We must likewise pray that God will be reconciled to us, that we may obtain his favour and blessing, and gracious acceptance.

4. That we may have the blessing of God.

O God, be merciful to us, and bless us, and cause thy face to shine upon us; yea, let God, even our God give us his blessing. Ps 67:1, 6.

The Lord that made heaven and earth, bless us out of Zion; bless us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly things, by Christ Jesus. Ps 134:3. Eph 1:3.

O that thou wouldest bless us indeed! Command the blessing upon us, even life for evermore ; for thou blessest, O Lord, and it shall be blessed. 1 Chr 4:10. Ps 133:3. 1 Chr 17:27.

Let us receive the blessing from the Lord, even righteousness from the God of our salvation. Ps 24:5.

Hast thou but one blessing? Yea, thou hast many blessings; bless us, even us also, O our Father ; yea, let the blessing of Abraham come upon us, which comes upon the Gentiles through faith; and the blessing of Jacob, for we would not let thee go, except thou bless us. Gen 27:38. Gal 3:14. Gen 32:26.

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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.