16._o and_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_n father_n 16._o father_n gal._n 4._o 16._o whence_o we_o be_v embolden_v to_o beg_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n with_o the_o freedom_n of_o child_n and_o may_v promise_v ourselves_o to_o be_v kind_o receive_v when_o we_o address_v to_o he_o 6._o last_o whereas_o by_o reason_n of_o sin_n neither_o our_o person_n nor_o our_o prayer_n can_v be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n nor_o can_v we_o hope_v to_o prevail_v with_o he_o on_o our_o own_o account_n this_o obstacle_n and_o discouragement_n be_v also_o happy_o remove_v for_o we_o have_v a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n 5._o jesus_n 1_o tim._n 2._o 5._o who_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o of_o great_a interest_n with_o he_o have_v so_o effectual_o interpose_v as_o to_o obtain_v audience_n for_o we_o and_o that_o our_o petition_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a by_o his_o atonement_n and_o satisfaction_n he_o have_v expiate_v our_o sin_n appease_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o reconcile_v we_o to_o he_o so_o that_o we_o may_v now_o approach_v by_o that_o new_a and_o live_a way_n which_o christ_n have_v consecrate_v for_o we_o 20._o we_o heb._n 10._o 20._o in_o who_o also_o we_o have_v boldness_n and_o access_n with_o confidence_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o 12._o he_o eph._n 3._o 12._o and_o though_o our_o devotion_n be_v accompany_v with_o sinful_a infirmity_n and_o we_o have_v reason_n to_o pray_v that_o our_o very_a prayer_n may_v be_v forgive_v we_o yet_o while_o come_v with_o faith_n and_o sincerity_n we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o our_o service_n shall_v not_o be_v reject_v for_o as_o do_v aaron_n the_o high_a priest_n for_o the_o jew_n so_o much_o more_o christ_n of_o who_o he_o be_v a_o type_n do_v for_o we_o christian_n bear_v the_o iniquity_n of_o our_o holy_a thing_n 38._o thing_n exod._n 28._o 38._o and_o the_o defect_n of_o our_o oblation_n be_v do_v away_o by_o mean_n of_o his_o perfect_a sacrifice_n who_o offer_v himself_o a_o lamb_n without_o spot_n or_o blemish_n 19_o blemish_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 19_o it_o be_v therefore_o say_v that_o we_o be_v a_o holy_a priesthood_n do_v offer_n to_o god_n what_o be_v acceptable_a to_o he_o by_o jesus_n christ_n 5._o christ_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 5._o likewise_o we_o be_v allow_v to_o use_v our_o saviour_n name_n and_o to_o plead_v his_o merit_n when_o we_o present_v our_o request_n and_o he_o have_v undertake_v it_o shall_v well_o succeed_v whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v in_o my_o name_n i_o will_v do_v it_o 14._o it_o joh._n 14._o 13_o 14._o and_o again_o hitherto_o you_o have_v ask_v nothing_o in_o my_o name_n ask_v and_o you_o shall_v receive_v that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a 24._o full_a joh._n 16._o 24._o for_o our_o prayer_n have_v this_o further_a advantage_n by_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o do_v himself_o recommend_v they_o in_o heaven_n by_o his_o intercession_n have_v enter_v into_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n that_o he_o may_v there_o carry_v on_o his_o work_n of_o mediator_n and_o save_v to_o the_o utmost_a all_o that_o come_v to_o the_o father_n through_o he_o see_v he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o they_o 25._o they_o heb._n 7._o 25._o he_o be_v the_o great_a master_n of_o request_n in_o the_o court_n of_o heaven_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o other_o beside_o he_o our_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n 1._o father_n 1_o joh._n 2._o 1._o and_o because_o he_o be_v jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a as_o it_o follow_v in_o that_o text_n he_o do_v therefore_o solicit_v for_o we_o with_o good_a success_n while_o plead_v the_o merit_n of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n in_o our_o behalf_n and_o by_o this_o he_o do_v cause_v our_o prayer_n to_o be_v well_o receive_v for_o he_o be_v that_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n represent_v to_o st._n john_n who_o have_v a_o golden_a censer_n do_v offer_v up_o in_o it_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o saint_n together_o with_o his_o own_o incense_n 3._o incense_n rev._n 8._o 3._o that_o they_o may_v become_v a_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n wherefore_o though_o unworthy_a and_o obnoxious_a in_o ourselves_o yet_o if_o interest_v in_o christ_n we_o may_v draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n with_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n 22._o faith_n heb._n 10._o 22._o and_o have_v so_o compassionate_a a_o high_a priest_n in_o heaven_n who_o do_v intercede_v for_o we_o let_v we_o come_v bold_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n 16._o need_n heb._n 14._o 15_o 16._o the_o duty_n to_o which_o we_o be_v excite_v be_v with_o respect_n to_o god_n high_o just_a and_o reasonable_a as_o to_o we_o most_o become_a and_o beneficial_a and_o in_o itself_o little_a burdensome_a or_o difficult_a the_o devotion_n require_v from_o we_o christian_n be_v free_a from_o the_o great_a trouble_n and_o cost_v of_o the_o jewish_a worship_n we_o be_v excuse_v from_o their_o oblation_n sacrifice_n and_o other_o numerous_a rite_n nor_o be_v we_o oblige_v to_o tedious_a journey_n as_o they_o who_o be_v bind_v at_o set_a time_n to_o wait_v on_o god_n from_o all_o part_n of_o the_o country_n in_o his_o temple_n at_o jerusalem_n 13._o jerusalem_n exod._n 23._o 17._o deut._n 16._o 16._o 2_o chron._n 8._o 13._o the_o service_n expect_v from_o we_o be_v that_o we_o present_v ourselves_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n 1._o sacrifice_n rom._n 12._o 1._o and_o offer_v up_o to_o he_o devout_a prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o be_v our_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n 5._o sacrifice_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 5._o and_o holy_a incense_n 3._o incense_n rev._n 8._o 3._o prayer_n and_o give_v of_o thanks_o say_v justin_n martyr_n i_o do_v affirm_v to_o be_v the_o only_a sacrifice_n that_o be_v perfect_a and_o acceptable_a to_o god_n tryph._n god_n dial._n cum_fw-la tryph._n and_o to_o these_o it_o do_v refer_v when_o it_o be_v say_v in_o malachy_n that_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v great_a among_o the_o gentile_n and_o they_o shall_v offer_v incense_n to_o he_o and_o a_o pure_a offering_n 11._o offering_n mal._n 1._o 11._o by_o which_o be_v mean_v the_o sincere_a prayer_n of_o pious_a christian_n sacrificium_fw-la mundum_fw-la scilicet_fw-la simplex_fw-la oratio_fw-la de_fw-la conscientiâ_fw-la purâ_fw-la so_o tertullian_n understand_v that_o place_n 1._o place_n adu._n marc._n l._n 4._o cap._n 1._o and_o more_o full_o elsewhere_o nomini_fw-la meo_fw-la offertur_fw-la &_o sacrificium_fw-la mundum_fw-la gloriae_fw-la scilicet_fw-la relatio_fw-la &_o benedictio_fw-la &_o laus_fw-la &_o hymni_fw-la 21._o hymni_fw-la ibid._n l._n 3._o cap._n 21._o by_o our_o declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n by_o our_o thanksgiving_n our_o praise_n and_o sing_v of_o psalm_n we_o offer_v up_o that_o pure_a offering_n which_o be_v foretell_v and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n another_o ancient_a father_n when_o describe_v the_o piety_n of_o a_o christian_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d prayer_n and_o praise_n be_v his_o sacrifice_n 7._o sacrifice_n clem._n alex_n strom._n 7._o and_o these_o oblation_n of_o the_o gospel_n beside_o that_o they_o be_v without_o charge_n and_o expense_n have_v this_o other_o ease_n too_o that_o they_o may_v be_v present_v in_o any_o place_n whatever_o in_o every_o place_n say_v that_o text_n of_o the_o prophet_n 11._o prophet_n mal._n 1._o 11._o and_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v every_o where_o lift_v up_o holy_a hand_n without_o doubt_v of_o acceptance_n as_o it_o be_v prescribe_v by_o the_o apostle_n 8._o apostle_n 1_o tim._n 2._o 8._o for_o to_o we_o now_o since_o christ_n by_o his_o come_n have_v make_v the_o whole_a earth_n alike_o holy_a every_o place_n be_v a_o oratory_n 129._o oratory_n august_n de_fw-fr temp._n serm._n 129._o since_o therefore_o prayer_n do_v on_o so_o many_o account_n recommend_v itself_o to_o we_o and_o god_n who_o can_v be_v no_o gainer_n by_o it_o be_v yet_o please_v to_o be_v so_o urgent_a with_o we_o both_o by_o invitation_n and_o command_n that_o we_o seek_v unto_o he_o since_o he_o have_v give_v we_o such_o great_a encouragement_n to_o it_o and_o we_o may_v obtain_v his_o favour_n and_o blessing_n at_o so_o cheap_a a_o rate_n as_o the_o bare_a ask_n if_o we_o have_v any_o understanding_n or_o sense_n of_o thing_n his_o great_a goodness_n herein_o can_v choose_v but_o oblige_v we_o to_o a_o cheerful_a and_o devout_a service_n of_o he_o and_o our_o natural_a love_n to_o ourselves_o shall_v easy_o prevail_v upon_o we_o to_o make_v our_o daily_a application_n and_o on_o all_o occasion_n of_o this_o mortal_a life_n humble_o to_o represent_v our_o want_n and_o desire_n to_o he_o who_o be_v so_o willing_a as_o well_o as_o able_a to_o do_v we_o good_a a_o persuasive_a to_o family_n devotion_n
and_o all_o other_o perfection_n and_o thy_o work_n have_v be_v wonderful_a and_o gracious_a towards_o the_o son_n of_o men._n but_o what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o and_o what_o be_o i_o vile_a creature_n that_o i_o shall_v be_v admit_v to_o thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n o_o lord_n i_o be_o but_o dust_n and_o ash_n and_o therefore_o unworthy_a thou_o shall_v have_v any_o regard_n unto_o i_o i_o be_o a_o pollute_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o unfit_a for_o thy_o presence_n or_o any_o testimony_n of_o thy_o favour_n the_o frame_n and_o disposition_n of_o my_o heart_n be_v to_o sin_n and_o folly_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o my_o life_n have_v be_v always_o disobedient_a and_o provoke_a to_o this_o very_a day_n i_o desire_v therefore_o with_o shame_n and_o hearty_a repentance_n to_o humble_v myself_o beg_v thy_o merciful_a pardon_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n past_a through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o special_a grace_n for_o the_o future_a whereby_o i_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o lead_v a_o sober_a righteous_a and_o godly_a life_n since_o i_o be_o thy_o creature_n who_o have_v make_v all_o thing_n for_o thyself_o and_o thy_o own_o glory_n let_v it_o be_v my_o chief_a care_n to_o serve_v thou_o and_o whether_o i_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatever_o i_o do_v to_o do_v all_o in_o thy_o fear_n and_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o great_a name_n as_o i_o have_v be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n even_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n so_o grant_v i_o may_v glorify_v thou_o both_o in_o my_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v thou_o and_o whatever_o power_n or_o opportunity_n thou_o do_v vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o help_v i_o to_o employ_v the_o same_o in_o do_v good_a and_o discharge_v my_o duty_n both_o towards_o thou_o and_o towards_o man_n that_o i_o may_v not_o be_v barren_a or_o unfruitful_a but_o always_o abound_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o for_o the_o great_a usefulness_n and_o comfort_n of_o my_o life_n be_v thou_o please_v to_o continue_v to_o i_o my_o understanding_n and_o sense_n together_o with_o health_n and_o soundness_n of_o body_n and_o let_v my_o member_n and_o faculty_n be_v always_o instrument_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n o_o establish_v my_o heart_n by_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v be_v constant_a in_o thy_o faith_n and_o fear_n in_o sincere_a obedience_n to_o thy_o holy_a command_n and_o so_o after_o a_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well-doing_n may_v receive_v the_o promise_a reward_n of_o eternal_a life_n o_o lord_n i_o do_v thankful_o acknowledge_v the_o continual_a mercy_n of_o thy_o good_a providence_n by_o which_o i_o have_v be_v preserve_v and_o cherish_v hitherto_o i_o bless_v thou_o for_o the_o protection_n and_o refreshment_n of_o the_o night_n past_a and_o that_o thou_o have_v prolong_v my_o life_n to_o another_o day_n be_v thou_o please_v to_o guide_v and_o defend_v i_o throughout_o the_o same_o bless_v and_o prosper_v my_o endeavour_n in_o every_o lawful_a undertake_n and_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o fall_v into_o any_o danger_n or_o unhappy_a accident_n above_o all_o do_v thou_o preserve_v i_o from_o sin_n and_o the_o temptation_n to_o it_o and_o let_v neither_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n nor_o the_o devil_n draw_v i_o aside_o from_o thou_o into_o any_o wicked_a practice_n but_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v still_o walk_v on_o in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n without_o turn_v from_o it_o into_o those_o sinful_a path_n that_o lead_v down_o to_o the_o chamber_n of_o death_n bless_v thy_o people_n throughout_o the_o world_n and_o send_v thy_o comfort_n and_o deliverance_n to_o all_o who_o be_v in_o any_o distress_n or_o affliction_n of_o body_n or_o mind_n preserve_v this_o church_n and_o kingdom_n to_o which_o i_o belong_v and_o make_v we_o happy_a in_o truth_n righteousness_n and_o peace_n do_v good_a to_o all_o my_o friend_n and_o if_o i_o have_v any_o enemy_n forgive_v they_o and_o turn_v their_o heart_n o_o lord_n pardon_v the_o defect_n of_o this_o my_o devotion_n accept_v my_o person_n and_o hear_v my_o prayer_n through_o the_o righteousness_n and_o intercession_n of_o thy_o bless_a son_n my_o alone_a saviour_n in_o who_o own_o word_n i_o further_o call_v upon_o thou_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n thy_o grace_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o love_n o_o heavenly_a father_n thy_o communion_n o_o bless_a spirit_n be_v with_o i_o this_o day_n and_o for_o evermore_o amer._n another_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n cause_o i_o o_o lord_n to_o hear_v thy_o love_a kindness_n in_o the_o morning_n for_o in_o thou_o do_v i_o trust_v cause_v i_o to_o know_v the_o way_n wherein_o i_o shall_v walk_v for_o i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o order_n my_o step_n in_o thy_o word_n and_o let_v not_o any_o iniquity_n have_v dominion_n over_o i_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o my_o be_v and_o the_o giver_n of_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o i_o have_v at_o any_o time_n receive_v i_o do_v here_o offer_v up_o my_o bind_a duty_n of_o worship_n and_o praise_n and_o i_o do_v present_a my_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o be_v consecreat_v unto_o thou_o and_o thy_o service_n despise_v not_o i_o pray_v thou_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n but_o though_o i_o be_o vile_a and_o unworthy_a by_o reason_n of_o sin_n yet_o according_a to_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n and_o for_o the_o worthiness_n of_o thy_o belove_a son_n be_v thou_o please_v to_o overlook_v whatever_o be_v amiss_o in_o i_o and_o to_o receive_v i_o gracious_o as_o one_o of_o thy_o adopt_a child_n that_o i_o may_v be_v qualify_v for_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n make_v i_o conformable_a to_o thy_o divine_a image_n in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n do_v thou_o govern_v my_o will_n and_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v choose_v the_o good_a and_o refuse_v the_o evil_a that_o i_o may_v love_v what_o thou_o do_v command_v and_o hate_v whatever_o thou_o have_v forbid_v o_o lord_n who_o know_v my_o ignorance_n and_o folly_n instruct_v i_o how_o to_o demean_v myself_o in_o all_o the_o affair_n and_o passage_n of_o my_o life_n thou_o who_o see_v my_o weakness_n strengthen_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o resist_v all_o evil_a motion_n and_o temptation_n to_o sin_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o my_o christian_a obedience_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o err_v from_o thy_o commandment_n but_o let_v the_o direction_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n be_v as_o a_o voice_n behind_o i_o show_v the_o way_n wherein_o i_o shall_v walk_v when_o i_o be_o turn_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o to_o the_o left_a confirm_v my_o soul_n in_o thy_o true_a religion_n and_o the_o holy_a fear_n of_o thy_o great_a name_n make_v i_o steadfast_a and_o immovable_a in_o thy_o service_n that_o be_v faithful_a unto_o the_o death_n i_o may_v at_o length_n receive_v that_o crown_n of_o everlasting_a life_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v be_v thou_o please_v to_o bless_v i_o in_o my_o body_n with_o health_n and_o strength_n in_o my_o soul_n with_o increase_n of_o divine_a knowledge_n of_o true_a piety_n and_o all_o save_a virtue_n and_o give_v i_o such_o a_o measure_n of_o temporal_a good_a thing_n as_o may_v best_o contribute_v to_o my_o real_a happiness_n i_o yield_v thou_o humble_a thanks_o that_o i_o have_v be_v preserve_v and_o refresh_v the_o night_n past_a that_o i_o be_o keep_v alive_a to_o this_o morning_n as_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o out_o of_o the_o shade_n of_o night_n so_o help_v i_o to_o cast_v off_o the_o sinful_a work_n of_o darkness_n and_o to_o walk_v as_o become_v a_o child_n of_o light_n let_v thy_o presence_n be_v with_o i_o and_o thy_o blessing_n upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n follow_v give_v thy_o angel_n charge_v to_o keep_v i_o in_o all_o my_o way_n that_o i_o fall_v not_o into_o any_o disaster_n and_o let_v thy_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o that_o i_o be_v not_o exercise_v in_o any_o evil_a work_n but_o grant_v i_o to_o abide_v in_o perfect_a safety_n and_o to_o be_v still_o holy_a and_o upright_a before_o thou_o to_o the_o end_n of_o this_o day_n and_o of_o my_o whole_a life_n through_o my_o bless_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o holy_a name_n and_o word_n i_o continue_v to_o pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n thy_o grace_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o love_n o_o heavenly_a father_n thy_o communion_n o_o bless_a spirit_n be_v with_o i_o this_o day_n and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o psalm_n and_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n i_o lay_v i_o down_o and_o sleep_v i_o awake_v morning_n sunday_n morning_n for_o the_o lord_n sustain_v i_o o_o god_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n early_o
and_o establish_v thou_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n upon_o we_o yea_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n establish_v thou_o it_o forsake_v i_o not_o o_o lord_n o_o my_o god_n be_v not_o far_o from_o i_o teach_v i_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n thy_o spirit_n be_v good_a lead_v i_o into_o the_o land_n of_o uprightness_n o_o most_o great_a and_o glorious_a god_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n and_o thou_o govern_v all_o thing_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n we_o do_v here_o admire_v and_o adore_v thy_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n which_o be_v so_o visible_a and_o illustrious_a in_o all_o the_o great_a work_n of_o creation_n and_o providence_n and_o we_o do_v humble_o acknowledge_v our_o dependence_n upon_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o life_n and_o the_o support_n of_o our_o be_v by_o thou_o we_o have_v have_v be_v preserve_v and_o nourish_v ever_o since_o we_o be_v bear_v and_o it_o be_v of_o thy_o care_n and_o kindness_n that_o we_o be_v still_o sustain_v from_o morning_n to_o evening_n and_o from_o evening_n to_o morning_n when_o we_o consider_v the_o frailty_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o many_o provocation_n of_o our_o life_n we_o see_v great_a reason_n to_o confess_v that_o it_o be_v of_o thy_o mercy_n we_o be_v not_o consume_v grant_v o_o lord_n that_o thy_o long_a suffering_n and_o goodness_n may_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o as_o thy_o mercy_n be_v new_a to_o we_o every_o morning_n so_o we_o may_v renew_v our_o serious_a purpose_n of_o walk_v before_o thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o our_o day_n remember_v not_o against_o we_o the_o error_n of_o our_o former_a life_n neither_o punish_v we_o as_o we_o have_v deserve_v but_o through_o the_o redemption_n of_o thy_o belove_a son_n grant_v we_o pardon_v and_o reconciliation_n and_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o all_o those_o rich_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v and_o let_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o have_v bring_v salvation_n teach_v we_o to_o deny_v all_o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n to_o live_v in_o the_o pious_a fear_n of_o thou_o and_o in_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o thy_o holy_a law_n but_o because_o of_o ourselves_o we_o can_v stand_v upright_o let_v thy_o grace_n be_v always_o sufficient_a for_o we_o strengthen_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a may_v in_o the_o inner_a man_n that_o neither_o our_o own_o corrupt_a affection_n nor_o yet_o the_o snare_n and_o temptation_n of_o the_o world_n may_v ever_o cause_v we_o to_o depart_v from_o thou_o but_o grant_v that_o the_o principle_n of_o faith_n and_o holiness_n be_v firm_o root_v in_o we_o we_o may_v be_v always_o steadfast_a and_o immovable_a in_o our_o christian_a practice_n suffer_v we_o not_o to_o be_v too_o much_o in_o love_n with_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n nor_o to_o lay_v up_o our_o treasure_n here_o on_o earth_n but_o grant_v that_o our_o affection_n may_v be_v chief_o set_v on_o thing_n above_o and_o our_o treasure_n lay_v up_o in_o heaven_n where_o it_o will_v never_o perish_v nor_o be_v take_v from_o we_o while_o we_o be_v busy_a about_o many_o thing_n that_o concern_v this_o present_a life_n help_v we_o still_o to_o remember_v the_o one_o thing_n necessary_a make_v it_o our_o great_a care_n to_o provide_v for_o our_o eternal_a state_n in_o the_o life_n hereafter_o as_o long_o as_o thou_o shall_v continue_v our_o abode_n in_o this_o world_n let_v thy_o good_a providence_n watch_v over_o our_o person_n and_o supply_v all_o our_o want_n help_v we_o to_o be_v thankful_a in_o prosperity_n patient_a in_o affliction_n and_o in_o every_o condition_n to_o be_v therewith_o content_a and_o do_v thou_o so_o order_n and_o govern_v the_o several_a event_n and_o passage_n of_o our_o life_n that_o they_o may_v all_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o our_o way_n to_o heaven_n o_o lord_n defend_v and_o preserve_v thy_o church_n universal_a enlarge_v its_o border_n and_o purge_v it_o more_o and_o more_o from_o all_o error_n and_o corruption_n bless_v this_o land_n of_o our_o nativity_n with_o peace_n and_o unity_n with_o the_o continuance_n of_o thy_o truth_n and_o gospel_n the_o increase_n of_o righteousness_n and_o all_o christian_a virtue_n bless_v the_o king_n majesty_n with_o sound_a wisdom_n and_o all_o princely_a endowment_n that_o his_o reign_n may_v be_v prosperous_a and_o the_o people_n happy_a under_o he_o be_v favourable_a to_o all_o our_o friend_n and_o relation_n bestow_v upon_o they_o all_o those_o good_a thing_n that_o may_v be_v for_o their_o comfort_n in_o this_o life_n and_o their_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o that_o to_o come_v extend_v thy_o pity_n to_o such_o as_o labour_v under_o any_o trouble_n or_o distress_n give_v they_o strength_n to_o bear_v their_o affliction_n and_o in_o thy_o due_a time_n a_o happy_a deliverance_n we_o do_v also_o present_v unto_o thou_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o thy_o care_n over_o we_o the_o night_n past_a that_o our_o body_n have_v be_v refresh_v with_o sleep_n and_o our_o life_n continue_v to_o another_o day_n as_o thou_o do_v afford_v we_o a_o long_a time_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o lengthen_v out_o thy_o favour_n and_o love_a kindness_n by_o which_o alone_o our_o life_n can_v be_v safe_a and_o comfortable_a to_o we_o and_o teach_v we_o so_o to_o number_v our_o day_n that_o we_o may_v apply_v our_o heart_n to_o heavenly_a wisdom_n to_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o our_o time_n by_o do_v good_a work_n while_o it_o be_v day_n because_o the_o night_n be_v come_v in_o which_o none_o can_v work_v o_o lord_n let_v thy_o good_a providence_n and_o heavenly_a grace_n be_v present_a with_o we_o and_o watch_v over_o we_o throughout_o this_o day_n to_o secure_v we_o from_o danger_n and_o every_o unhappy_a accident_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o evil_a action_n and_o to_o assist_v we_o in_o those_o that_o be_v good_a make_v our_o way_n prosperous_a in_o every_o business_n and_o undertake_n and_o guide_v we_o always_o by_o thy_o counsel_n till_o we_o shall_v come_v to_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n through_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n in_o our_o bless_a morning_n sunday_n morning_n saviour_n jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o name_n and_o merit_n we_o offer_v up_o these_o our_o petition_n and_o conclude_v they_o in_o his_o own_o word_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v thy_o will_n be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n thy_o grace_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o love_n o_o heavenly_a father_n thy_o fellowship_n and_o communion_n o_o holy_a and_o bless_a spirit_n be_v with_o we_o all_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o a_o psalm_n and_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o heaven_n make_v and_o all_o the_o host_n of_o they_o by_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o mouth_n he_o gather_v all_o the_o water_n of_o the_o sea_n together_o as_o a_o heap_n he_o lay_v up_o the_o deep_a in_o storehouse_n let_v all_o the_o earth_n fear_v the_o lord_n and_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o world_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o for_o he_o speak_v and_o it_o be_v do_v he_o command_v and_o it_o stand_v fast_o know_v you_o that_o the_o lord_n he_o be_v good_a it_o be_v he_o that_o have_v make_v we_o and_o not_o we_o ourselves_o we_o be_v his_o people_n and_o the_o sheep_n of_o his_o pasture_n enter_v into_o his_o gate_n with_o thanksgiving_n and_o into_o his_o court_n with_o praise_n be_v thankful_a unto_o he_o and_o bless_v his_o name_n they_o that_o trust_v in_o their_o wealth_n and_o boast_v themselves_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o their_o riches_n none_o of_o they_o can_v by_o any_o mean_n redeem_v his_o brother_n nor_o give_v to_o god_n a_o ransom_n for_o he_o but_o god_n will_v redeem_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o grave_n for_o he_o shall_v receive_v i_o i_o have_v set_v the_o lord_n always_o before_o i_o because_o he_o be_v at_o my_o right_a hand_n i_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v therefore_o my_o heart_n be_v glad_a and_o my_o glory_n rejoice_v my_o flesh_n also_o shall_v rest_v in_o hope_n for_o thou_o will_v not_o leave_v my_o soul_n in_o hell_n neither_o will_v thou_o suffer_v thy_o holy_a one_o to_o see_v corruption_n o_o how_o amiable_a be_v thy_o tabernacle_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n my_o soul_n long_v even_o faint_v for_o the_o
high_a interest_n to_o please_v thou_o and_o enjoy_v thy_o favour_n and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o careful_a and_o diligent_a in_o secure_v our_o eternal_a happiness_n hereafter_o then_o for_o the_o momentary_a thing_n of_o this_o present_a life_n help_v we_o often_o to_o consider_v the_o vanity_n of_o this_o world_n the_o approach_n of_o death_n and_o the_o certainty_n of_o a_o future_a judgement_n and_o to_o fix_v our_o thought_n on_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v steadfast_a and_o immovable_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o christian_a profession_n as_o well_o know_v that_o our_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o because_o our_o life_n be_v but_o a_o vapour_n which_o do_v quick_o vanish_v and_o we_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o thou_o will_v bring_v we_o to_o the_o dust_n of_o death_n give_v we_o daily_o to_o prepare_v for_o our_o great_a change_n and_o to_o be_v do_v good_a while_o we_o have_v time_n and_o opportunity_n because_o there_o be_v no_o work_n nor_o understanding_n in_o the_o grave_a whither_o we_o be_v go_v we_o render_v our_o due_a thanks_o for_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o long_o suffer_v in_o the_o continuance_n of_o our_o life_n hitherto_o and_o lengthen_v out_o unto_o we_o the_o day_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n whereas_o so_o many_o other_o who_o may_v have_v live_v to_o this_o time_n as_o well_o as_o we_o have_v be_v remove_v from_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n and_o we_o bless_v thy_o great_a name_n both_o in_o behalf_n of_o ourselves_o and_o this_o whole_a nation_n for_o the_o free_a use_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n the_o truth_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a doctrine_n and_o the_o purity_n of_o thy_o worship_n that_o thou_o have_v so_o long_o preserve_v the_o religion_n profess_v among_o we_o notwithstanding_o the_o many_o attempt_n that_o have_v be_v make_v against_o it_o help_v we_o all_o to_o value_n and_o improve_v these_o inestimable_a blessing_n and_o be_v thou_o please_v still_o to_o continue_v they_o to_o we_o for_o all_o generation_n we_o thank_v thou_o in_o particular_a for_o the_o opportunity_n of_o wait_v upon_o thou_o this_o day_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o solemn_a worship_n pardon_v all_o the_o defect_n and_o infirmity_n of_o our_o religious_a service_n accept_v our_o devotion_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o great_a high_a priest_n and_o let_v the_o prayer_n of_o we_o and_o thy_o whole_a church_n obtain_v thy_o gracious_a acceptance_n as_o present_v to_o thou_o with_o the_o incense_n of_o his_o merit_n let_v thy_o word_n abide_v in_o we_o take_v root_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n in_o our_o life_n and_o action_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o the_o pious_a instruction_n we_o at_o any_o time_n receive_v may_v prove_v effectual_a for_o build_v we_o up_o in_o our_o holy_a faith_n and_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n which_o lead_v to_o eternal_a life_n we_o beg_v thy_o mercy_n for_o all_o those_o nation_n which_o yet_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n that_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n may_v arise_v upon_o they_o to_o guide_v their_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n and_o be_v thou_o please_v to_o extend_v thy_o fatherly_a piety_n to_o all_o the_o distress_a member_n of_o thy_o church_n give_v they_o seasonable_a relief_n in_o all_o their_o affliction_n and_o necessity_n more_o especial_o be_v thou_o near_o at_o hand_n to_o the_o comfort_n and_o deliverance_n of_o all_o those_o who_o be_v any_o where_o oppress_v or_o persecute_v for_o the_o sake_n of_o thy_o truth_n and_o gospel_n and_o grant_v that_o the_o rage_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o people_n enemy_n may_v be_v at_o length_n restrain_v cause_n the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a to_o come_v to_o a_o perpetual_a end_n but_o let_v the_o just_a be_v establish_v we_o recommend_v to_o thy_o special_a care_n our_o own_o particular_a friend_n and_o all_o more_o near_o relate_v to_o we_o that_o thou_o will_v bless_v they_o in_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o give_v they_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n that_o may_v be_v for_o their_o prosperity_n here_o and_o their_o eternal_a happiness_n hereafter_o final_o we_o desire_v for_o ourselves_o thy_o favourable_a kindness_n this_o ensue_a night_n grant_v we_o to_o lie_v down_o in_o peace_n with_o thou_o and_o under_o thy_o protection_n let_v thy_o watchful_a providence_n secure_v we_o from_o all_o the_o peril_n of_o darkness_n and_o command_v thy_o holy_a angel_n to_o be_v our_o defence_n against_o that_o evil_a one_o who_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n seek_v day_n and_o night_n who_o he_o may_v devour_v give_v we_o a_o sweet_a repose_n and_o bring_v we_o in_o safety_n to_o another_o day_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n we_o may_v honour_v and_o serve_v thou_o and_o at_o length_n receive_v the_o glorious_a reward_n of_o everlasting_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o bless_a name_n and_o word_n we_o further_o pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v thy_o will_n be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o trepass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n thy_o grace_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o love_n o_o heavenly_a father_n thy_o fellowship_n and_o communion_n o_o holy_a and_o bless_a spirit_n be_v with_o we_o this_o night_n and_o for_o evermore_o devotion_n when_o any_o person_n be_v sick_a a_o short_a prayer_n with_o which_o to_o begin_v almighty_a god_n who_o hear_v sickness_n in_o sickness_n prayer_n and_o be_v near_o unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o thou_o be_v our_o only_a refuge_n in_o trouble_n and_o have_v command_v we_o in_o the_o time_n of_o sickness_n to_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o that_o we_o may_v be_v heal_v o_o let_v our_o cry_n come_v unto_o thou_o and_o be_v thou_o entreat_v for_o thy_o servant_n who_o be_v afflict_v in_o body_n we_o do_v confess_v we_o be_v altogether_o unworthy_a to_o intercede_v with_o thou_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o manifold_a sin_n for_o which_o we_o do_v here_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o hearty_a repentance_n most_o earnest_o beg_v thy_o gracious_a pardon_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o our_o bless_a redeemer_n who_o be_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n through_o he_o be_v thou_o reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o with_o fatherly_a compassion_n receive_v our_o prayer_n which_o we_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o offer_v up_o but_o in_o his_o name_n and_o mediation_n who_o suffer_v for_o we_o and_o be_v ready_a to_o pity_v the_o suffering_n of_o other_o to_o he_o with_o thyself_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n these_o portion_n of_o scripture_n may_v be_v suitable_a to_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o sick_n psalm_n 6._o 25._o 27._o 31._o 32._o 34._o 38._o 42._o 73._o 88_o 103._o job_n 1._o 2._o 5._o 7._o isa_n 38._o lament_n 3._o mat._n 8._o rom._n 8._o 2_o cor._n 4._o and_o 5._o heb._n 12._o a_o psalm_n like_a as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n so_o the_o lord_n pity_v they_o that_o fear_v he_o for_o he_o know_v our_o frame_n he_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v dust_n as_o for_o man_n his_o day_n be_v as_o grass_n as_o a_o flower_n of_o the_o field_n so_o he_o flourish_v for_o the_o wind_n pass_v over_o it_o and_o it_o be_v go_v and_o the_o place_n thereof_o shall_v know_v it_o no_o more_o but_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a upon_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o child_n child_n bless_a be_v he_o that_o consider_v the_o poor_a the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v he_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n the_o lord_n will_v preserve_v he_o and_o keep_v he_o alive_a and_o he_o shall_v be_v bless_v upon_o earth_n the_o lord_n will_v strengthen_v he_o upon_o the_o bed_n of_o languish_v thou_o will_v make_v all_o his_o bed_n in_o his_o sickness_n many_o be_v the_o affliction_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v he_o out_o of_o they_o all_o i_o look_v on_o my_o right_a hand_n and_o behold_v but_o there_o be_v no_o man_n that_o will_v know_v i_o refuge_n fail_v i_o and_o no_o man_n care_v for_o my_o soul_n i_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n i_o say_v thou_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n attend_v unto_o my_o cry_n for_o i_o be_o bring_v very_o
to_o walk_v as_o become_v the_o gospel_n have_v a_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n that_o as_o he_o who_o have_v call_v i_o be_v holy_a so_o i_o may_v be_v holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o conversation_n take_v off_o my_o affection_n from_o earthly_a thing_n which_o be_v vain_a and_o perish_a and_o set_v they_o on_o the_o thing_n above_o in_o which_o alone_a my_o true_a happiness_n do_v consist_v fit_v i_o by_o suitable_a grace_n for_o every_o dispensation_n of_o thy_o providence_n that_o i_o may_v know_v how_o to_o want_v and_o how_o to_o abound_v how_o to_o mourn_v or_o rejoice_v how_o to_o be_v in_o sickness_n or_o in_o health_n and_o in_o every_o condition_n to_o be_v therewith_o content_a let_v thy_o fatherly_a wisdom_n cause_v all_o thing_n to_o work_v together_o for_o good_a unto_o i_o and_o that_o the_o several_a occurrence_n of_o the_o present_a life_n may_v help_v i_o forward_o in_o my_o christian_a course_n towards_o the_o attainment_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n and_o because_o my_o nature_n be_v frail_a my_o life_n uncertain_a and_o i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o shall_v be_v take_v from_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n help_v i_o serious_o to_o consider_v my_o latter_a end_n to_o be_v still_o prepare_v for_o death_n and_o by_o number_v my_o day_n to_o apply_v my_o heart_n to_o sound_a wisdom_n that_o when_o i_o shall_v put_v off_o this_o earthly_a tabernacle_n i_o may_v be_v admit_v into_o a_o house_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n o_o god_n who_o be_v the_o creator_n of_o mankind_n and_o do_v send_v thy_o own_o son_n that_o the_o world_n through_o he_o may_v be_v save_v extend_v thy_o goodness_n to_o all_o the_o kindred_n of_o the_o earth_n cause_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o glorious_a gospel_n to_o shine_v upon_o they_o that_o their_o foot_n may_v be_v guide_v into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n let_v all_o nation_n become_v subject_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o christ_n and_o the_o number_n of_o thy_o elect_n be_v fill_v up_o that_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o salvation_n may_v be_v reveal_v accept_v o_o lord_n my_o evening_n oblation_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n vouchsafe_v to_o i_o i_o bless_v thou_o for_o my_o be_v since_o by_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v fearful_o and_o wonderful_o make_v for_o thy_o preservation_n of_o i_o to_o this_o moment_n and_o for_o all_o the_o accommodation_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o present_a life_n but_o above_o all_o i_o magnify_v and_o adore_v thy_o inestimable_a goodness_n in_o make_v know_v unto_o i_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n and_o happiness_n by_o jesus_n christ_n in_o continue_v to_o i_o the_o season_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o wait_v upon_o thou_o in_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n help_v i_o to_o make_v such_o a_o good_a and_o pious_a use_n of_o all_o thy_o benefit_n as_o may_v be_v for_o thy_o glory_n and_o for_o my_o own_o eternal_a welfare_n and_o since_o thy_o wise_a providence_n have_v ordain_v that_o the_o night_n shall_v succeed_v the_o day_n as_o a_o time_n of_o rest_n and_o refreshment_n i_o pray_v thou_o that_o this_o night_n may_v be_v so_o to_o i_o thy_o servant_n grant_v i_o to_o be_v safe_a and_o secure_a under_o thy_o protection_n from_o all_o the_o terror_n and_o peril_n of_o darkness_n and_o to_o awake_v the_o next_o morning_n in_o health_n and_o safety_n o_o lord_n hear_v my_o prayer_n and_o let_v thy_o presence_n and_o lovingkindness_n always_o be_v with_o i_o to_o the_o end_n of_o my_o life_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o thou_o only_o beget_v son_n my_o alone_a saviour_n to_o who_o with_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_o thy_o grace_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o love_n o_o heavenly_a father_n thy_o fellowship_n and_o communion_n o_o holy_a and_o bless_a spirit_n be_v with_o i_o henceforth_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o psalm_n and_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v by_o a_o person_n who_o be_v under_o sickness_n o_o lord_n rebuke_v i_o not_o in_o thy_o sickness_n in_o sickness_n wrath_n neither_o chasten_v i_o in_o thy_o hot_a displeasure_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n for_o i_o be_o weak_a o_o lord_n heal_v i_o for_o my_o bone_n be_v vex_v my_o soul_n be_v also_o sore_o vex_v but_o thou_o lord_n how_o long_o return_v o_o lord_n deliver_v my_o soul_n o_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n for_o in_o death_n there_o be_v no_o remembrance_n of_o thou_o in_o the_o grave_n who_o shall_v give_v thou_o thanks_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o god_n according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n wash_v i_o thorough_o from_o my_o inquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o disquiet_v within_o i_o hope_v thou_o in_o god_n for_o i_o shall_v yet_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v the_o health_n of_o my_o countenance_n and_o my_o god_n yea_o though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o valley_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n yet_o will_v i_o fear_v no_o evil_n for_o thou_o be_v with_o i_o thy_o rod_n and_o thy_o staff_n comfort_v i_o o_o lord_n my_o time_n be_v in_o thy_o hand_n deliver_v i_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o my_o enemy_n let_v my_o soul_n live_v and_o it_o shall_v praise_v thou_o and_o let_v thy_o judgement_n help_v i_o who_o have_v i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o upon_o earth_n that_o i_o desire_v beside_o thou_o my_o flesh_n and_o my_o heart_n fail_v i_o but_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o portion_n for_o ever_o almighty_a god_n and_o most_o merciful_a father_n thou_o be_v the_o author_n of_o my_o be_v and_o as_o my_o life_n my_o health_n and_o strength_n be_v from_o thou_o so_o they_o be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v at_o thy_o dispose_n and_o i_o do_v humble_o confess_v that_o because_o of_o my_o sinfulness_n and_o disobedience_n it_o be_v just_a with_o thou_o to_o afflict_v i_o with_o sickness_n and_o pain_n yea_o and_o to_o cut_v i_o off_o from_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n o_o lord_n i_o bear_v about_o i_o a_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_o liable_a to_o the_o penalty_n of_o that_o first_o transgression_n for_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n likewise_o the_o practice_n of_o my_o life_n have_v be_v very_o evil_a and_o my_o sin_n still_o repeat_v from_o day_n to_o day_n i_o have_v not_o make_v it_o my_o chief_a business_n to_o serve_v and_o glorify_v thou_o which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o my_o creation_n nor_o have_v the_o time_n of_o my_o life_n and_o health_n be_v employ_v as_o it_o ought_v in_o do_v and_o receive_v good_a the_o faculty_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o member_n of_o my_o body_n have_v be_v make_v the_o instrument_n of_o sin_n i_o have_v not_o be_v due_o thankful_a for_o thy_o manifold_a mercy_n nor_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o they_o and_o i_o have_v too_o much_o despise_v thy_o goodness_n and_o forbearance_n which_o shall_v have_v lead_v i_o to_o repentance_n i_o do_v therefore_o acknowledge_v the_o justice_n of_o thy_o deal_n for_o why_o shall_v a_o man_n complain_v of_o the_o punishment_n of_o his_o sin_n but_o o_o thou_o father_n of_o mercy_n who_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n be_v favourable_a unto_o i_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n neither_o let_v thy_o anger_n wax_v hot_a against_o i_o but_o forgive_v my_o sin_n and_o deliver_v i_o for_o in_o thou_o do_v i_o trust_v i_o know_v o_o lord_n that_o affliction_n rise_v not_o from_o the_o dust_n but_o be_v of_o thy_o send_n and_o i_o do_v desire_n to_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o thy_o rod_n and_o to_o turn_v to_o he_o that_o smite_v i_o do_v with_o hearty_a repentance_n humble_v myself_o at_o thy_o footstool_n lament_v all_o the_o error_n of_o my_o former_a life_n and_o i_o do_v give_v up_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o thy_o will_n and_o governance_n resolve_v and_o promise_v by_o thy_o grace_n to_o live_v and_o act_v hereafter_o in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n to_o thou_o and_o thy_o righteous_a command_n o_o deal_v not_o with_o i_o after_o my_o iniquity_n nor_o punish_v i_o as_o i_o have_v deserve_v but_o remember_v the_o suffering_n of_o thy_o son_n who_o himself_o bear_v our_o sickness_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a to_o we_o in_o his_o own_o death_n i_o believe_v in_o he_o as_o my_o alone_a saviour_n my_o trust_n be_v in_o his_o merit_n and_o i_o do_v humble_o beg_v for_o his_o sake_n that_o thou_o will_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o i_o that_o thou_o will_v heal_v my_o body_n and_o comfort_n my_o soul_n o_o god_n who_o be_v the_o preserver_n of_o man_n who_o have_v declare_v in_o thy_o word_n that_o thou_o be_v nigh_o unto_o such_o as_o pray_v unto_o thou_o and_o have_v promise_v to_o deliver_v when_o call_v upon_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n be_v thou_o please_v to_o bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n and_o extend_v thy_o compassion_n in_o remove_v the_o distemper_n under_o which_o i_o now_o labour_n do_v thou_o who_o be_v the_o great_a physician_n prescribe_v and_o bless_v the_o mean_n that_o may_v be_v for_o my_o recovery_n and_o restore_v i_o again_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o bless_a will_n to_o a_o state_n of_o health_n and_o strength_n then_o will_v i_o praise_v thou_o with_o a_o thankful_a heart_n and_o will_v serve_v thou_o faithful_o all_o my_o day_n but_o i_o do_v humble_o submit_v myself_o to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n and_o not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v though_o thou_o visit_v with_o thy_o rod_n yet_o take_v not_o thy_o love_a kindness_n from_o i_o and_o while_o my_o body_n shall_v be_v afflict_v be_v thou_o please_v to_o strengthen_v and_o support_v my_o soul_n with_o thy_o grace_n and_o inward_a consolation_n help_v i_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o christian_a patience_n to_o bear_v thy_o chastisement_n with_o a_o firm_a and_o constant_a faith_n to_o trust_v in_o thou_o and_o thy_o precious_a promise_n grant_v that_o this_o present_a visitation_n may_v be_v sanctify_v to_o my_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o through_o thy_o wise_a order_n in_o the_o issue_n turn_v to_o my_o real_a advantage_n and_o that_o i_o may_v by_o experience_n know_v that_o in_o very_a faithfulness_n thou_o have_v afflict_v i_o let_v this_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n teach_v i_o to_o be_v more_o dutiful_a and_o obedient_a and_o grant_v that_o by_o consider_v the_o vanity_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o health_n of_o life_n and_o worldly_a enjoyment_n i_o may_v be_v the_o more_o careful_a to_o set_v my_o affection_n on_o thing_n above_o and_o to_o breath_n after_o that_o immortal_a life_n of_o perfect_a bliss_n which_o thy_o gospel_n have_v promise_v and_o grant_v o_o lord_n that_o whether_o in_o health_n or_o sickness_n in_o prosperity_n or_o affliction_n i_o may_v still_o honour_n and_o serve_v thou_o that_o whether_o i_o live_v i_o may_v live_v unto_o thou_o and_o whether_o i_o die_v i_o may_v die_v unto_o thou_o that_o whether_o i_o live_v or_o die_v i_o may_v be_v thou_o and_o so_o a_o entrance_n may_v be_v minister_v to_o i_o into_o the_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o name_n and_o merit_n i_o do_v earnest_o recommend_v unto_o thou_o my_o present_a condition_n and_o all_o my_o concern_v both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n pray_v further_o in_o his_o word_n our_o father_n etc._n etc._n thy_o grace_n o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n my_o redeemer_n thy_o love_n o_o heavenly_a father_n thy_o consolation_n o_o bless_a spirit_n of_o grace_n be_v with_o i_o and_o all_o thy_o people_n henceforth_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n finis_fw-la