God, you search all hearts, you know us better than we know ourselves, and you see the sins which our sinfulness hides from us. Our own conscience bears witness against us. We often slumber instead of being watchful. We do not always walk lovingly with each other, or humbly before you. Make known to us your ways, O Lord. Teach us your paths. Lead us in repentance. Lift us up in our weakness and let the day dawn and the Morning Star rise in our hearts, and bring us healing, strength, and joy. Day by day help us grow in faith, in self-denial, in charity, in heavenly mindedness. Bring us at last with your saints to glory everlasting. Amen.
Adapted from James Martineau (1805-1900). Revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern.
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