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
O Lord,
graciously enlighten our hearts
with your holy light,
that we may serve you without fear
in holiness and righteousness
all the days of our life.
Lead us out of the darkness of this world,
to the land of heavenly brightness;
through your mercy, O blessed Lord,
who lives and reigns over all things,
forever and ever.
Amen.
Source: Sarum Rite
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the Middle Ages, edited by J. Manning Potts, 1954.
Graphic: Model of Old Sarum (Salisbury) Cathedral, Wikipedia.com
You are the eternal protection and salvation of our souls,
arm us with the helmet of hope,
and the shield of your invincible defense.
Help us in all hardships and needs,
and fill us with joy and gladness with those who love you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Sarum Rite
Source of this version: http://www.oursanctuary.net/sarum.html
Also found here: Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers Ancient and Modern
by Mary Wilder Tileston, Boston, Little Brown, 1914, p. 280 #2
Traditional English:
Thou, who art the eternal protection and salvation of our souls, arm us, we entreat Thee, with the helmet of hope, and the shield of Thy invincible defence; that so, helped by Thee in the straits of our necessities, we may be filled with joy and gladness with those who love Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Graphic: Page from an English Psalter, from Flickr, Walters Art Museum, Public Domain.
Almighty God,
you have placed the day-star in the heavens.
When it rises it scatters the night
and restores morning to the world.
Fill us with your mercy,
enlighten us,
and scatter all the darkness of our sins;
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. 347 #2
Graphic: Page from an English Psalter, from Flickr, Walters Art Museum, Public Domain.
O God,
you purify human hearts from sin
and make them whiter than snow.
Pour on us the abundance of your mercy.
Renew the Holy Spirit in us
that we may declare your praise,
be strengthened by your grace,
and obtain rest in the eternal mansions
of the heavenly Jerusalem;
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. 320 #2
This prayer is a reflection on Psalm 51
Graphic: Page from an English Psalter, from Flickr, Walters Art Museum, Public Domain.
O Lord,
you wash away our offences.
Comfort us who call on you.
Blot out our transgressions,
and restore us
from the death of sin
to the land of the living;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Sarum Breviary
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the Middle Ages, edited by J. Manning Potts, 1954
The prayer is a reflection on Psalm 51
Graphic: Page from an English Psalter, from Flickr, Walters Art Museum, Public Domain.
O Lord,
pour on us the spirit
of brotherly kindness and peace.
Sprinkle us with the dew of your blessing,
and make us glad by your glory and grace;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Sarum Rite
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the Middle Ages, edited by J. Manning Potts, 1954.
“Sprinkle us with the dew” is a reference to Psalm 133
Graphic: Page from an English Psalter, from Flickr, Walters Art Museum, Public Domain.
O God,
renewer and lover of innocence,
turn the hearts of your servants to yourself
that we may be found
rooted in faith
and fruitful in works;
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. 224 #2
Graphic: Page from an English Psalter, from Flickr, Walters Art Museum, Public Domain.
Gracious Lord,
you hear the sighing of a contrite heart
before it can be uttered.
Make us the temples of your Holy Spirit,
that we may be defended
by the shield of your heavenly goodness;
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. 207 #2
Graphic: Page from an English Psalter, from Flickr, Walters Art Museum, Public Domain.
