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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,