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 …
Te Deum laudamus: An Ancient Prayer in Praise of God
This ancient hymn of praise to God dates from the fourth century. It is usually attributed to Nicetas (c. 392-414), Bishop of Remesiana. We praise thee, O God: we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship Thee, the Father everlasting. To Thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens and all the powers …
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