Family Prayers for each day of the week by John Wesley

Family Prayers for each day of the week by John Wesley

Wednesday Evening

O Lord, how manifold are Thy works! In wisdom hast Thou made them all. The day is Thine; the night also is Thine; Thou hast prepared the light and the sun. We render Thee thanks for all the benefits which Thou hast bestowed on the whole world, especially on us whom thou hast called to the knowledge of Thy grace in Christ Jesus.

ACCEPT, O merciful Father, the good resolutions which Thou hast inspired us with by Thy Spirit. Strengthen them, we beseech Thee, with Thy continued grace, that no sudden desires, vehement inclinations, ineffectual purposes or partial performances, may lead us into a false opinion of ourselves; but that we may bring forth actually and with a constant spirit all the fruits of righteousness which are by Christ Jesus.

LIFT our affections to things above that we may have perfect contentment in well-doing and patient suffering. Free us from the cares of this world, from all distrust of Thy good providence, from repining at anything that befalls us; and enable us in everything to give thanks, believing that all things are ordered wisely, and shall work together for our good.

INTO Thy hands we commend both our souls and bodies which Thou hast mercifully preserved this day. We trust in Thy watchful Providence who givest Thy angels charge over us. Continue these holy thoughts and desires in us till we fall asleep, that we may receive the light of morning with a new joy in Thee and thankful affection to Thee.

WE desire likewise, O God, the good of the whole world. Pity the follies of mankind; deliver them from their miseries and forgive Thou all their sins. Hear the cry of every part of the creation and bring them all into the glorious liberty of the sons of God.

Hear the daily prayers of the Church. Free her from error. Let the truth as it is in Jesus prevail, and peace be in all her borders.

STRENGTHEN all Thy faithful servants. Bring back them that wander out of the way. Raise up those that are fallen. Confirm those that stand, and grant them steadily to persevere in faith, love, and obedience. Relieve and comfort all that are in distress. Let the earth bring forth her fruit in due season, and let all honest and industrious people be blest to their labours. Remember all those who have done good unto us. Grant forgiveness and charity to all our enemies, and continue goodwill among all our neighbours. Support the sick with faith and patience. Assist those who are leaving this world. Receive the souls which Thou hast redeemed; and give us all a glorious resurrection and eternal life. Our Father, etc.