We must pray for the grace of God, and all the kind and powerful influences and operations of that grace. › We must pray for grace to furnish us for every good thought, word, and work, that we may not only be kept from sin, but may be in every thing as we should be, and do as we should do.

4. To direct our consciences, to show us the way of our duty, and to make us wise, knowing, judicious Christians.

Lord, give us a wise and understanding heart; _ that wisdom which in all cases is profitable to direct ; that wisdom of the prudent which is to understand his way. 1 Kgs 3:9. Eccl 10:10. Prov 14:8.

This we pray, that our love may abound yet more and more in knowledge, and in all judgment, that we may discern things that differ, and may approve things that are excellent ; that we may be sincere, and without offence unto the day of Christ, and may be filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ unto the glory and praise of God. Phil 1:9–11..

O that we may be filled with the knowledge of thy will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding ; that we may walk worthy of God unto all-pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. Col 1:9, 10.

Teach us thy way, O God, and lead us in a plain path, because of our observers. Ps 27:11.

When we know not what to do, our eyes are up unto thee: then let us hear the Lord behind us, saying, This is the way, walk in it, that we turn not to the right hand nor to the left. 2 Chr 20:12. Isa 30:21.

Order our steps in thy word, and let no iniquity have dominion over us. Ps 119:133.

‹ To help our memories, that the truths of God may be ready… · To sanctify our nature, to plant in us all holy principles… ›

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.