Text: John 8:31-36 Lord Jesus, Thou the Church’s Head, Thou art her one Foundation. In Thee she trusts, before Thee bows, And waits for Thy salvation. Built on this Rock secure, Thy Church shall endure E’en though the world decay And all things pass away. O hear, O hear us, Jesus! O Lord, let this,…
Almighty, everlasting God, who by Your Son have promised us forgiveness of our sins, justification, and eternal life: we beseech You so to govern and quicken our hearts by Your Holy Spirit that we may by daily prayer in all trials, seek such help from Him, and by steadfast faith in His Word and promise,…
Text: Luke 7:11-17 Lord God, heavenly Father, who sent Your Son to be made man, that by His death He might pay for our sins and save us from eternal death: we beseech You to preserve us in such hope, that we may not doubt that, even as our dear Lord Christ, by His word,…
Almighty God, who by Your Holy Spirit have revealed and made known to us Your Word concerning Your Son, Jesus Christ: we beseech You to awaken our hearts, that we may receive it earnestly and not cast it to the wind nor listen carelessly, as did Your people, the unbelieving Jews, that we may daily…
O God, whose never-failing providence orders all things both in heaven and earth, we humbly implore You to put away from us all hurtful things and give to us those things that be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. [Gelasian Sacramentary] God’s grace, mercy, and peace are yours from God our Father,…