CONTENTS.

SECT. I. TWO Forms of Confession of Sin, and two other Introductory Prayers.

II. Eight general Prayers.*

III. Four Prayers after sermon.

IV. Scriptural Benedictions for the conclusion of pub lic worship.

V.

A Table of the selections from the Scriptures, commonly called the "Gospels and Epistles."

VI. The Ministration of Baptism to Infants.

VII. The Ministration of Baptism to such as are of riper years.

VIII. The Order of Confirmation.

IX. Order of the Service preparatory to the Celebration of the Lord's Supper.

X.

The Administration of the Lord's Supper.

XI. A Form for the Inauguration of the ruling Officers of a Congregation.

XII. The Solemnization of Matrimony.
XIII. The Burial of the Dead..

*If any of these prayers should be considered too long to be used at once, it may be easily divided into two parts :the first to be used before, and the second after sermon.

SECTION I.

TWO FORMS OF CONFESSION OF SIN, and TWO OTHER PRAYERS, proper to be used in the Morning-Service, immediately after its introduction by the singing of a hymn.

1.

DEARLY Beloved, the holy Scriptures declare, that,

when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. The sacrifices of God are a broken and a contrite heart. To the Lord belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him. Let us, therefore, arise, and confess our sins unto our Father, with sincere, humble and obedient hearts, that we may obtain remission of the same by his infinite goodness and mercy.

Almighty and most merciful Father, unto whom all hearts are open and all desires are known, all whose commandments are just, necessary, and good! we confess unto thee, that we have erred and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things, which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. But enter not, we beseech thee into judgment with us; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. As thou hatest nothing which thou hast made, and desirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness and live,-have mercy, O Lord, upon us miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are truly penitent, according to thy gracious promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy name, through thy blessed Son, our Mediator and Redeemer.

2.

EARLY Beloved, "if we say that we have no sin, we

DEARLY

we

"we confess (and forsake) our sins, God is faithful and just "to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all un"righteousness." Encouraged by this merciful assurance of his word, let us renounce every evil thought and way, and with penitent and humble hearts implore the forgiveness of all our transgressions.

Holy, holy, holy art thou, Lord God Almighty, the merciful Ruler, the righteous Judge of all thine intelligent creatures in heaven and on earth! Thou dwellest in a light unto which no man can approach, and canst not look with pleasure upon sin. We confess unto thee, the Searcher of hearts, that we are justly chargeable with numerous transgressions and omissions of duty. We acknowledge with sorrow and repentance, that we have been unmindful of thy goodness and disobedient to thy laws, that we have cherished evil dispositions, inordinate affections, and sinful passions; and that we have rendered ourselves obnoxious to thy displeasure, and deserving of the punishments due to the guilty. O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee; but unto us shame and confusion of face. Our only hope is in thy tender mercy; and we praise thee, that thou hast graciously revealed to us thy readiness to receive into favour all who cease to do evil and learn to do well. In the name of thy Son Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent into the world to save us from our sins and miseries, we implore the forgiveness of all our offences; seriously renouncing whatever is contrary to thy will, and sincerely resolving to follow after holiness of heart and life. Vouchsafe to direct and assist us by thy Spirit, in carrying these purposes into effect. And grant, O thou God of compassion, that our hearts may be established in the love and fear of thee, in a cheering sense of thy goodness, and in a joyful hope of everlasting life and happiness, through the mediation of our crucified and exalted Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

3.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who art the author of every good and perfect gift; what fervent gratitude

do we owe to thee for the privilege of assembling together in thy house, of holding communion with thee, of confirming our faith in thy blessed Son, and of nourishing our souls with the bread of eternal life! How rich is the provision, which thou hast been pleased to make for the supply of all our spiritual wants! Accept, we beseech thee, the thankful acknowledgments of our hearts for the ordinances of thy gospel, and for the institution of this day of sacred rest; and enable us to make a wise and a profitable use of them. Assist us to worship thee, who art a Spirit, in spirit and in truth. Dispose us so to understand, - to recollect, and to apply the discoveries and precepts of thy word, that we may perfectly love and serve thee, and cordially confide in thy government and promises. Grant, especially, that the serious remembrance of the triumphant resurrection of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, of which we are reminded this day, may animate us to the steadfast profession of his name, raise our affections and wishes to the things which are above, incite us to follow him in his holy and benevolent life, and fill us with joy, peace, and hope in believing.-Save now, O Lord, we beseech thee. In thee do we put our trust: let us never be ashamed. Amen.

4.

THOU ever-blessed and most glorious God, who art the object of supreme veneration, on whom all the families of the earth continually depend! we, thine unworthy servants, would come before thee with reverence and thanksgiving. We esteem it good for us to draw near unto thee, and we desire to serve thee with filial joy and godly fear. May the various exercises, in which we engage, be acceptable in thy sight and be accompanied with thy blessing. May we celebrate thy praises with understanding and devotion; and to remember thy great goodness to us and to all men, that we may be inclined to love thee and to cherish good will towards one another. May we confess our sins unto thee with unfeigned sorrow and steadfast purposes of amendment. May we offer up our supplications with humble confidence in thy wisdom and kindness. May our intercessions be accompanied with up

right charity towards all mankind. May we receive instruction with attention, candour, and meekness; lay it up in our hearts, and bring forth the fruits of righteousness in our lives. May no vain thoughts distract our minds, no unworthy object withdraw our affections. May we so carefully improve all the means of religion, that we may grow wiser and better; be gradually trained up for thy heavenly kingdom; and at last be made partakers of that happiness, which eye hath not seen, which ear hath not heard, and which it hath not entered into the heart of man to conceive, through the riches of thy redeeming grace in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

N. B. The following portions of Scripture may also be used with great propriety, for the introduction of public worship: viz. Psalm XVI. XIX. XXVII. LXVII. LXXXIV. XCVIII. C. CIII. CXLV.

SECTION II.

EIGHT GENERAL PRAYERS, proper to be used in public worship.

1.

ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, we desire to lift

up our hearts unto thee, the hearer of prayer, from whom alone cometh our help. We adore thee as the great Parent of the Universe, from whom all things proceed, and on whom all creatures depend. Thou art worthy of all possible veneration, gratitude, and obedience. Thou art the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords. Thou alone hast immortality, and art unchangeable in wisdom and holiness. Thy truth endureth to all generations; thy mercy is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear thee; and thy righteousness unto children's children.-We thine unworthy servants would give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but, above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord and Saviour