member of Christ, and an heir of eternal life; for this Thine inestimable favour I do here gratefully commemorate that happy day, and in most humble and hearty will I do extol the abundant riches of Thy glorious grace, in Thy sight, and in the sight of Thy holy Angels, with all the company of heaven, renewing that sacred vow, which was then made in my name, to forsake this wicked world, and to live as a Christian ought to do, in obedience to Thy holy faith and commandments, most humbly beseeching Thee, of Thy great mercy, to pardon me all former breaches of my solemn promise, and to endue me with the assistance of Thy Holy Spirit, that henceforth I may walk in newness of life, worthy of that blessed estate whereunto Thou hast called me; and, keeping myself unspotted from the world, the flesh, and the devil, I may daily die unto sin, for which cause I was baptized into the death of Christ; and, as I have had my part this day in the first regeneration, so I may at the last day have my part in the second and great regeneration of the world, to live and eign with Thee for ever. Through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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On the Anniversary of Marriage.

LMIGHTY, Everlasting God, Who hast joined together us Thy servants in the bond of marriage, pour into us Thy benediction, that we may agree together in unbroken love, and please Thee in all holy conversation, so that we may be counted worthy to be joined together in heaven in everlasting society. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

For any Good Work.

GOD, by Whose mercy the world doth sub

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the earth is subject, have mercy upon according to our necessities, which are all known unto Thee, so pour forth Thy blessings upon us, that, by the help of Thy grace, we may become in all things well pleasing in Thy sight. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer of the Association for the Promotion of the Union of Christendom.

LORD JESU CHRIST, Who saidst unto Thine Apostles, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you," regard not my sins, but the faith of Thy Church, and grant unto her that peace and unity which is agreeable to Thy will. Who livest and reignest God, world without end. Amen.

Our Father.

Prayer for the Associates of the Society for
Intercessory Prayer.

. Turn us, then, O God our Saviour. Ry. And let Thine anger cease from us.

LORD, we beseech Thee to have mercy upon all those who sin against Thee, or neglect to serve Thee [especially M. and N.], and grant them true repentance, and an earnest longing for Thy service. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for the Use of Associates of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament.

ALMIGHTY God, look, we beseech Thee, on the face of Thy beloved Son, and, for

the sake of His merits, mercifully hear the praye. which throughout our Confraternity we continually offer to Thee [especially—here the special intentions of the confraternity are named], and grant us unity, a true faith, and a life agreeable to Thy .will. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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For the English Church Union.

LESS, O Lord, we beseech Thee, the work of the English Church Union, and grant that all its intentions, objects, and operations may ever be prevented by Thy most gracious favour, and furthered by Thy continual help, to Thy honour and glory, and the good of Thy Holy Church. Give to all of us Thy servants, the Members and Associates of this Union, the spirit of unity, peace, and true concord. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father.

For the Church Extension Association.

GOD, Who willest that Thy Grace should be freely offered unto all men, we beseech Thee to bless and prosper the Church Extension Association, granting to its members purity of intention, and such success in gaining the object they seek, as may be in accordance with Thy Holy Will. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father.

TO MY GUARDIAN ANGEL.

WEET Angel of Mercy by Heaven's decree
Benignly appointed to watch over me !

Without thy protection, so constant and nigh,
I could not well live, I should tremble to die!

ill thanks for Thy love, dear companion and friend!

Oh, may it continue with me to the end!

Oh, cease not to keep me, blest guide of my youth,

In the ways of religion, and virtue, and truth.

When I wander in error, my footsteps recall; Remove from my path what might cause me to

fall;

Preserve me from sin; and in all that I do

May God and His glory be ever in view.

O thou who didst witness my earliest breath,
Be with me, I pray, in the hour of death;
All glowing with love, may I gladly depart,
With faith on my lips, and with hope in my
heart:

Nor then do thou leave me, angelical friend!
But at the tribunal of judgment attend;
And cease not to plead for my soul, till forgiven
Thou bear it aloft to the Palace of Heaven.

Amen.

Prayers for the Sacred Seasons and
Festivals.

DR

ADVENT.

ROP down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down Righteousness; let the earth open, and let them bring forth Salvation. For Thy first coming in the flesh,

For Thy coming to our hearts, now, by grace, For Thy last coming to bring in everlasting righteousness,

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Praise and glory be to Thee, O Christ, for ever. GOD, our Saviour, graciously behold us, who in the unity of Thy Church, do now call to mind with thankfulness Thy first advent, and look forward with penitence and hope to Thy last fearful coming to judge the world; visit us now with Thy salvation, and by the gracious advent of Thy grace lighten the darkness of our hearts, that when Thou shalt appear, we may be acknowledged by Thee as Thy servants. Who livest and reignest for ever. Amen.

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CHRISTMAS.

NTO us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Alleluia.

Blessed Jesus, True God and True Man, born in the form of a helpless infant;

Praise and glory be to Thee for ever.

Blessed Jesus, Who, having the heavens for Thy throne, didst yet choose a stable for Thine abode;

Praise and glory be to Thee for ever.

Blessed Jesus, Who, although God Almighty, wast pleased, from love to us, to be wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger;

Praise and glory be to Thee for ever.

Blessed be Thou, O Lord God of Israel, for Thou hast visited and redeemed Thy people; Praise and glory be to Thee for ever.

Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary! thou hast borne the Lord, the Creator of the world; thou didst conceive Him Who made thee, and remainedst evermore a Virgin.