Prayers of Jeremy Taylor 69
Prayer
Free prayer, or...
Bless my loved ones..... ., especially those near to me, with health,
with good understanding, with the graces and gifts of your Spirit,
with happy minds and holy habits, to the coming of the Lord Jesus.^234
I pray for my community and neighbours......
God of infinite mercy, you have compassion on all you have made
and hear those who call to you for help; meet the needs of those who,
because of unbelief or disobedience do not ask your help, nor for
your saving intervention. I pray, especially for..... ., for the sake of
our Saviour Jesus Christ.^235
I pray for the church and mission of Jesus Christ in all places......
Lord Jesus Christ, pour your mercy on the whole church; preserve
her in truth and peace, in unity and safety, in all troubles, and tempta-
tions; that she, offering to your glory a never-ceasing sacrifice of
prayer and thanksgiving, may advance your honour, be filled with
your Spirit and so share in your glory.^236
I pray for all in authority and for the needs of the world......
Our Father......
Conclusion
Eternal God, merciful and gracious; watch over me this day as I place
myself under your favour and blessing. May the love of your mercies
and the holy fear of your majesty make me careful to seek your will
and diligent to carry it out and to persevere in the practices of a holy
life, till the last of my days. Amen.^237