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Secondly, That the Lords hand is ſtill ſtretch'd out againſt us, in the judgment of the Peſtilence, which ſpreadeth not only in ſeverall places of the Country, but continueth and increaſeth in many of the moſt eminent Cities in the Kingdome.
Thirdly, The great dangers that threaten Religion, and the worke of Reformation, In theſe Kingdomes from the number, Policy and power of the Sectaries in England, which are like not only to interrupt the progreſſe of uniformity, and the eſtabliſhing of the Ordinances of God in their bewty and perfection, but to overturne the foundation already layd, and all that hath beene built thereupon, with the expences of much bloud and paines.
Firſt, And therefore we are earneſtly to pray the Lord that the ſolemne League and Covenant may bee kept faſt and inviolable, notwithſtanding of all the purpofes and en
Secondly, We are to entreate the Lord on the behalfe of the Kings Majeſty, that he may be reconciled to God, and that he may be now furniſhed with Wiſdom and Coun
Thirdly, We are alſo to entreat the Lord on the behalfe of the Parliament of England of the Synod of Divines, and of all ſuch in that Land as doe unfainedly minde the work of God, that they may not be diſcouraged or ſwarve in the day of temptation, but that each of them in their ſtations, and according to their places and callings may bee furniſhed with light and ſtrength from heaven for doing of their duty with faithfulneſſe and zeale.
Fourthly, We are to ſupplicate for direction to our Committee of Eſtates, that they may diſcerne the times, and know what is fitting to be done, for ſecuring our ſelves and incouraging our Brethren.
Fifthly, We are to pray for a ſpirit of light and of law unto our Aſſembly, that they may be inſtrumentall in preſerving the truth, and advancing holineſſe amongſt our ſelves, and for carrying on the work of God amongſt our Neighbours.
Finally, That the Lord would power out upon all ſorts of perſons in theſe Kingdomes a ſpirit of grace and ſupplication, that it may repent us of all our iniquities, and that we may be reconciled to the Lord; that ſo all the threatens of his wrath may bee removed from amongſt us, and he may bleſſe us with the ſweet fruits of truth and peace.
Printed at Edinburgh by Evan Tyler, Printer to the Kings moſt Excellent MAIESTIE 1647.