88 Prayers of Great Traditions
Conclusion
It was a sweet day when you turned my way, my Lord, to meet me.^289
Lord God, brighten my hope and may I joyfully expect the coming
of the Lord Jesus. Inflame my love and may I more intensely love my
Saviour, my fellow believers and my neighbours. Amen.^290
The Evening Office
Preparation
May I climb the high mountain and rejoice in him who bids me climb
higher. Let me live always on high with you. ‘Who can ascend the hill
of the Lord, and who shall dwell in his holy Place?’ My longing is to
come near to you. I would be as near as Jesus is, so near, so very near
to God, I cannot be nearer.^291
The Psalm, or...
Return to your rest, I say to myself,
because the LORD has been so good to you.^292The Word of God
The sure words of scripture are the footsteps of Jesus imprinted on the
soil of mercy – follow the track and find him.^293
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