PRAYERS FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS
PRAYERS FOR THE SUNDAY SERVICES
The prayers may be introduced with these or similar words.
Let us pray for the world and the Church.
or
Let us pray for all people and the Church throughout the world.
and/or
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ has promised that you will hear us when we ask in faith: receive the prayers we offer.
The intercessions may close with a suitable collect or the Lord’s Prayer.
FORM A
In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father.
Hear our prayers, O Lord our God.
Hear us good Lord.
Guide and govern your holy Church, fill it with love and truth, and grant it the unity that is your will, binding it together with your Spirit.
Hear us, good Lord.
Give your Church boldness to preach the gospel in all the world, and to make disciples of all the nations.
Hear us, good Lord.
Enlighten the minds of all bishops, pastors, and ministers with true knowledge and understanding of your holy Word; that in their teaching and their lives they may declare it clearly and show its truth.
Hear us, good Lord.
Bless and keep all your people, that all may find and follow their true vocation and ministry.
Hear us, good Lord.
Give us a heart to love and reverence you, that we may diligently live according to your commandments.
Hear us, good Lord.
Give to all your people grace to meekly hear your Word, receive it with joy, and to bring forth the fruit of the Spirit.
Hear us, good Lord.
Bring into the way of truth all who have erred and are deceived.
Hear us, good Lord.
Strengthen those who stand, and comfort and encourage the faint-hearted, raise up those who fall; and finally beat down Satan under our feet.
Hear us, good Lord.
Give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; and give to everyone in your world dignity, food, and shelter.
Hear us, good Lord.
Bless and protect your servant, the President of the United States, and rule his heart in your faith, reverence, and love; that above all things he may have trust in you, and seek your honour and glory.
Hear us, good Lord.
Endue with grace, wisdom and understanding the members of the Cabinet, the Congress of the United States, the Supreme Court, the Governor of this State (or Commonwealth), and all in authority.
Hear us, good Lord.
Bless and keep all judges and magistrates, giving them grace to administer justice with fairness and mercy and to maintain integrity and truth.
Hear us, good Lord.
Bless and defend all who strive for our safety and protection, and shield them in all dangers and adversities.
Hear us, good Lord.
Grant us abundant harvests of the earth and the sea; strength and skill to conserve the resources of our planet; and wisdom to use them well and for the benefit of all.
Hear us, good Lord.
Enlighten with your Spirit all places of education and learning.
Hear us, good Lord.
Protect all who travel by land, water, or air, all women in labor, all sick persons and young children.
Hear us, good Lord.
Help and comfort the bereaved, the aged, and the lonely, and show your pity on all prisoners, captives, and detainees.
Hear us, good Lord.
Defend and provide for the widowed and the fatherless, the refugees and homeless, and all who are desolate and oppressed.
Hear us, good Lord.
Heal those who are sick in body, mind or spirit; and give skill and compassion to all who care for them.
Hear us, good Lord.
Come to the help of all who are in danger, need or trouble.
Hear us, good Lord.
Have mercy on all people.
Hear us, good Lord.
Forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and turn their hearts.
Hear us, good Lord.
Grant us true repentance; forgive our sins, negligences, and ignorances; and strengthen us by your Holy Spirit to amend our lives according to your holy Word.
Hear us, good Lord.
Here silence may be kept.
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