O God, raise our thoughts and affections toward You. Give to us by Your Holy Spirit, a longing for Your presence. Bless to us all Your providential dealings — sickness, pain, weakness, sorrow. Sanctify them to us by Your Spirit. In all despondency — be our Comforter; in all weakness — be our strength; in all fear — be our hope. Deepen our sorrow and pardon us for sins. Increase our faith in Christ our Savior. Give us right desires and holy thoughts and spiritual affections. May the light of Your reconciled countenance shine upon us. Grant us Your peace. Hear us and bless us, for our Savior's sake. (F. Bourdillon - 1864)
- That's a great prayer this morning!