Little Folded Hands Part 7

107.

Holy Spirit, give us Each a lowly mind; Make us more like Jesus, Gentle, pure, and kind.

Holy Spirit, brighten Little deeds of toil, And our playful pastimes Let no folly spoil.

Holy Spirit, help us Daily by Thy might What is wrong to conquer And to choose the right. Amen.

108.

Jesus, from Thy throne on high, Far above the bright blue sky, Look on us with loving eye; Hear us, holy Jesus!

Be Thou with us every day, In our work and in our play, When we learn and when we pray; Hear us, holy Jesus!

May we grow from day to day, Glad to learn each holy way, Ever ready to obey; Hear us, holy Jesus!

May we ever try to be From our sinful tempers free, Pure and gentle, Lord, like Thee; Hear us, holy Jesus!

Jesus, Son of G.o.d most high, Who didst in the manger lie, Who upon the cross didst die-- Hear us, holy Jesus! Amen.

Special Prayers.

For Parents.

109.

Almighty and most merciful G.o.d, who in Thy infinite goodness hast committed us unto the charge of loving parents, who are to watch over us and provide for all our wants of body and soul, we pray Thee, protect and prolong their life, that we may continue to enjoy their loving care, and strengthen us that as obedient children we may be subject to their will and hold them in love and esteem; through Jesus Christ, our Lord Amen.

For the Teacher.

110.

Dear Father in heaven, who in Thy goodness hast given us teachers that they may instruct and train us in all useful knowledge, we pray Thee, bless them with strength and patience so to guide our feeble footsteps that, being warned, nurtured, comforted, and strengthened, we may do all things well-pleasing to Thee and profitable to us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

For the Pastor.

111.

O almighty G.o.d, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy holy apostles many excellent gifts and commandedst them faithfully to feed Thy flock, bless, we beseech Thee, our pastor that he may diligently preach Thy holy Word, and grant us grace to believe Thy saving Gospel and obediently to follow the teachings of Thy Word, that we may receive the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

For a Blessed End.

112.

While life's paths we still are pressing, Grant us, Father, steadfast faith And for Christ's sake grant the blessing Of a peaceful, Christian death. Amen.

The Lord's Prayer.

113.

Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespa.s.ses as we forgive those who trespa.s.s against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 23.

114.

1. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.

2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters.

3. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.

5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.