Jacobs ladder, or, The devout souls ascention to Heaven, in prayers, thanksgivings, and praises in four parts ... : with graces and thanksgivings : illustrated with sculptures / by Jo. Hall.

A Thanksgiving for the 29th of May, being the day of his Ma∣jesties Birth, and happy Re∣turn.

O Lord God, who by thy divine providence and goodness, didst this day bring into the world, and didst this day also bring Back, and restore unto us, and to his own just, and undoubted right, our most gracious Soveraign Lord, thy Ser∣vant, KING CHARLES, pre∣serve his life, establish his throne, we beseech thee: be unto him a helmet of salvation, against the face of his enemies, and a strong tower of defence, in the time of trouble. Let his reign be prospe••ous, and his days many; and let him so du∣ly serve thee on earth, that he may

hereafter everlastingly reign with thee in heaven: and let us thine unworthy servants, make an obla∣tion of our selves unto thee, vow∣ing all holy obedience in thought, word, and work, unto thy divine Majesty, promising in thee, and for thee, all loyall and dutiful Allegi∣ance, to thine anointed servant, and to his heirs after him; whom we beseech thee to bless with all encrease of grace, honour and hap∣piness: And together with him, bless the whole Royal Family with the dew of thy heavenly Spirit, that they ever trusting in thy good∣ness, protected by thy power, and Crowned with thy gracious and endless favour, may continue be∣fore thee, in health, peace, joy, and honour, a long and happy life up∣on earth, and after death, obtain everlasting life, and glory in the Kingdome of Heaven, by the me∣rits and mediation of Christ Jesus, our Saviour; who with the Father,

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The ••Pestilence 〈◊〉〈◊〉 1665

and the holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth for ever, world without end. Amen.