O living flame of love, that wounds my soul so tenderly in its deepest center; Since by your grace I can endure your touch, perfect your work in me according to your will. By St. John of the Cross, Carmelite priest, poet, and mystical theologian.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. The Jesus Prayer is drawn from Luke 18:9-14, and is used widely throughout the Eastern Christian tradition.
A Prayer of Martin Luther
Behold, Lord, An empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak in faith; Strengthen thou me. I am cold in love; Warm me and make me fervent That my love may go out to my neighbor. I do not have a strong and firm faith; At times I doubt …
A Prayer of John Henry Newman: Lead, Kindly Light
Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on; The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on: Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene — one step enough for me. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead …
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A Prayer of Amy Carmichael
And shall I pray Thee change Thy will my Father, Until it be according unto mine? But no, Lord, no, that shall never be, rather I pray Thee blend my human will with Thine. I pray Thee hush the hurrying eager longing I pray Thee soothe the pangs of keen desire. See in my quiet …
Matthew Erickson 