PRAYERS FOR CnILDR$N. 361 without thyblessing : I entreat thee, therefore, bless the medi- cines that are used for the recovery of my dear father [mother, brother, sister, &c.] from this distemper. Let not this sickness be unto death, but let him [her] live some years longer, to do thee service in the world. May our blessed Redeemer, who healed so many sick persons, when he was here on earth, com- mand the disease to depart and it shall depart, for his word is almighty ; and let the whole family rejoice in thy goodness, and give thee all honour and praise. Amen. - XXXI. On the Recovery of those that are Sick. All glory be given to thy name, O Lord, who art the great and powerful Physician. Thou didst hearken to the request of our family, and heal my dear father, [mother, brother, sister, &e.] whenhe [she] was smitten with sickness, and brought very low. Let me ever remember, that thou art a God hearing prayer, and trust in thee at all times. Let me call upon thee its a day of distress, and let all our lips be filled with thy praises. 4nsen. XXXII. On death in a Family. Most high andmost holy God, who livest for ever, thou hast Seen fit to send death into the midst of us, and hast taken away my dear father [mother, brother, sister, &c.] out of the landof the living. As it is a very awful stroke, so let it be made profitable to ,us, and effectually teach us some lessons of holiness. May each of us haveour hearts more taken off from these dying comforts, and leteach of us be quickened to prepare for Our own death, and our appearance before God. O that I may remember my Creator in the days of my youth, and set about the work of religion with snore diligence than ever ! May I sincerely repent of my sins, and have a true faith in the Son of God. Give me á' good hope of the pardon of sin, and some plain marks of a child of God upon me, that I may meet death without fear, and be ready to follow my departed friends whensoever thou tallest me : And bring me to dwell with them in the world of perfect holiness and perfect happiness, for the sake of Jesus Christ my Lo.d. Amen. XXXIII. The Child's Prayer in his own Sickness. Look down upon me in mercy, O most gracious God, and pity me under the sickness which thy hand has sent. Consider my affliction and my pain, and forgive all my sins. Even the iniquities and follies of my childhood deserve all the'smart and sorrow that I feel, and shouldst thou punish me according- to my sins, my misery would be far greater : But there is pardon- ing grace with thee, through the merits of thy Sop .Jesus, and this is all my hope. Support my feeble spirits to bear what Vac. v. A A
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