O God of hope, the true Light of faithful souls and perfect Brightness of the Blessed, Who art verily the Light of the world, grant that our hearts may both render Thee a worthy prayer, and always glorify Thee with the offering of praises; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

For Light

Shed forth, O Lord, we pray Thee, Thy light into our hearts, that we may perceive the light of Thy commandments, and walking in Thy way may fall into no error; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

For the Holy Spirit

We beseech Thee, Almighty God, let our souls enjoy this their desire, to be enkindled by Thy Spirit, that being filled, as lamps, by the Divine gift, we may shine like blazing lights before the Presence of Thy Son Christ at His coming; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

For Thy Will

Into thy hands, O Lord, we commit ourselves this day. Give to each of us a watchful, humble, and a diligent spirit, that we may seek in all things to know thy will, and when we know it may perform it perfectly and gladly, to the honor and glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

For Forgiveness

We beseech Thee, Almighty God, to receive with Fatherly tenderness Thy people fleeing from Thine anger to Thyself; that they who dread the scourge that comes from Thy Majesty may be enabled to rejoice in Thy forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

To Serve Thee

O God, who art the light of the minds that know thee, the life of the souls that love thee, the strength of the thoughts that seek thee, help us so to know thee that we may truly love thee, so to love thee that we may fully serve thee, whose service is perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

For Thy Presence

Into Thy hands, O God, we commend ourselves and all who are dear to us this day. Let the gift of Thy special Presence be with us even to its close. Grant us never to lose sight of Thee all the day long, but to worship and pray to Thee, that at eventide we may again give thanks unto Thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

General Petitions

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

For Christ’s Servants Everywhere

O God of infinite mercy and boundless majesty, Whom no distance can part from those for whom Thou carest, be present to Thy servants who everywhere confide in Thee, and through all the way in which they are to go be pleased to be their Guide and Companion. May no adversity harm them, no difficulty oppose them; may all things turn out happily and prosperously for them; that by the aid of Thy right hand, whatsoever they have asked for with reasonable desire they may speedily find brought to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

For the Spread of Christianity

O God of unchangeable power and eternal light, look favourably on Thy whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; and by the tranquil operation of Thy perpetual providence, carry out the work of man’s salvation; let the whole world feel and see that things which were cast down are being raised up, that those which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are returning to perfection; through Him from Whom they took their origin, even Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord. Amen. —Gelasian Sacramentary.

For Grace

O our Lord and God, look not on the multitude of our sins, and let not Thy dignity be turned away on account of the heinousness of our iniquities; but through Thine unspeakable grace sanctify this sacrifice of Thine, and grant through it power and capability, so that Thou mayest forget our many sins, and be merciful when Thou shalt appear at the end of time, in the man whom Thou hast assumed from among us, and we may find before Thee grace and mercy, and be rendered worthy to praise Thee with spiritual assemblies. Amen. —Liturgy of the Blessed Apostles.

For Enlightenment

Enlighten, O our Lord and God, the movements of our meditations to hear and understand the sweet listenings to Thy life-giving and divine commands; and grant unto us through Thy grace and mercy to gather from them the assurance of love, and hope, and salvation suitable to soul and body, and we shall sing to Thee everlasting glory without ceasing and always, O Lord of all. Amen. —Liturgy of the Blessed Apostles.

INDEX

A Adoration, 50, 82 Ambrose, 42, 43, 44 Ancient Collect, 78, 79, 83, 84 Ancient Liturgy, 79 Armenian Liturgy, 46 Augustine, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66

B Barnabas, 27, 28 Basil, 47, 48 Blessings, For, 17, 32, 35, 79, 83

C Charity, 42 Christ’s Presence, 10, 81 Christ’s Servants, 90 Christian Graces, 38 Chrysostom, 48, 49 Cleansing, Soul, 24, 83 Clement of Alexandria, 28 Clement of Rome, 15, 16, 17, 18 Clementine Liturgy, 16, 19, 20 Collect, 78, 83, 84 Communicants, 79 Communion with God, 64 Confession of Sin, 45 Converts in Mission Fields, 47 Coptic Liturgy of St. Cyril, 42 Cross, 10

D Daily Help, 38 Divine Help, 34, 89

E Eastern Church, 38, 39, 40 Enlightenment, 92 Entire Love, 51 Evening, 39, 63, 68, 69, 70, 79

F Faithful, For the, 73 Fast Days, 87 Fifth Century, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 First Century, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 First Fruits, 70 Forgiveness, 11, 14, 18, 19, 89 Fourth Century, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76 Freedom from Sin, 44 Friends, 12, 37

G Gallican Sacramentary, 28, 37, 38, 45 Gelasian Sacramentary, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 Gethsemane, 9 Gladness, 20 God’s Will, 12 Goodness, 86 Grace, 57, 62, 83, 91 Growth in Grace, 28 Guidance, 48, 81, 85

H Heavenly Mindedness, 80 Holy Communion, 33, 75, 76 Holy Sacrament, 19 Holy Spirit, 19, 44, 51, 73, 88 Hope, 14

I Ignatius, 23 Illumination, 40, 59 Intercession, 22, 78 Invocation, 49 Irenaeus, 29

J Jesus, 9, 10 Joy, 20

K Knowledge, 12, 43, 61

L Leonine Sacramentary, 80, 81, 82, 83 Light, 32, 40, 48, 55, 59, 64, 66, 81, 86, 88 Liturgy of the Blessed Apostles, 91, 92 Liturgy of St. James, 24, 25, 26 Liturgy of St. Mark, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 Liturgy of the Nestorians, 78 Love, Entire, 51 Love, More, 56 Love, Perfect, 55, 58 Love of God, 85 Love of God’s Law, 80 Luke, 8

M Magnificat, 8 Martyr, 10, 22, 23 Mary, 8 Mercy, For, 53, 57, 71, 91 Ministers, 39, 82 Morning, 16, 36, 38, 67, 68, 84, 89

N National Peace, 81 Nerses of Clajes, 44, 45 New Testament, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14

O Obedience and Love, 58 Obligation, 60

P Pardon, 36, 40, 43, 44 Patience, 14 Paul, 12, 13 Peace, 15, 33, 63, 78, 81, 82 Peace and Refuge, 54 Perfection, 55, 61, 63 Persecuted, 13 Perseverance, 53 Peter, 14 Petitions, General, 90 Polycarp, 22 Praise, 62, 87 Presence, Thy, 89 Protection, 42, 45, 62, 83, 84 Pure Heart, 19, 26 Purity, 44

R Refreshment, For, 49, 60, 85 Refuge and Peace, 54 Relatives, 12, 37 Rest in Thee, 66 Right Blessings, 47 Right Living, 80 Rulers, 15, 16

S Sabbath, 63, 66, 74 Salvation, 43 Sanctify Us, 26 Second Century Prayers, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28 Servants, Christ’s, 90 Simeon, 8 Sorrowing, 84 Soul Cleansing, 24 Spiritual Blessings, 45 Spiritual Desires, 13 Spread of Christianity, 91 Steadfastness, 52 Stephen, 10 Stewardship, 27, 28 Syrian Clementine Liturgy, 16

T Table Grace, 16, 17, 35, 36, 38, 39, 47, 62, 68, 70, 78, 79, 80, 81, 87, 88, 89 Thanks for Mercies, 71 Thanksgiving, 36, 67, 79 Third Century, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 Thy Will, 88 To Serve Thee, 89 To Teacher, 28 To Witness, 25 True Joys, 86 Trust, 43 Two or Three, 46, 48

V Voyage, Safe, 57

W Wisdom, 10 Witness, 25

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