d with a friend forlorn. We thank thee for thy
wonderful love on us bestowed, that we should now be called the
children of God.

May thy gracious presence go with us this day. Put good thoughts
into our minds and good words into our mouths. Make us strong to do
that which is pleasing in thy sight, by making thy word the guide of
our lives. Bless our friends that are near and dear unto us. May
their lives be found precious in thy sight. Command thy blessing to
rest upon our neighbors and all with whom we associate.

May thy richest spiritual blessing rest upon thy servant, our
pastor, and all the people to whom be ministers; so that the work of
the Lord may prosper in our hands. Bless our children and youth by
writing their names in the Book of life and inclining them to walk
in thy commands.

Forgive our sins, comfort our hearts, strengthen our faith and
enable us to serve Thee acceptably; we ask it for Jesus' sake. Amen.

ANOTHER ONE

We thank thee our Father, for the Bible, thine own blessed word,
that teaches us, what we are to believe concerning Thee, and what
duties Thou requirest of us. Help us to read it with the
understanding heart, that it may prove a lamp to our feet and a
light to our path.

We thank Thee for the voice of conscience, prompting us to do right.
Enable us by Thy grace to do promptly, that which we know to be
right. Help us to remember the Sabbath, to keep it holy unto the
Lord. Help us to set our affection on the "house of the Lord;" and
when we worship Thee, may the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us.
Bless our friends and neighbors; all who seek an interest in our
prayers. Forgive our sins and enable us to serve thee acceptably,
for Jesus' sake. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR THE AGED

Ever blessed and gracious God, our Father, I humbly pray that thou
wilt not cast me off in the time of old age, when my strength
faileth. Preserve unto me the right use of my faculties for my soul
trusteth in Thee. Comfort and strengthen my soul in the day of
weakness that I may attest thy faithfulness in fulfilling all thy
gracious promises.

Thou hast taught me to know mine end and the measure of my days,
that I might apply my heart unto wisdom; and desire to dwell in Thy
presence, where there is fulness of joy; and at thy