The Countess of Morton's daily exercise: or, A book of prayers, and rules how to spend the time in the service and pleasure of Almighty God.

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Title
The Countess of Morton's daily exercise: or, A book of prayers, and rules how to spend the time in the service and pleasure of Almighty God.
Author
Morton, Anne Douglas, Countess of, d. 1700.
Publication
London :: printed for R. Royston, bookseller to His most Sacred Majesty,
1679.
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Subject terms
Church of England -- Prayer-books and devotions -- English -- Early works to 1800.
Prayers -- Early works to 1800.
Devotional exercises -- Early works to 1800.
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"The Countess of Morton's daily exercise: or, A book of prayers, and rules how to spend the time in the service and pleasure of Almighty God." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A51405.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 10, 2024.

Pages

II.

O Thou Maker of all things, and Judge of all men, I acknow∣ledge and bewail the many and manifold sins which from time to time I have most grievously committed, by my thoughts, words, and

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deeds against thy most holy Commandments, provoking thereby most justly thy wrath and indignation against me. I do earnestly repent, and am heartily sorry for these my misdoings. O rebuke me not in thine indignation, nei∣ther chasten me in thy heavy displeasure; but have mercy upon me for thy Goodness, have mercy upon me, and for∣give me all that is past: and grant that I may always study to serve thee, and please thee

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hereafter in all godliness and pureness of life, to the Honour and Glory of thy Blessed Name, through Christ our Lord.

Amen.
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