it. I am utterly powerless in myself; but He has said, "My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness." 2 Cor. xii. 9.

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Self-Eramination.

MI resting my hope of acceptance on Christ alone?

2. Is He precious to my soul?

3. Do I realize my union with Him?

4. In time of distress or difficulty do I go to Him with the cry of the Canaanitish woman, "Lord, help me?"

5. Am I walking by faith, and not by sight?

6. Do I feel, day by day, that I am only a stranger here, and am I looking for my home beyond the grave?

7. Do I feel my unbelief to be positively sinful, and do I mourn over it before God?

8. Can I place myself in God's hands, fully persuaded that He orders every single event of my life, sending me joy or sorrow as I need it?

9. Does reliance on Christ bring peace to my soul?

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Resolutions.

WILL make this a special subject of prayer, that God may pardon my unbelief, and strengthen my faith.

2. I will look up more simply to Christ, and depend more entirely upon Him; and I will endeavour to live daily "as seeing Him who is invisible." Heb. xi. 27.

3. I will live more for eternity, and less for this present world.

4. It shall be my earnest endeavour to take all things as from God, believing that they will assuredly work together for my good.

5. I will meditate more on an unseen Saviour, and on the promised joys of Heaven.

Prayer.

MY GOD, I desire now to approach Thee: do Thou grant me Thy presence and blessing. Strengthen my faith. Thou knowest how miserably weak it is. Oh, take away the evil heart of unbelief, and give me a believing, loving heart. I entreat this, now especially, when I am about to draw near to Thy table. Teach me to look up with penitence to my Saviour's cross, and to rejoice, believing that His blood cleanseth from all sin.

Grant

Accept me, unworthy as I am. me a full and free pardon; and make me to know the blessedness of those whose unrighteousness is forgiven, and whose sin is covered. Enable me to lift up my

heart to Thee, and to find Thee precious to my soul. Set up within me Thy kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Reign over me as Thy willing subject; and let me find that Thy service is indeed perfect freedom.

Lord, make me to do Thy will. Let me count nothing burdensome, which Thou layest upon me. Give me a more childlike, trusting spirit. May I ever remember that I am in my Father's hands, and that He chooses all my portion for me. When sorrows and trials come may I trust and not be afraid, feeling assured that Thou wilt never leave me nor forsake me. Grant this for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.

O Blessed Jesus! I desire now, at this season, to give myself afresh unto Thee. Again I would solemnly seal my soul for Thy own. Make Thyself known to me in the breaking of bread as Thou didst

to Thy disciples of old.

May I enjoy Thy presence when I kneel at Thy table. Reveal Thyself to my poor soul as Thou dost not unto the world. Bless Thine own ordinance, and make it a means of grace to me. Fit and prepare my heart for it. In that holy communion draw me closer to Thyself. Saviour of the world, I desire to go to Thy table, to commemorate Thy dying love. quicken my cold, sluggish heart. a flame of holy love within me. And make me to feel that Thou art indeed my portion. Feed my soul with the Living Bread.

Oh,

Kindle

I acknowledge with shame that I have often to mourn over much spiritual dulness. Do Thou, O Sun of Righteousness, shine into this dark soul of mine. Scatter the clouds of unbelief, and let all be light within. Lord, increase my faith, Grant me joy and peace in believing.