. And make us truly beneficial and comfortable to one another in all the best respects, pertaining to our chiefest good. Grant, Lord, that we may be helps meet for each other, in reference to both worlds; and that our love may be sincere without guile; pure without lust; and lasting without decay. O thou that fashionest

all hearts, unite our affections upon such just and worthy accounts as may make them firm and durable to the end. Wed us both to thy blessed self, as well as to one another, that our blessed marriage may be in the Lord, and not separate us from, but bring us nearer to our God. O grant us new supplies of thy grace for this new estate of our lives, that we may fill up the relation into which we are entering with all suitable duty; that we may not only be faithful, in still keeping the marriage-bed undefiled, but be mutual helps and comforts both in the temporal and spiritual concerns, and even conspire together to pleasure, and honour, and benefit one another: and, above all, to glorify and praise thee our God, through Jesus Christ. Amen.

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The Husband's Prayer.

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CCEPT humble thanks to thee, Lord my God, who hast provided a help meet for me that is thy gift, and such a one as thy good providence has appointed to be my partner in the nearest relation. O teach and enable me, in all things, to carry myself towards her as behoves and becomes me in this station; to love and cherish her as my own flesh; and not to despise her, not to be bitter against her, but to bear with her infirmities, and forbear her in love, and all gentleness. Nor let me insult over her as an inferior; but mildly use my authority, in treating her as my dear yoke-fellow and companion. Not rigid in opposing of her, but, comply with her, and condescending to her in all reasonable desires and expectation.

O make me meek and patient with her, faithful and kind to her, and well pleased and satisfied in her; that she may find the refreshment and benefit of my fellowship, and not bewail but rejoice in her choice; to forsake all others for my sake. O blessed Lord, espouse my dear friend to thyself, in loving kindness and faithfulness, and tender mercies. Bless her and love her, and make her lovely to thyself, and to all; especially make her like the king's daughter, glorious within, that she may not only appear well here, but be most blessed forever; and grant, O Lord our God, that we may be lovers of one another's souls, and promoters. of each other's salvation; so that after a short conversation here, we may meet again with rejoicing there, where we shall never part, even in that fulness of joy which is in thy presence; where, though there be no marrying, nor giving in marriage, yet is there greater festivity and gladness than in any day of espousals; and all heavenly sweets, and the highest pleasure for evermore. Amen.

The Wife's Prayer.

MY God, thou hast called me to this state of life, and it is the disposal of thy providence that I should be joined in wedlock with thy servant. I bless thee Lord, that thou hast dealt well with me, and provided graciously for me. O continue thy goodness to me, in giving me knowledge and grace to demean myself 2right in this relation, that I may honour and obey the Lord in reverencing and obeying my husband; submitting to him in all things not forbidden by thee; speaking of him, and to him/