The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please…

And here, O Lord, according to our bounden duty, we confess that thou hast been exceeding merciful unto us all, in things of this life; but infinitely more merciful in the things of a better life: and therefore we do here from our very souls, render unto thee all humble and hearty thanks, for all thy blessings and benefits bestowed upon our souls and bodies: acknowledging thee to be that Father of lights, ¹from whom we have received all those good and perfect gifts: and unto thee alone for them, we ascribe to be due all glory, honour ⟨p. 220⟩and praise, both now and evermore. But more especially, we praise thy divine Majesty, for that thou hast defended us this day from all perils and dangers• so that none of those judgments (which our sins have deserved) have fallen upon any one of us. Good Lord, forgive us the sins which this day we have committed against thy Divine Majesty, and our brethren, & for Christ his sake be reconciled unto us for them.

And here, O Lord, according to our bounden duty, we confess that thou hast been exceeding merciful unto us all, in things of this life; but infinitely more merciful in the things of a better life: and therefore we do here from our very souls, render unto thee all humble and hearty thanks, for all thy blessings and benefits bestowed upon our souls and bodies: acknowledging thee to be that Father of lights, ¹from whom we have received all those good and perfect gifts: and unto thee alone for them, we ascribe to be due all glory, honour ⟨p. 220⟩and praise, both now and evermore. But more especially, we praise thy divine Majesty, for that thou hast defended us this day from all perils and dangers• so that none of those judgments (which our sins have deserved) have fall'n upon any one of us. Good Lord, forgive us the sins which this day we have committed against thy Divine Majesty, and our brethren, & for Christ his sake be reconciled unto us for them.

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