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THE OBJECT OF THE DAILY PRAYER

UNION.

To offer up a prayer daily upon one particular subject.

Each member expresses his, or her, willingness and intention to make use of the prayer for the day contained in this Book.

The Book of Prayers and Member's Card will be (on the receipt of eighteen stamps, or for cheap edition, nine stamps) forwarded by

REV. HENRY LAW HARKNESS.

SUGGESTIONS TO MEMBERS.

1. Offer up the daily prayer, if possible, before leaving your room in the morning.

2. Pray daily that God would give you the Holy Spirit, for Jesus Christ's sake, to help your infirmities in prayer.

3. Pray over God's word daily, and turn the words of Scripture into prayer.

4. Read a chapter of God's word daily, or a portion of it.

5. Intercede on behalf of the Members of this Union.

6. The prayers can be used by more than one person by substituting the word we for I.

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DAILY PRAYER UNION.

Jan. 1.

MOST

ACQUAINTANCE WITH GOD.

OST merciful Father, I approach thy throne of grace through my Mediator, humbly seeking a knowledge of thee. Teach me Thyself. May I remember "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." Grant that I may know more of thy infinite power, wisdom, love, and glory. Open my eyes, by the Holy Spirit, to see more of thy nature and attributes. I desire to know thee experimentally, and to taste and see thy goodness and loving-kindness, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.

Jan. 2.

GOD OMNIPOTENT.

THOU "blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto," I come to thy mercy-seat through Christ Jesus. Grant that I may know more, and think more of thy Almighty power. May I remember, that with thee nothing is impossible, that thou art the Creator of the universe, and hast power to raise me to heaven, or cast me to hell. All I ask is for Christ Jesus' sake. Amen.

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Jan. 3.

GOD OMNIPOTENT.

GOD of all power and might, I pray that I may stand in awe of thy Divine majesty and greatness, and fear to offend thee. Impart to me inward and spiritual strength, to enable me to resist my spiritual foes-the world, with all its allurements; the flesh, with all its enticements; and the devil, with all his arts and snares. These, and all other blessings, I humbly ask in the name of my Redeemer. Amen.

Jan. 4.

GOD OMNISCIENT.

THOU searcher of all hearts, may I never forget that all things are naked and opened unto thine all searching gaze; and that all my thoughts, words, and works are perfectly known to thee. Give to me, I humbly beseech thee, more knowledge, and a spiritual discernment of thee, thy works, thy ways, and the way in which I should go. I plead only the Saviour's infinite merits. Amen.

Jan. 5.

GOD OMNIPRESENT.

O ETERNAL and glorious Jehovah, may I remember that thou art everywhere present throughout the universe-present in every house and in every heart. Enable me to realize thy presence at all times, but especially when I bend the knee at the throne of grace. I desire to bear in mind that "thou art about my path, and about my bed; and spiest out all

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