Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1843 edition. Excerpt: ...and fulness of thee, my Saviour. Grant that my infirmities may be fewer, and my graces stronger; so that I may walk on steadfastly in the ways of thy laws, and the works of thy commandments; and finally, through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, attain to that heavenly kingdom where is fulness of joy and pleasure for evermore. Amen. Our Father, &c. PRAYER XI. For Watchfulness against Sin, (1.) Bp. Taylor. Teach me to watch over all my ways, that I may never be surprised by sudden temptations or a careless spirit, nor return to folly or vanity. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keep the door of my lips, that I offend not with my tongue, either against piety or charity. Teach me to think of nothing but thee, and what will' promote thy service and glory; to speak of nothing but thee, and thy glories; and to do nothing but what becomes thy servant, whom thine infinite mercy, bv the graces of thy Holy Spirit, hath sealed up to the day of redemption. Let all my passions and affections be so mortified and brought under the dominion of grace, that I may never, by deliberation and purpose; nor yet by levity, rashness, or inconsideration, offend thy Divine Majesty. Make me such as thou wouldst have me to be; strengthen my faith, confirm my nope, and give me a daily increase of charity, that, this day and ever, I may serve thee according to all my opportunities and capacities, growing from grace to grace; till at last by thy mercies, I shall receive the consummation and perfection of grace in thy kingdom above, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, &c.: i.'.-. y i--V.: , '., /, PRAYER XII. For Watchfulness. (2.) Dr. Rambach. O Faithful Saviour! who, like a watchful shepherd, visites thy careful sheep. and warnest...
