Special Prayers at Sea.

Penitence and Pardon.

ALMIGHTY GOD, whose spirit moved upon the face

of the waters, when darkness was upon the face of the deep: Let Thy spirit mercifully move upon our souls, and the light of Thy countenance shine into their darkest depths, revealing us unto ourselves.

Who is a GOD like unto Thee, that pardoneth iniquity? Thou retain est not Thine anger for ever, because Thou delightest in mercy. Hearken, we be seech Thee, to the supplication of the penitent, and graciously answer our prayer:

O God, make clean our hearts, and renew a right spirit within us.

Protection and Deliverance.

TERNAL FATHER, who alone spreadest out the heavens, and rulest the raging of the sea: Let the protection of Thy guardian power be continually over and around us. From lightning and tempest, from fire and pestilence, from discord and all mischief, from the violence of enemies, and from shipwreck,

Good Lord, deliver us.

Preserve us, we beseech Thee, in all the perils of the deep, and bring us safely to the haven of our desire, in thankful memory of Thy great goodness.

Yet, O GOD most merciful, do Thou specially save us from any denial of Thee, though we perish. From an evil heart of unbelief, and from the bitter bondage of the fear of death,

Good Lord, deliver us.

Trust in God.

ORD Most Mighty, who hast said unto the sea, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no farther: Though all the waves and the billows go over us, yet will we say, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.

When deep calleth unto deep, we will call upon the LORD on high-for Thou art mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.

Though the floods lift up their awful voice, yet shall our song of hope come before Thee, and our prayer unto the GoD of our life.

Thou hast compassed the waters with bounds, until day and night come to an end; but Thou hast set no bounds to the overflowings of Thy mercy. Thy faithfulness is above the clouds, and Thy loving-kindness reaches beyond the billows and floods of death.

Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us: Blessed is the man that trusteth in Thee.

For all Mariners.

ATHER OF ALL, who hast made of the deep a

all who go down to the sea in ships, that do lawful business in great waters; and in all their dangers and adversities, stretch forth the right hand of Thy power to defend and succor them.

We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord.

For our own Country.

FATHER OF MERCIES, who art the confidence of

all the ends of the earth, and of them who are afar off upon the sea: Graciously visit Thy children everywhere, and command Thy heavenly blessing upon all

souls.

Let the banner of Thy love be over our country, that civil and religious liberty may be the inheritance of generations to come. Rule Thou in the hearts of our Rulers; and do Thou so prosper the aims of skill and industry, and all means of education and learning, that the States and the People may be banded together in brotherly love, and truth and righteousness be the glory of the Union.

We beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord.

For Friends and Home.

BE nd friends at home, and have them ever

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in Thy merciful keeping.

Trusting in Thy loving-kindness, may their prayers and ours, come unitelly and acceptably before Thee.

due time meet them in the visible circle of praise Re deemed by Thy heavenly grace, may we at last celebrate Thy mercy where parting is no more.

¶All unite in the Lord's Prayer.

Prayer in a Storm.

Benediction.

ORD GOD, whose way is in the sea, and Thy path

Thee, calling out of the depth of misery, and out of the jaws of death, which is now ready to swallow us up.

Save, Lord, or we perish.

O send Thy word of command to rebuke the raging winds and the roaring sea-1 that we, being delivered from this distress, may live to serve Thee, and to glorify Thy holy name.

Help, Lord, and save us for Thy mercy's sake.

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Thanksgiving after a Storm.

OST blessed and glorious LORD God, who art of infinite goodness and mercy: The heavens and the earth praise Thee, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. Yet shall we, Thine unworthy servants, espe cially magnify Thee, in that Thou hast compassed us with songs of deliverance.

Thou hast showed us terrible things, and wonders in the deep, that we might stand in awe of Thee. Thou hast showed us how both winds and waves obey Thy command, that we may learn, even from them, to obey Thy voice and to do Thy will.

We bless and glorify Thy name for having saved us when we were ready to perish. And we implore Thee to make us as truly sensible now of Thy mercy, as we were then of the danger. Give us hearts always ready to express our thankfulness, not by words only, but also by being more obedient to Thy holy commandments.

Continue, we beseech Thee, this Thy goodness to us, that we whom Thou hast mercifully delivered from death, may constantly walk before Thee in newness of life, and come at last into Thy heavenly presence, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Ceremonial of Marriage.

In some of the STATES, marriage is regulated by Statute; and no one
should officiate without being first assured of his authority so to do.
He should also see that all the prescribed forms of Law (if there be
any) have been duly attended to. Invariably, a Certificate should be
given; and a record should be kept, that so a duplicate may at any
time be furnished, if required.

The Minister, if satisfied that there is no reasonable hindrance to
the intended marriage, will request the parties to arise, and accom-
pany him, with mind and heart, to the throne of grace.

ALMIGHTY GOD, our Heavenly Father, who dost

set the solitary in families, and hast gathered the holiest affections into the circle of a loving home: We give Thee hearty thanks for the institution of Marriage, for the tenderness of its ties, and the sacredness of its obligations. And we offer up our trustful prayer, that Thy blessing may rest on the solemn vows of the present hour.

Grant, we beseech Thee, O LORD, that these Thy servants, through Thy favor attending them, may realize all the fond hopes with which they enter into the mar ried life. May the joining of hands be consecrated by the union of hearts. And do Thou help them clearly to see, and deeply to feel, that joy or sorrow will be the experience of their companionship, according as they keep or neglect the promises made this day.

Let heavenly wisdom be their guide, and goodness and mercy continually follow them. Make straight their paths, and bestow upon them all needed temporal and spiritual gifts. Be with them through all the duties and pleasures and trials of life; and when they shall have filled the measure of their usefulness upon the earth, may they pass serenely into the glorified family above, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen

¶ Then shall the Minister say,

AS an expression of your mutual desire and purpose

to be joined in Marriage, you will please take ach other by the right hand.

To the Man:

the presence of the LORD, [and of these witnesses,] you do take this woman to be your WIFE,-promising to love, honor and cherish her, and in all things to be unto her a faithful husband, so long as you both shall live. [Answer: I do.

To the Woman:

IN the presence of the LORD, [and of these witnesses,]

you do take this man to be your HUSBAND,-promising to love, honor and cherish him, and in all things to be unto him a faithful wife, so long as you both shall live. [Answer: I do.

¶ Then shall the Minister add:

FORASMUCH as you have entered into the honorable estate of Matrimony, by mutual promise and pledge, I do pronounce you to be HUSBAND and WIFE. Whom GOD hath joined together, let no man put asunder.

The ring (if one be in readiness for the occasion) shall here be put on the fourth finger of the wife's left hand by the husband; and the Minister, laying his hand on the hands thus joined, shall say,

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ET this emblem of eternity, presented and received

as a token of mutual love, be a cherished memorial of the vows assumed this day. And may the peace of Gop, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ.

¶ Benediction:

THE LORD bless you, and keep you: The LORD make

His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace, for evermore,

Amen.