52 Prayers of Great Traditions
I pray for my community and neighbours......
Lord, give to all who toil on the land a good season;
to all who work on the sea safe return;
to those who trade honest competition;
to those in business the will to pursue it lawfully.
From the humblest worker to the richest,
the poorest of our people to the privileged,
may thanks be given to you and your good gifts shared. Amen.^181
I pray for my church and the church of Christ in all places......
Lord of the harvest, send out labourers,
made strong by you, into your harvest.
Teach our ministers rightly to explain the word of truth,
and themselves to walk by its light,
so that those who love you may honour them. Amen.^182
I pray for all in authority and for the needs of the world......
Our Father......
Conclusion
May your strong hand, Lord, be my constant defence,
your mercy in Christ my salvation,
your word of truth my instructor,
the grace of your life-giving Spirit my consolation always.
And at last:
the soul of Christ hallow me,
and the body strengthen me,
and the blood ransom me,
and the water wash me,
and the bruises heal me,
and the wound hide me, secure in his eternal love. Amen.^183