World Without End. Amen

‘prantr tn obtain tljs Cmmirsimi nf O God, have mercy on me a sinner, and permit me to offer thee my earnest supplica- tions on behalf of * all souls in sin ; for thou wiliest not the death of a sinner, but his con- version. When Moses besought thee to par- * Here name the particular person or persons for whom you offer your prayers. PRAYERS. don a rebellious nation, thou couldst not resist his entreaties. It grieves thee, when none interpose to appease thine anger ; thou com- mandest us to pray for one another, assuring us, that by causing a sinner to be converted from the error of his ways, we deliver our own souls from death, and cover a multitude of iniquities. Relying on thy merciful promises, I come before thee with great confidence, to implore for others the pity I so much need my- self. Forgive them, O Lord ! for they know not what they do ; open their eyes, that, en- tering into themselves, they may see the extent of their crimes, and feel how sad a misfortune it is to have forsaken thee. Open their ears to the sound of that Almighty voice, which can raise the dead to life ; soften the obduracy of their hearts, that they may no longer resist thy grace. Remember thy tender mercies ; remember the precious blood of Jesus Christ; save the souls which have been purchased at so great a price. Hear our prayers, inspired by the Spirit of thine own charity, and offered from the sole motive of pleasing and glorify- ing thee. Amen