7. In the evening before the Lord’s day.

Now give us to remember, that to-morrow is the Sabbath of the Lord, and that it is a high day, holy of the Lord and honourable; and give us grace so to sanctify ourselves, that to-morrow the Lord may do wonders among us; and to mind the work of our preparation, now the Sabbath draws on. Exod 16:23. John 19:31. Isa 58:13. Josh 3:5. Luke 23:54.

When thou sawest every thing that thou hadst made in six days, behold all was very good; but in many thing we have all offended. O that by repentance and faith in Christ’s blood, we may wash not only our feet, but also our hands, and our head, and our heart, and so may compass thine altar, O Lord. Gen 1:31. Jas 3:2. John 13:9. Ps 26:6.

Now give us to rest from all our own works, and to leave all our worldly cares at the bottom of the hill, while we go up to the mount to worship God, and return again to them. Heb 4:10. Gen 22:5.

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Pray now: a guided prayer in six parts, with the next heads each day.

Henry’s text is in the public domain. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, No. 265 Chestnut Street. Undated, about 1840 to 1860. The preface is dated Chester, March 25, 1710. From the Internet Archive scan. The KJV text is in the public domain.