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Preparation for Personal Prayer

Holy Spirit, breath of God and fire of love, I cannot pray without your aid: Kindle in me the fire of your love, and illumine me with your light; that with a steadfast will and holy thoughts I may approach the Father in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in eternal union. Amen.

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Prayers

For Joy at the End of Life

Lord Jesus, be mindful of your promise. Think of us, your servants, and when we shall depart, speak to our spirits these loving words: “Today you shall be with me in joy.” O Lord Jesus Christ, remember us, your servants who trust in you, when our tongues cannot speak, when the sight of our eyes fails, and when our ears are stopped. Let our spirits always rejoice in you and be joyful about our salvation, which you, through your death, have purchased for us. Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 678

Provenance

Coverdale (attrib.), ACNA 2019

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A brief deathbed prayer, received in Anglican memory as the words of Miles Coverdale, asking Christ to keep his promise to the penitent thief and to remember the dying when their senses fail.

BCP 2019, p. 678

Provenance

Coverdale (attrib.), ACNA 2019

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A brief deathbed prayer, received in Anglican memory as the words of Miles Coverdale, asking Christ to keep his promise to the penitent thief and to remember the dying when their senses fail.