A perfect Pathway to Felicity, Containing godly Meditations, and prayers, fit for all times, and necessary to be practised of all good Christians.  
Imprinted at London by Richard Yardly for Humphrey Lownes. 1592.   

To the right worshipful, virtuous, and godly Gentlewoman mistress Katherine Milward, most faithful spouse to the no less worshipful, wise and religious Gentleman, master William Milward, esquire, P. S. wisheth all happy success in this life, with increase of worship, and in the life to come, eternal felicity in the heavenly Hierarchy by jesus Christ.  
TWo things per adventure (right worshipful) may be marveled at, concerning this little book, as namely, first why I have published it, considering the great number of books, either of the same, or very like argument, extant in these days. Secondly, wherefore I have dedicated it rather unto you, then to any other. For the first, I protest before God, who knoweth the secrets of all hearts, I have not published it, either for vainglory, lucre, or gains, nor yet for any other private respect of my own whatsoever, but at the instant request, and earnest desire of one of my very good friends, and alliance also, who yet being living, and the only man that hath borne the whole charges of the impression thereof, both can, and I know will (if need should require) justify the same, against any that should aver the contrary. And for the second, when I considered with myself, how much b und I have always been to your worship, ever since the time that I was first acquainted with you, for your good opinion you have ever conceived of me, & sundry other your courtesies showed towards me, far beyond my deserts or expectation: As also when I called to remembrance your fervent zeal ●hich you have ever borne to the word of God, & holy religion, your exquisite knowledge therein, your careful endeavour to put the same in practice, and to frame your life thereafter. Briefly, when I remembered your marvelous humility and lowliness of mind, your wonderful modesty, gentleness and affability, your rare continency and integrity of life, with infinite the like virtues and graces, wherewith God hath beautified & adorned your worship above many others, I say, when I remembered these things, with many more, I could do no less (having so fit an occasion given me, by reason of my friend's importunacy) then to dedicate these my labours to your worship, though not as a guerdon answerable to your deserts, yet as an infallible testimony, pledge and token of my thankful good will and grateful heart towards you. And albe it that in respect of the form or method of the book (for herein I have not studied to be curious) it may seem to be base and contemptible, and such as is far unworthy to be exhibited, to so wise, so discreet, so godly and religious a gentlewoman, yet in regard of the matter, which is heavenly and divine, I most humbly beseech you to accept thereof, and to permit the same to go forth to the view of the world under the guard of your protection, and to patronize both the author & the book against the poisoned tongues of railing phormion's, and flouting Momusses, to whom all good things are had in disdain. And in so doing, both God shall be glorified by you, the church & Saints shall praise God in you, and I myself besides that I will not rest unthankful to you to the death, will not cease also to pray to God for you. And t●us I most humbly take my leave. From my Chamber, this present 10. of April. 1592.  
Your worships in the Lord. Philip 〈◊〉.   

To the courteous Rea der, grace, mercy, and peace  GEntle Reader, 
I have been constrained thorough the importunacy of my friend to publish this little treatise or manuel of prayers & meditations, praying thee in brotherly love & christian charity (which as Paul saith covereth the multitude of sins) that if any thing have passed my pen, either thorough lack of due consideration, or the press thorough want of diligent attention, thou wilt yet, either friendly amend it with thy pen, or else silently pass it over. And if any thing seem harsh, rough or unfiled, think that in this kind of argument I have not studied to be curious & beside, impute the cause thereof to straightness of time, which would not suffer me so much as to write out my copy twice, nor being once writ, scarce to read it over again. Thus friendly Reader I commit thee to God, praying thee to censure all things to the best, and to help me with thy prayers that both thou and I, and all the elect of God, in his good time appointed, may come to the full fruition, and possession of all the joys and glory of heaven, which God the father hath promised unto us, thorough his son jesus Christ our Lord and Siuio●r.  
Thine in the Lord. P. S.   

Certain Graces to be said before and after meat.  

O Lord our God we give thee most hearty thanks for all thy benefits which thou in mercy hast vouchsafe to bestow upon us, and namely (O Lord) for these thy creatures which at this present we shall receive of thy bounteous liberality, beseeching thee to give us grace to use them both at this and all other times, to thy honour and glory, and to the refreshing of our hungry bodies, that thereby we may be made more apt to do those things which thou hast commanded us in thy holy word. Grant this O Lord for jesus christ his sake our only Saviour.  
Amen.   

Thanksgiving a●ter meat.  
WE yield thee hearty thanks, O most merciful father for all thy benefits most liberally bestowed upon us, and especially at this time, for feeding us so plentifully, and grant (good father) that we never abuse them, but that we may always use them in such sort as we never offend thy majesty thereby. Grant this, O father, for jesus Christ's sake.   

Another prayer before meat.  
O Gracious GOD, vouchsafe to look upon our weakness and want, and give us at this time those things which may be to our comfort, sanctify these thy gifts, that our bodies being replenished, we may be thankful, and enjoy at thy merciful hands, the bread of eternal life, to the relief of our poor souls; through jesus Christ.   

another prayer after meat.  
WE thank thee, most bountiful Lord, for this thy fatherly feeding our hungry bodies, so likewise we beseech thee feed our hungry souls with the bread of eternal life, that after this life is ended, we may ascend where christ jesus our only redeemer is gone before.  
Amen.   

A prayer before meat.  
ALL things depend upon thy providence (oh Lord) to receive at thy gracious hands due sustenance for the maintenance of their needy bodies, thou givest it them, and they gather it, thou openest thy hand, and they are satisfied with all good things, O heavenly father, which art the very fountain of all goodness, we beseech thee to show thy mercies upon us thy children, and sanctify these gifts which we receive of thy merciful liberality.  
Amen.   

A thanksgiving after meat.  
O Lord God, which of thy great bounty and fatherly kindness, hast at this time most plentifully fed our weak bodies, give us grace continually to be thankful unto thy Majesty, for these and all other thy benefits most abundantly at all times bestowed upon us, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.  
Amen.    

A note to know the beginning and ending of the four Terms of the year.  
HIllarie Term beginneth the three & twenty of januarie, (which if it be Sunday) than the next day following, and endeth the twelft of February.  
Easter Term beginneth seventeen days after Easter, and endeth four days after Ascension day.  
Trinity Term beginneth the next day after Corpus Christi day, and endeth the wednesday fortnight after.  
Michaelmas Term beginneth the ninth of October (if if be not Sunday) and endeth the eight and twenty of November.  
The Queen's majesties judges neither sit in Westminster hall, nor hear any matters pleaded in these days following. Namely, on the Ascension, Saint john Baptist, All Saints, the Purification of Marie, nor the Sabbath days.  
Note also that the Exchequer openeth eight days before any Term begin, except Trinity Term, in which it openeth but four days before.   

Special Meditations for all times, and for all persons.  

_ 〈◊〉, meditate with thyself, and think what god is, namely a divine spirit, or spiritual bring: and therefore will be worshipped in spirit and 〈◊〉. Consider how that this blessed God, being divided into a Trinity of persons, the Father the Son, and the holy Ghost, yet all one in substance and essence, hath by his almighty power created all things both spiritual and temporal, visible and invisible whatsoever. And as he hath created them by his omnipotent power, so doth he rule and govern them by his providence, according to his good will and pleasure. And therefore think that nothing cometh to pass by fortune or chance, but by his heavenly determination, and appointment. Consider how he hath created thee after his own si●itude and likeness, and therefore oughtest thou to be holic, as he is holy. How he hath predestinate and chosen thee before the foundations of the world were laid, to everlasting salvation in jesus Christ: how he hath and doth justify thee, that is, account thee just and righteous by a true and lively faith in the blood of his Son: how he doth call thee to the knowledge of his will, and to the state of grace. First by the secret working of his spirit, secondly, by the preaching of his word: thirdly, by the sight and use of all his creatures of infinite variety. Consider how he made thee holy, pure and righteous, and how thou by thy rebellion, pride, infidelity, and disobedience, madest thyself sinful and wicked. Then consider, how he sent his own son Christ jesus to redeem thee by the shedding of his blood. Who as he is our only saviour and redeemer, so is he our only mediator and advocate, and only to be called upon & invocated, and neither Angel nor saint, martyr nor confessor, patriarch nor father, nor any other creature whatsoever. Consider with thyself, that as he hath fulfilled all things for us, & reconciled us to his father, so is he now ascended into the heavens, to prepare a place for us, who at the great day of accounts shall come again in the same shape, and with the same body that he received of Marie, to judge both the quick and the dead, and to reward every man according to his works. Think that after the general judgement, our bodies being made immortal, and incorruptible, shall be united again to their proper souls, and for ever inherit the everlasting kingdom of heaven, where is such joy, as no heart can conceive, no tongue, no not of Angels themselves express, nor any pen is able to write. These and the like meditations ended, render most hearty thanks unto god in the name of jesus Christ, for all his benefits and blessings in mercy bestowed upon thee, pray for grace to be thankful, crave pardon for ●hy un thankfulness, and the morning approaching, exercise thyself as followeth.   

Precepts and directions for the morning.  
WHen thou arisest in the morning, lift up thy hands, thy eyes, thy soul and mind towards heaven, giving God hearty thanks, as generally for all his graces, and loving kindness showed towards thee in Christ: so particularly for the quiet rest and sleep, which he hath given to thy body that night. Pray for his protection, and assistance, in the residue of thy life: which done, meditate thus with thy self.   

Meditations in the morning.  
SAy thus to thyself. This day which I now enter into, is my last day, nay this moment, my last breath. I have no freehold of my life, fee simple of my days, no charter of my years, no not for one minute of an hour, or twinkling of an eye. Death, yea infinite deaths daily wait upon me, and threaten my destruction: yea my body itself, earieth in finite deaths in itself, being indeed the efficient cause of it own misery and calamity. Think also that as shy body now riseth out of thy material b●d, so shall it rise out of the bed of thy grave at the great day of the Lord, and appear before the tribunal seat of God, all naked as ever thou wast borne, there to receive either the incorruptible crown of everlasting glory, or else the just reward of perpetual confusion. Think also, that as thou risest forth of thy bed to be occupied and employed in the labours and travails of this life, so shouldest thou arise out of the bed of sin, to serve the living God, in holiness and righteousness all the days of thy life.   

Meditations to be conside red of, at the rising of the Sun.  
AS now this temporal Sun in the heavens representing unto us the true Sun of God Christ J●sus, is now risen, and hath spread his beams upon the whole face of the earth, so shall the son of God indeed, at the time appointed manifest himself to the whole world, in unspeakable glory, to judge all flesh, and to reward every work under the Sun according to the quality, and merit of the same. Think also what infinite glory is treasured up in the kingdom of heaven, for the elect and chosen of God, after this life. For if this Sun in the element (being made but one lie for man's use, and to give light to the world for a time) be so glorious as no mortal eye without tears can behold the same, how much more glorious shall we think the joys of heaven to be, prepared for the elect after this life? Think also, that the Sun in the element doth not only give light to the world by his radiations and glistering beams, but also doth quicken, revive, fructify, and cause to grow all natural things upon the whole face of the earth: so Christ jesus the son of God, doth not only enlighten man by the beams of his grace, and inspiration of his holy spirit, but also doth revive and quicken both our bodies, and our souls, being dead in sin, and also maketh us fruitful and plentiful in all good works, to the praise and glory of his holy name. Think also of the immensity of this visible Sun, which being in appearance but a small creature, yet such is the majesty and glory thereof, that it conveyeth his beams unto every corner of the earth: and thereby gather thou, the immensity and unmeasurableness of the son of God Christ jesus, who being the very light and life of the world, sitteth as a most glorious son in the midst of his creatures, imparting to every one of them certain sparks of his glory, which being taken away, they all consume and come to nothing. These meditations ended, humble thyself before God, and pray as followeth, or otherwise as the spirit of God shall 〈◊〉 thy spirit.   

A prayer for the morning.  
OH most glorious God and loving Father, who as thou hast by thy mighty power created all things; so hast thou by thy unsearchable wisdom ordered and disposed them, as may best serve for the benefit and comfort of man. I render most humble and hearty thanks ●nto thee for all thy benefits and blessings, both infinite, and inestimable, in mercik bestowed upon me, and namely for the sweet sleep, & quiet rest, which thou hast given to my body this night. And as thou hast preserved me this night from all perils and dangers; so I beseech thee to keep my body and my soul this ●ate, not only from committing that which is evil in thy sight, but also from sustaining any evil thorough the envy of the devil, the malice of his ministers, the allurements and enticements of the world, or the corruptions of the 〈◊〉. And for that thou 〈◊〉 commanded every man to labour and 〈◊〉 in his vocation and calling, for the maintenance of his estate, I pray thee (〈◊〉 father) so to bless all my labours, and the works of my hands, which I shall take in hand in thy blessed and holi● name this day, so as they may tend to thy honour and glory, the relief of my necessities, and the common benefit of all men. In all which my labours, give me grace (I beseech thee most merciful Father) to deal faithfully, truly, & uprightly, with all men, and not to increase my wealtth by 〈◊〉 wicked or unlawful means. Grant that I may spend this day in such holy exercises as thou hast commanded in thy blessed word, 〈◊〉 those things which are evil, and following those things which be good. And for that we are as it were besieged, and on every side beset, and most strongly assailed with many and puissant enemies, as the devil, & his members, which are infinite, on the one side, the world & the flesh on the other, I beseech thee (good father) to preserve me thy servant from all their rage and fury, from all their force & violence. And to this end, let thy holy Angels pitch their tents round about me, conduct me by their ministry, & preserve me by thy mighty power, so shall I praise thee for ever, in the congregation of thy Saints, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.  
Amen.   

Precepts at thy going forth of thy Chamber.  
WHen thou goest forth of thy chamber salute thy bedfellow (if thou hast any) giving him the time of the day, & in meeting others do the like, (for civility requireth it.) And when thou comest into the presence of thy parents, not only salute them, but also fall down upon thy knees before them, and desire them to pray to God to bless thee. When thou hast so done, wash thy face and thy hands, and keep thy body clean and neat, in the doing whereof meditate thus with thyself.   

Meditations in the washing of one's face and hands.  
AS the filthiness and pollution of my body, is washed and made clean by the element of water; so is my body, and soul purified, and washed from the spots and blemishes of sin, by the precious blood of jesus Christ. Think also, this washing putteth me in remembrance of my baptism, of my spiritual birth and regeneration, whereby I am not only borne anew by the operation of the holy Ghost; but also am sealed up to eternal salvation, thorough the redemption that is in Christ. These Meditations ended, pray as followeth.   

A prayer to be said at the uva shing of one's face and hands.  
MOst gracious God, ind loving father, who hast given thy only begotten son Jesus Christ, to suffer death upon the Cross for my redemption, grant I most entirely beseech 〈◊〉, for his sake, that as this my body is now washed, and made clean by the element of material water; so my body and soul, may both be purified and purged from all uncleanness, and filthiness of sin, thorough the efficacy of thy son his most precious blood. These things thus ordered, go forth to thy labours in the fear of God, doing all things to his glory, and the good of thy brethren.   

Meditations before and at dinner.  
WHen dinner time approacheth, meditate thus with thyself, as this earthly tabernacle of my body hath need to be relieved and sustained with common air and material food; so my sonle hath much more need to be refreshed, and fed with the incorruptible food of the word of God: and then as thou dost hunger after the one, so thirst thou much more after the other. This done, draw near to the table with reverence, and with hearty affection pray as followeth.   

A prayer before meat.  
Merciful father, who in thy great wisdom and incomprehensible power, hast not only created the fowls of the air, the beasts of the earth, and the fishes of the sea, of infinite variety, for the benefit and use of man; but also by thy blessing dost daily multiply and increase them for the sustentation of man's bodies, sanctify, I beseech thee, these thy creatures by the power of thy word, give them strength to nourish my body, and me grace to use them to thy glory, and my own comfort. And as in mercy thou dost feed my body with these earthly creatures, which are transitory; so vouchsafe to feed my soul with the spiritual food of thy blessed word, which is everlasting, and never shall decay, thorough Jesus Christ my only Lord and saviour, and for his sake.  
Amen.   

Directions how a Christian should behave himself at the table.  
WHen thou comest to the table, show all obeisance, and courtesy, be having thyself modestly, humbly and soberly, as in the presence of God. Eat so much as nature requireth, not how much insatiable appetite desireth. Be spare as well of hand, as tongue. Let thy countenance be amiable and pleasant toward all men. Let all thy communication be seasoned with salt, as the Apostle speaketh, that it may give grace to the hearers, remembering that we must give accounts at the day of judgement for every idle word. Use not to laugh much, to jest, or scoff, to flout or mock, to deride, backbite, 〈◊〉 detract any man behind his back, but in all things so 〈◊〉 thyself, that thou mayst neither dishonour thy God, nor give either offence, or evil example unto any at the table. Dinner being ended, give God thanks as followeth.   

A thanks giving to God after dinner.  
MOst holy father, Lord of heaven and earth, I give thee thanks in the name of jesus Christ, for all thy benesites and blessings in mercy bestowed upon me ever since I was borne. And namely, O Father, I praise thee for feeding my hungry body, as always heretofore, so now presently at this time, with earthly food, beseeching thee to feed my soul likewise with the celestial food of thy holy word. And I pray thee, good Lord, that as thou hast given unto me the use of these earthly creatures in great measure; so thou wilt in mercy vouchsafe to give unto me the continual supply of all my necessities and wants, needful either for my soul, or body, to the end, and in the end, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.   

Meditations after dinner.  
Think thus with thyself. As the mouth of my body whereby I receive corporal sustenance, is flesh and blood; so the mouth of my soul, whereby I receive the spiritual food of eternal life, is faith towards God, hope in his promises, & love from a pure heart towards the brefhrens for his sake. Think also, that as the Sun is now in his highest ascent & degree, and therefore of necessity must needs decline, and go downward: And as the day also is now at the midst, or full, and therefore must needs in like manner draw towards his end; so my life being once come to his full ripeness and maturity, must of force draw towards his end, which is death, the reward or salary of sin. These things thus performed, dispose thyself to the labours of thy vocation, as before, doing all things to the glory of him that made thee, and one day will require a strait account of thee for all thy labours and works done under the Sun.   

Directions how to behave thyself before and after Supper.  
WHen the day is ended, and the night approacheth, first praise God, for thy preservation, and protection that 〈◊〉, beseeching him to take 〈◊〉 care over thee that night. This done arraine thyself (as it were) at the bar, and call thy conscience to accounts, demanding of thyself, as well what good thou hast omitted, and hast not done, as the evil which thou hast committed, and shouldest not have done. And as well repent for the one, as be sorrowful for the other. This dove, draw towards the table in reverent manner, prang GOD to sancti●e his c●atures unto thee, either in this, or the like form.   

A thanks gividg to God before Supper.  
FAther of mercy, and God of all truth, look down I beseech thee, from the throne of thy heavenly palace upon us thy humble servants, albeit most wretched and miserable sinners, sanctify both our bodies and souls, by the presence of thy holy spirit, and bless these thy creatures unto us, give them strength to nourish our bodies, and our bodies their natural powers and force, every member to perform his office and duty, according as thou hast appointed, & as thou seest to be best for thy glory, and the sustaining and repairing of our ruinous and weak natures. And we pray thee good father also, to feed our souls with the celestial Manna of thy blessed word, and bring us once to sup with thee in the kingdom of heaven, thorough the precious blood of jesus Christ.  
Then shall to thy meat reverently, as before at dinner, having always a diligent eye, that thou abuse not the good creatures of God, by gluttony, drunkenness, gormandize, or any other kind of riot, or excess. Remember that nature is satisfied with a little, and what is more than will suffice nature, is super fluous, and one day thou shalt be accountable for it, to the great judge of all the earth. Thy body being satisfied, forget not to relieve the necessity of the Saints, according to thy ability, that God may bless thee, and multiply thy store. When Supper is ended, give God thanks, either as followeth, or otherwise, as the spirit of God shall illuminate thy heart.   

A thanksgiving to God after Supper.  
OH Lord our god, most gracious & holy father, we render all praise and thanksgiving to thy sovereign majesty, for all thy benefits and blessings so plentifully bestowed upon us. And namely we thank thee (holy father) for these thy good creatures, which thou hast at this present in full measure given unto us. Oh Lord make us thankful for them, & pardon our unthankfulness for jesus Christ his sake. Finally, make us all thy true, obedient and faithful servants, and bring us to everlasting life in thy good time, for thy great mercy's sake in thy beloved.  
Amen.   

Directions of Christian behaviour after supper.  
THe rest of the time after Supper until thou goest to bed, spend with thy family, either in singing of Psalms, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord, in your hearts: or else in conferring, reasoning, disputing & talking of the word of God, in reading, expounding or interpreting of the same. Then, when time calleth thee to go to bed, call thy whole household together in some convensent place, make public confession of your sins to God the Father, crave pardon and forgiveness for jesus Christ's sake, and pray for grace to be able to resist sin hereafter, with all means, ways, and allurements leading there unto. Which done, repair to thy chamber, revolving with thyself these and the like things following.   

Meditations when thou con most into thy chamber.  
WHen thou art come into thy chamber, call to thy remembrance what evil thou hast committed that day past, either in thought, word, or deed, towards GOD, or towards man, and the good which thou shouldest have done, and hast not done. I● thou hast s●ne or heard any good thing in any man, note it, learn it, and pray for grace to follow it. If again thou hast seen or heard any evil in any man, note it in thyself, and pray for grace to eschew it. This done, kneel down by thy bed side confess thy sins to GOD the father, crave pardon for jesus Christ his sake, and pray to him to protect thee that night, and to defend thee under the shadow of his wings, from all perils and dangers both bodily and ghostly. Thy clothes being put off, meditate thus with thyself. Oh what a filthy, unclean, and ugglesome carcase do I bear about with me, that for very shame had need to be covered with garments? Think also from what an excellent state and dignity (in regard of thy first creation) thou art fallen, by reason of the filthiness of sin. Then think, that if thy apparel were given thee for very necessities sake, to cover & hide thy shame withal, what reason hast thou to be proud thereof? For should a beggar be proud of the clouts that wrap his sores? Think also, that as thou canst not without shame stand before men, naked and bare, so canst thou not without shame and confusion of face, stand before the majesty of God, except thou be clothed & muested with the garment of Christ's righteousness and holiness. Finally think, that as thou puttest off, and layest aside thy materialgarments: so shalt thou once, and peradventure before thou ●ysest again, put off, and lay away the earthly mansion of thy body, committing it to mother earth again, from whence it first came. When sleep cometh upon thee, pray as followeth.   

A prayer when sleep come cometh upon one.  
MOst merciful father, with whom there is no difference of time, nor variety of change, seeing thou hast appointed the day for man to travail in, and the night for him to take his natural rest, I beseech thee that as my body hash been occupied and employed this day in the labours of this life, so it may receive by thy protection quiet rest and sleep this night, that I may be the ab●er to go forward in the exercise of good works, in the rest of my life that I have to live, to the praise and glory of thy blessed name. And in this my sleep defend me, I beseech thee, from all perils and dangers, and from all the force & violence of mine enemies both spiritual and corporal. And as it may please thee to grant to my body quiet rest and sleep; so let it be thy good pleasure to make my soul watchful and vigilant to wait upon thee, and diligently to look for the coming of thy dear son jesus Christ unto judge meant for my redemption. Keep me from all fearful dreams, and visions, from all fantastical apparitions, & devilish illusions of the wicked enemy, from all carnal pollutions, & ungodly suggestions of the wicked spirit. Finally grant, that both my body and my soul, resting under thy divine protection, may be safe from all enmity and hostility whatsoever, and at the last may attain everlasting life, thorough jesus Christ my only Saviour and redeemer. This done, dispose thyself to rest, committing both thy body and soul into the hands of God, praying him to be thy watchman that night. Then descend thou into the secret closerts and privy chambers of thine heart, search every place, and ransack every corner: and if thou findest any filthiness or uncleanness therein (as in deed thou shalt, find nothing else) wash it away with the tears of repentance, & make itcleane with the broom of contrition. Then think thus with thyself. My bed doth represent unto me my grave, wherein I must once sleep, and the clothes, the earth, where with all I shall shortly be covered in my sepulchre or grave. And as these flees and gnats do bite and gnaw my skin, so shall the worms, eat and consume the frame of my body, in the dust of the earth, when the Lord doth please. When the morning beginneth to dawn and the daystarre to appear, think thus. As now the morning cometh on, and the day star beginneth to appear, so shall Christ jesus the true morning star, show himself at the time appointed of his father, to judge both the quick and the dead. And when thou hearest the crowing of the cock, the sounding of bells, or any other noise whatsoever, think always, that thou hearest the trump of the Archangel sound, saying, arise you dead, and come unto judgement. When thou awakest out of sleep, pray to this effect as followeth.   

A prayer when one awakes out of sleep.  
Merciful father, grant that as thou hast now awaked my earthly body out of this material sleep, so thou wilt also vouchsafe to raise me up from the sleep of sin, and in the general resurrection of all flesh, to eternal life, thorough jesus Christ my only Saviour and redeemer.   

Meditations when one awaketh out of sleep.  
CAll to remembrance the unspeakable 〈◊〉, glory and beatitude, the ineffable blessedness, comfort and solace, which all the chosen of God have, and shall have for ever after this life, in the kingdom of heaven. Think also of the wonderful beauty that our bodies shall have and 〈◊〉 at the day of judgement, being made like to the glorious body of Christ jesus, and shining for ever as the Sun, in the kingdom of heaven.   

A prayer to be said at the break of the day.  
OH Lord thou great and everlasting light, from whom all other lights whatsoever have their being, & in comparison of whom, they are all but gross and palpable darkness, illuminate my heart, and enlighten my understanding with the perfect knowledge of thy blessed will. And grant that I knowing it, may faithfully obcie thee in the same all the days of my life, that at the last I may attain to everlasting rest both of body and soul, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.  
Amen.   

Meditations at the appearing of the day.  
Think with thyself, that as thy earthly body is guided and governed by thy bodily eyes; so, and much more, is thy soul and mind guided, ruled and governed by the direction and inspiration of God's holy spirit. And therefore how much more precious the eye of the soul is, than the eye of the eye of the body; so much more is the one to be sought for, than the other. Think that brute beasts have their bodily eyes, but man hath not only corporal eyes, but spiritual also, whereby he 〈◊〉 strange things, conceiveth infinite things, understandeth wonderful things, believeth all things, and hopeth all things. This done pray as followeth.   

A prayer when one ariseth forth of his bed.  
I Confess most merciful father, our first parents by sin threw themselves, and all their posterity into a most deadly lethargy, and sleep of sin, whom thou in great mercy vouchedstsafe to restore again, and renew by the death of thy son. Grant holy father, that as thou hast now raised my body from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all sleep; so thou wilt also raise both my body and 〈◊〉, from the deadly sleep of sin; and at the last from the dust of the earth, to dwell with thee for ever, in thy everlasting kingdom, thorough Jesus Christ.   

Meditations when one ari ariseth out of his bed.  
Think that as thou now arisest forth of thy bed, so shouldst thou rise from sin, 〈◊〉 the living God in holiness and righteousness all the 〈◊〉 of thy life. Think also, that thy body shall rise again in the end of the world, either to everlasting life (if thou do well) or to everlasting death (if thou do evil.) Then put on thy apparel, in the doing whereof pray thus.   

A prayer to be said at the put thing on of a man's clothes.  
BLessed father, seeing my natural corruption and silthines is such, and so great, that of necessity it must be covered with these earthly garments, lest o● my nakedness and shame should appear to the world, cloth me, I beseech thee, with the garments of Christ's righteousness and holiness, and impute not unto me my manifold sins and offences, lest I receive not shame only, but everlasting confusion both of body and soul, as a just reward and guerdon for my deserts.   

Christian directions for the morning.  
WHen thou hast attired thy ●cently & comely, not 〈◊〉 nor proudly, go forth of thy chamber, and if thou be'st a master of a household, call thy family together, confess your sins, crave pardon for jesus Christ his sake, pray for grace to resist sin hereafter, praise God for all his benefits, and blessings in mercy bestowed upon you, pray for continuance of them. Thank him for your protection that night, beseeching him to protect you thatday, and to bless all your works andlabours. And finally, desire him to keep and defend you that day, and ever from all perils and dangers, both bodily & ghostly whatsoever, and to bring you to everlasting life at the time appointed, thorough the precious blood of jesus Christ. This done, go forth to thy labours in the fear of God, doing all things with single eye, and good conscience, to the praise of him that made thee, being assured that as in mercy he will not leave the good good work that we do unrewarded: so in justice he will not leave the least evil that we do commit, either in thought, word, or deed, unpunished, except we repent. To God therefore our father, to Christ jesus our Saviour and redeemer, and to God the holy Ghost our comforter, and sanctifier, three persons and one true and everlasting God, be all honour, glory, praise, dominion & thanksgiving for ever more.  
Amen.    

A short Treatise of prayers and supplications, Comprising a brief sum of all such things as we stand in need of in this life.  
By the same author, P. S. Gent.   


A prayer for the morning.  
I Give thee thanks most merciful father, for all thy tender mercies, and loving kindness showed towards me in Christ Jesus ever since I was borne, and namely for the quiet rest and sleep which thou hast given to my body this night, and for preserving of me from infinite perils and dangers where unto poor man is subject in this life. And I beseech thee holy father, to extend thy loving favour towards me this day: defend me from all mine enemies both bodily and ghostly, bless all the works of my hands: grant good issue and good success unto me, in all my godly actions, enterprises and affairs. And above all things give me a willing heart, and a ready mind to serve thee, in true holiness and righteousness all the days of my life: that I glorifying thee here upon earth, may be glorified of thee for ever in heaven, thorough Jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

A prayer for the evening.  
MOST gracious God, I praise thee thorough: Jesus Christ, for defending of me this day from all dangers of body & soul, and for all thy other benefits which thou hast plentifully bestowed upon me. And I pray thee, good father, to pardon and forgive me all my sins and wickedness wherein I have offended thy divine majesty, either this day, or any day of my life here tofore, even to this present hour. And receive me this night into thy tuition and protection, that my enemies may have no power over me, nor in any sort prevail against me: but that my body by thy gracious goodness, enjoying quiet sleep, my mind, my soul & spirit may continually wait upon thee, and thorough faith behold thy blessed majesty with an assured confidence, and an infallible hope, after this frail and transitory life ended, to possess that immortal and everlasting glory wherein thou eternally reignest, to whom be all honour and glory for evermore.   

A general confession os our sins to God thesather necessary to be said at all times.  
OH eternal God, father of our lord jesus Christ, without beginning or ending, & of whom all things have their being, I a poor wretched and mice able sinner, lamenting my sins from the bottom of my heart, prostrate myself before the footstool of thy blessed majesty, acknowledging and confessing, that I am a most grievous sinner, begot, conceived, and borne in sin, and living in all corruption and iniquity, so that in me there is no goodness: yea, my whole nature is so corr●pt, that my very righteousness itself is nothing but sin in thy sight: wherefore dear father, setting a part all my own pretenced merits as insufficient to purchase thy favour, I come unto thee in the name of thy beloved son jesus Christ (who is made unto us, holiness, righteousness, santification, and redemption) most humbly beseeching thee for his precious blood shedding, and for his bitter death and passion, to have mercy upon me, pardon and forgive me all my sins and wickedness, both original & actual, of thoughts, words, works and deeds, of presumption, of frailty, of ignorance, and of knowledge, or how soever else committed against thy sovereign majesty, ever since I was born. Good father blot them out of thy remembrance, hide them in the bloody wundes of thy son, wash them away in the streams of his blood. Accept his holiness for my holiness, his righteousness for my righteousness, and his precious blood as a full recampence, satisfaction and propitiation for all my sins. And as I crave pardon for all my sins past; so I beseech thee, for thy great mercy's sake in jesus Christ, give me grace, power and strength, to resist sin hereafter, with all occasions, means, ways, and allurements leading thereunto. And because (oh Lord) without faith nothing can please thee, give me, I beseech thee, a true, perfect and a justifying faith, without the which no man shall see thy blessed face. Strengthen this faith in me for ever to the end, & in the end, grant me thy holy spirit truly to repent, and most heartily to sorrow for the multitude and heinousness of my transgressions. Work in me also (good father) an inward hatred, loathing, and detestation unto sum, that I walking before thee with uprightness of heart, may after the dissolution of this my earthly tabernacle, inherit eternal glory in the heavens, thorough the merits of thy son Christ jesus,  
Amen.   

A confession of our sins to Christ jesus our saviour, with desireof forgiveness.  
OH sweet jesus, oh most glorious jesus, son of the eternal God, whorainest into this world to take away the heavy burden of them that were laden, to seek them that were lost, and to call sinners to repentance, to give life to the faithful, and to be a mediator between God and man. I a poor and miserable sinner, lamenting my sin from the bottom of my heart, most entirely beseech thee for thy infinite mercy's sake, according to thy accustomed wont, to pardon and forgive me all mine offences, sins and wickedness, of what na'ture or kind, or how many or grievous soever they be, and to be my mediator and advocate to God thy father, to appease his wrath, to satisfy his justice, and to reconcile me into his favour again. Regenerate, renew, and sanctfie my heart (sweet jesus) with thy holy spirit, the spirit of truth, that I may proceed and go forward from virtue to virtue, from grace to grace, from holiness to holiness, until I arrive in the kingdom of heaven, the most quiet and happy haven and port of all peace, thorough the merits of thy blood.   

A fruitful prayer to God the holy Ghost.  
OH most glorious spirit of the most high god, who being true & everlasting God, with God the father, and God the son, proceedest from them both, who also by thy heavenly inspiration and breathing, dost quicken them that before were dead in s●, comfortest them that were comfortless, inlightnest them that were ignorant, bringest stp the way of truth all such as have erred and are deceived, and plentifully enrichest them with unspeakable graces, that pray unto thee in the name & mediation of jesus Christ. Purify my heart with the fire of thy love, ●ortifie in me whatsoever is not thine, garnish my mind with all heavenly and spiritual treasures, that I may be a most beautiful temple for thy blessed majesty to dwell in, to lead me into all truth, oh thou everlasting spirit o● everlasting truth, and suffer me not to be carried about with every blast of strange doctrine, but always to remain and abide in that doctrine, whereof thou only art the author. Inarme my soul against the poysoved suggestions, & crafty temptations of the denill, against the vain pleasures and deceivable delights of this life, and against the filthy lusts of this my cankered flesh, that I being endued and replenished with thy holy breath, may do that which is pleasant and acceptable unto thee, to whom be all honour, glory, and thanksgiving for ever,  
Amen.   

A Prayer for the Queen's Majesty.  
WE render all praise and thanks to thee, oh king of all kings, and governor of all things, for that in the multitude of thy mercies thou hast vouchsafe to place over us thy little flock, so godly & virtuous a guide, so gracious & wise a princes, as the world never had her peer. And we humbly pray thee, holy father, with thy favourable countenance to behold the same thy servant, our sovereign Lady and governess. And so sanctify her heart with the grace of thy holy spirte, that she may bend all her study and indenour to that setting forth of thy glory, that maintenance of thy holy religion, the advancement of true virtue and godliness, the supplanting of vice and commodity of this her majesties common whea●e under thee: kindle in her a fervent zeal of thy glory and a vehement desire to establish whatsoever is defective or wanteth in this thy Church & vineyard in England, for the true & sincere discipline & government of thy church & common wealth. Save and defend her from all foreign power, & authority, from all traitterous conspiracies, plots and practices, either of papists, Atheists, or any other sectaries whatsoever. Give her godly, wise, & religious counsellors, such as may respect only thy glory, that her majesty ruling according to thy will, they counseling according to the inspiration of thy holy spirit, and we her subjects faithfully obeying, may altogether in the end receive the incorruptible crown of eternal glory in the heavenly Jerusalem, thorough jesus Christ our Lord,  
Amen.   

A prayer to be said of all such as be magistrates and rulers in the common wealth.  
FOrasmuch as it hath pleased théeoh, eternal God, ruler of all kings and kingdoms, to constitute and appoint me (though altogether unworthy) to be a ruler and governor of thy people under my sovereign, I beseech thee, give me grace, so to execute my office, and minister justice in the common wealth, that I may please thee in all things injury no man, oppress no man, damnify no man, neither in body, nor in goods, but by thy gracious working, may judge justly, neither favouring the rich nor mighty for desire of gifts, nor yet despising the poor for want of rewards, that I seeking thy glory, the advancement of thy holy word, and Gospel, and the common benefit of all men, may be found acceptable unto thee in thy beloved, and may hear that sweet harvest sung, well good servant, thou hast been faithful in small things of this life, (which are but vanities and trifles to the things in the life to come) enter into the joy of the Lord. Oh Lord let it be so for jesus Christ his sake.  
Amen.   

A prayer for the increase of faith.  
O Almighty God, and loving Father in jesus Christ, by whose holy word we are taught, that without faith it is unpossible to please thee, vouchsafe therefore most merciful Lord God) to plant in my heart and mind, a true perfect and a justifying faith, that I may certainly know thee, the only true God, and him whom thou hast sent jesus Christ, with the holy spirit our comforter, sanctifier, regenerator, instructor, and teacher. Increase this faith in me (O Lord) daily more and more, that it may grow up to full perfection, accompanied with good works, without the which no man shall see thy glory. Banish fa●re from me, sweet father, all infidelity & incredulity, all mistrust, and distrust, all dobting and wavering, in stead whereof, plant in my heart a constant hope, with a careful keeping of all thy commandments, that I doing that which is good and acceptable before thee, may be glorified of thee in the end, in the kingdom of heaven, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.   

A prayer against the devil, the world and the flesh.  
MOst merciful father, I a poor wretched and miserable sinner, humbly beseech thee, to send me from thy holy heavens, both power and strength to resist and withstand all the assaults, fiery darts, and subtle temptations of the devil, who like a roaring Lion, goeth about seeking to devour me. Give me also thy holy spirit, with grace and strength to resist all the raging lusts, and filthy concupiscences of the flesh, with all the vanities of this wicked world, that being by thy only help acquitted and freed, from the force and violence of these & all other my mortal enemies, may serve thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of my lif●, thorough Christ our Lord.   

A prayer for God's direction in all things which we take in hand.  
OH Lord my God, I do acknowledge and freely confess my own great blindness, and ignorance, and the wilful obstinacy of my corrupt nature, which seeketh rather to fulfil the ●tasies & devices of my own brain, than the motions of thy holy spirit, and rather to use humane help, then to crave thy divine aid. Wherefore, holy father, vouch safe I beseech thee, to establish in my heart, godly fear, with most sincere obedience to thy holy ordinances, statutes and laws. And for that without thy blessing nothing can prosper, or come to good effect, bless all the works of my hands, all my labours, actions and affairs, which I shall take in hand in thy holy name, according to thy will, for the necessaire maintenance of my poor estate. Grant me good issue, and good success in them for the glory of thy holy ńame, that I having plenty of all good things in this life, may be rich and plentiful in all good works, to the glory of thy holy name, and profit of my brethren, through Jesus Christ our Lord.   

A prayer for a competent and a necessary living.  
OH Lord our God, most gracious & holy father, whose love towards man in Christ Jesus, is infinite and unspeakable, & whose tender care over him is such, that thou hast promised that who soever believeth in thee, dependeth upon thy proufdence, and seeketh his relief at thy blessed hands, shall never want any good thing, either necessary for soul or body. Wherefore most gracious father, I thy ●elie creature, of myself poor, yea poverty and nakedness itself, most entirely beseech thee, for Jesus Christ his sake, that thou wilt give unto me a competent, and a necessary living, as meat, drink and cloth, with all other things needful for my body, that pinching poverty oppress me not, nor that I be not drawn to attempt wicked and unlawful means for the maintenance of my life. To this end therefore (good father) bless my store, and replenish my basket with thy blessings, that I may be able thorough thy beneficial liberality, to live out of debt and danger of all men, and to occupy myself in the exercise & practise of good works, to the relief of them that have need, and the setting forth of thy honour & glory; thorough Jesus Christ our Lord.  
Amen.   

A prayer for grace that we may use our wealth to the glory of God.  
Almighty & most merciful father, the only giver of all good things, the only stay and comfort of all mankind, give me grace thy humble servant, that as thou hast blessed my store, & increased my wealth exceedingly, far beyond either my deserts or expectation, insomuch as I have not only sufficient to supply mine own want, but also enough to relieve others that have need: so I beseech thee to remove far from m●e all coverous desires of lucre and gain, and give me a willing mind, and ready desire to distribute to the necessity of thy saints, according to the abundance of my wealth, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to harbour she harbourless, to visit the sick and needy, and to do all other good works which thou requirest of me in this life, that I live not to myself, and for myself only, but to the help and relief of all that have need of my furtherance in this life, that treasuring up for myself a good foundation in the kingdom of heaven, I may inherit eternal life thorough Jesus Christ my only Lord and saviour,  
Amen.   

A prayer to be said of women with child.  
Almighty & most merciful Father, creator of heaven and earth, who in the beginning for the sin of our first parents, didst lay a most heavy judgement upon the sinful daughters of disobedient Eve, namely, that in sorrow & great pains we should bring forth our fruit. And for that our nature is weak, and our sex frail, & altogether unable to bear the pangs, the throbs and throws, which accompany us poor women in these our travails, I most humbly beseech thee, (holy Father) for jesus Christ his sake, that thou wilt extend to me, and to all others in the like case, thy mercy and loving favour, to mitigate the pains thereof, that we may be able to sustain and to indurs the pangs and pains of our travails at the appointed time, that the fruit of my womb where with I am now laden, may gracious●ie ve delivered from my weak and frail body, to thy praise and glory and my comfort. Send us (good sather) both easy, and speedy deliverance, that wèe may become joyful mothers, of happy children. Grant both to me, and to all others, who by thy blessing have conceived with child, strength to bring forth that which thy almighty hand hath so wonderfully wrought in us. Be present with us (good Lord) in all our travails, help us, and most graciously deliver us. Let thy mighty power and outstretched arm, be no less manifested in the delivery, than it was, and is in the forming, and framing of thy creature in our wombs: and after our delivery vouchsafe (holy father) to restore us to our former strength, and ability of body again, that we may sing unto thee the Psalms of praise & thanksgiving all the days of lour lives, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.   

A prayer for godly wise doom.  
Holy father, who art wisdom itself, light itself, and understanding itself, vouchsafe to give unto me thy silly creature, that excellent gift of wisdom, discretion and understanding, replenish my heart with all heavenly prudence, renew a right spirit within me, and write thy holy laws in the tables of my heart, by the finger of thy holy spirit, that I walk not in the ways of error, neither yet be carried away with every blast of vain doctrine. Sweet father, give me this blessed gift of heavenly wisdom, that I may perfectly know and understand what thy holy will and pleasure is, in all things: and grant that I knowing it, may faithfully obey it, and walk in the true observation thereof all the days of my life, that having the lamp of love, and the candle of true faith continually burning, in the secret closerts of my heart, I may at the last enter with thine elect into the kingdom of heaven, purchased with the blood of thy son to all faithful believers. To thee therefore with thy dear son jesus Christ, and the holy spirit, be all honour and glory for ever.  
Amen.   

A prayer against all kind of enemies:  
OH Lord such is the malice of Satan that he not only seeketh my confusion himself, but also raiseth up his members, wicked men, in number many, in power strong and mighty to practise my destruction: therefore (holy father) receive me into thy protection, and safeguard: drive back and confound them all that rise up against me: fight for me against them that fight against me. Strike a terror into their hearts (oh lord) that they may not dare to lift up a hand against me. Turn their wicked imaginations & devices from me, either to their amendment, or to their own confusion. Let all the words which they utter to my discredit, redound to their own shame. Let thy holy angels pitch their tents about me, and defend me from the rage and fury of all my enemies, that they may, not only not prevail against me, but also may fly before my face by the mighty power of thine own right arm. Good Father, look upon them, either in mercy to convert them, and to turn their hearts, or else in justice to confound them, that th●y never have power to hurt me thy servant, either in body, goods or name, so ●hall I praise thee for ever, thorough jesus Christ my only Lord and saviour.  
Amen.   

A prayer when one taketh a journey in hand.  
O Lord God, who not only guidest and directest all those that walk and travail in this world, but also defendest them from infinite perils and dangers in the same: vouchsafe to hold thy holy hands of protection over me, and defend me from all hostility and enmity whatsoever in this my intended journey, which by thy divine assistance I purpose to take in hand at this time. And because (O Lord) my enemies are many and stung in this world, which lie in wait for me, and seek my destruction, I most humbly beseeth thee for jesus Christ his sake, to command thy holy. Angels to conduct me, by their ministery, and to preserve me by thy mighty power, let them go before me, and deliver me, as they did why servant Tobias travailing into a strange country. Prosper me also in this my journey (good father) that my business may have good success, and that I may by thy blessed assistance return home again safe & sound, both in body and soul, to glori●e thee the only true God, to whom with thy dear son jesus Christ, and the holy comforter, be all honour, and glory for evermore.   

A thanksgiving to God after ones return home from his journey.  
MOst holy father, I praise thee in thy son jesus Christ, for that it hath pleased thee of thy singular grace and goodness, to give me prosperous, & happy return home again from this my journey: and for preserving of me from all perils and dangers in the same, as namely from drowning by water, from stroke of thunder, and blasts of lightning, from the unsatiable jaws of cruel beasts, and from the bloody hands of thieves and robbers, and infinite the like dangers, whereto wes miserable men are subject in this life. I praise thee also (good Lord) not only for preserving of me in this my journey, but also for prospering my business, and granting good issue, and good success unto me in all things I have taken in hand. O Lord I acknowledge it to be thy only blessing, & to proceed only from thy mere mercy and not from any deserts of mine, to thee therefore, with thy son jesus Christ, and the holy ghost, be all praise and glory for ever.   

A prayer for every subject of a common wealth.  
O Lord God, we acknowledge & confess, that as in thy unsearchable wisdom, thou hast appointed some to rule and govern, that thy glory may be increased, and the common society of men maintained; so hast thou ordained also other some to obey, and to be subject. And for that it hath seemed good to thy blessed majesty, to appoint me in the number of subjects, I pray thee (good Lord) give me a faithful heart, and an obedient mind to my superiors, rulers and governors. Keep me far from all disobedience, rebellions, treasons, conspiracies, and practices against them, knowing that who so resisteth the powers, resisteth thy holy ordinance (for there is no power but of thee) and purchaseth to himself eternal damnation, as thy holy word beareth record. Make me (O Lord) faithfully to obey them, and truly to honour them, according to thy blessed word and ordinance, in all things not derogating from thy honour, that they justly ruling, and I dutifully obeying, may all in the end receive the crown of everlasting glory, purchased for us by the blood of Jesus Christ: to whom be all honour & glory, both now & for ever.   

A prayer to be said of those that be unmarried.  
OH Lord our god, in as much as thou hast commanded in thy blessed word the word of trúeths, that we abstaining from all whoredom and fornication, and uncleanness, should keep our vessels in holiness, and not in the filthy lusts of the flesh as do the heathen, who know not thee. I beseech thee therefore to give me grace to perform this thy most holy commandment, and grant that I never pullute nor defile my body with whoredom, fornication, nor any other uncleanness. And because, O Lord, chastity of the body is nothing, withóut the continency of the mind, bridle therefore, I beseech thee, all the motions and affections of my heart, that I banishing all wicked thoughts, and unclean imaginations out of my mind, may live in all holy innocency, purity, and integrity, both of body & soul, unto my lives end, thorough the efficacy, power, & strength of the precious blood of Aesus' Christ.  
Amen.   

A prayer to be said of those that are married.  
Holy father, we are taught by thy sacred word, the breath of thy own mouth, that after thou hadst created all things, the last of all other thou createdst man, & woman of a rib of his side, giving her unto him in holy wed●ke, adding unto them thy blessing, saying: increase and multiply, and replenish the earth: I give thee most humble and hearty thanks, for that it hath pleased thee, to call me to the honourable state of marriage. And I most heartily beseeth thee, that we may live together in thy true faith fear, and love all the days of our lives. Give us grace the one to love the other, and both of us to love thee, and our brethren for thy sake. Keep us (good Lord) far from all wicked jealousy, hatred, malice and contention one with the other. And as our bodies are incorporate together, and become, as it were, but one body, so vouchsafe, holy father, that as thy own turtle doves, we may live together in chastity and contenencie both of bodies and minds, without defrauding one 〈◊〉 other. And if it please thee to bless us with children, give us grace to bring them up in such holy exercises discipline and learning, as thou requirest of us in this life. Grant that we may labour and travail either of us in our vocation, that by thy blessing, we may have always sufficient to maintain our estates withal, in thy holy fear, that we be not chargeable to others, but living forth of debt and danger of all men, may be rich and plentiful in all good works, to the praise & glory of thy blessed name, thorough jesus Christ our lord, to whom be praise and glory for evermore.  
Amen.   

A prayer to be said of those that be masters of households.  
THou hast commanded (oh gracious lord God) by thy blessed Apostle, that masters should entreat their servants gently, and courteously, putting away all bitterness, and threatening, doing unto them all equity and justice, knowing that thou art our common master in heaven: grant me grace theerfor, good lord) so to order my servants, as I never attempt nor enterprise any unrighteous thing against them, but so to execute my authority over them, as I may always remember that thou art the Lord and master of us all, and respectest no man's person. Make me, O Lord, to be the same unto them, that a good pastor is to his flock, to teach them by words thy holy laws, and by example of life, true righteousness and holiness in conversation, that they & I together in thy good time, may all inherit everlasting life, by Christ our Lord.  
Amen.   

A prayer to be said of servants.  
O Lord our God, sééing thou hast ordained sundry degrees & states of men in this life, & amongst them all hast appointed me to be a servant, give me grace I beseech thee, to serve in my vocation faithfully, and to obey willingly in all things, not repugnant to thy blessed will, not with eat service as studying to please men, but with all sincerity, and singleness of heart, as seeking to glorify thee, being thoroughly persuaded that in serving them, I serve thee, and of thee shall receive my reward. Give me grace to demeanour myself faithfullis, justly, and truly towards all men, in all things, and not to enrich myself by picking, stealing, imbezaling, purloining or conveying any thing from any man by any sinister practice whatsoever but so to behave myself towards all men, as there may be no fault found in me, that thy name maybe glorified, & my salvation in Christ jesus sealed up unto me. Grant this O Lord for thy mercy's sake.  
Amen.   

A prayer to obtain the grace and favour of God.  
I Confess and acknowledge (O Lord my God) that albeit a man do around with all transitory pleasures, and vain delights that this world can afford, yet if he want thy grace and favour, all is vain vanity, and vexation of mind, & he remaineth nevertheless the bondslave and vassal of Satan: yea all his pleasure is but a sweet poison, and all his riches nothing but beggary itself. power down therefore (most merciful father) thy heavenly grace into our hearts, and extend thy gracious favour and love towards us, that we may be thoroughly persuaded by the suggestion of thy holy spirit, of the singular good will, and fatherly care which thou hast over us. Make us, O Lord, to love thee above all things, and our brethren for thy sake. Banish far● from us all hatred, rancour and malice, and engraff in our hearts godly fear and reverence to thy holy name. Keep us from all carnal security, and worldly delights, and chain us unto thee by the links of thy love. Finally, grant that we abandoning the world, with all deceitful pleasures, and vain detectations of ●lesh and blood, may in thy good time come to those everlasting joys, which thou hast promised to them that love thee, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.  
Amen.   

A prayer to God for a quiet conscience.  
THe wicked and ungodly (O lord) are like unto a tempestuous, raging and to ming sea, which is never calm, never silent, nor never at rest, but continually boiling and foaming: whereas on the contrary side, such (good Lord) as love thee, believe in thee, & obediently walk before thee, have all joy, all peace, and all tranquillity of conscience, which is the greatest jewel, and the incomparablest treasure in the world. Give me therefore (holy father) a joyful mind, a quiet and merry conscience, with a full and resolute persuasion of the accomplishment and performance of all thy gracious promises made unto me in Christ jesus, in thy good time. Grant (good Lord) that I may so behave myself in this perverse and crooked world, that I may have the testimony of a good conscience, in all my actions, that I being free from the accusations of Satan, my ancient and deadly enemy, from the vain allurements of the world, from the filthy incitations of the flesh, and from the heavy curse and malediction of the law, may be made thy elected child in Christ jesus, and may final lie inherit everlasting life, thorough the merits and death of thy son, who died for my sins, and rose again for my justification, to whom be all glory, praise and thanksgiving for ever.   

A prayer for a true and lively faith.  
FOr as much (most merciful father) as without faith nothing can please thee, seem it never so holy good, commendable, or beaufull to the eye of the world, I beseech thee, to breath & instill into my heart, soul & mind, by the inspiration of thy blessed spirit. this most excellent gift of faith, working by charity. O Lord give me no weak, wavering, cold or faint faith, such as the very devils themselves have, who believe & tremble (as thy blessed Apostle berreth record) but give unto me a true, perfect, lively and justifying faith, such a faith (O Lord) as may believe thee to be the only true God, and him whom thou hast sent jesus Christ, with the holiespirit our comforter, and teacher, yea such a faith as may bring forth good works in full measure, to the glory of thy most blessed name, to whom be rendered all praise and thanks for ever.  
Amen.   

A prayer for love and charity.  
Holy father, we are taught by thy blessed word, that love and charity, from a pure heart, a good conscience, & faith unfeigned, are the cognisances and badges whereby thy children are discerned, and known from the profane people of the world, I beseech thee therefore, holy and blessed father, give me this Christian badge of love and charity, that I may love thee, my Lord God with all my heart, soul and mind, my neighbour as myself, and all thy creatures for thy sake, that at the great audite when all flesh shall appear before thy tribunal seat, I may be known & discerned by this thy cognizance and badge, from the wicked and reprobate, and being numbered amongst thy saints and holy ones, may be received into the kingdom of heaven, there to rest with thee for ever, through jesus Christ our only Saviour and redeemer.   

A prayer against pride, and for humility.  
WE are ta●ght by thy blessed word (most holy Father that every good gift, and every perfect gift, cometh from thee the father of light, and that we have nothing which we have not received, remove far from me therefore (good lord) all pride, arrogancy, and haughtiness of mind, and engraff in my heart true humility, that I may not only acknowledge thee to be the author of all good things, yea, goodness itself, but also may rest thankful unto thee for them, & may so use them, as may be to the glory of thy grèat & magnificent name, and the profit of my brethren. Withdraw from me all love of this world, and give me grace that I may rejoice in nothing but in thee alone, knowing that all things in this life are nothing but vanity and vexation of mind, and that to love and believe in thee, is the only true life and felicity of soul & body. To thee therefore with thy dear son jesus Christ, and the holy spirit, be all praise and thanksgiving for ever.  
Amen.   

A prayer for a good name.  
THou hast commanded (good Lord) in thy sacred word, that those that profess thy name, should be holy as thou art holy, and should so frame their lives, as the very enemies of thy truth may have no sust cause to speak evil of them, give me grace therefore (oh blessed father) so to order my life, after the rule of thy word, as I may give no man just occasion to speak evil of me. Grant, that whereas it hath pleased thee in mercy to bestow upon me the name of a Christian, the most excellentest name or title in the world, so I may in my life and conversation bring forth the fruits of true Christianity, that thy holy name be not blasphemed, nor evil spoken of amongst the heathen, which know not thee. Make me able and willing (oh my good God) to do thy will, and to stop the mouths of all them that lyingly, falsely and deceitfully go about to take my good name from me. Finally, bring me to everlasting life in thy appointed time, thorough the merits of thy son jesus Christ, to whom be praise for ever.   

A prayer for patience in sickness.  
THy holy Apostle (O Lord) doth teach us, that thou dost chastise every child whom thou receivest, and that him whom thou chastenest thou lovest, and further, that if we be not under chastisement, we are bastards and not children: therefore most holy father, in as much as thou hast at this present laid upon me thy heavy rod of correction, and chastisement, as a just punishment for my sins, I most humbly beseech thee, good father, for jesus Christ's sake, to give me the excellent gift of patience, and contentation of mind. Make me, O Lord, to humble myself under ●hy hand, to rest contented with thy good will and pleasure, and not to repine, grudge or murmur against thy judgements, but in all things to submit my will to thy blessed will, being assured that thou workest all things for the best to them that love thee, knowing most certainly, that thou workest my salvation by these means, subduest the flesh to the spirit, and renuest me in the inward man, that I may serve thee in newness of life, to the praise and, glory of thy blessed name, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.   

A prayer for the assistance of God's holy Angels in any extremity or need whatsoever.  
FOrasmuch (oh most gracious Lord God) as thou hast created thy holy Angels, not only for the execution of thy blessed will, but also for the preservation, protection and defence of shine elect and chosen upon earth, and for that I thy poor servant, weak and feeble, am at this present, and at all times, and in all places sundry ways assaulted with infinite, both spiritual and corporal enemies, which dayl● seek my destruction, I beseech thee, good father, look down from heaven upon me, send thy holy angels, those ministering spirits, to take care & charge of 〈◊〉, to watch over me, to pitch their tents round about me, and to save and defend me from all the raging fury, and cruel tyranny of all my enemies. Let me not fall into their hands, O Lord, lest they be too proud, and say, where is now his God? But abate thou their pride, assuage their malice, confound their devices, and bring their counsels to nought, and make them ●ares to take themselves with all. Finally, grant, O Lord, that I being delivered and set ●rée from all perils and dangers, and from all the rage and f●rie of mine enemies, may give thee thanks, and so wholly to rest upon thy mercies. Grant this, oh Father of all mercy thorough jesus Christ our Lord, and for his saké.  
Amen.   

A prayer against sudden death.  
O Lord our God, who in thy secret judgements as a punishment for sin, hast appointed every man to die once, keep me, I beseech thee, from sudden death, and from everlasting condemnation. Make me always ready and prepared, good Lord, that the day of my departure hence come not suddenly upon me to my utter destruction for ever. Make me also mindful and willing to die, knowing that so long as we are at home in the body, we are strangers from thee. Teach me to number my days, O Lord, that I may know how long I have to live. Give me also not only true repentance for all my sins, but also sufficient time, and space to repent in that I never departed hence in thy wrath and heavy displeasure. Give me a true faith, and a constant hope, looking for the accomplishment of thy promises made unto us in thy beloved, as also, a zealous care, and fervent desire to walk in the true obedience of thy blessed laws and holy commandments, that after the final dissolution of this life, I may dwell with thee for ever in the kingdom of heaven, thorough jesus Christ  
Amen.   

A prayer for one that is sick, and at the point of death.  
O Lord our God, who as thou hast appointed all men to die once, so hast thou ordained sickness and diseases, as ordinary means to bring him to the same, and as it were to summon him to the doom, I a poor wretch, and iniserable sinner, visited by thy hand with extreme sickness, and grievous diseases, most humbly beseech thee for jesus Christ's sake, to look down from heaven upon me, with the eyes of thy pity and compassion. Pardon and forgive me all my sins, which are the causes both of sickness and death itself. Enter not into judgement with more, O lord, for no flesh is righteous in thy sight. Punish me not (O Lord my God) according to my deserts, neither in this life, nor in the life to come, for than I must needs perish, so manifold are my sins, and so heinous are my transgressions. Give me grace that I may willingly leave this wicked world in full & certain hope of the blessed resurrection of my body to eternal life in thy good time. Make strong my soul (O Lord) against all temptations of the wicked enemy, and strengthen my faith that I never waver, nor fall away from thee, neither for love of life, nor fear of death. Grant (good father) that I mate humble myself under thy hand, and take patiently whatsoever it shall please thee in mercy to lay upon me, without all grudging and murmuring whatsoever. And if it be thy blessed will, restore me to health of body again, as thou didst thy servant Ezechias, prolonging his life xv. years more, that I may praise thee all the days of this my transitory and miserable life: but if it seemeth better unto thee to take me out of this wretched world at this present, thy blessed will be done, only this (oh father) give thy holy Angel's 〈◊〉 to carry and convey, my soul into thy everlasting kingdom of heaven, there to reign with thee for ever, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.  
Amen.   

A prayer for those that be rich and wealthy.  
MOst gracious God, and loving father, who givest thy blessings, and thy benefits sundry ways to man, to some more, to some less, according to the purpose of thy will and as thou seest to be best for thy glory, and their good. I praise thee, and I thank thee, for that it hath pleased thee in thy great liberality, to bestow upon me thy unworthy servant, so great a portion of earthly riches & temporal blessings, I beseech thee to give me● grace, that I may use them to thy honour and glory, and to the comfort and help of others that have need, being assured that thou hast made me a steward of so many and great things to no other end, but that I should distribute them to the poor and needy. Oh Lord give me a willing heart, and ready mind to do good, according to that ability that thou in mercy hast bestowed upon me. And as I acknowledge them to be thy gifts, so give me grace, good Lord, that I never misspend them in gl●tonie, drunkenness, riot, or exce●e, neither yet in prsde, or anis other uncleanness, vanity or folly, knowing that thou wilt one day require a strait account of me, both how I have got my goods, how I have kept them, and how I have spent and laid them forth. And as thou hast made me rich in temporal blessings, and things of this life, so make me much more rich in spiritual gifts, and graces, that in the end I being found a faithful and 〈◊〉 Steward of thy goods, may receive the crown of immortal glory in the kingdom of heaven, thorough the merits of jesus Chr●st, to whom be all honour and glory forever.   

A prayer for those that be poor and needy.  
GRacious father, who hast appointed in thy unsearchable wisdom, sundry states and conditions of men, and has● commanded every one to be contented with his state and calling where in thou hast placed him, without all repining, murmuring, or grudging against thee for the same. I a poor worm before thee, and one whom thou hast placed in the lowest degree, and meanest state amongst men, most entirely beseech thy fatherly goodness, to give me grace to be heartily well contented with thy good will and pleasure, being assured that thou knowest what is best for me, and workest all things for thy own glory, and our good. Make me therefore good father willingly to submit my will to thy blessed will, to depend upon thy providence, and to cast all my care upon thee, who hast promised to be careful for me. And albeit I be poor and needy, yet keep me far from all infidelity, and incredulity, from all mistrust and distrust, and from all despair of thy help whatsoever. Finally, grant (O Lord) that I walking in thy holy fear, and doing those things which please thee, may at the last receive the reward of everlasting glory, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.   

A prayer for the increase and preservation of the fruits of the earth.  
AS thou hast appointed man how long he hath to live upon the face of the earth, most merciful father, so hast thou ordained him means to preserve and continue this his life withal, as seemeth best to thy godly wisdom, and to that end hast appoinnted the earth to bring forth all manner of fruits of infinite variety for his relief and sustenance. Bless therefore (I beseech thee) the fruits of the earth universally, and of me particularly, whose ground for the multitude of my sins thou hast made barren. Enter not into judgement with me; O Lord; neither punish me according to my deserts, but in mercy look upon me, and so multiply my store, as thou didst the Oil of the woman of Sareptha thy servant. And if it please thee (good Father) to multiply and increase the fruits of the earth generally, and of me particularly, grant seasonable and temperate weather also for the gathering and reaping of them, that we having plenty of all things, may be rich and plentiful in all good works, and with joyful hearts, may laud and praise thy sovereign majesty all the days of our lives, thorough Jesus Christ our Lord.  
Amen.   

A prayer against covetousness and avarice.  
OH lord my God, most blessed and holy Father, who hast commanded every man to labour and travail in his vocation, for the maintenance of his estate, & hast promised thereto thy blessing, bless (I beseeth thee) all my labours, actions, enterprises, & affairs, which I shall take in hand in thy holy name, at any time hereafter, for the necessary maintenance of my poor estate, so as I having always sufficient, may be free from all covetousness, ambition, and filthy avarice, being always persuaded that godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that that he hath, for we brought nothing into this world, neither shall we carry any thing out. Grant, good Lord, that I having sufficient food and raiment for my body with all other necessaries needful for this my life, may be heartily well content therewith, not desiring or coveting more. Withdraw my heart, O Lord, from the love of this vain world, and of all things in the world. Make me to love and desire thee, and nothing but thee, knowing that he that loveth any thing beside thee, loveth thee so much the less. To thee therefore, oh Father, with thy Son, and the holy Ghost, be all glory, and praise for ever.  
Amen.   

A prayer to be said before the reading, studying, or hearing of God's word.  
FOr that thy word (O Lord) as David thy servant witnesseth, is a light unto our paths; and a lantern unto our feet: and for that all humane wisdom is nothing but foolishnessé before thee, and altogether unable to pierce into the bowels and secrets of thy revealed will, without the illumination of thy holy spirit. Instill therefore, O Lord, into my heart and soul, the spirit of wisdom, knowledge and understanding, that I may be able to understand the mysteries of thy law. Keep me far from all sects, schisms, heresies, and errors contrary to thy word, and so root thy truth in my heart, that it may never be removed, but alwies remain firm, and steadfast in thee. And in the reading, hearing, studying, conferring, reasoning, disputing or talking of thy word, give me (most glorious father) not only the spirit of holy wisdom, to understand it aright, but also grace to humble myself unto thee in all holy obedience, reverence, humility, and fear, that I obeying thee in thy word, and living thereafter, may come to those everlasting joys which thou hast prepared for them that love thee, thorough jesus Christ our Lord.   

A prayer against swearing.  
seeing that thy holy name (oh most gracious God, and loving father) is both so honourable & majestical, as the same is never to be either remembered or once spoken of, without great reverence, fear and dread, at the glorious naming whereof, the very devils themselves doquake & tremble as thy holy Apostle james recordeth. And seeing thou hast commanded us that we should not swear at all, but that all our communication should be yea, yea, nay, nay: and in as much as thy holy reverence hast promised that thou wilt not hold him guiltless that take● 〈◊〉 name invain, I bes● th●e therefore, good father, so to direct me by thy spirit, that I may never think nor speak of thee, but with all holy reverence, fear, and dread. And in all my communications & speeches (good Lord) keep me I pr●y thee, from all manner of swearing, forswearing, blaspheming, and profaning of thy sacred name; And for that thou hast given unto mankind only though use of the tongue above other creatures, to this end (no doubt) that he might glorify thee therewith. I pray 〈◊〉 (holy father) so to qualify the affections of my mind, and to order the words of my mouth, that in all my thoughts, words and deeds, I may do worship to thy glorious name, thorough jesus Christ thy only begotten son, to ●hom with thy blessed majesty, and the holy spirit, be all honour and glory for ever.   

A prayer against drun kennesse.  
MOst merciful and holy father, who in thy great liberality hast given unto man the fishes of the sea, the fowls of the heavens, and the beasts of the earth, with other thy good creatures of infinite variety, for the sustentation and maintenance of this his life, and hast commanded them to be received with praise and thanksgiving unto thee for the same. I beseech thee therefore, O Lord my good God, and holy father, to give me grace to use all thy creatures both soberly and temperately, and always to rest thankful unto thee for them. Give me grace (blessed Lord) that I never abuse them, nor offend thee in them, thorough drunkenness, gluttony, or any other kind of superfluity, riot or excess, knowing that the abusing of thy good creatures reacheth even to thy own reverence. Finally grant, that I walking in all sobriety and integrity of life, may at the 〈◊〉 receive the reward of everlasting; glory in the kingdom of heaven, thorough jesus Christ, and for his sake  
Amen.   

A prayer against slothfulness and idleness.  
WE are fought, O Lord, in thy holy word, that soleness is the mother & nurse of all wickedness and sin: for the body being idle, the mind is naturally occupied in vain thoughts, and foolish imaginations, and so consequently made weaker, & readier for the enemy to assault. I beseech thee therefore (oh my good God) keep me from all idleness and sloth, and grant that I may be always occupied in some good thing, to the glory of thy name, and the benefit of my brothers. And as it may please thee, O Lord, in mercy to keep my body from all manner of idleness & sloth, so I beseech thee to keep my soul ever exercised in holy meditations, and 〈◊〉 contemplations, thinking always of thee, loving thee, and ever praising thee in all things, till I come to the perfect fruition of thy heavenly joys, thorough jesus Christ.  
Amen.   

A prayer for those that 〈◊〉 persecuted for the truth.  
OH Lord jesus Christ, who coming into this miserable world, and taking our nature upon thee, didst thereby not only deliver us from sin, but also remembering thy mercies, didst also leave unto us the i●imable treasure of thy blessed word, as a perfect direction, and rule for us to frame our lives by, and which alone is able to save our souls. Bless therefore this thy holy word unto us, make it a word of power to regenerate and beget us a new unto eternal salvation of our bodies and souls. And strengthen all thy servants which in any place are persecuted, imprisoned, condemned, and daily put to death, for the sincere profession of the same, and for the testimony of a good conscience. Be merciful unto them, O Lord, and although they seem destitute of all man's aid, or worldly comfort, yet let thy sweet comfort and grace never departed from them, O Lord let no further trial be laid upon them, than they may be made able by thee to bear. And as thou hast by the power of thy might, not only vanquished and overcome all corporal and bodily enemy's where or whatsoever, but also thy and our spiritual adversaries, so strengthen all thy seruans that suffer any kind of cross, persecution, trouble or vexation, either in body or mind, for the constant profession of thy holy word and sacred religion. Give them patience, good Lord, to bear thy cross thankfully, with strength to go thorough, and to persevere to the end, even to the effusion of their blood, knowing that they who deny thee before men, thou wilt deny them before thy heavenly father, and his holy Angels in heaven. And for that there is no true wisdom whereof thou art not the author, inspire their hearts with the spirit of true wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that they may know thy will aright, and that they may be able by the same spirit to confound, and overthrow all the enemies of thy truth. Grant this swéets jesus for thy holy names sake.  
Amen.   

A prayer for Godly wisdom.  
IConfesse (good Father) that so long as we bear about us this earth●e tabernacle, imprisoning the soul, that our nature is so corrupted as it always rebelieth against the spirit, accounting that true wisdom, which is nothing but mere foolishness in deed. Wherefore good Lord, vouchsafe to send down thy holy spirit, even the spirit of wisdom which waiteth upon thy throne, into my heart, that I may know and understand what things are good and acceptable before thee, that I may attain everlasting life, thorough the merits of thy son his most bitter death & passion.  
Amen.   

A prayer for grace to be mindful to die.  
OH lord our God, in whose hands standeth the life and death of all mankind, vouchsafe I beseech thee, for thy son Christ his sake, to make me mindful and ready to departed out of this miserable and transitory life. And all though my body doth creep here upon the earth, yet let my conversation be always in heaven, from whence we look for a saviour even jesus Christ the righteous, who shall change our vile bodies, and make them like to his glorious body, by the mighty power whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself. Teach me, good Lord to know, that we are all here strangers & pilgrims, and have in this world no dwelling place, but look for one to come: in regard whereof, give me grace, I beseech thee, willingly to forsake this wicked world, with all the vanities thereof, & to hunger & thirst after that life, which never shall decay. Make me good Lord to esteem all things in this worlds as dung, that I may win jesus Christ. And for that that remembrance of death terrifieth us from sin, as thy servant Solomon beareth record, give me grace I most humbly entreat thee, always to remember and bear in mind, that I am mortal, and therefore must once of necessity depart hence, either to everlasting glory, or else to everlasting pains and confusion both of body and soul. Oh Lord assist me with thy holy spirit, that I male so live in this present evil world, as I may not fear either, but whensoever he approacheth, I may with bold confidence, cry out & say, Oh Death where is thy sting? oh Hell where is thy victory? Grant this, O Lord my God, for jesus Christ thy only begotten son his sake,  
Amen.   

A Thanksgiving to God for all his graces & blessings bestowed upon us.  
SUCH is thy liberality and mercy, O Lord, towards mankind, that for all thy blessings and benefits both inanite and inestimable, be●owed upon him, thou requireth nothing again, but thankful hearis to thee. Wherefore (most holy father) I render all praise and thanks to thee, from the bottom of my heart, generally for all thy benefits and blessings, for all thy great mercies, and loving kindness showed towards me in jesus Christ, and particularly for that it hath pleased thee to elect and choose me in Christ jesus to everlasting salvation, before the foundations of the world were laid, for creating me after thine own similitude and likeness, for redeeming of me by the death and passion of thy own Son jesus Christ, when I was 〈◊〉 lost and cast away for ever, for regenerating and renewing of me by thy holy Spirit, for sanctifying of me by the same spirit, for instilling into my heart a true, a lively and testifying faith in jesus Christ, for giving me grace to be penitent and sorrowful for my sins, for inspiring my heart with a true and constant hope, looking for the accomplishment of all thy gracious promises, made unto me in thy beloved without all doubting, or ●uering. For giving me wisedonie, understanding and knowledge in some competent measure, I praise thee, and I thank thee also, O Lord, for feeding, nourishing, clothing and sustaining my body ever since I was born, for defending of me from infinite perils and dangers, yea from infinite deaths, which at diverse times, and in sundry places have lain in wait for me, and threatened my destruction, and into which I had certainly fallen, had I not been by thy gracious goodness supported, protected & defended. Last of all, I thank thee, good Lord, and I praise thee, for thy sweet promises of everlasting salvation, made unto me in jesus Christ. For these and all other thy most gracious, benefits and blessings, (oh most glorious Father) I praise thee, most humbly beseeching thee for jesus Christ thy son his sake, to pardon and forgive me my great unthankfulness, ingratitude, and unkindness towards thee, and from henceforth give me thy holy grace, that I may proceed from thankfulness to thankfulness, from gratitude to gratitude, and from kindness to kindness towards thee, that I be never accounted amongst the number of those ix. unthankful lepers, who being cleansed from their leprosy, returned not again to give thee thanks. Grant these my petitions unto me, oh most benign father, with all other good things which thou knowest to be necessary for me, better than I can either wish or desire, even for the glory of thy great name, for the truth of thy promises, and for jesus Christ thy Son his sake my only Lord, Saviour, Kedéemer, Mediator, and Advocate, to whom with thy blessed Majesty, and the holy Spirit, one true and everlasting GOD, be all honour, glory, praise, dominion, power, and thanksgiving for evermore.  
Amen.  
uni Deo & trino sit, omnis gloria.   
FINIS.