O God,
deliver us from earthly desires,
that no sin may reign in us,
but that with willing spirits we may serve you,
our only Lord;
through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Source: Gelasian Sacramentary
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers Ancient and Modern
by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 86 #2
“with willing spirits we may serve you” is possibly a reference to Psalm 51:12
Graphic, Gelasian Sacramentary, from Wikipedia.com
We call on you, Almighty God,
the Fountain of eternal Light,
to send forth your truth into our hearts,
and to pour on us the glory of your brightness;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Sarum Rite
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers Ancient and Modern
by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 44#2
Graphic: Model of Old Sarum (Salisbury) Cathedral, Wikipedia.com
O God,
you discipline us in your love,
and you refresh us through your discipline.
Move us to give you thanks for both;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Leonine Sacramentary
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers Ancient and Modern
by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 31 #2
O Lord,
help us always
to seek your kingdom and righteousness.
Give us all other things we need as well;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Source: Leonine Sacramentary, Gelasian Sacramentary
Source of this version: Freely modified from Ancient Collects, and Other Prayers, ed. William Bright, 1902, p. 89 #1
Also found here: Prayers Ancient and Modern by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 114 #2
Graphic, Gelasian Sacramentary, from Wikipedia.com
O God,
by the teaching of the Holy Spirit
you have instructed the hearts of your faithful.
By the same Spirit give us a right understanding,
that we always rejoice in his holy comfort;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source: Private Prayers, p. 30
O God,
you are love.
Help your children
to bear one another’s burdens
in perfect goodwill
that your peace
which passes understanding may
keep our hearts and minds
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Source: Book of Hours 1865
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers Ancient and Modern
by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 285 #2
Lord God almighty,
you are the true peace and love eternal.
Enlighten our souls
with the brightness of your peace,
and purify our consciences
with the sweetness of your love.
Give us peaceful hearts as we wait for you.
Guard and protect us in the adversities of this world,
surround us with your care,
that we may to give ourselves to the love of your peace.
Amen.
Source: Mozarabic Rite
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers Ancient and Modern
by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 171 #2
Graphic: Mozarabic manuscript from the Cathedral of Leon, from Wikimedia Commons.
O Lord, you never change.
Help us to pass through the coming year
with faithful hearts
that we may always be able
to do what is pleasing in your sight.
Amen.
Source: Mozarabic Rite
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers Ancient and Modern
by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 1 #2
Graphic: Mozarabic manuscript from the Cathedral of Leon, from Wikimedia Commons.
Most merciful God,
our foundation of hope
and our refuge in trouble,
deliver us from the snares of death
so that even with the many troubles that surround us
we may sing praises to your holy name
in purity and innocence;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Sarum Rite
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers Ancient and Modern
by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 230 #2
Graphic: Model of Old Sarum (Salisbury) Cathedral, Wikipedia.com
O Lord,
look on us in your mercy
and help us to choose the way of peace.
Rescue us from the captivity of our sin,
lift its oppression,
and lead us to dwell in your heavenly Jerusalem;
through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Source: Sarum Rite
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers Ancient and Modern
by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 54 #2
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