clude its general use, it would, in most respects, meet the wants of all Christians. Its prayers are brief, and breathe a spirit of pure devotion; and the reflections accompanying them are highly valuable.

The plan of this little volume is somewhat different from any which the subscriber has seen. It has a large number of services, consisting of Reflections and Prayers, for Sabbath morning. It has also several similar services for particular occasions, such as Thanksgiving, Fast, &c. Besides this peculiarity, each Prayer, with a few exceptions, has a leading subject, and is thus calculated to make a deeper impression than if of a general character. It is unlike others also in the brevity of its prayers. It is also free from forms designed for public worship, though it has several which can be used in such a service. Besides, most other works coutain a selection of hymns; but none has been made for this, because most families have a good supply of hymn books.

In the preparation of this work, some assistance has been derived from Wyatt's Christian Offices; Jay's Family Prayers; Brooks' Family Prayers; Furness' Domestic Worship; Fletcher's Guide to Devotion; Book of Common Prayer, and Griswold's Prayers. In a few instances, for the sake of a greater variety, sentences have been adopted from some of these works.

Those brethren who have kindly furnished Prayers for this work, will accept my cordial thanks for the aid they have rendered; and I trust they will find their reward in the approbation of a good conscience, and the beneficial influence which .ais volume will exert upon the hearts of the people.

OTIS A. SKINNER.

N. B. The Lord's Prayer, and some of the occasional Prayers, can be used, when desired, in connexion with others. For instance, the Prayers on pages 210 and 211 can be used in connexion with the Prayer on page 101.

Boston, May, 1843.

Reflections on the way to keep ourselves in the Love of God,

Reflections on the Greatness of God,

Reflections on God as the Creator,

30

Reflections on the importance of Searching the Scriptures,

33

36

39

Reflections on the Mercy of God,

43

Reflections on the Mistakes in Judging of Happiness,

46

Reflections on the Example of Christ,

Reflections on the Evil of Sin,

Reflections on the Importance of Religion to the Young,

49

52

56

Reflections on Family Prayer,

59

Reflections on the Excellency of God's Law,

62

Reflections on the Faithfulness of Jesus,

65

Reflections on the way to Search the Scriptures,

Reflections on the Nature of Prayer,

Reflections on the Greatness of the Ministerial Office,

Reflections on Fraud in Trade,

Reflections on the Advantages of Preaching,

Reflections on the Necessity of Obedience to God,

Reflections on Hearing the Word,

Reflections on Trust in God,

Reflections on the Duties of Children,

Reflections on the Duties of Parents,

Reflections on the Sabbath,

PART SECOND.

MORNING OR EVENING PRAYERS.

On the Scriptures a Light, by Rev. T. B. Thayer,

On the Invitations of the Gospel, by Rev. E. G. Brooks, 114

87

90

93

96

100

103

106

109

Page.

On the Promises of the Gospel, by Rev. E. G. Brooks,

On Humility, by Rev. G. W. Gage,

On God's Superintending Care,

On the Gospel, by Rev. A. P. Cleverly,

121

On Humility and Prayer, by Rev. A. P. Cleverly,

122

For Guidance in a Season of Perplexity and Care, by

Rev. E. H. Chapin,

124

For Kind Dispositions, by Rev. E. H. Chapin,

125

On the Divine Law, by Rev. W. M. Fernald,

126

For the Perception, Realization and Guidance of God's

Wisdom, by Rev. W. M. Fernald,

129

For the Realization and Experience of God's Mercy,

by Rev. W. M. Fernald,

131

135

For the Joy and Peace of the Gospel, by Rev. J. Nichols, 133

For Purity of Heart and Life, by Rev. J. Moore,

On Jehovah as a God of Hope, by Rev. J. Moore,

On the Causes of Thanksgiving to God, by Rev.H. Ballou, 137

On God's Goodness and Man's Ingratitude, by Rev. A.

136

A. Miner,

139

For the Guidance and Spirit of the Gospel, by Rev. A.

A. Miner,

141

For the Divine Aid and Direction, by Rev. Wm. Fish-

On the Divine Mercy, by Rev. T. P. Abel,

On the Blessing of Sleep, by Rev. J. G. Adams,

On the Social Relations and Duties, by Rev. J. G. Adams, 148

For Gratitude, Trust and Obedience, by Rev. C. Spear,

On the Death of Christ, by Rev. H. C. Leonard,

On the Love of Christ, by Rev. L. Willis,

For Strength to Resist Temptation, by Rev. D. Forbes, 155

Morning Table Prayer, No. 1., by Rev. W. M. Fernald, 157

NO. 11., by Rev. L. S. Everett, 158

NO. III., by Rev. L. S. Everett,
NO. 1V., by Rev. L. S. Everett,
NO. V., by Rev. H. R. Nye,
NO. VI., by Rev. H. Ballou, 2d.,
NO. VII., by Rev. H. Bacon,
NO. VIII., by Rev. H. Bacon,
Morning Prayer, No. I., by Rev. S. Streeter,
NO. 11., by Rev. J. M. Austin,

Evening Prayer, by Rev. J. M. Austin,

Saturday Evening Prayer, by Rev. S. A. Davis,

CONTAINING

PART FOURTH:

REFLECTIONS AND PRAYERS SUITABLE

FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS.

Reflections for Thanksgiving Day,

Prayer for Thanksgiving Day, by Rev. W.

Reflections for Christmas,

Prayer for Christmas, by Rev. W. M. Fernald,

Reflections for Fast Day,

M. Fernald,

174

177

178

180

Prayer for Fast Day,

182

Reflections on the Close of the Year,

183

Prayer for a Communion Sabbath,

66

66

A Prayer for a Benevolent Society,
A Prayer for Temperance,

FOR FAMILIES IN AFFLICTION.

Reflections on the Benefit of Affliction,

A Prayer for a Family in Affliction,

A Prayer for a Family visited with Death,

A Prayer on the Death of a Child, by Rev. L. C. Browne,
A Prayer after the Loss of a Young Child, by Rev. S.
Streeter,

A Prayer suitable for a Person who is Sick, from Brooks'

Prayers,

A Prayer for a Child Dangerously Ill, from Furness'

Prayers,

A Prayer for a Friend Dangerously Ill, from Furness'

Prayers,

196

198

203

206

207

209

210

211

A Prayer at the Meeting of Friends, by Rev. C. H. Fay, 211
A Prayer at the Parting of Friends,

A Prayer suitable for a Child, by Rev. S. Streeter,

15, 25, 31, 73, 98, 126, 129, 131, 133, 139

For the Close of Public Worship,

116, 136, 143, 161, 161, 163, 164

THE LORD'S PRAYER.

OUR Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Amen.

for ever.