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cPRATERSforoccasf0i# allCOMPANION TOPRAYERS NEW AND OLDFirst of thy RisingAndlast of thi restBe thou gods Servante forIn the mornynge earlyeServeGodthat holdibestdevoutlyeFeare god aboveallthyngeOnthe ziall of a room in Oxford in which Shakespearestayed. Originally in a book ivtilten for children and printedb axton in the fifteenth century.THEFORWARD MOVEMENTPUBLICATIONSCincinnati2,Ohio
PRAYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONSForewordTherewidespread uneasiness and dissatisfaction among Christian people in respect of theirprayers. Some have even given up praying altogether because they "get nothing out of it"; andmany would be ready to confess that they do notget the help from their prayers they would Hke togetthat they feel they ought to get. Prayer withthem is a habit rather than a recognized and provedis—meansTheof grace.reasons for this are various, but thereone in particular whichisundoubtedly common.Here is a personal note from one who had foundout where his own trouble lay.isthat my prayer life was not what it shouldprayers were loose, haphazard, unarranged.often than not, I felt the need of forgivenessfor the casualness and insincerity of my praying.And then one day I found where the trouble lay. Itwas just that I was not going the right way aboutit.prayers were not properly ordered: I hadnot given any thought to them before I got on myknees. I was not making of my prayers a solemnand deliberate act of worship./be.knewMyMoreMyThereare,ofcourse,times in everyone'slifewhen prayer cannot wait to be organized momentswhen prayer is the anguished utterance of a break:ing heart, or the formless cry of the soul for graceand courage to live through the next twenty-fourhours. No plan of prayer will serve then. But normally people do need a plan, a method of devotion;they need to have a clear idea both of what theyare going to pray for and of what order theirprayers will follow: what shall come first, and soforth. They also need prayers ready to hand fromwhich they can make a sort of cycle of prayer fora week or a month, so they will not be repeatingthe same prayers day after day until they have become monotonous, and perhaps unreal.
—It is hoped that this book of Prayers For AllOccasions will help to meet this personal need,and also provide material for use in prayer groupsand occasional evening services in Church.As a help to private prayer we ofler on page 9a suggested plan for morning and evening devotionswhich covers fairly well the elements of which suchprayers should be composed. But no plan can besatisfactory unless preparation is made beforehand;and for the profitable use of the prayers in thisbook, the pages should first be found on whichfor personal graces, forthose we want to use arethe sick, for missions, etc. In this way, we can makeour prayers both ordered and real.—The Amen is used in this book only when theprayers are intended for corporate use. It is a hturgical ending and has no place in private prayer.We have also omitted the usual Christian endingthrough Jesus Christ our Lord from most of theprivate prayers, since it is sufficient if this is saidat the close of the act of devotion.—This bookBishop.isissuedwith the approval of thePresiding
CONTENTSPagePlan for Morning and Evening Devotions .Acts of Praise and AdorationAffirmations of Faith and IntentionDaily PrayersActs of ThanksgivingFamily PrayersFor ChildrenA Boy's or Girl's PrayerPrayers for a Little ChildGrace Before Meals9101013151818191919PERSONAL PRAYERSOn Going to Work2121212121Those Whose Work is in the HomeA Child Going to SchoolYouth in School and CollegeThose Advanced in YearsForgivenessPurity of HeartGrace in SpeechIn Time of TemptationFor God's ProtectionFor Divine DirectionGuidance of the Holy SpiritLoyalty in DiscipleshipLove Toward GodFreedom from AnxietyPeace of MindIn AdversityIn SicknessIn BereavementPrayer of St. FrancisINTERCESSIONSPlan for Intercessions for a WeekAbsent Ones and Travellers22232324242424252525262627272828292930
SufferersSick Child3030The "Incurable"313131AThose Shut-in and IsolatedOrphans and the HomelessThe BHnd and Deaf and DumbAlcohoHcs and OthersThose Who MournThe DepartedThose Who Serve the SickCivic Officials and ServantsMan in HisSocial AgenciesEveryWorkAnimalsFor the ChurchThe House of BishopsThe National CouncilAADioceseParishChurch SchoolsChildrenMissionsMissionariesMission HospitalsEducational MissionsThose in Religious Communities'.Church UnityWorld CouncilofChurchesFor the NationThose in AuthorityOfficers of the StateOur Armed ForcesGoodwill in IndustryFor a Just Social 42424243434344
Immigrants44Schools, Collegesand Universities45454546TeachersThe United NationsA NewWorld OrderPRAYERS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONSBefore a Journey orFor the New YearBefore a MarriageNewUndertakingThanksgiving after ChildbirthOn the Adoption of a ChildBefore a BaptismA Godparent's PrayerBefore ConfirmationA BirthdayA Wedding AnniversaryBefore an OperationThanksgiving after RecoveryAnniversary of One DepartedOn the Death of a ChildOnthe Death of a Youngor Young WomanAAAAILay-WorkersAVestryParish OrganizationsThe Every Member CanvassParish MeetingA Church Building CampaignA MissionA Theological SchoolA CommencementA Business or Service ManClergy ConferenceLay ConferenceYouth Group or ConferemceRetreatAn Annual.51525353545455555555565757575858
A5959National ObservanceBefore an ElectionINTIME OF WAR60606060AWill to PeaceChaplains in theArmed ForcesThe Medical ServicesThe Wounded and the FallenThe Bereaved6161FOR HOLY COMMUNION62LITANliESAND MEDITATIONS6666676869Litany of the Christian LifeA Litany of RemembranceLitany of the Will of GodA Confirmation LitanyPrayers for Lent71Meditation for LentMeditation for Holy7273WeekCHURCH ORGANIZATIONS76767676777777787878Woman's AuxiliaryUnited Thank OfferingGirls' Friendly SocietyChurch Periodical ClubTheAltar GuildEpiscopal Service for YouthGuild of St. Barnabas for NursesBrotherhoodof PFUL BOOKSCover3
PLAN FOR MORNING DEVOTIONS(The reading of a passage from the Bible, or the daily meditations in Forwardday by day should always form partof morning or evening devotions.)—1.Hold the mind for a few seconds in silent recollection of the presence of God, saying slowly:God, who art present in every place, help meOrealize thy presence here and now.act of praise and adoration. See page 10.3. Prayer for spiritual strength and guidance forthe day, followed by dedication to the doing ofGod's will, and an affirmation of sincere intention. See pages 10-12.to2.An4.Brief intercession for family andfor any seriously sick or bereaved.5.The6.Great value will be found in the slow repetition of such passages of Scripture as: In quietness and in confidence shall he your strength.Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mindis stayed on thee.I am not alone, for the Father is with me.friends,andLord's Prayer.PLAN FOR EVENING DEVOTIONS1.The same2.Anas the morning.act of thanksgiving. See page 15.Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.This should be in one's own words, with specific mention of known sins. But see also page 23.4. Intercession. More time should be given to thisthan in the morning, and a scheme of intercessions might be arranged for a week. For subjectsother than those of a private character see Con3.5.tents, page 4. The Diocese, the Presiding Bishop,the National Council and the Missions of theChurch should have a place in every Churchman's prayers.The Lord's Prayer and the Gloria Patri.
ACTS OF PRAISE AND ADORATIONGlory be to God on high, and on earth peace,will towards men. We praise thee, we blessthee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we givethanks to thee for thy great glorygood.OBlessed art thou,Lord God of our fathers:praised and exalted above all for ever.Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts, Heavenof thy glory: Glory be to thee,Oand earth are fullLord most high.Wepraise thee,OGod; we acknowledge thee towe worship thy Name ever,Andbe the Lordworld without end.O myinPraise the Lord,me, praise his holyBlessed be fhou,Osoul;andallthatiswith-Name.God, who hast given us thelight of the knowledge of thy glory in the face ofJesus Christ.Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and toHoly Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now,and ever shall be, world without end.theAFFIRMATIONS OFFAITH AND SINCERE INTENTIONTHE APOSTLES' CREEDIbelieve inGodthe Father Almighty,Makerofheaven and earth:And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord Whowas conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of theVirgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, wascrucified, dead, and buried: He descended intohell; The third day he rose again from the dead::10
AffirmationsHe ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the righthand of God the Father Ahnighty: From thencehe shall come to judge the quick and the dead.I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy CatholicChurch; The Communion of Saints: The Forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: Andthe Life everlasting. Amen.THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALMI shall not v ant.in green pastures: heThe Lord is my shepherd;He maketh me to lie downme beside the still w aters.restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in thepaths of righteousness for his name's sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of theshadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou artleadethHewith me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presenceof mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil;mycup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all thedays of my life and I will dwell in the house ofth Lord for ever.:Heavenly Father, thou hast made me thine, andrejoice in the knowledge of thy love throughJesus Christ our Lord. I would live this day in loveof thee and in obedience to thy holy will. Give meIthy enabling grace.Lord Jesus, I am pledged to be thy faithful soland servant to my life's end. In thy abidingdierpresenceiscompanionmy strength; withI am fortified tothee as my constantmeet the trials andtemptations of the day.amAs I abide in Christ Isupplied with all thespiritual resources for my needs.As I abide in Christ I am free from fear andhave quietness and confidence within.As I abide in Christ I am at one with God andII
Affirmationsknowthe peace ofGod whichpasses understand-ing.Ican doallthings through Christwhostrength-I beHeve on the Son of God; therefore I am inHim.Having redemption through His blood and lifeby HisSpirit.He is in me and all fullness is in Him.To Him I belong by Creation, Purchase, Conquest and Self-surrender: to me He belongs for allmy hourly need.no cloud between my Lord and me.no difficulty inward or outward whichHe is not ready to meet in me today.I believe I have received not the spirit of fearfulness, but of power and of love and of a soundmind.The Lord is my keeper.ThereThereisisST.IPATRICK'S BREASTPLATEbind unto myself to-dayThestrongNameof the Trinity,By invocation of the same.The Three in One, and Onein Three.bind unto myself to-dayThe power of God to hold and lead,His eye to watch, his might to stay.His ear to hearken to my need;IThe wisdomofmy Godto teach,His hand to guide, his shield to ward;The wordofGodto givemeHis heavenly host to be12speech.myguard.
DAILY PRAYERSThese prayers are not intended as the wholeofmorning's or evening's devotions, but only assingle examples. See page 21.aO God, for keeping me throughand for the promise of this new day.I would begin it with thee, and pray that it maybe to me a day of growth in the spirit and ofservice for thee and thy kingdom in the world.Help me to meet with quiet confidence whatever trials the day holds for me; strengthen meagainst temptation; and keep me always loyal toour Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.Ithank thee,the night,A MORNING COMMITMENTIcommit myselfhelp of His grace,ItoGodwillfor today.Bytheendeavour to keep Hiscommandments, and to followway of Jesus Christ our Lord.faithfully in theNOONBlessed Saviour, who at this hour didst hangupon the cross stretching forth thy loving arms,grant that all mankind may look unto thee andbe saved.Almighty Saviour, who at mid-day didst callthy servant St. Paul to be an apostle to theGentiles; we beseech thee to illumine the worldwith the radiance of thy glory, that all nationsmay come and worship thee, who art with theFather and the Holy Ghost, one God, worldwithout end.Give peace for all time, O Lord, and fill myheart and the hearts of all men everywherewith the spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ.13
—Daily PrayersNIGHTOur Father, the day is over and I turn tothee before I take my rest. Thou hast been withme all the day long, and for all thy mercies—perceived and unperceivedI give thanks. Allthat has been amiss in me, in thought, word anddeed, I repent of, and do thou graciously forgive, as I also forgive allme. Grant meand a trustfulachild inin thee, atnowwho haveoffendedthe blessing of a quietmindfreedom from fear ofits father's house. So let me restpeace with thee and with all men;spirit:thethrough Jesus Christ our Lord.I will lay me down in peace and take my rest;for thou, Lord, only, makest us to dwell insafety.Thou,OChrist, art in the midst of usare called by thyName;leave us not,and weLordOour God.Save us, O Lord, while waking, guard uswhile sleeping; that awake we may watch withChrist, and asleep we may rest in peace.14
ACTS OF THANKSGIVINGWestrength, forOGod, with gladness andlife, for health andthe love of friends, for work topraise thee,humility forallthe joys ofWethank thee forwe thank theefor thy unspeakable gift of Jesus Christ ourLord, for the blessings that have come to usthrough His body the Church; and help us toshow our thankfulness, not only with our lips,but in our lives, always endeavouring to dothat which shall please thee; through JesusChrist our Lord.do,and playto re-create us.the adventure oflife.Aboveall,O God, the giver of all good gifts, we thankthee for all the blessings which we have. Giveus always contented minds, cheerful hearts, andready wills, so that we may spend and be spentin the service of others, after the example ofhim who gave his life a ransomLord and Master, Jesus Christ.Wegive thanks to thee,Oformany, ourFather,hast made todwell in our hearts,and for the knowledge, and faith, and immortality, which thou hast given unto usthrough Jesus thy Son:To thee be glory forever.for thy holyname which thouThou, Lord Almighty, hast createdfor thy name's sake,15allthings
Acts of Thanksgivingand hast given food and drinktomenformight give thanksunto thee; and on us thou hast bestowed spiritual food and drink,and eternal life through thy Son:To thee be glory forever.Remember, O Lord, thy Church,to deliver it from all e il and to perfect it intheir enjoyment, that theythy love.Sanctifyitand gatherKingdom which thouittogether into thyhast prepared forit.For thine is the power and the glory forever and ever.Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that iswithin me, bless his holy name.Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not allhis benefits:Whoethallforgiveth all thine iniquities;thy diseases;Whowhoheal-who crownethlife from destruction;thee with loving-kindness andtender mercies.Psalm 103:1-4Whileredeemeth thyIlivewillsing praises untoIpraise the Lord:my Godbeing.16whileIwillhave anyPsalm 146:2I
Acts of ThanksgivingGiver of all good things, we thank thee: forhealth and vigour; for the air that gives thebreath of life, the sun that warms us, and thegood food that makes us strong; for happyhomes and for the friends we love; for all thatmakes it good to Uve. Make us thankful, andeager to repay, by cheerfulness and kindliness,and by a readiness to help others. Freely wehave received; let us freely give, in the name ofhim who gavehis hfe for us, Jesus ChristourLord.Almighty God, Fatherunworthy servants,humble and hearty thanksand loving-kindness to us,thineofallmercies,wedo give thee mostforalland tothy goodnessallmen; Weand allbless thee for our creation, preservation,the blessings of this Ufe; but above all, for thineinestimable love in the redemption of the worldby our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means ofgrace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thymay be unfeignedlywe show forth thy praise, notmercies, that our heartsthankful; and thatonly with ourup ourlips,but in ourselves to thy service,lives, by givingand by walkingbefore thee in holiness and righteousness all ourdays; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whomwith thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honourand glory, world without end.17
FAMILY PRAYERSFOR THE FAMILYHeavenly Father, we thank thee for thymercies which are new every morning: forhealth and strength, for this day with its freshopportunities for work and service. Bless eachone of us, and hold us together in thy love andin love of thee. We pray for thy help and guidance asweface the duties to be done, the de-cisions to bemade, the temptations that maybeset us, the disappointments thatGuideus.us, strengthen us,keepmayus;awaitand grantthat in all things we may act worthily of ourChristian calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Heavenly Father, in whom we live and moveand have our being, we humbly pray thee so toguide and govern us by thy Holy Spirit, that inall the cares and occupations of our daily lifewe may never forget thee, but remember thatweare ever walking in thy sight; through JesusChrist our Lord.FOR CHILDRENOintoLord Jesus Christ, who didst take childrenthy arms and bless them, we pray thee tokeep our children ever enfolded by thy love.Help them to grow into love of thee; save themfrom evil; strengthen them against the impulsesof self-will; inspire in them a high sense oftruth and of the duty of human service; andgive them grace to follow day by day in thesteps of thy most holy life.18
—Family PrayersABOY'S OR GIRL'S PRAYERHeavenly Father, I thank thee for my fatherand mother and for our home. Bless us all, andhelp us to love thee, and in love to serve oneanother as Jesus taught us to do. Give mestrength to do what is right today, and to dounto others as I would have them do unto me.PRAYERS FOR A LITTLE CHILDme andand everybody. I want tolove you, too, and to grow up to be strong andgood. Bless us today (tonight), and keep us inyour care.Dear God,Daddy andIamglad that you loveMummyDear Father in Heaven, I thank you forwho came to bring us your love, and toteach us to love one another. Help me to loveeverybody and to do what he would like meJesus,to do.Dear God, I thank you for all good things:my home, for food and clothing, for myfriends, for the flowers and trees and birdsand everything; and when I grow up help me toshare all my good things with others.forGRACE BEFORE MEALSBless, O Lord, this food to our use and us tothy service, and keep us ever mindful of theneeds of others; for Christ's sake. Amen.19
Grace Before MealsFor these andNamebe praised.allhismercies God's holyAmen.Blessed be the Lord daily for all his mercies;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.We thank thee, Lord, for our daily breadboth for body and soul; and do thou keep usever mindful of thy good providence; throughJesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Wegive thanks to thee,Almighty God, forthy earthly gifts. As our bodies arestrengthened and refreshed, so may we be madestrong in our souls to glorify thee in our lives;through Jesus Christ our Lord.theseLord for his goodness.The Lord be blessed and praised.Bless and praise theThanks betoGodtowhomour thanks aredue.Thanks betoGod for20ever and ever.
PERSONAL PRAYERSON GOING TO WORKLord, be with me as I go to my work today.Help me to be faithful in the discharge of myduties, and honorable in all my dealings. Giveme self-control in speech and temper; and letme be a good example to others of Christianhumility and thoughtfulness, that so I may glorify thee.WORK IS IN THE HOMEborn of Mary, help me to do allI have to do today as unto thee. Let my tasksbe eased by the knowledge of thy presence, andof thy loving care for thine own. Give me a desire to do all things for love of thee; strengthto meet without complaint the trials of the day;and a thankful heart for all God's mercies.FOR THOSE WHOSELordJesus,FOR A CHILD GOING TO SCHOOLDear God, come with me to school and bewith me in my lessons and in my play. Helpme to be friendly and thoughtful for others,obedient to my teachers, careful in my studies,and like Jesus in my words and deeds.FOR YOUTH IN SCHOOLLord Jesus, whohear and obey thein thyAND COLLEGEyoung manhoodcall to givethydidstlife in sacri-for the salvation of mankind and for thekingdom of God, help me in this time of myficeyouth to discover how best I can serve God inmy life. In my days of preparation at school,keep ever before my eyes the prize that is21
Personal Prayersany earthly prize. Save me frommaterial aims and ambitions, and direct me inall my studies that they may serve above allthings to make me better prepared to do thework which thou wilt give me to do. Keep meday by day loyal to thee; strengthen me to resist the temptations of the body and the mind;and help me to influence others towards love ofthee and thy holy Church.better thanFOR THOSE ADVANCED IN YEARSHeavenly Father, whose gift is length ofdays; Help us to make noble use of mind andbody in our advancing years. As thou hast pardoned our transgressions, sift the ingatheringsof our memory that evil may grow dim andgood may shine forth. We bless thee for thygifts, and especially for thy presence and thelove of friends in heaven and earth. Grant usnewtiesof friendship,service, joy in thenewopportunities ofgrowth and happiness ofdren, sympathy with thosewhochil-bear the world'sburdens, clear thought and quiet faith. Teachus to bear infirmities with cheerful patience.Keep us from narrow pride in outgrown ways,blind eyes that will not see the good of change,impatient judgments of the methods and experiments of others. Let thy peace rule ourspirits through all the trial of our waning powers. Take from us all fear of death, and alldespair or undue love of life, that with gladhearts at rest in thee we may await thy willconcerning us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.22
Personal PrayersFOR FORGIVENESSOAlmighty Father, Lord of heaven andearth, we confess that we have sinned againstthee in thought, word, and deed. Have mercyupon us, O God, after thy great goodness; according to the multitude of thy mercies, doaway our offences and cleanse us from our sins;for Jesus Christ's sake.Almighty God, I have sinned against thee,and in penitence pray for thy forgiveness. Inthy mercy hear me, and give me strength toovercome my weakness and to live day by dayaccording to thy holyour Lord.will;through Jesus ChristLord, I have sinned against my neighbor, andtherefore also against thee. Forgive me, andgrant me the humility and the courage to goand admit my fault and seek reconciliation, asour Master taught us to do. I ask this in hisName.FOR PURITY OF HEARTAlmighty God, unto whom all hearts areopen, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts ofour heartsby the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that wemay perfectly love thee, and worthily magnifythy holy Name; through Christ our Lord.23
Personal PrayersFOR GRACE IN SPEECHHelp me,lips.SaveOLord, to keep guard overme from wordsthat hurt:myfrom gossipand slander and lies. Let me speak only to encourage and cheer and to keep people on theirfeet, so that all my words may minister grace,to thy honor and glory.INTIME OF TEMPTATIONLord and Master, JesusChrist,whothyselfwithout sin, give megrace to meet this temptation which now assails me and which I would overcome. Enableme to check all evil thoughts and passions, allenticements to self-indulgence or dishonestwast tempted asgain,andweare, yetto find, like thee,tions in the doing ofmymyhighest satisfac-Heavenly Father'swill.FOR GOD'S PROTECTIONOAlmighty and most merciful God, of thybountiful goodness, keep us, we beseech thee,from all things that may hurt us; that we, beingready both in body and soul, may cheerfullyaccomplish those things which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our Lord.FOR DIVINE DIRECTIONDirect us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thymost gracious favor, and further us with thycontinual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thyholy Name, and finally, by thy mercy, obtaineverlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.24
Personal PrayersFOR GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRITO God, forasmuch as without thee we arenot able to please thee; mercifully grant thatthy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and ruleour hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord.FOR LOYALTY IN DISCIPLESHIPOJesus Christ, the Lord of all good life, whohast called us to help build the city of God;do thou enrich and purify our lives and deepenin usour discipleship. Help us daily to knowthee, and through us by the power ofmore ofthy Spirit, show forth thyself to other men.Make us humble, brave and loving; make usready for adventure. We do not ask that thouwilt keep us safe, but that thou wilt keep usloyal; who for us didst face death unafraid,and dost live and reign for ever and ever.Teachgood Lord, to serve thee as thouand not to count the cost;to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toiland not to seek for rest; to labor and not toask for any reward, save that of knowing thatwe do thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.us,deservest; to giveFOR LOVETOWARD GODO God, who hast prepared for those who lovethee such good things as pass man's understanding; pour into our hearts such love toward25
Personal Prayersthee, that we, loving theeaboveallthings,mayweobtain thy promises, which exceed all thatcan desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord.O Thou who art theknow thee, the Life ofLight of the minds thatthe souls that love thee,and the Strength of thewills that serve thee;help us so to know thee that we may truly lovethee, so to love thee that we may fully servewhomthee,to serveisperfect freedom; throughJesus Christ our Lord.FOR FREEDOM FROM ANXIETYOmost loving Father, wholosswiliest us to givedread nothing but theof thee, and to cast all our care on thee,thanks forwhoallthings, tofrom faithlessand grant that noclouds of this mortal life may hide from usthe light of that love which is immortal, andwhich thou hast manifested unto us in thy Son,carest for us; preserve usfearsand worldlyanxieties,Jesus Christ our Lord.FOR PEACE OF MINDmy cares and my fears.Help me to turn them all over to thee, who hastpromised to give rest to our souls. Grant tome now a restful spirit and a peaceful mind,and in quietness and confidence and faith toLord, thou knowestfindnewstrength.26
Personal PrayersINADVERSITYAlmighty God, who hast promised that whenare passing through the waters thou wiltbe with us, and that they shall not overflowus, do thou be my help and Saviour now in thistime of trouble. I need thy grace and thy stronghand. Uphold me and do not let me fall intowedespair or bitterness or the mire of self-pity.in me hope and faith; give me the assurance of thy presence, and courage to faceRenewbravely the trials of the days to come; throughJesus Christ our Lord.IN SICKNESSO God myFather, holdmein thy keeping.made my body and hast meant it tobe whole. Be with me when I am bewilderedThouhastby sickness and by pain. Let me trust the powerof thy healing; and above all and through allme trust thy love that does not fail. Giveme back, I pray thee, health and vigor, that Imay set my hands again with gladness to theunhindered tasks of life; but if this may not be,then teach me still to serve as best I can withbent or broken tools. May any suffering I mustundergo teach me sympathy with all who suffer;and may every gift of life renewed send meletforth with a thankful heart to greater consecration; through Jesus Christ my Lord.27
Personal PrayersINBEREAVEMENTAlmighty God, who hast taught us that theywho mournshall be comforted; grant that inour grief we may turn to thee; and, becauseour need is beyond the help of men, grant usthe peace of thy consolation and the joy of thylove; through Jesus Christ our Lord.allHeavenly Father, to whom all our sorrowsknown, grant to me the comfort of thygrace in my loss and loneliness. I thank theefor the love that has been mine and that evennow is mine, since we are still one in thee. Giveme day by day strength to bear my burden,and help me to live in the light of the world toarecomeuntilmylife'send.THE PRAYER OFST.FRANCISO Lord, our Christ, may we have Thy mindand Thy spirit; make us instruments of Thypeace; where there is hatred, let us sow love;where there is injury, pardon; where there isdiscord, union; where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope; where there isdarkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.Owe may not soseek to be consoled as to console; to beunderstood, as to understand; to be loved, as tolove; for it is in giving that we receive; it isdivine Master, grant thatmuchinpardoning that we are pardoned; andwe are born to eternal life.in dying that28itis
INTERCESSIONSPlan for Intercessions for aWeekSunday: For your Parish Church. For the Clergy,Vestry, Sunday School, and the Teachers, AltarGuild, Choir, Ushers, Auxiliary and other organizations.For the Bishop and the Diocese.Monday: For your home, family andrelations.absent ones, and any in special need.the departed.ForRememberTuesday: For the advancement of the Kingdom ofGod in the earth. For the Presiding Bishop andthe National Council. For Missions and Missionaries at home and abroad.*For Church Unity.Wednesday: For yourcity or community. For theCouncil, the police, the firemen and all civicemployees. For doctors and nurses, and all whowork in hospitals. For the sick, the aged andorphans.Thursday: For the Country. For the President, theCabinet, and members of Congress. For the menand wome
Sufferers 30 ASickChild 30 The"Incurable" 31 ThoseShut-inandIsolated 31 OrphansandtheHomeless 31 TheBHnd andDeafDumb 32 AlcohoHcsandOthers 32 ThoseWhoMourn 32 TheDeparted.33 ThoseWhoServetheSick 33 CivicOfficialsandServants 34 EveryManinHisWork 34 SocialAgencies 35 Animals 35 FortheChurch 36 TheHouseofBishops 37 TheNationalCouncil 37 ADiocese 37 AParish 38 ChurchSchools 38 .
