no root of bitterness to remain.

Suffer no

thought of evil to arise against the brother for whom Christ died. Make us in each other to bear all things, to believe all things, to hope all things. Help us to speak the truth in love, and to see as we journey through this present life that we fall not out by the way. That when this life shall end, our souls may be prepared to enter into the life of endless love, and endless praise, there to dwell with Thee for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

2. Prayers to be used during the prevalence of the Cholera.

Most gracious Father, who hast promised forgiveness of sins to all that truly turn to Thee, have mercy upon us Thy unworthy servants, who in a deep conviction of our own sinfulness, and under a lively apprehension of Thy awful judgments, now fall down before Thee, O God. To Thy especial favour we ascribe it, that whilst others have been visited by pestilence, we have been ourselves so greatly spared. Have pity, O Lord, have pity, on Thy people, both abroad and in this our land. Withdraw Thy chastisement from those who now suffer under Thy displeasure. And turn this calamity from us, who have no hope of safety but in Thy compassion. With shame and sorrow we confess, that we have, in the hardness of our hearts, been unthankful for Thy many mercies received; that we have followed our own devices, instead of Thy most righteous laws. Yet suffer not, O merciful Father, suffer not Thy destroying angel to lift his hand against us. Keep us, as Thou hast

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done hitherto, in health and safety. And grant that we, being moved by the sufferings of others to repent of our own grievous sins, may enjoy the continuance of Thy gracious favour, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord.

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O Almighty God, who by the prevalence of a deadly sickness dost call upon us seriously to consider the shortness of our time on earth, so teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Make us, by Thy Holy Spirit, to advance daily in all godliness. Strengthen us by Thy might against the terrors of death. And grant that we may be at all times ready to give up our souls into Thy hands, in the hope of a blessed immortality, through the mediation of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

No. III.

PRAYERS TO BE USED BY HUSBAND AND WIFE TOGETHER.

1. Morning Prayer.

O LORD heavenly Father, who orderest all things for our good, grant that by all particulars of our present trial our souls may be the better prepared against the day of final judgment. Humbly we acknowledge that we are of ourselves unable either to frame or to keep good resolutions. Give us therefore, we beseech Thee, the assistance of Thy Holy Spirit, Move us by Thy grace to obey Thy will. Defend us from the wiles of our spiritual enemy.

Preserve us from the contagion of a worldly mind; and from the evil lusts of a corrupt nature. In all our doings let us seek Thy glory, the good of our fellow-creatures, and the happiness of each other. In all our sorrows, let us resign our spirits to Thy will; and endeavour so to suffer with Christ, that we may be also glorified together. Make us daily mindful of our marriage vows; and draw by Thy love to more close and pure affection the hearts which Thou hast formed for mutual help. Pour forth Thy mercy on our relations and friends. Hear us whilst we pray for all mankind, that Thy saving health may be known among all nations. Make us thankful for having heard ourselves the blessed sound of the Gospel. Make us sensible of the riches of Thy goodness in Christ. Give us faith to see that He died for us, and to hope that our sins are through Him forgiven. Give us, O heavenly Father, a new heart, and a new life, and an entrance hereafter into the new heaven, there to dwell with Thee for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

2. Evening Prayer.

O God, by whose providence we Thy humble servants have been united in holy wedlock, have mercy upon us; and graciously assist our feeble endeavours to walk together in the ways of Thy commandments, unto the attainment of eternal life. Many are the offences which we from time to time commit against the perfect rule of Thy blessed Gospel. And here we solemnly profess, before Thee, O God, our sorrow and contrition for those we have been guilty of this

day. Forgive, as Thou hast promised, for our Saviour's sake, forgive the offences of the past hours. Grant that our repentance may be hearty and sincere. Grant that the sense of former failings may lead us for the time to come, to seek more earnestly Thy effectual help. And whereas we have so much, each of us, to be forgiven of Thee, make us willing to forgive all others; and apt to bear kindly with one another's failings. That thus by the exercise of mutual affection we may prove our love and gratitude for Thy tender mercy and forgiveness. To Thee we ascribe with thankfulness the manifold blessings of this present life; especially the comfort and happiness we enjoy in the help and society of each other. Teach us to thank Thee as we ought, by lifting up our hearts above all earthly cares and joys, in fervent devotion to Thy will, and in earnest expectation of a better existence. Continue, we beseech Thee, to extend around us the protection of thy watchful providence. And as we now resign our safety to Thy care in the hours of darkness and of sleep, so when the last hour of life shall come, do Thou grant that we may rest in peace, and wake in glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

3. A Prayer for our Family.

Almighty God, we pray Thee graciously to behold this Thy family; and give us, whom Thou hast set over it, full purpose to order it according to Thy will. Prosper Thou our endeavours to correct and to amend all those who herein dwell under our charge. Turn the hearts of our children from evil unto good; that, as

they grow in years they may grow in grace, and as they have been signed with the cross of Christ they may remain ever in the number of his faithful people. And to our servants also extend Thy accustomed goodness. Grant both that they may serve as pleasing Thee, and we may rule as subject unto Thee. That all we, who are one household, having one hope, and one faith, may hereafter attain one abode in heaven; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Lord.

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4. A Prayer for our Children.

O Lord heavenly Father, by whose gift mankind is increased, we thank Thee for those dear children Thou hast vouchsafed to us Thy serGrant we beseech Thee that they may daily improve in dutiful affection to their parents, and in brotherly love towards each other. Guide us to give them right instruction, and to set them a good example. Guide them by these and all other their advantages to profit to their souls' health. Subdue in them all ill temper, all evil thoughts, all corrupt desires. Defend them from their adversary the Devil, and from the snares of a wicked world. And as by Thy holy baptism Thou hast begun in them a good work, grant that, by Thy grace confirming them, they may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

5. A Prayer for our Servants.

O God, without whose blessing we can enjoy no good thing, grant unto us the comfort of having servants obedient to Thy will. Make