Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-10-08 00:00:00

SEEL STREET CONGREGLTION.

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their unwearied course and keep their laws of circuit.
Thou hast knitted each creature to the other, and placed
a higher one over each ; but to man Thou hast given
freedom of will to choose what he desires. Thou, 0
Lard, teachest us, that so long as both the ruler and the
ruled aim at the fulfilment of their duties, the welfare of
society is secured ; but when anarchy prevaileth, and
man doeth whatsoever the inclination of his he ar
prompteth him, war is on the gates, the corner stone of
society is shaken, and in a little while happiness hath
departed. Verily our soul m3urneth when we hear that
mutiny and convulsions prevail in India. :Sons of
violence, bound to serve the Government, have rebelled
against it, transgressing covenant, and scoffing at law.
The pride of their hearts misguided them to walk
frowardly in the path of crime, sparing neither the young
nor the old, pitying neither the wives nor the infants
Justice girdeth itself with sackcloth, clemency rnourneth ;
instead of judgment there is oppression; and for
righteousness behold an agonising cry. Thou ktiowest,
0 Lord, that our most gracious Sovereign, carrying the
sceptre of clemency in her hand, hath with reluctance
taken arms against her ungrateful and disobedient chil:
dren, who have defied all authority, and have undermined
the 'foundations of law and justice. In the deepest
humility we beseech Thee to remove for their own sake,
for the sake of our country, and of mankind at large, the
dominion of arrogance from our land. Incline their
heart to forsake their evil designs. Renew a right spirit
within them, that they may know that to hearken and
to obey is better than to listen to the false and treacherous
seductions which will disappear as a vapour. But if
they continue to be stubborn and rebellious, encourage
and strengthen our armies to stand up against them, that
they may flee before the glittering arms of our gallant
warriors, and leave behind all that is guarded and
f wified. Inspire the rulers in the hour of danger with
Thy counsel of wisdom ; show them the right way to
guide ; give them a heart to know that it is Thou who
givest strength and triumph to those who hope in Tny
mercy. Oh, guard them from all illness; let all mischief
and calamity and all destruction that wasteth at noon-
day, be far, very far, from them. God of mercy and
favour, inspire our armies with mercy and compassion,
that ou the day of revenge the sword may not devour the
innocent, but that justice keep it within bounds ; let them
have pity upon those who had none, and remember that
'nine is vengeance, Thine is recompense. 0 Lord, upon
the tears of those who are bereaved and forsaken, without
fathers or help, without husband or staff of life, put those
tears into Thy treasury. Maintain their lot by calling
forth Thy faithful stewards who will bring hope into
dreary hearts, and care for them with a compassionate
heart, benevolent sense, and zealous activity. Shower
down Thy blessings upon this country, so that from one
end to the other all shoutings of battle may be silenced,
and that peace and concord may ba established on secure
foundations. Be gracious unto us, ba gracioas ; and
as Thou hast protected us in the days of oil, so shield us
with the shelter of tranquillity. Be nigh unto us to
redeem us. Amen."

BIRKENHEAD.