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VII.
| That we may not be conformed to this world, but may be reformed in the newness of our mind, We beseech Thee, hear us | Rom. xii. |
| That we may not be more wise than it behoves, but may be wise unto sobriety, | Ibid. |
| That we may not be drunk with wine, wherein is luxury, | Eph. v. |
| That, as true members of Christ, we may crucify our flesh with its vices and concupiscences, | Gal. v. |
| That no evil speech may proceed from our mouth, but that which is good to the edification of faith, | Eph. iv. |
| That all bitterness, anger, and indignation may be put away from us, | Ibid. |
| That we may not be made desirous of vainglory, | Gal. v. |
| That we may put off the old man with his deeds, and put on the new man in justice and holiness of truth, | Eph. iv. |
| That we may not live according to the flesh, but may mortify the deeds of the flesh by the spirit, | Rom. viii. |
| That we may never despise the riches of thy goodness, patience, and long-suffering, | Rom. ii. |
| That, in going with confidence to the throne of grace, we may obtain mercy, and find grace in seasonable aid, | Heb. iv. |
| That, by putting on the armour of God, we may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil, | Eph. vi. |
| That we may work out our salvation with fear and trembling, | Phil. ii. |
| That we may count all things loss for Christ’s sake, | Phil. iii. |
| That, being dead to sins, we may live to justice, | i Pet. ii. |
| That, through the many tribulations of this world, thou wouldst vouchsafe us entrance into the kingdom of God, | Acts xiv. |
| That thou wouldst vouchsafe to burn and purge us here, and hereafter to spare us for ever, |
