Prayers of Julian of Norwich 41
The Evening Office
Preparation
Holy Spirit, touch my soul and teach me to long for God.^141
The Psalm, or...
God is the one who helps me;
my Lord is among those who support me.^142
The Word of God
O Lord Jesus, King of Bliss, how shall I love goodness and hate evil? Who
will teach me and tell me what I need to know if I may not see it in you?^143
Set reading
The more that the loving soul sees of the courtesy of God, the more
willing she is to serve him all her life.^144
Prayer
Free prayer, or...
Lord, you know what I truly want...... If it is your will, grant it to
me. But if it is not your will, good Lord, do not be displeased at my
request, for I want nothing except as you will. Amen.^145
Conclusion
Good Lord, may the end of my life be to your worship. Amen.^146