Prayers of the Early Church

Prayers; Prayers, Early Christian
We beseech Thee, O Lord, be gracious to Thy people, that we, leaving day
by day the things which displease Thee, may be more and more filled with
the love of Thy commandments, and being supported by Thy comfort in this
present life, may advance to the full enjoyment of life immortal;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
                                                  —Leonine Sacramentary.


                         For Christ’s Presence

Be present, O Lord, to our supplications; that as we trust that the
Saviour of mankind is seated with Thee in Thy Majesty, so we may feel
that, according to His promise, He abideth with us unto the end of the
world; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
                                                  —Leonine Sacramentary.


                           For National Peace

We beseech Thee, O Lord, be gracious to our times; that both national
quietness and Christian devotion may be duly maintained by Thy bounty;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
                                                  —Leonine Sacramentary.


                         For Light and Guidance

We beseech Thee, O Lord, let our hearts be graciously enlightened by Thy
holy radiance, that we may serve Thee without fear in holiness and
righteousness all the days of our life; that so we may survive the
storms of this world, and with Thee for our Pilot attain the haven of
eternal brightness; through Thy mercy, O blessed Lord, Who dost live and
govern all things, world without end. Amen.
                                                  —Leonine Sacramentary.


                        For Acceptable Petitions

Let the prayers of Thy children, O Lord, come up to the ears of Thy
mercy; and that we may obtain what we ask, make us ever to ask what
pleaseth Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
                                                  —Leonine Sacramentary.


                               For Peace

Mercifully receive, O Lord, the prayers of Thy people, that all
adversities and errors may be destroyed, and they may serve Thee in
quiet freedom, and give Thy peace in our times; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
                                                  —Leonine Sacramentary.


                         For Those Who Minister

O God, Whose ways are all mercy and truth, carry on Thy gracious work,
and bestow, by Thy benefits, what human frailty cannot attain; that they
who attend upon the heavenly mysteries may be grounded in perfect faith,
and shine forth conspicuous by the purity of their souls; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
                                                  —Leonine Sacramentary.


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Prayers of the Early Church

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