"Well, it may be best for me; the valley of humility may be
safest for me. 'Father, glorify thy name.' Thou hast quickened me; I
am not what I was. Thou hast wrought in me a measure of faith and
love; thou hast sealed me with the Holy Spirit of promise; thou hast
given me the earnest of my inheritance; the full possession shall come
in thy appointed time. Wherefore I will sing unto Him that is able,
and will do exceeding abundantly above all I can ask, think, or
comprehend, according to that same mighty power that worketh in us.
Unto him be glory in the church, by Christ Jesus, throughout all ages,
world without end. Amen.

"My covenant God, and the God of my house. Thy Spirit saith, 'If
any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God.' Thou knowest the difficulty
and danger of the present case. We are ignorant of hidden motions and
principles, of Satan's suggestions, of corresponding or discordant
circumstances, of future providences and events. Lord, give counsel.

"If information and advice be duty on the part of thy servant,
determine on the side of duty, be the danger what it may; and Oh,
search, try, and deliver from every selfish or hidden impure motive.
Give prudence in the choice of words, in the time and manner as well
as purity in the matter. Save from injuring any of the individuals
concerned. And Oh, prepare the heart of thy other servant to receive
this office of friendship with a proper degree of confidence. Save
from unjust suspicions, that it may be taken as meant in love, in
Christian love and friendship.

"O thou who knowest all hearts, all motives, all circumstances
past, present, and future, overrule for the manifestation of truth,
for the safety and good of thy servant, and for the closer union of
all concerned in the bands of Christian love, confidence, and
affection; and as our covenant God, in whom we trust for guidance in
every path of duty, glorify thy name.

"I record this prayer in faith, and wait an answer of peace from
thy inward teaching and manifestation in the course of thy providence.
Amen."

"1800.

"'His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as
long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him; all nations shall
call him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who
alone doeth wondrous things. And blessed be his glorious name for
ever: and let the whole earth be fi