IV.

FOR REPENTANCE.

O Lord God, who hast said that Thou hast no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, Thou who hast promised to all them who truly repent and turn to Thee with full purpose of heart, that though their sins be as scarlet, they shall be made white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool, have mercy upon me, pardon and deliver me from all my sins.

O Lord, I believe that though I have sinned, yet I have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, and He is the propitiation for my sins. For He was wounded for my transgressions, and smitten for my wickedness, and He is the merciful receiver of all true peni

tents.

O Lord, give me true repentance, help me to submit myself unto Thee, and from henceforth to walk in Thy ways. Help me to follow Jesus in all patience, lowliness, and charity, and to take His easy yoke upon me, so that I may be delivered from the curse of the law.

From henceforth may I be ordered by the government of Thy Holy Spirit. O Lord, vouchsafe to bring me to Thy glorious kingdom, for Thine infinite mercy, and for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

V.

SORROW FOR SIN.

O Lord God Almighty, Thou art come out of Thy place to visit my wickedness, and how shall I abide the day of Thy coming? I have said, Peace, and all things are safe; I have despised Thy goodness, patience, and long-suffering, which were continually calling me to repentance. Lord, I have abused Thy goodness, which has so often called me to amendment. Yet have mercy upon me, O Lord, after Thy great goodness, according to the multitude of Thy mercies do away mine offences, for I am sorry for my sin. I do earnestly repent, and am heartily sorry for these my misdoings, the remembrance of them is grievous unto me, the burden of them is intolerable; have mercy upon me, most merciful Father; for thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive me all that is past, and grant that I may ever hereafter serve and please Thee, in newness of life, to the honour and glory of Thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

VI.

FORGIVENESS OF SIN.

Jesus, my Saviour, Thou who wert in all points tempted like as I am, yet without sin: have mercy upon me: heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee. I have offended against Thy holy laws. I have left undone those things which I ought to have done, and done those things which I ought not to have done, and there is no health in me. Jesus, Son of David, have mercy upon me. Lord, lay not this sin to my charge. Wash me throughly from my wickedness, and cleanse me from my sins. For I acknowledge my faults, and my sin is ever before me. Turn Thy face from my sins, and put out all my misdeeds. Make me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me. For in me dwelleth no good thing. I have sinned against heaven and in Thy sight. Yet speak the word, and Thy servant shall be healed: for Thou hast said, I will heal thy backslidings and love thee freely. Let not sin have dominion over me, that being justified by Thy blood I may be saved from wrath through Thee, and may joy in God, because Thou, O Lord Jesus Christ, hast made atonement for us, so that there is no more condemnation since Thou hast died and art risen again, and art ever at the

right hand of God to make intercession for us, and Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

VII.

FOR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.

O Lord, my Heavenly Father, without faith it is impossible to please Thee. Have mercy on me, for my faith is very weak.

I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, I love His holy name, and trust Him as my Saviour and my Redeemer, but, O Lord, it is so coldly and so feebly. I am wearied with every thing that hinders me, and with the evil and sin of my own heart. Lord, I believe, help Thou my unbelief. O teach me that His name was called Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins, and that He is exalted to give repentance. Give me repentance, O Lord Jesus Christ, for I am poor and needy. Thou hast promised to give it, without money and without price.

Give me faith, O Jesus, to believe that Thou hast redeemed me, purchased me with Thy precious blood, that I am Thine; and that no man shall pluck me out of Thy hand. Let me believe more simply that Thy blood cleanseth from all sin, and when I sin, O Holy Ghost, convince me of my sin, and make me to know

and feel that there is none other name, but only the name of the Lord Jesus, whereby I can obtain health and salvation. Enable me always to look unto Jesus, and to give thanks that we have an advocate with the Father.

I would ask in faith, nothing wavering, but my faith is so weak, that it is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed. Lord, increase my faith.

Wilt Thou graciously strengthen and confirm it, that I may have daily before me the dying of the Lord Jesus, and may gladly die with Him, and believe that I am risen with Christ, and seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at Thy right hand. Help me to be faithful unto death, and never again to doubt Thy promises or Thy love, but to believe that all Thy commandments are right.

Give the same blessing, O Lord, to all who ask it, especially to those who are sick. May we all seek for true faith in Thee, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

VIII.

FOR PATIENCE.

O God of patience, make me to be likeminded with Thee. I wish to be patient toward all men; but when I would do good, evil