Prayers of William Laud 65
Set readings
Almighty and everlasting God, in your tender love towards us you
sent our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take our flesh upon him, and to
suffer death upon the cross, that all should follow the example of
his great humility. By your mercy, may I follow the example of his
patience and share in his resurrection. Amen.^220
Prayer
Free prayer, or...
I pray for myself and for those dear to me......
Give me, Lord, I pray, a wise, sober and patient understanding,
a sincere and courageous heart; pure and controlled desires and
thoughts; a heart devoted to serve you and strength against all
temptations, especially the temptations of...... through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.^221
I pray for my community and neighbours......
Lord, forgive my enemies all their sins against you and give me
your grace, that for their hatred I may love, for their cursing I may
bless, for their injury I may do them good. Lord, forgive them, for
they do not know what they do. Amen.^222
I pray for the church and mission of Jesus Christ in all places......
Merciful God, bless the church in which I serve; make all its
members sound in faith and holy in life, so they may serve you, and
you may bless them, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.^223
I pray for all in authority and for the needs of the world......
Lord, let the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before
you and, according to the greatness of your power, be near those
condemned to die, for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.^224