tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82970672011-12-15T03:03:05.089ZCollection of prayers I've found useful in understanding my religous beliefs.Music Bloggernoreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297067.post-1094995454846181202006-12-31T23:59:00.000Z2004-09-12T14:24:14.846+01:00

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Gracious God, ruling the earth and its people not by terror but in love; we worship you. We confess that too often our words hurt others and our deeds are selfish; forgive us. In this time of uncertainty and fear, help us to love our enemies and do good to those who hate us, in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.

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O God our heavenly Father, whose love sets no boundaries and whose strength is in service; grant to the leaders of the nations wisdom, courage and insight at this time of darkness and fear. Give to all who exercise authority determination to defend the principles of freedom, love and tolerance, strength to protect and safeguard the innocent and clarity of vision to guide the world into the paths

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Keep my little tongue to-day, Keep it gentle while I play; Keep my hands from doing wrong. Keep my feet the whole day long; Keep me all, O Jesus mild, Keep me ever Thy dear child. Amen.

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for peace and justice, for the leaders of the nations and for those in danger Our help is in the name of the Lord Who has made heaven and earth. The praise of God for light in the darkness of sin Blessed are you, God of compassion and mercy, to you be praise and glory for ever. In the darkness of our sin, your light breaks forth like the dawn and your healing springs up for

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Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the king of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Lord, remember Christ your son who is peace itself and who has washed away our hatred with his blood. Because you love all people, look with mercy on us. Banish the violence and evil within us, and in answer to our prayers restore tranquility and peace. Amen.

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Jesus, gentle Shepherd, Bless Thy lamb to-day; Keep me in Thy footsteps, Never let me stray. Guard me through the daytime. Every hour, I pray; Keep my feet from straying From the narrow way. Amen.

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Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring up from the earth; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed

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O God, who would fold both heaven and earth in a single peace: Let the design of thy great love lighten upon the waste of our wraths and sorrows: and give peace to thy Church, peace among nations, peace in our dwellings, and peace in our hearts: through thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Lord in heaven, please listen to all those who are praying to you now. Those who are sad and crying, those who have lost friends and family. Those who are alone and frightened. Help them to remember, that you are there and you are listening. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

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Lord, for the mercies of this night My humble thanks I pay And unto Thee I give myself To-day and every day. Amen.

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I thank Thee, Lord, for sleep and rest, For all the things that I love best, Now guide me through another day And bless my work and bless my play. Lord, make me strong for noble ends, Protect and bless my loving friends; Of all mankind good Christians make. All this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen.

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In your tender compassion, O God the dawn from on high shall break upon us. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they

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Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is discord, vision. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved, as to

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Grant us, Lord God, a vision of our land as your love would make it: - a land where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor; - a land where the benefits of civilised life are shared, and everyone can enjoy them; - a land where different races and cultures live in tolerance and mutual respect; - a land where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love. And give

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For this new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends. For everything Thy goodness sends, We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen.

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Wait for the Lord; Be strong and he shall comfort your heart; Wait patiently for the Lord.

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Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

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In the early morning, With the sun's first rays. All God's little children Thank and pray and praise. I, too, thanks would offer, Jesus, Shepherd dear, For Thy tender pasture, For Thy guiding care. And I would implore Thee, Be with me this day, Lest I from Thee wander, Into danger stray. Amen.

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God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

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Almighty and merciful God, whose Son became a refugee and had no place to call his own; look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from danger, homeless and hungry. Bless those who work to bring them relief; inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts; and guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice and of peace; through Jesus

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Jesus, Lord, to Thee I pray, Guide and guard me through this day. As the shepherd tends his sheep. Lord, me safe from evil keep. Keep my feet from every snare, Keep me with Thy watchful care. All my little wants supply If I live or if I die. And when life, O Lord, is past, Take me to Thyself at last. Amen.

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May you be strengthened with all power, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

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Be still, and know that I am God.

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God of love, turn our hearts to your ways; and give us peace. Amen.

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O Lord, my God, to Thee pray While from my bed I rise That all I do and all I say Be pleasing to Thine eyes. Amen.

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I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with your counsel and afterwards receive me with glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing upon earth that I desire in comparison with you. Though my flesh and my heart fail me, God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.

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Our Father in Heaven, Remind us constantly that you are parent to all your children, Whoever, or wherever they are or come from. Hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, Establishing peace and justice, hope and life for all peoples. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Disturb us into awareness of the needs of others. Forgive us our sins, Our

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Show us the peace Show us, good Lord, the peace we should seek, the peace we must give, the peace we can keep, the peace we must forgo, and the peace you have given in Jesus our Lord.

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O help me, Lord, this day to be Thy own dear child and follow Thee; And lead me, Savior, by Thy hand Until I reach the heavenly land. Amen.

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Blessed are you, God of compassion and mercy, to you be praise and glory for ever. In the darkness of our sin, your light breaks forth like the dawn and your healing springs up for deliverance. As we rejoice in the gift of your saving help, sustain us with your bountiful Spirit and open our lips to sing your praise: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Blessed be God for ever.

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For peace For communities suffering war For combatants For relief agencies For diplomacy For reconciliation

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Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be known as the Children of God. But I say to you that hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To those that strike you on the cheek, offer the other one also, and from those who take away your cloak, do not withhold your coat as well. Give to everyone who begs from you,

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Now I raise me up from sleep, I thank the Lord who did me keep, All through the night; and to Him pray That He may keep me through the day. All which for Jesus' sake, I say. Amen.

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Show us your mercy, O Lord. and grant us your salvation. Truly, his salvation is near to those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other; Truth shall spring up from the earth and righteousness look down from heaven. Righteousness shall go before him and direct his steps in the way.

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Prayers of entrusting and commending Prayers of trusting and self-offering Well-known prayers

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Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love, Where there is injury, pardon, Where there is doubt, faith, Where there is despair, hope, Where there is darkness, light, where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek To be consoled as to console, To be understood as to understand, To be loved as to love. For it is in

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The morning bright With rosy light Has waked me from my sleep; Father, I own Thy love alone Thy little one doth keep. All through the day, I humbly pray, Be Thou my Guard and Guide; My sins forgive And let me live, Blest Jesus, near Thy side. Amen.

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Through Christ God has reconciled us to himself and given us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. So we are ambassadors for Christ.

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For peace and justice For the Armed Forces For the victims of war For the leaders of the nations For friends and loved ones For the dead For those who mourn

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In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from heaven will break upon us, to shine on those who live in darkness, under the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

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Now I awake and see the light; Lord, Thou hast kept me through the night. To Thee I lift my voice and pray That Thou wilt keep me through the day. If I should die before 'tis done, O God, accept me through Thy Son! Amen.

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O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life, to serve you is perfect freedom. Defend us your servants from all assaults of our enemies; that we may trust in your defence, and not fear the power of any adversaries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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O Almighty God, the Father of all humanity, turn, we pray, the hearts of all peoples and their rulers, that by the power of your Holy Spirit peace may be established among the nations on the foundation of justice, righteousness and truth; through him who was lifted up on the cross to draw all people to himself, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. William Temple (1881-1944)

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Love and fidelity have come together; Justice and peace join hands Fidelity springs up from earth and justice looks down from heaven.

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Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you hear is not mine, but is from the Father who sent me. “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name

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Jesus, keep me all this day. When at school and when at play; May I do all things I ought, May I hate each evil thought; Help me love and trust in Thee Now and through eternity. Amen.

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O blessed Lord, protect Thou me And my dear parents graciously; With Thy strong arm be ever near To brothers and to sisters dear. And all our loved ones in the land, Protect them with Thine own right hand. From sin defend and keep me free; Help me a Christlike child to be. Amen.

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Now with the new-born day I give Myself anew to Thee, That as Thou willest, I may live, And what Thou willest, be. Amen.

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My Father, for another night Of quiet sleep and rest. For all the joys of morning light, Thy holy name be blest. Amen.

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