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repentance. O be Thou graciously pleased to look upon us in the Son of thy love, and give us such a deep sense of the evil of our doings, that we may truly repent of and so effectually turn from all our transgressions, that Thou mayest graciously pardon us and withdraw thy chastisement from us; and may our humiliation and repentance so effectually work on every one of us, that we may cleanse ourselves from all filthiness both of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in thy fear; and instead of those abominable and crying sins which so openly now reign among us, may religion, and all the blessed fruits of it, flourish and increase in this land.

Remove from us, O merciful Father, the evils which our sins have brought upon us, and avert those dreadful judgments which we have just cause to fear.

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However Thou mayest see

the following fit to punish and correct us,

Prayers may be

introduced.]

yet take not from us, O Lord,

we beseech Thee, the light of thy glorious Gospel; but grant that it may break in so powerfully upon all our hearts, that we may see the great danger we are in, and may resolve in good earnest to give up ourselves to all the duties of our Christian calling.

Stir up, O GOD, every soul among us, to root out of our hearts all pride, and wrath, and bitterness: all hatred, malice, and desire for revenge; and whatsoever may hinder us from discerning or practising the things that belong to our peace; and inspire every one of us with true Christian love and charity, with meekness of wisdom, lowliness of mind, patience, long-suffering, and forbearing one another in love, that we may all henceforth be united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one heart, and one soul, join together in promoting the honour and glory of thy name, and the happiness and prosperity of these kingdoms; that so Thou, who art the GOD of peace, mayest be our GOD,

and dwell among us; and that we may be thy people, zealously devoted to thy service and obedience.

To this end, O Lord, we beseech Thee to bestow thy blessings, both spiritual and temporal, upon our most gracious Sovereign Lady Queen VICTORIA, and all that are put in authority under her, both in Church and State. Bless them with wisdom from above, which is first pure and then peaceable; and make all their consultations effectual to the glory of thy great name, the preservation of thy Church and true religion among us, the honour and safety of Her Majesty, the stability of our institutions, and security, peace, and prosperity of all states and conditions of men amongst

us.

Make all Magistrates, and other inferior officers, faithful and conscientious in the discharge of the trust which Thou hast reposed in them; and grant that they, being truly zealous for thy glory, may constantly exercise their office for the punishment of

wickedness and vice, that the sins of particular persons may not become national; nor, through the connivance or encouragement of those in authority, bring down thy heavy judgments upon us.

Be gracious, O GOD, to thy holy Catholic Church, especially to that part of it which Thou hast planted in these kingdoms. Let no design formed against it ever prosper; and grant, that all who name the name of CHRIST may depart from iniquity, and adorn the doctrine of GOD our Saviour in all things.

Look down with mercy and pity upon the sad and mournful estate of those who now suffer for the truth of thy Gospel, and the testimony of a good conscience; strengthen their faith, and animate their courage; grant that no persecutions may ever drive them to a denial of the truth.

Enlighten all those that are in darkness and error, and bring them to the light and knowledge and practice of the truth, and grant that all the kingdoms of the world may be turned unto the Lord, and become

one flock, under the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, thy Son JESUS CHRIST, our ever-blessed Redeemer. Amen.

Our Father which art in heaven, &c.

The Lord bless us, and keep us. The Lord make his face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift up his countenance upon us, and give us peace now and for ever. Amen.

One of the following Prayers, when applicable, may be included in the Devotions for a Fast, and in the usual Daily Prayers.

In Time of War.

Bless and prosper the great undertaking which this nation is now engaged in; go forth with our fleets and armies; bless them with victory and success; and suffer not our sins to provoke Thee so far, as to deliver us up into the hands of our enemies. But send us in thy good time such a peace as

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