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SECOND EDITION. \ Printed by Timms, Moor & Co., at the Oxford Press, 23 Adelaide Street East. ' 1885. ^j.iS^iit.JLi«^^^SSbii^^i£. i 7a2)e>3 « Examinexvhcther you be in ihe Faith and prove your own selves." K^AMINK yourself by the Ten Command- ments ca^efulfy considerini; all thoughts, words, deeds, and omissions in your conduct— Or. Examine yourself somewhat thus: _ Have I, on rising, given my heart to God . Have I said my daily prayers? Have 1 read, with l.ra>cr, the holy B.ble . Have l7 observed and enjo)ed means and^ opportunities of grace ? Have' I at all exceeded at my meals or at other times? . i_ •.. 2 Have 1, in my talk, offended agamst chantj . Have I been discontented, impatient, fretful . In this manner follow out honestly the works ani wordHf the day, and those -t.ons wh,ch you know to be most commonly faulty. ., ««•, f. ^ ad prove your Command - ghts, words, to God ? y Bible ? means and^ meals or at irist charity ? :ient, fretful? tly the works actions which Lulty. ' '■^W'^Wf'^"' Z:3Wi PRIVATE PRAYERS. O 3iiti^ \o the DnmbU mivtvch^ocv. On your uu\v to Cluit'ch, He thoughtful and silent, or say biit little, an4 that little gootl. Speak not idly of another's faults, for you are going to ask the forgiveness of y(jur own. ,, W^^i you reach Gotis } louse, (io in at once. ' Time spent within is very ^precious. " In Cliunh, . . ■ --i Kneel down and say {privately)'. . OLORD, I am now in Thy courts, Makejne reverent, kcefTme by Thy Holy Spirit from wandering thoughts and looks, for the sake of Him who is present where two or three are gathered in Thy name: Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . ' ' ■ Worship God, — Take your part diligently. No one who takes his part ever finds the service too long. ^f yt V-i: i ^^„^ad^» »*^i***' "- - -"•**W— - MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. V /;/ Praise ami Prayer, Rcimcinbcr the awful presence into which you have come. Never look about to see who arc coming in, or for any other cause. It mat- ters 'nothing to you what others may be doing. Attend to yourself. Fasten your thoughts firmly on the holy service. Miss not one word. This needs a severe struggle, so you have no time for idle or vain thoughts. The blessed Spirit will strengthen you. Persevere. When Service is over, Remain kne6ling, and say GRANT, O Lord, that what I have said with my lips and heard with my cars I may believe in my heart, and what I believe in my heart, I may practice in my life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. , Legive the church very quietly. On your way home, . Be careful or the world will soon step back into your mind. Love praise and prayer best. ■Preaching is but the help to that holy work. v^P ■ ■\ ER. M/tNVAL OF PKIVATE PRAYER. into which to scc^ who sc. It'mat- ly be (loi!>{^. lights finuly word. 'I'his : no time for .1 Spirit will vc said with may bcHcvc my heart, I ius Christ our an step back . prayc;- best. Ay work. " Thin iH.the day which tin* L«)rel huth nirurc." Our Is'ithcr, I'^Vc. ^ Al.MkiU.TV (iOI). who. through 1 hine#fdy - be^'ottcn Son, Jesu.H Christ, hast opened unto us the t?ate of everlas<»ny: hfcy-Cilory be to Thee, () I.ord, I lunnbly beseech Thee, remove from me all thou^dits x)f Worldly work or plea.s- ure. (iive me pure and holy thou^dits all this hallowed day of rest. When I read^)r hear Thy holy Word, j^ive ifie an humble mind and grace to learn and obey. Prevent me, () Lord, that I neglect not Thy Mouse and Ordinances (the Holy Communion, the Sunday school, the Bible class, etc., etc.), and that I use not any part of this Tjiy holy day in idle or unnecessary visiting. Bless, O Lord, all my relations and friends. May we assemble in love within Th>' holy house and at Thine altar here on earth, so that, here- ^ after, we nu'iy attain our cverlci8ting home, : through the infinite merits of Jesus Christ our ** Saviour. ~V^^ When I api)roach Thy courts may- Miever for- get Thy presence, but earnestly aiKlsyeverently - take ;//j' ow/i part in prayer, and .praise, and thanksgiving. . — ^f' . Grant this, O Lord, for Jesus Christ\s sate i Amen. , ^" "Kemember this clay to keep it holy.' 4^: . '^m ■ \ MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. SUNDAY— Noon. "God is Spirit; they who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.' Our Father, &c. ■ OGO©,* the strength of all thep that put their trust in Thee, mercifully accept the prayers which rise to Thy throne of grace on this Thy Holy Day. v ' ' O leave me not ; but every hour fill my heart with thoughts of Thee. Bless the congregation assembled in Thy house this day. O Thou^ who, by thy Holy Spirit, hast appointed divers Orders in Thy Church, mercifully behold Thy bishops, priests, and deacons, especially him who ministers before Thee in this parish. Fill them with the truth of Thy doctrine ; adorn them with inno- ceney of life, that, both by their words and good example, they may faithfully serve Thee to the glory of Thy name and the good of Thy Church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 1r '•-^s^i^^i^^'^ ^t>ii^jt^ .-If^f^jJ^Sipf^^Jff ■■ YER. m must worship .e|Tn that put y accept the I of grace on • fill my heart congregation O Thou, who, divers Orders Thy bishops, who ministers hem with the im with inno- ords and good e Thee to the )f Thy Church, ^men. ' MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. ir SUNDAY— Evening. Our Father, 6^. OLORD, Thy mercies are many and great. Thou art the God of mercy, and it is Thy longsuffering which hath preserved me unto this hour Thanks be unto Thee O Lord, for all Thy mercies. Have mercy upon all who, from ignor- ance orwilfulness,^yet without Thy fold. En- lighten them. O Lord ; soften their hearts, that they may seek the state of salvation which Ihy . dear Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, hath bought with His most precious blood, for all men. .0 God, Thou art love ; kindle within me a deeper love for Thee, my Heavenly Father, for ^ Jesus Christ, my Redeemer, and for th(i >Holy . Spirit, my ever present Sanctifier. . Forgive, Lord, my wandering thoughts arid the coldness of my adoration in Thy courts. ; O blessed Jesu, receive my petitions and the prayers and praises of the members of Thy mys- tical body. (This day I have knelt at Thine altar. Vouchsafe, O heavenly Father, to feed us who have duly received the holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of Thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Grantthat we may ever continue in the holy fellowship of the blessed company of all. faithful people, and do all such good works as Thou hast prepared for us to walk in). Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. How have I acted this day SiS to Reverence? MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. »;'i',' ;\ ■V.-r^ . •' Be watchful, looking unto Jesus." Our Father, &€. HEAVENLY FATHER, Almighty, Ever- lasting God, who hast safely brought me to the beginning of another day, praised be Thy name. Defend me in the same by Thy mighty power. I have followed too much the devices and desires of my own heart ; spare Thou me, O God, who confess my faults. Grant me, if it be Thy will, health of body. O give me purity of mind, Thou, Lord, requirest truth in the inward parts. Protect me from the evil one. Especially, O Lord save me that I may never prevaricate nor lie. O Lord, I am all unworthy, but, for the worthi- ness of Thy dear Son, give unto me the spirit of love. May I always speak kindly of others. Give me, O Lord, industry. Whatsoever my hand findeth to do, may I do it diligently, faith- fully, to Thy glory. Keep me, O Lord, close to Thee this day, that in all my thoughts, words and deeds, I may be an earnest follower of my Master Jesus Christ, through Whom receive these my humble petitions. Amen. Commandment I.— Thou sbalt have none other gods but me. Commandment II.— Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image, &c. I believe in Goa. the Father Almigfit|/ Maker of heaven and eairth. New every morning is the love , Our wakening and uprising prove ; Through sleep and darkness safely brought^ Restored to life and power and thought. ~^ ^ rt-_,. r*' 'ijiiSSSiSsfcJai f^'':r::cacj /W ptsnaifScy fJffi?ifteiSKtffitisitgri~si'.. ' YER. IS. nighty, Ever- ight me to the )e Thy name, lighty power, es and desires O God, who be Thy will, rity of mind, inward parts, icially, O Lord ricate nor lie. ►r the worthi- me the spirit dly of others, hatsoever my igently, faith- O Lord, close loughts, words Dllower of my n receive these none other gods lake to thyself any v;^ Maker of heaven y brought » lought. " MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. t. V ' UCSDAY— Evening. .. He that loveth not his brother wHom he hath seen, how can he.love God whom he hath not seeu."-i i. yohn iv. 20. Our Father, &€. 1 GIVE. Thee thanks O Heavenly Father, for that Thou hast kept me, Thine unworthy servant, safe throughout this day. ^ _ 6 Lord, by THy great mercy, defend^ me from all perils and daggers of this night. Make me very earnest in my prayers to Thee. Teach Hie to seek first the kingdom of God. Save me from taking holy words upon my lips hurriedly or without thought. Subdue in me slothfulness. IVIay I rise early from my bed and begin each morning in communion with Thee. 1 have been made a Christian in Holy Bap- tism Renew in me, O most loving Father, Thy Holy Spirit, that I may live as a ^e?^^ Christian, ' and ever remain in the number of Thine Elect. " Bless my (father, mother, etc.), and all who are near and dear to me. Lead them, O Lord, in the way of everiasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. •■ ■ ■. -^ f^, A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT— Z- H B i 1 1 lO MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. c- TUESDAY— #/o Jds, profanity or swearing. I , Thine adopted ^'ehik. have neglected Thy service. Receive me, O 'Father of the prodigal..- Help me to do my duty' in that state of life to which Thou hast called me. May no worldly work, nor pleasure, nor sloth, keep me from prayer, from, reading Thy blessed Avord, or from Thy house. Save me from the evil temptations of this day for -the sake of Jesus Christ, Thy Son and our Saviour. Amen. Commandment III.-^Thon shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain, etc. j u I believe in Jesus Christ. His only Son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Jirgm M^ry, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried descended into geU^he third day H. rose a^^ ^:^^TZ:nn \^^i^^, and slttethou therigiit hand of G^d! the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. ?i '■"sgswsr '^"^"^ YER. - 1 MANUA7^ OP PRIVATE PRAYER. It ark iv. 24. unsel of the .nd Unity in Christ to be ch on earth — the ^ejpetual ' glory of the servant con- h a baptised :n looking for , through the Jesus Christ, ith my tongue ^e con/ess any .ord, from idle rhine adopted Receive me, me to do my :h Thou hast , nor pleasure, from, reading house. Save f this day for Son and our take the name of m our Lord, who the Virgin M^ry, .dead and buried; ose again from the 1 on th e rigiit hand TUESDAY— ii7'^«// may afford rest for work, and may refresh me to go forth strengthened for my duty to Thee and to my neighbour. Bless, O I^fd "ly kind friends and relations (my fitther ^otlu^J, .fc;,and bring them all in safety to Thine ever- lastine kingdom. All this I ask in the name and forthVsLklof Jesus Christ, Thy Son and our Saviour. Amen. !^ Commandment V.-Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long, 6'c. x I BELIEVE in the Holy CA ost/the W Ca ^h olic^ the communion ot saints, the fo r giv e ness of sins, the -resur rection of the body, and the life everlasting. YER. -4— r. 3mit ... to your Parents provoke lasters . .fearing given Thine ir nature upon lbe^ His great ily endeavour s of His most y more holy, Spirit, that I tmkind words, ind sharp an- ng. Make me daily duties, f pleasure that id may refresh >r my duty to 5s, O Lord, my fxither, mother, to Thine ever- 1 the name and yr Son and our ad thy mother, that ^ Catholic Church, of sins, the resur- UAliUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. 13 .1 V^ED'SESV AY— Evening. - Jesus said 'Peace, be still' . . and there was a great ca\m."—S. Markiv.^O' Our Father, (Src. OLORD, Who art everywhere and always present, I have thought too little of Thee this day. * Forgive me who am vile earth and a miserable sinner. Thou dost deign to love mc in Christ Jesus. I have done what I ought not to have done, and left undone , that ,which 1 ought to have done (here think of any parttcular / sins or neglects), O give me more strength, and grant that I may lie down this night, forgiven by Thee and under Thine almighty protection. O may I ever keep my heavenly home in sight, and seek, with the aid of Thy Holy Spirit, tQ live as Thy child. Hear, O Lord,\my prayers for others also ; for all my friends arid relations, for my brethren in Christ Jesus our \Head ; for all without the fold that they may se^k the one Saviour; for my church and this p^ish ; tor my clergyman that he may be pressed in health and strength of body and mmd,\*nd in holiness of life, to the due performance ,f)f his holy ministry. \aa Grant this, O Lord, for the honor of our\Ad- vocate and Mediatbr, Jesus Christ. Amen. A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT— /^j and Peace, I need Thy presence every passing hour ; ^ What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power ? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be ? ^ Through cloud and sunshine, Lord abide with me. How h a ve T mnducted myself as to Self- .^\ ng- denial ? \ A. 1^ MANUAL Of PRIVATE PRAYER. T H U RSD AY— Monthijr. •• Keep thy heart with all diWgcnce."- Proverbs iv. 23' Our Father, &c. \ GLORY be to Thee, O Lord, for 'I laid me down and slept and Vose up again, because Thou, Lord, didst make me dwell in safety. O God, I beseech Thee mercifully to receive the prayer of Thy humble servant who calleth upon Thee through Jesus Christ. Thou hast said " He that nameth the name ot Christ must depkrt from iniquity." O Lord, there is no other name given under heaven whereby we mdy be saved. Through the weakness of my niortal nature Lean do nO good thing without Ihee. Grant me the help of Thy Holy Spirit, that in keeoine Thy commandments I may please 1 hee both in will and deed. May Thy holy angels minister unto my weakness. Strengthen me with all Thy means of grace, that I may neither steal, nor cheat, nor take any advantage of an- other : that I may resist every temptation to dishonorable conduct , that I may turn away from every wrongful desire, and that I may live this day as becometh a member of Christ, a child ' of God, and an inheritor of the kingdom of heaven. Amen. Commandment V^.— Thou shalt do no murder. Commandment VII.-Thou shalt not commit adultery. The trivial round, the common task, Will furnish all we need to ask: Room to deny ourselves, a road To bring us daily nearer God, if --■:'f!^wf-w ^mm'i0 i mwf^ ' fiif«* " ^ ^p.T^B-,y»,T ;w*&(j|vi^H^'-'n »fsf IYER. ovcrbs iv. 23. for 'I laid mc igain, because in safety, illy to receive it who calleth [. Thou hast of Christ must ere is no other by we mdy be Df my mortal without Thiee. Spirit, that in ly please Thee ly holy angels itrengthen me I may neither vantage of an- temptation to lay turn away that I may live f Christ, a child le kingdom of murder, ommit adultery. a task, ic: — ■ ' — ■ MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. 15 TH U RS>D AY— E^'cntng. " God rcsisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." —I 6'. Peter, V. 5. Our Father, cSr. I GIVE Thee thanks, O Heavenly Father, for ' that Thou hast kept me. Thine unworthy servant, safe throughout this day. O Lord Thou art infinite in power, goodness and mercy. Thou art just, O God. Forgive me my many sins and shortcomings, by Ihy promises in jCKrist Jesus. Thou lovest all for whom Christ died. Defend me, O Lord, with Thy heavenly grace, that I, remembering the obligation of my baptism and the promise 1/ (/o] of my confirmation, may continue Thine for ever, and daily increase in Thy Holy Spirit more and more until I come to Thy everlasting kingdom. Bless, O Lord, my (fat/ier, m0ther, etc.) Protect them and me through the coming night, and receive us 41II, after the sun of life shall set, into the glorious brightness of Thy eternal day, through Him Who livest and reign- est with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT — Goodfiess, meekness. I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless, % Ills l»ve no weight and tears no bitterness: Wh^ is death«_ing, where gr^e, thy victory ? •^ I triumph still,^Wrhou abide v^fc^pe. — How have I co i iclucted myself in regard to Charity? Vf id \ "N , MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. " A soft answer turneth away wrath." -Pro"- »"■ ■• Our Father, o viRilant."— i ^^ Pi'Ur v. Ifi. Our I'ather, &c. ALMKillTY GOD, graciously look upon mc, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was con- tented to suffer death upon the cross. \\y the mystery of Thy Holy Incarnation, by 'I'hy cross and passion, by Thy precious death and burial, by Thy glorious resurrection and "^iscension, and by the coming of the Holy Ghost — Good Lord deliver me. I beseech Thee to hear me, good Lord, that I may have strength to become, day by day, more holy and happy. Give me such advances in the path of holiness as Thou seest to be best for me, and make me to be therewith content. O God, I bless Thee for my health and strength and knowledge of Thee. Give me to know Thee each day better. Bless all who are near and dear to mc, May I lay mc down this night forgiven by Thee, and' rise to my daily task to-morrow, strengthened and refrioshed by the renewing grace of Thy Holy Spirit. O Lord, may I never lose that Holy Spirit, which Thou didst give me in my baptism, to whom with Thee, O Father, and Thee, O Son, be all glory and honor,Tbr ever and ever. Amen. A FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT — Temperance. How have I conducted myself in regard to Patience? , ,^ »ear false witness, &c. ovet, &€. V* M, i; >. 'H^,, *s£>^ MANtfAL OP PRIVATE PRAYER. S SATURDAY— ^/^/''""A'^^ My »on. if •inn«r« entice ihce. consent thcu not Our Father, S'c. f 4 .* ■* t ♦. may spencnt as ■'cc^nTjHHEiP u I'^ay of Holy Church, P-P^'f-^^XTUy fhron^ on ••*»«t Hear me, U L,ora, irum xtv S, for the sake of Him who ever^nte^^^^^^^^ " --.hy ^on our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. ^^NDMENT IV.-Remember that thou keep holy. &'c. Only. O Lord, in Thy, dear love, Fit us for perfect rest above; And help uS this and every day. To live more nearly as we pray. Uiv € .13J, ^> iYER. .* ..i»i MANUAL OF Pnp'ATE PtiAYM^ thou not," 1*51^ 76r I laid mc aj^ajn, because in safety. ;od, Who art vc to pray, and ther we desire the abundance :t trust in Thee, II hardness of ^ord and com- ine, heresy and lake me pure in all my relations ?y holy day of Thy throne on ever intercedes, ist. Amen. thou keep holy. &'C' r love, ve; y day, ! pray. SATURDAY— ^wwi«^' Ulord. I iMslieve. help Thou mine unbtillef."-S Mmk ix. a*. Our Father, (IVr. * OGOD, Who, by Thy Almijrhty i>i)wcr, ha.st made all thfflK^ of nothin^,% and wait pleased to set apart one day in seven for Thy glory and the tjood of ou/ souls. May I use the morrow a.<^ a type of the eternal rest. May 'f^^cmber that, upon the first day of the week, tfcc Loi^ Jesus Christ rose from the dead and opened unto u.^ the cjate of everlasting' life. O Lord, Thou foririvest much. May I love Thee much, and after my life of toil on earth, join those dc^r ones who, having departed in Thy faith and fear ,await in Paradise the perfect consummation and bliss both in body and soul, in Thy etern^ and everlasting glory. Keep me, O keep me, Kmg of kings, in peace and safeV- Give me refresh- ing sleep that I nVay early rise to spend a hoTy happy day. May I rest this night forgiven by Thee and be at peace with all men. Hear me ever O Lord, and be with me all Thine own day, /for the sake of Him who died for our sms and rose again for our justification, even Jesus Clinst Thy Son our Saviour. Amen. ^ . A FRUIT OF THE Si'IRlT— /«Vi/V//. .^^_^ "Hold Thou Thy cross belore my Closing eyes, Shine through the gloom and point me to^ the skies ; ^ Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vaiU; shadows flee, In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. | ■ '-"suai ^^Fjw** f ; ■ .CI ■ , 'I: . ' i'lll > P: V '■ ' ■ . 'V.' '-iri '"i^" ■■-'■•" ,o • MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. PRAYERS IN SICKNESS. "Come unto tne all ye thnt labor and are heavy laden, and Iwill give you rest. "-'S. Mri^/. xi. 28. Oiir Eathcr, &c. OLORD look down from Heaven, behold, visit and relieve Thy servant. Look upon me with the eyes of Thy mercy. Give me comfort and sure confidence in Thee. Defend me from the danger of the enemy and keep me m perpet- ual peace and safety, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Or, ' . ALMIGHTY and Merciful GOD and Sav- our, extend Thy accustomed goodness to me afflicted with sickness. O sanctity to me this Thy fatherly correction, that it may add strength to my faith and seriousness to my repentance. If it be Thy good pleasure to restore me to my former health, may Head the remainder of my life in Thy fear and to Tby glory, or else give me grace so to taloi Thy visitation, that after this painful life ended, I may dwell with Thee in life everlasting, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . ' " I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against Him'''— Miaihviu'g. " Set thine hovtse in order." — 2 Kings w. i. , „ v "Whoso confesseth and forsaketh his s,r.s, shall have "^i'fet'^orraffeSn on'thiogs above, no. on things on .he ''" An'rn'ot, Lo?d, wha. wait.I for ? My hope is in Thee." ~" God i^loved theAvorld .ha. He gave His only bego.ten Son tha.Xsoever^elieve.h in Him should no. pensh, bn. >^^i;^^|^:^& ^^^ ^heMesus Chris, .he Righteous "— i ^ yohn 11. i. ^-»-''-i ^"*"' »'''' .'^ * •"'^•t *;*(■'''*'"" ^'^^ ' ; ' MANUAL OF PRIVATE PRAYER. 21 IYER. ESS. ! heavy laden, anil :avcn, behold, Look upon "me ^c me comfort jfcnd me from ) me in perpet- .sus Christ our God and Sav- goodness to me ify to me this ay add strength my repentance, tore me to my mainder of niy ry, or else give Ltion, that after ell with Thee in :hrist our Lord. )rd, because I have iX. I. lis sins, shall have lot on things on the ^y hope is in Thee.' V e His only begotten lould not perish, but ler— Jesuis Christ the FOR A SICK CHILD. Our Father, &€. HEAVENLY FATHER, I am unworthy of the least of all Thy many mercies. For the infinite merits of Thy dear Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, let my cry come unto Thee. O bless- ed Jesus, Thou didst manifest Thy love to all men and didst take little children into Thy holy arms, lay Thine hand upon them and bless them. Take this, Thy child, into Thy holy arms, lay Thine hand upon, this little lamb afflicted with grievAus sickness'. Give //w angels which do always behold the face of our Father, charge coh- cefhing /itm. „ O great Physician, heal this little one. Give 7/w/ and us, who watch about the bed of sickness, patience and resignation. Bless the means taken for /lis recovery, and in Thine own good time restore /lit/i to //^ly sorrowing friends. Lord, Thou knowest best, Thou doest all things well. If it be Thy will to take our little one to '/ns blessed home in Paradise, Thy will be done. Give us, by Thy Holy Spirit, strength to bear our loss, and resignation to Thy will that we, who linger by the waj?, may so Hve that in our heavenly home we may meet again those dear ones whom Thou dost early take to rest. Grant this, O'God, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. Amen. ^ ^ " Weep not, she is not dead, but sleepeth." -S. Luke viii. 52. t'-f mm'