SIXTH WEEK.—THURSDAY. — Morning

O GOD, blessed be thy name that the great promise of a Saviour, which was given in Paradise, was revealed more fully through succeeding ages and generations; and that the law, in its commandments and ordinances, was constituted a schoolmaster to bring men to Christ.

How glorious is thy grace in Jesus the Redeemer! Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to thy mercy in Christ, we are saved. God forbid that we should seek to establish our own righteousness, but may we cordially submit to the righteousness of faith. Let the blessing of Abraham rest upon us through Jesus, and may those precious truths of thy Word which we have read this morning often come with power to our hearts.

We committed ourselves to thy protection and blessing on the past evening, and thou didst give thine angels charge over us. Under the shadow of thy wings we have rested securely. We laid us down and slept, and awaked, for the Lord sustained us. Now that a new day dawns upon us, with gratitude we implore Thee to shine into our hearts, and give us the light of the knowledge of thy glory in the face of Jesus Christ. We know not what is before us. Each day brings its duties and temptations, and lays us under fresh obligations.

Help us to commit ourselves to our several works and ways in thy fear. May we carry about with us a sense of thy presence everywhere and in all things, and be diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. Preserve us from the numerous temptations and enemies that may surround us, and help us to keep our hearts with all diligence, remembering that out of them proceed the issues of life.

Open thine hand, and graciously supply us with all necessary good. Let us, as a family, be prospered, in going out and coming in. May we seek to do good, as well as to get good, to-day. Bless our relatives and friends. May those who are unconverted be subdued to the obedience of faith. Let thy comforts delight the souls of all thy people.

Pour out thy Spirit upon the world, and let thy salvation fill the earth. Send forth more labourers to the great work of winning souls to Christ and edifying thy Church. Oh endue them with thy good Spirit. Make them wise themselves, that with wisdom they may teach others. Lord, grant them a large measure of thy presence, and great success in their work. Accept this our morning sacrifice, O Lord, and let the lifting up of our hands be as incense, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen,