O Lord our governor, we beseech Thee, of Thy mercy, That we may have the heavenly vision, And behold things as they seem unto Thee, That the turmoil of this world may be seen by us To be bringing forth the sweet peace of the eternal years, And that in all the troubles...
We give You thanks, Almighty God, for the bread of the body that perishes. We implore You to give us that bread by which man’s higher life is fed. Laying hold of the life that never dies, may we be strengthened for the troubles and burdens of this life, and look...
As You make each sunrise and sunset to rejoice, so lift up the light of Your countenance upon us and make us glad with the tokens of Your love. Be with us, O Lord, and let Your grace follow us this day, and all the days of our life. Be our Guide until death, in death...
Heavenly and eternal Father, Source of all being, from whom I spring and to whom I shall return–I will forever be Yours. You will call me to Yourself when my hour comes. Blessed shall I then be if I can say, “I have fought a good fight.” I do not fear death, O Father...
