Private Prayers, Which may be said by the Pastor on his way to the house of sickness. Exaudi nos, Domine sancte, Pater Omnipotens, æterne Deus, et humilitatis nostræ officiis gratiam Tuæ visitationis admisce; ut quorum adimus habitacula, Tu in eorum Tibi cordibus facias mansionem: per JESUS CHRISTUM. Amen. (From the Sacramentary of Leo the Great, given in Bright's Ancient Collects.) O GOOD SHEPHERD, Who camest to seek and to save that which was lost, be with me in this my work. Strengthen me in my weakness. me greater zeal for Thy glory; the souls Thou diedst to save. or infirmities hinder Thy grace. weakness. Give greater love for Let not my sins Grant me faith fulness with tenderness, and boldness with meekness. Teach me, that I may teach. Comfort me, that I may comfort. speak in Thy Name. the Pastor and upon merits' sake. Amen. Bless that which I shall Also the following PRAYER FOR THE PARISH is suitable for use at the like time. O LORD, look down in mercy upon this Parish, and forgive us our grievous sins. Root out from among us especially the deadly sins of drunkenness and unchastity. May many souls be turned unto Thee.* Bless those who love Thee,* and do Thou keep all those who are walking in the way of life steadfast unto the end. Give patience to the sick and afflicted,* and make their sufferings a blessing to them. Bless to us all the means of grace. Prosper Thy servant in his holy work. And in Thine own good time heal all our divisions, and make us one; through JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen. * Here let intercession be made for special purposes. [The above PRAYer for the PariSH may be obtained printed on a card for distribution.] |