Produced by Al Haines [Illustration: Cover art] [Frontispiece: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. _W. Holman Hunt._] THE DOOR OF HEAVEN A MANUAL FOR HOLY COMMUNION [_for Young People_] BY THE VEN. A. E. BURGETT, M.A. TWENTY-FIRST THOUSAND LONDON SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE NEW YORK AND TORONTO: THE MACMILLAN CO. 1922 {3} PREFACE. This little Manual is intended for the use of young people, and is therefore short and very simple. The object of the compiler is to place in the hands of candidates for Confirmation a little book that may be a help to them in their daily life, as well as at the Service of Holy Communion. Grateful thanks are tendered to the holders of copyright for permission to make use of the hymns printed at the end of the book. Also, the author begs to acknowledge ideas derived from examining similar Manuals, especially "The Narrow Way," "Prayers for Boys," "Help to Worship," and "Holy Communion" by Bishop How. It is earnestly hoped that this little book may, with the blessing of God, prove of service to those for whom it has been written, both in helping their devotions, and in deepening their spiritual life. A. E. B. {5} FOREWORD BY THE RIGHT REVEREND MacADAM HARDING, BISHOP OF QU'APPELLE. A little book that will help the young and busy people in North-West Canada to pray earnestly, day by day, and regularly make a good Communion, must receive a warm welcome from the Bishop of a Diocese where the great majority of the people are both young and busy. I know the earnest desire of the compiler to help our young men and women to draw near to God in Prayer and Sacrament, and I hope many of them will find herein the very assistance they need. M. M. QU'APPELLE. REGINA {7} THE DOOR OF HEAVEN DAILY PRAYERS MORNING Kneel down and say:-- In the presence of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. _Try to realize that you are in the presence of God, and then say_:-- Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. I thank Thee, O heavenly Father, for keeping me safe through the past night, and giving me rest and sleep. Bless me, I beseech Thee, during this day, and guard me from all dangers, both to body and soul, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. {8} Bless, O Lord, my father and mother, my brothers and sisters (and others whom you wish to pray for). Keep them safe and well, and help them, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.