The Christian's manual in three parts ... / by L. Addison ...

Prayer for Pardon.

FOrgive me, O Lord, what∣soever I have transgrest a∣gainst thee, from the time of my Baptism, even to this very Moment, whether against Know∣ledge, or through Ignorance, at home or abroad, sleeping or wa∣king, in Thoughts, Words, or Deeds: Whether occasion'd through the fiery Darts of my Ghostly Enemy, or by the un∣clean Desires of my own Heart; Have Mercy upon me, and grant me pardon through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Remember not the sins of my Youth, nor my Transgressions: According to thy Mercy remem∣ber me, for thy goodness sake, O Lord.

Lord, the sins of these my Younger Days are many, the

Breaches innumerable, wherewi•••• I have ignorantly or foolishl•• for want of Knowledge or Co••¦sideration, offended against thee▪ Lay them not, I beseech thee, t•• my Charge, but of thy ow•• free Mercy and Compassion to 〈◊〉〈◊〉 wretched sinner, be thou plea¦sed to be reconciled unto me, an•• seal the same to my Soul by thi•• blessed Sacrament.

For thy Name sake, O Lord pardon my iniquity, for it is great▪

I have many ways greatly sinn'd against thee, and have no ground of hope for Mercy, but only from thy free abundant Pardon, which I know exceedeth my Sins, and for which I am the more abun∣dantly qualified, by how much my state is more truly Miserable. On the account therefore of thy Free Pardon to the greatest sin∣ners, so they be truly penitent, I beseech thee be reconciled unto me, who this day unfeignedly re∣pent, and turn to thee.