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by William Jay

A Morning Prayer to Be Used by a Child at Home

Glort to Thee, O Lord, who hast preserved me from the perils of the night past, who hast refreshed me with sleep, and raised me again to praise thy holy name

Incline my heart to all that is good; that 1 may be modest and humble, true and just, temperate and diligent, respectful and obedient to my superiors; that I may fear and love I’hee above all things; that I may love m neighbour as myself, and do t ) every one as I would they should do unto me.

Bless me, I pray Thee, in my learning; and help me daily to increase in knowledge, and wisdom, and all virtue.

I humbly beg- thy blessing upon ull our spirittial pastors and masters, all my relations and friends, [purticularly my father and n,olhtr, my brothers and sisters, and every one in this house.] Grant them whatsoever may be g-ood for them in this life, ind g-uide them to life everlasting.

I humbly commit myself to Thee, O Lord, in the name of Jesujs Christ my Saviour, and in the words which He Himself hath taught me: Our Father, &c.

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