36 Prayers of Great Traditions
I pray for all in authority and for the needs of the world......
Father, forgive as we forgive those who sin against us: Lord, since
we do not forgive fully, help us to forgive fully, so that for your sake we
may truly love our enemies and sincerely intercede for them with you;
that we may render no evil for evil, but in you strive to do good to all.^124
Our Father......
Conclusion
I bless you my Lord and God, living and true; Father Son and Holy
Spirit, to you belongs all praise, glory, honour, blessing, and every
good forever. Amen.
The Evening Office
Preparation
Praised be my Lord, for sister moon and for the stars,
you set them in heaven clear, precious, and lovely.
Praised be my Lord for brother fire,
by which you light up the night;
he is lovely and happy, mighty and strong.
Praised be my Lord for our sister, mother earth,
which sustains and keeps us and produces varied fruits with
grass and bright flowers.^125The Psalm, or...
The LORD most high inspires awe;
a great king over all the earth.^126