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And assist me especially in these holy addresses to thee; that con∣tinuing instant in prayer, I may feel my heart lifted up more and more towards heaven, by ardent breath∣ings after thee. And indue me like∣wise with such a spirit of wisdom, and such sincerity of heart, that I may never be discouraged though I fall short of the height of my de∣sires: but I may always thankfully acknowledge thy grace, in what I have attained, and labour earnestly to grow better, with a quiet, patient,
even and steady mind. Preserve in me an humble confidence, that thou wilt never forsake the work of thine own hands: And let that con∣fidence make me industrious, but not slothful. And let thy holy Spirit bless and further my endeavours; and a fervent desire and hearty good will press me forward; and the pleasures of Religion mightily in∣dear it to me; and the joy that thou hast set before me, make me run the way of thy commandments with an enlarged heart. And the nearer I come to the end of my race, may it please thy goodness to present me with a clearer sight of that Crown of Life, which our Lord hath pro∣mised! Open to me more of the trea∣sures of thy Kingdom; and fill me with a greater joy in hope of thy glo∣ry: that so I may be willing to be dis∣solved, and to be with Christ, which is best of all.