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that I may obtain mercy: Pure in heart, that I may see God: a maker peace, that I may be called a child of God: Prepare me patiently to undergo revilings, persecutions, and evil falsely spoken for righteousness sake; that my reward may be great in Heaven.

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An ACT of FAITH.

COME to God, in firm belief that he is: And that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

I know that my Redeemer liveth, that he is the Christ, the Son of the living God that he is of a truth the Saviour of the World; that he came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. By the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, we trust to be saved, even as our Fathers.

I know, that this frail body shall rise again, and stand at the latter day upon the earth: At which time, I stedfastly depend upon seeing the goodness

goodness of the Lord, in the land of

the living.

MY heart rejoiceth in the Lord, because I have hoped in his holy

name.

By all thy endearing titles, of God, Father, Creator, Saviour, Mediator, Intercessor, Redeemer, and two-fold Comforter, typified by the Lamb, and by the Dove, I beseech thee, Three persons, One God, let thy merciful kindness be upon me, like as I do put my trust in thee.

An ACT of INTERCESSION.

LET us pray, in the peace of the Lord, for that peace which the world cannot give; which cometh from above, for the comfort and salvation of our souls.

Let us also beg of God peace for all mankind, especially for tranquillity, firm establishment, and perpetual safety, to his holy Catholic Church; and a good agreement, and godly union, of Christians with each other.

To this end I implore his blessing, in a more particular manner, upon our reverend Fathers the Bishops, all the subordinate Clergy, and all Congregations committed

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to their charge, particularly those that minister in holy things, and all the good people who dwell in this place, under their Ministry.

That God would give temperate and healthful weather; kindly and fruitful seasons; quiet and comfortable times; that he would accompany and direct all travellers by land or by water; that he would make the beds of the sick, hear the cries of the oppressed, let the im prisoned go free, sustain the afflicted and dejected; sanctifying all, and by such means as his wisdom knows best, giving an happy issue to their respective sufferings.

I will also, after the example of the Saints before me, commend myself, my life, and every action

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