SUBJECTS FOR PRAYER.
I. That we may habitually realize a sense of the Divine presence.
II. That we may live in the will of God, and feel that it is precious to us.
III. That we may be grateful Christians—trace our mercies—and thankfully adore the good Lord for sending them.
IV. That we may be helped against the soul-ruining, and God-dishonouring sin of unbelief. “Lord, increase our faith.”
V. That our confidence may be strengthened as connected with prayer in general, and especially in these private addresses.
VI. That we may discover in all our enjoyments, social intercourse, &c. &c. true sobriety of mind, and guard against every approach to a light and frivolous spirit.
VII. That we may manifest a spirit of faithful admonition and reproof, combined with tenderness.
VIII. For earnestness in the cause of God.
IX. For those gifts and graces implied in the outpouring of God’s Spirit.
X. For a discovery of the love of Jesus, and a greater knowledge of him in all his saving benefits—wisdom, righteousness, and strength.
XI. For growth in grace in general, and in its evidences. 1st. Increased love to the Saviour. 2nd. Increased hatred to sin; and 3d. Increasingly lowly views of ourselves.