more. this ordinance. Feed me ever more and Make me to feel the power of Thy Spirit in my heart, so that my faith may be more lively, my love more earnest, my submission to Thy will more complete. Grant that I may bear all that Thou shalt lay upon me, with patient thankfulness; and when at last I am called to pass through the valley of the shadow of death, be Thou with me; let Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me. Hear me, O Lord, in these my imperfect prayers, for Jesus FA ATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss Accepted at Thy throne of grace Let this petition rise : Give me a calm and thankful heart, The blessings of Thy grace impart, And make me live to Thee, Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey's end. A. STEELE, A.D. 1760. (Church Hymnal, No. 670.) SHORT PRAYERS FOR OCCASIONAL USE. O I. BLESSED JESUS, who didst make Thyself of no reputation but didst humble Thyself even to the death of the Cross; Grant that I may be ever in Thy sight even as a little child, and become clothed with humility and lowliness of spirit. Take from me all proud, high-minded, and ambitious thoughts. Amen. II. O Lord Jesus Christ, grant that I may worship Thee in spirit and in truth. May I offer to Thee the gold of bright shining charity, the incense of pure devotion, and the myrrh of perfect mortification of my own self. Amen. III. O Blessed Saviour, Thou wast subject to authority when on earth, Give me grace to be obedient, and respectful to those who are placed over me. |