Prayers of William Laud 61
Set readings
Almighty God, you show all who are in error the light of your truth,
so they may turn to the way of righteousness. Give all your people in
Christ power to shun the things which are contrary to our profession
and to follow those things that conform to your word, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.^205
Prayer
Free prayer, or...
Eternal God, I pray for myself and for those dear to me.
Good Lord, bless all the places to which I have a connection, the
place where I live and also...... Bless every soul in these places, my
wider family and friends. Bless those for whom I have responsibility
- especially my loved ones and close friends...... Lord, forgive us all
our sins and strengthen us to continue as your servants both in life
and death. Amen.^206
I pray for my community and neighbours......
O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsel, and all just
works proceed, give us the peace which the world cannot give; so that
our hearts may be set to obey your commandments, and also that
through your help, as we are kept from the fear of our enemies, we
may spend our time in peace and security, through the merits of Jesus
Christ our Saviour. Amen.^207
I pray for the church of Jesus Christ in all places......
Lord, bless all the afflicted members of the body of your Son,
wherever and however afflicted. Send them constant patience, or
speedy deliverance as seems best to you, and is best for them,
according to their needs: particularly...... Amen.^208