Hear us, never-failing Light, Lord our God, source of light, light of the angels, principalities, powers, and all intelligent beings. You have created the light for your saints. May our souls be your lamps kindled and illuminated by you. May we shine and burn with the truth and never go out in darkness and ashes. May the gloom of sins be cleared away and the light of constant faith abide within us. Amen.
Mozarabic, before A.D. 700. Revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern
God, good and gracious King of our souls, you want to rule in the hearts of all your children. Deliver us from laziness in doing your work and all coldness from following your will. Rekindle our love when we look to you and renew our strength as we wait for you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
William Bright (1824-1901). Revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern
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