Thursday Evening
O Lord, Thy glory is above all our thoughts and Thy mercy is over all Thy works.
THOU hast sent Thy only Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. O Lord, we believe; help our unbelief. Give us true repentance toward God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; and let the love of God be shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given us.
THOU knowest, O Lord, all our temptations and the sin which doth so easily beset us. Thou knowest the devices of the enemy and the deceitfulness of our own hearts. We pray Thee, good Lord, that Thou wilt arm us with the whole armour of God. Uphold us with Thy free Spirit and watch over us for good evermore.
LET our supplications also ascend before Thee for the whole race of mankind. Send Thy word unto all the ends of the earth, and let it be the savour of life unto all that hear it.
BE gracious to this our native land. Do Thou rule all our rulers, counsel all our counselors, teach all our teachers, and order all the public affairs to Thy glory. Turn from us the judgments which we feel or fear. Continue Thy blessings to our souls and bodies. And notwithstanding all our provocations, be Thou still our God and let us be Thy people.
BE gracious to all our friends and neighbours. Bless our relations with the best of Thy blessings, with Thy fear and love. Preserve us from our enemies, and reconcile them both to us and to Thyself.
LET Thy blessing rest upon us of this family. In every condition secure our hearts to Thyself, and make us ever to approve ourselves sincere and faithful in Thy service.
AND now, O Father of mercies, be pleased to accept our evening sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Imprint and preserve upon our hearts a lively sense of all Thy kindness to us, that our souls may bless Thee, and all that is within us may praise Thy holy Name.
FOR all Thy patience with us, Thy care over us and Thy continual mercy to us, blessed be Thy Name, O Lord God, our heavenly Father. And unto Thee, with the Son of Thy love, and the Spirit of grace, be all thanks and praise now and for evermore. Our Father, etc.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Family Prayers for each day of the week by John Wesley
Thursday Morning
O Lord, the God of our Salvation, Thou art the hope of the ends of the earth. Upon Thee the eyes of all do wait; for Thou givest unto all, life, and breath, and all things. Thou still watchest over us for good; Thou daily renewest to us our lives and Thy mercies; and Thou hast given us the assurance of Thy word, that if we commit our affairs to Thee, if we acknowledge Thee in our ways, Thou wilt direct our paths.
WE desire, O Lord, to be still under Thy gracious conduct and fatherly protection. We beg the guidance and help of Thy good Spirit to dispose of us and all that concerns us, to the glory of Thy Name.
O Lord, withdraw not Thy tender mercies from us, nor the comforts of Thy presence. Pardon all our sins, and save us from all our iniquities.
SANCTIFY to us all our employments in the world, our crosses also, and our comforts, all the estates we go through, and all the events that befall us.
GRACIOUS Father, keep us, we pray Thee, this day in Thy fear and favour, and teach us, in all our thoughts, words and works, to live to Thy glory. If Thou guide us not, we go astray; if Thou uphold us not, we fall. Let Thy good providence be our defence, and Thy good Spirit our guide and counselor, and supporter in all our ways. And grant that we may do always what is acceptable in Thy sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose holy Name we close these our imperfect prayers; Our Father, etc
Let Thy grace, O Lord Jesus; Thy love, O heavenly Father; and Thy comfortable fellowship, O blessed Spirit, be with us, and all who desire our prayers, this day and for ever more.
O Lord, the God of our Salvation, Thou art the hope of the ends of the earth. Upon Thee the eyes of all do wait; for Thou givest unto all, life, and breath, and all things. Thou still watchest over us for good; Thou daily renewest to us our lives and Thy mercies; and Thou hast given us the assurance of Thy word, that if we commit our affairs to Thee, if we acknowledge Thee in our ways, Thou wilt direct our paths.
WE desire, O Lord, to be still under Thy gracious conduct and fatherly protection. We beg the guidance and help of Thy good Spirit to dispose of us and all that concerns us, to the glory of Thy Name.
O Lord, withdraw not Thy tender mercies from us, nor the comforts of Thy presence. Pardon all our sins, and save us from all our iniquities.
SANCTIFY to us all our employments in the world, our crosses also, and our comforts, all the estates we go through, and all the events that befall us.
GRACIOUS Father, keep us, we pray Thee, this day in Thy fear and favour, and teach us, in all our thoughts, words and works, to live to Thy glory. If Thou guide us not, we go astray; if Thou uphold us not, we fall. Let Thy good providence be our defence, and Thy good Spirit our guide and counselor, and supporter in all our ways. And grant that we may do always what is acceptable in Thy sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose holy Name we close these our imperfect prayers; Our Father, etc
Let Thy grace, O Lord Jesus; Thy love, O heavenly Father; and Thy comfortable fellowship, O blessed Spirit, be with us, and all who desire our prayers, this day and for ever more.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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.
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.
Family Prayers for each day of the week by John Wesley
Wednesday Morning
O GOD, blessed for ever, we thank and praise Thee for all Thy benefits, for the comforts of this life, and our hope of everlasting salvation in the life to come.
THOU hast delivered Thine own Son for us all. How shalt Thou not with Him also freely give us all things?
WE depend upon Thee, especially for the grace of Thy Holy Spirit. May we feel it perpetually bearing us up, by the strength of our most holy faith, above all the temptations that may at any time assault us.
LET Thy mighty power enable us to do our duty toward Thee and toward all men, with care, diligence, zeal, and perseverance unto the end. Help us to be meek and gentle in our conversation, prudent and discreet in ordering our affairs, observant of Thy fatherly providence in everything that befalls us, thankful for Thy benefits, patient under Thy chastisements, and readily disposed for every good word and work.
DELIVER US, we beseech Thee, from worldly cares and foolish desires; from vain hopes and causeless fears; and so dispose our hearts that death itself may not be dreadful to us.
MAY our hearts be so firmly established in grace that nothing may affright us to shake our constancy.
WE commend unto Thee all mankind. Bless our Sovereign, his counselors and ministers and all employed in public business, whether spiritual or civil, that whatsoever they do may be for Thy glory and the public good.
BE gracious unto all that are near and dear to us, and keep us all in Thy fear and love. Guide us, good Lord, and govern us by the same Spirit, that we may be so united to Thee here as not to be divided when Thou art pleased to call us hence, but may together enter into Thy glory, through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord and Saviour, who hath taught us when we pray to say: Our Father, etc
O GOD, blessed for ever, we thank and praise Thee for all Thy benefits, for the comforts of this life, and our hope of everlasting salvation in the life to come.
THOU hast delivered Thine own Son for us all. How shalt Thou not with Him also freely give us all things?
WE depend upon Thee, especially for the grace of Thy Holy Spirit. May we feel it perpetually bearing us up, by the strength of our most holy faith, above all the temptations that may at any time assault us.
LET Thy mighty power enable us to do our duty toward Thee and toward all men, with care, diligence, zeal, and perseverance unto the end. Help us to be meek and gentle in our conversation, prudent and discreet in ordering our affairs, observant of Thy fatherly providence in everything that befalls us, thankful for Thy benefits, patient under Thy chastisements, and readily disposed for every good word and work.
DELIVER US, we beseech Thee, from worldly cares and foolish desires; from vain hopes and causeless fears; and so dispose our hearts that death itself may not be dreadful to us.
MAY our hearts be so firmly established in grace that nothing may affright us to shake our constancy.
WE commend unto Thee all mankind. Bless our Sovereign, his counselors and ministers and all employed in public business, whether spiritual or civil, that whatsoever they do may be for Thy glory and the public good.
BE gracious unto all that are near and dear to us, and keep us all in Thy fear and love. Guide us, good Lord, and govern us by the same Spirit, that we may be so united to Thee here as not to be divided when Thou art pleased to call us hence, but may together enter into Thy glory, through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord and Saviour, who hath taught us when we pray to say: Our Father, etc
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday Evening: Personal Prayer of John Wesley
Have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness; and after the multitude of Thy mercies, do away mine offences. Let Thy unspeakable mercy free me from the sins I have committed, and deliver me from the punishment I have deserved. O save me from every work of darkness and cleanse me from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, that, for the time to come, I may, with a pure heart and mind, follow Thee, the only true God.
O LAMB of God, who both by Thy example and precept didst instruct us to be meek and humble, give me grace throughout my whole life, in every thought, word, and work, to imitate Thy meekness and humility. Mortify in me the whole body of pride.
GRANT, O lord, that I may look for nothing, claim nothing, and resent nothing; that I may go through all the scenes of life, not seeking my own glory, but looking wholly unto Thee and acting wholly for Thee.
O THOU Giver of every good and perfect gift, if at any time Thou pleasest to work by my hand, teach me to discern what is my own from what is another’s, and to render unto Thee the things that are Thine. As all the good that is done on earth, Thou doest it Thyself, let me ever return to Thee all the glory. Let me, as a pure crystal, transmit all the light Thou pourest upon me.
MAKE me to remember Thee on my bed, and think upon Thee when I am waking. Thou hast preserved me from all the dangers of the day past. Under the shadow of Thy wings let me pass this night in comfort and peace.
O LAMB of God, who both by Thy example and precept didst instruct us to be meek and humble, give me grace throughout my whole life, in every thought, word, and work, to imitate Thy meekness and humility. Mortify in me the whole body of pride.
GRANT, O lord, that I may look for nothing, claim nothing, and resent nothing; that I may go through all the scenes of life, not seeking my own glory, but looking wholly unto Thee and acting wholly for Thee.
O THOU Giver of every good and perfect gift, if at any time Thou pleasest to work by my hand, teach me to discern what is my own from what is another’s, and to render unto Thee the things that are Thine. As all the good that is done on earth, Thou doest it Thyself, let me ever return to Thee all the glory. Let me, as a pure crystal, transmit all the light Thou pourest upon me.
MAKE me to remember Thee on my bed, and think upon Thee when I am waking. Thou hast preserved me from all the dangers of the day past. Under the shadow of Thy wings let me pass this night in comfort and peace.
Tuesday Morning: Personal Prayers of John Wesley
ETERNAL and merciful Father, I give Thee humble thanks (increase my thankfulness, I beseech Thee) for all the blessings, spiritual and temporal, which in the riches of Thy mercy, Thou has poured down upon me.
MAY all my thoughts, words, and works tend to Thy glory. Heal, O Father of mercies, all my infirmities; strengthen me against all follies; and forgive me all my sins.
LET me learn of Thee to be meek and lowly. Pour into me the whole spirit of humility. Fill, I beseech Thee, every part of my soul with it, and make it the constant, ruling habit of my mind, that all my other tempers may arise from it; that I may have no thoughts, no desires, no designs, but such as are the true fruit of a lowly spirit.
BLESS, O gracious Father, all the nations whom Thou hast placed upon the earth, with the knowledge of Thee, the only true God: but especially bless Thy holy catholic Church and fill it with truth and grace. Where it is corrupt, purge it; where it is in error, rectify it; where it is right, confirm it; where it is divided and rent asunder, heal the breaches thereof. Replenish all whom Thou hast called to any office therein, with truth of doctrine and innocency of life. Let their prayers be as precious incense to Thy sight, that their cries and tears for the City of God may not be in vain.
HAVE mercy upon this Kingdom and forgive the sins of this people. Turn Thee unto us, bless us, and cause Thy face to shine on our desolations.
MAY all my thoughts, words, and works tend to Thy glory. Heal, O Father of mercies, all my infirmities; strengthen me against all follies; and forgive me all my sins.
LET me learn of Thee to be meek and lowly. Pour into me the whole spirit of humility. Fill, I beseech Thee, every part of my soul with it, and make it the constant, ruling habit of my mind, that all my other tempers may arise from it; that I may have no thoughts, no desires, no designs, but such as are the true fruit of a lowly spirit.
BLESS, O gracious Father, all the nations whom Thou hast placed upon the earth, with the knowledge of Thee, the only true God: but especially bless Thy holy catholic Church and fill it with truth and grace. Where it is corrupt, purge it; where it is in error, rectify it; where it is right, confirm it; where it is divided and rent asunder, heal the breaches thereof. Replenish all whom Thou hast called to any office therein, with truth of doctrine and innocency of life. Let their prayers be as precious incense to Thy sight, that their cries and tears for the City of God may not be in vain.
HAVE mercy upon this Kingdom and forgive the sins of this people. Turn Thee unto us, bless us, and cause Thy face to shine on our desolations.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday Evening: Personal Prayer of John Wesley
MOST great and glorious Lord God, I desire to prostrate myself before Thy Divine majesty, under a deep sense of my unworthiness, and with sorrow, shame, and confusion of fact, to confess I have, by my manifold transgressions, deserved Thy severest visitations. Father, I have sinned against heaven and am no more worthy to be called Thy son. For Jesus Christ, His sake, graciously receive me. Accept my imperfect repentance, and send Thy spirit of adoption into my heart, that I may again be owned by Thee, call Thee Father, and share in the blessings of Thy children.
ADORED be Thy goodness for all the benefits Thou hast already from time to time bestowed on me; for the good things of this life and hope of eternal happiness. Particularly I offer to Thee my humblest thanks for Thy preservation of me this day. If I have escaped any sin, it is the effect of Thy restraining grace. If I have avoided any danger, it was Thy hand directed me. To Thy holy Name be ascribed the honour and glory. O let the sense of all Thy blessings have this effect upon me—to make me daily more diligent in devoting myself, all I am, and all I have to Thy glory.
O GOD, fill my soul with so entire a love of Thee that I may love nothing but for Thy sake and in subordination to Thy love. Give me grace to study Thy knowledge daily, that in me a zealous obedience to all Thy commands, a cheerful patience under all Thy chastisements, and a thankful resignation to all Thy disposals. Let it be the one business of my life to glorify Thee, by every word of my tongue, by every work of my hand; by professing Thy truth, and by engaging all men, so far as in me lies, to glorify and love Thee.
LET Thy unwearied and tender love to me make my love unwearied and tender to my neighbour, zealous to pray for, and to procure and promote his health and safety, ease and happiness; and active to comfort, succour and relieve all whom Thy love and their own necessities recommend to my charity. Make me peaceable and reconcilable, easy to forgive, and glad to return good for evil. Make me like Thyself, all kindness and benignity, all goodness and gentleness, all meekness and long-suffering. And, O Thou Lover of souls, raise in me a compassionate zeal to save the life, the eternal life of souls, and to reclaim the wicked and win them to Thy love.
BE pleased, O Lord, to take me, with my parents, my friends and relations, and my enemies, into Thy almighty protection this night. Refresh me with such comfortable rest that I may rise more fit for Thy service. Let me lie down with holy thoughts of Thee, and when I awake let me be still present with Thee.
SHEW mercy to the whole world, O Father of all. Let the Gospel of Thy Son run and be glorified throughout all the earth. Let it be made known to all infidels, and obeyed by all Christians. Be merciful to this Church and nation. Give unto those responsible a discerning spirit that they may make choice of fit persons to serve in Thy sacred ministry; and enable all who are ordained to any holy function diligently to feed the flocks committed to their charge, instructing them in saving knowledge, guiding them by their example, praying for and blessing them, exercising spiritual discipline in Thy Church, and duly administering Thy holy Sacraments.
MULTIPLY Thy blessings on our Sovereign, on the Royal Family, and on the Lords and Commons of this land; that they may all, according to the several talents they have received, be faithful instruments of Thy glory.
ADORED be Thy goodness for all the benefits Thou hast already from time to time bestowed on me; for the good things of this life and hope of eternal happiness. Particularly I offer to Thee my humblest thanks for Thy preservation of me this day. If I have escaped any sin, it is the effect of Thy restraining grace. If I have avoided any danger, it was Thy hand directed me. To Thy holy Name be ascribed the honour and glory. O let the sense of all Thy blessings have this effect upon me—to make me daily more diligent in devoting myself, all I am, and all I have to Thy glory.
O GOD, fill my soul with so entire a love of Thee that I may love nothing but for Thy sake and in subordination to Thy love. Give me grace to study Thy knowledge daily, that in me a zealous obedience to all Thy commands, a cheerful patience under all Thy chastisements, and a thankful resignation to all Thy disposals. Let it be the one business of my life to glorify Thee, by every word of my tongue, by every work of my hand; by professing Thy truth, and by engaging all men, so far as in me lies, to glorify and love Thee.
LET Thy unwearied and tender love to me make my love unwearied and tender to my neighbour, zealous to pray for, and to procure and promote his health and safety, ease and happiness; and active to comfort, succour and relieve all whom Thy love and their own necessities recommend to my charity. Make me peaceable and reconcilable, easy to forgive, and glad to return good for evil. Make me like Thyself, all kindness and benignity, all goodness and gentleness, all meekness and long-suffering. And, O Thou Lover of souls, raise in me a compassionate zeal to save the life, the eternal life of souls, and to reclaim the wicked and win them to Thy love.
BE pleased, O Lord, to take me, with my parents, my friends and relations, and my enemies, into Thy almighty protection this night. Refresh me with such comfortable rest that I may rise more fit for Thy service. Let me lie down with holy thoughts of Thee, and when I awake let me be still present with Thee.
SHEW mercy to the whole world, O Father of all. Let the Gospel of Thy Son run and be glorified throughout all the earth. Let it be made known to all infidels, and obeyed by all Christians. Be merciful to this Church and nation. Give unto those responsible a discerning spirit that they may make choice of fit persons to serve in Thy sacred ministry; and enable all who are ordained to any holy function diligently to feed the flocks committed to their charge, instructing them in saving knowledge, guiding them by their example, praying for and blessing them, exercising spiritual discipline in Thy Church, and duly administering Thy holy Sacraments.
MULTIPLY Thy blessings on our Sovereign, on the Royal Family, and on the Lords and Commons of this land; that they may all, according to the several talents they have received, be faithful instruments of Thy glory.
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