The Soldier's Armour of Strength, Devotional Exercises [&C.] Adapted by Pilgrim John

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863. Excerpt: ... Let my prayer be set forth before Thee as incense, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.--Ps. cxli. 2. A SOLDIER'S EVENING PRAYER. O God of mercy and love, Thou hast graciously cared for me this day; and I desire with unfeigned gratitude to thank and bless Thee for protection and help, and for every comfort I have enjoyed. Be pleased to take care of me this night, and may Thy holy angels guard me during the helpless hours of sleep. I confess before Thee, with sorrow and shame, the sins which I have committed, and earnestly implore Thy forgiveness. I thank Thee for the knowledge of Thy salvation, and that I may have an interest therein. Pardon and redeem me from all mine iniquities, that it may be my delight to do Thy will continually. And O do Thou restore peace and order to this land. Turn the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that truth, and righteousness, and liberty may every where prevail, --that this great nation may again become one united and prosperous people, to fulfill the grandeur of its destiny and noble mission on the earth. To the praise and glory of Thy name. Amen. THE SOLDIEE'S EVENING HYMN. Interval of grateful shade, Welcome to my weary head; Welcome slumber to mine eyes, Tired with glaring vanities. My great Master still allows Needful periods of repose: By my heavenly Father blest, Thus I give my powers to rest. Heavenly Father! gracious name! Night and day His love the same; Far be each suspicious thought, Every anxious care forgot: Thou, my ever bounteous God, Crown'st my days with various good: Thy kind eye that cannot sleep, These defenseless hours shall keep; Blest vicissitude to me! Day and night I'm still with Thee. WE SHOULD EVERY NIGHT CALL OURSELVES TO AN ACCOUNT. What infirmity have ...