ments, and to all that Thou requireat ;
of them to be performed, in duty, ]
toTvards their parents. Keep them '
from those which are ready to seduce [
them ; and so lend them in Thy faith,
fear, and knowledge, that they prove
not a curse, but a blessing unto us;
and thereby attain 1^ that blessing
which Thou hast promieed to those
who honour and obey their parents.
Grant likewise, O Lord, that I mjy
guide and instruct the family which
IS under me in Thy fear ; and, in ar
honest and careful manner, provide a
well for their bodies as their souli
And give them the like grace, f
LuBD, to perform their duties in fa
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liut in Bimplicily of heart, as in Tliy \
sight. And giTe us, O Lord, a
petency of eslate, to maiotain .._ ,.
selves, children, and family, according i
to that rank of calling, wherein Thou, '
of Thy goodness, haet placed an
without eicesB, riot, or va n glory
and in singleness and pureness of (
heart; with all humility relying upo
Thy hlesaed will. Who knoweit 1 e
ter than we ourselTeB what h needful [(
: for us. Grant this, O Lord ior [.
