3 Prayers from The Apostolic Constitutions
The Morning Office
Preparation
Eternal Saviour, King of heaven, you alone are Lord of all creation; the
helper of all who have trusted you; God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob,
merciful, patient and full of compassion. Every heart is open to you,
every secret thought revealed. Father, you hear the prayers of all who
call on you, hear my prayer for Jesus’ sake. You know even the unspoken
desires of the heart. Search my thoughts in your infinite knowledge and
by your Holy Spirit lead me to understand your ways in Christ. Amen.^37
Great and Almighty Lord, your power is great and your knowledge
is perfect. Creator and Saviour, rich in blessing, long-suffering, and
merciful, do not remove your salvation from your creatures, for
you are good, sparing sinners. You invite me to repentance, out of
compassion rebuking me as I deserve. How can I stand if you were
hasty to judgement? I confess my need of your saving grace this day;
through Jesus Christ. Amen.^38
The Psalm(s)
Glory to the Father......