Thanksgiving for Recovery from Sickness

All our timesisin thy hand. All diseases come at thy call, 4nd go at thy bidding. Thou redeemest our life from destruction, and crownest us with loving kindness and tender niercies. We bless Thee, that Thou hast heard our prayer, and commanded deliverance for our friend and thy servant, who hus been under thine afflicting hand. He for shej was brought low, but Thou hast helped him: Thou hast chastened liimsore, but not delivered him over unto death. May he not only Uve, but declare the works of the Lord.

As Thou hast delivered his eyes from tears, his feet from falling, and his soid from death, may lie daily inquire. What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me.* and resolve to offer unto Thee, the sacrifices of thanksgiving and to call upon the name of the Lord.

And may we ever remember, that a recovery is only a rep prieve; that the sentence which dooms us to the dust is only suspended; and, that at most, when a few years are come, we shall go the way whence we shall not return. May we therefore secure the one thing needful; and live with eternity In view.