Prayers of the Middle Ages: Light from a Thousand Years

Prayers

O Lord, vouchsafe to look mercifully upon us, and grant that we may
choose the way of peace; so that, rescued from the captivity of the sins
which have oppressed us, we may attain the dwellings of the heavenly
Jerusalem; through Jesus Christ. Amen.

                                                         —Sarum Breviary


                         For Brotherly Kindness

Pour upon us, O Lord, the spirit of brotherly kindness and peace; so
that, sprinkled with the dew of Thy benediction, we may be made glad by
Thy glory and grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

                                                         —Sarum Breviary


                               For Health

O God, who through the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, dost pour the gift of
love into the hearts of Thy faithful people, grant unto us health, both
of mind and body, that we may love Thee with our whole strength, and
with entire satisfaction may perform those things which are pleasing
unto Thee this day; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

                                                         —Sarum Breviary


                     For Grace to Walk in Holiness

O God of strength, passing all understanding, who mercifully givest to
Thy people mercy and judgment; grant to us, we beseech Thee, faithfully
to love Thee, and to walk this day in the way of righteousness; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

                                                         —Sarum Breviary


                           A Prayer for Today

In this hour of this day, fill us, O Lord, with Thy mercy, that
rejoicing throughout the whole day, we may take delight in Thy praise;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

                                                         —Sarum Breviary


                              Supplication

Almighty God, we invoke Thee, the fountain of everlasting light, and
entreat Thee to send forth Thy truth into our hearts, and to pour upon
us the glory of Thy brightness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

                                                         —Sarum Breviary


                           For Divine Control

O Lord God, King of heaven and earth, may it please Thee this day to
order and to hallow, to rule and to govern, our hearts and our bodies,
our thoughts, our works, and our words, according to Thy commandments,
that we, being helped by Thee, may here and for ever be delivered and
saved; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

                                                         —Roman Breviary


                     For a Knowledge of God’s Will

Most gracious God, to know and love whose will is righteousness,
enlighten our souls with the brightness of Thy presence, that we may
both know Thy will and be enabled to perform it; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.

                                                         —Roman Breviary


                     For Increased Love Toward God

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Prayers of the Middle Ages: Light from a Thousand Years

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