A Diary of Private Prayer, by John Baillie

O thou whose eternal presence is hid behind the veil of nature, informs the mind of man, and was made flesh in Jesus Christ our Lord, I thank thee that he has left me an example that I should follow in His steps.

Jesus Christ said, lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.
O God, Incline my heart to follow in this way.
Jesus Christ said, Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
O God, Incline my heart to follow in this way.
Jesus Christ said, Do good and lend, hoping for nothing again.
O God, Incline my heart to follow in this way.
Jesus Christ said, Love your enemies.
O God, Incline my heart to follow in this way.
Jesus Christ said, Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation.
O God, Incline my heart to follow in this way.
Jesus Christ said, Fear not, only believe.
O God, Incline my heart to follow in this way.
Jesus Christ said, Except ye turn again and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of God.
O God, Incline my heart to follow in this way.
Jesus Christ said, Ask and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you.
O God, Incline my heart to follow in this way.