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O Eternal God, thou Fountain of justice, mercy and benediction, who by my edu∣cation and other effects of thy Providence hast called me to this profession, that by my industry I may in my small proportion work together for the good of my self and others: I humbly beg thy grace to gu••de me in my intention, and in the transaction of my af∣fairs
that I may be diligent, just, and faith∣ful: and give me thy favour, that this my labour may be accepted by thee as a part of my necessary duty, and give me thy blessing, to assist and prosper me in my Calling, to such measures as thou shalt in mercy choose for me; and be pleased to let thy holy Spirit be for ever present with me, that I may never be given to covetousness and sordid appe∣tites, to lying and falshood, or any other base indirect and beggerly arts, but give me pru∣dence, honesty and Christian since••ity, that my trade may be sanctified by my Religion, my labour by my intention and thy blessing, that when I have done my portion of work thou hast ••llotted me, and improved the ta∣lent thou hast instrusted to me, and served the Common-wealth in my capacity, I may receive the mighty price of my high calling, which I expect and beg, in the portion and inheritance of the ever blessed Saviour and Redeemer Jesus. Amen.