were a span long, and mine age is even as nothing in respect of Thee, and verily every man living is altogether vanity. For man walketh in a vain shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain. He heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and with Thine ears consider my calling: hold not Thy peace at my tears, for I am a stranger with Thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. O spare me a little that I may recover my strength, before I go hence and be no more seen.Ps. xxxix. 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15.

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LORD OF ALL POWER.

LORD of all power and might, Who art the Author and Giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of Thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of Thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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LORD, WE PRAY THEE.-Haydn. LORD, we pray Thee that Thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Collect for 17th Sunday after Trinity.

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LORD, WHO SHALL DWELL.-Kent. LORD, who shall dwell in Thy tabernacle; or who shall rest upon Thy holy hill? Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life: and speaketh the truth from his heart. He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour, and hath not slandered his neighbour. He that setteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes, and maketh much of them that fear the Lord.

He that sweareth unto his neighbour and disappointeth him not though it were to his own hindrance :

He that hath not given his money upon usury, nor taken reward against the innocent shall never fall. Halleluia. Amen.

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MY SONG SHALL BE OF MERCY.-Kent.

MY song shall be of mercy and judgment; unto Thee, O Lord, will I sing.

O let me have understanding in the way of godliness.

When wilt Thou come unto me, I will walk in my house with a perfect heart.

I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the people. I will sing praises unto Thee among the nations. Thy mercy is

greater than the heavens, and Thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

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MY SOUL TRULY WAITETH.-Kent. MY soul truly waiteth still upon God; for of Him cometh my salvation. He verily is my strength and my salvation: He is my defence so that I shall not fall. Nevertheless, my soul, wait thou still upon God: for my hope is in Him.

In God is my health and my glory: the rock of my might, and in God will I trust. O put your trust in God alway, ye people : pour out your hearts before Him, for God is our hope. Alleluia.

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NOT UNTO US, O LORD.-Walmisley. NOT unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy Name give the praise; for Thy loving mercy, and for Thy truth's sake. Halleluia! Amen.

O COME LET US WORSHIP.-Mendelssohn. COME, let us worship and kneel before

the Lord, and bow down to Him. Come, bow the knee to the Lord, the Lord our maker. For He is our God, and we are the flock of his pasture, and the people of His hand.

Come, let us bow the knee before the Lord.

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Ó GIVE THANKS.-Dr. Elvey.

GIVE thanks unto the Lord, and call upon His name. Tell the people what things He hath done. O let your songs be of Him, and praise Him, and let your talking be of all His wondrous works. Rejoice in His holy name, let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Amen.

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O GIVE THANKS.-Aldrich.

O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia. For His mercy endureth for ever.-Ps. cxxxvi. 1.

O GOD OF MY RIGHTEOUSNESS.-Dr. Greene. GOD of my righteousness, hear me when I call: Thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble, have mercy upon me and hearken unto my prayer. O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour and have pleasure in vanity?

Know this, the Lord hath chosen to Himself the man that is godly.

I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest for it is Thou, Lord, only who makest me to dwell in safety. Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord. Stand in awe and sin not. Put your trust in the Lord.

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O GOD, THOU ART MY GOD.

GOD, Thou art my God: early will I seek Thee. My soul thirsteth for Thee, in a barren and dry land where no water is.

Thus have I looked for Thee in holiness: that I might behold Thy power and glory. For Thy loving-kindness is better than life itself my lips shall praise Thee.

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As long as I live will I magnify Thee on this manner, and lift up my hands in Thy Name. Because Thou hast been my helper,