Prayers of Great Traditions

100 Prayers of Great Traditions

Grant to us, Saviour of Glory, the fear of God,

the love of God and his affection,

and the will of God to do on earth at all times

as angels and saints do in heaven.

Each day and night give us your peace.

Each day and night give us your peace.^329

I pray for my community and neighbours......
Be, Lord, a bright flame before them,
be a guiding star above them,
be a smooth path below them,
and be a kindly shepherd behind them,
today, tonight, and for ever.
If any are tired or a stranger,
lead them to the land of angels;
when it is time to go home
to the court of Christ, to the peace of heaven.^330

I pray for my church and for the church and mission of Jesus Christ
in all places......

I pray for all in authority and for the needs of the world......
On your world in tumult Lord, give:
the peace of the Father of joy,
the peace of the Christ of passion,
the peace of the Spirit of grace,
to ourselves and to our children,
ourselves and our children.^331

Our Father......