Prayer, its Nature & Technique - Kirpal Singh

PRAYERFROM BOOK OF COMMON PRAYERThe following prayers have been selected from theBook of Common Prayer as used by the clergy andlaity of the Church of England. These will serve asinspired examples of spiritual devotion, reverence,humility, supplication and praise to the SupremeCreator. Such sublime incentives are inherent in allreligions, establishing the universality of a commonorigin and destiny for all mankind.O God, the strength of them all that put theirtrust in Thee, mercifully accept our prayers; andbecause through the weakness of our mortalnature we can do no good thing without Thee,grant us the help of thy Grace, that in keeping ofThy commandments we may please Thee, bothin will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.O Lord, Who never failest to help and governthem whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfastfear and love; Keep us, we beseech Thee, underthe protection of Thy good providence, and makeus to have a perpetual fear and love of Thy holyname, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.O Lord, we beseech Thee mercifully to hearus; and grant that we, to whom Thou has givena hearty desire to pray, may by Thy mighty aidbe defended and comforted in all dangers andadversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.156