Loving Lord, prepare a place for yourself in my heart. Empty my heart of every feeling, thought, emotion, desire, purpose, anxiety, hope, fear, which may interfere with your love. Open my heart to receive you, let nothing shut you out, and let nothing be shut to you. You alone can prepare my heart for yourself. Cleanse me by your Spirit that I may love you, be filled with you, enlightened, and warmed by you. Dwell in me forever. Amen.
Source: Edward Bouverie Pusey (1800-1882), revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern.
Look on me, Lord, and pity me. Make me yours and let me remain yours forever. Amen.
Source: Adapted from Thomas Wilson (1663–1755), revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern.
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