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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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For Rain

O God, our heavenly Father, by your Son Jesus Christ you have promised to those who seek your kingdom and its righteousness all things necessary to sustain their life: Send us, we pray, in this time of need, such moderate rain and showers, that we may receive the fruits of the earth, to our comfort and to your honor; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 653

Provenance

Cranmer 1549

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A prayer for timely rainfall first composed for the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, most likely by Thomas Cranmer. Its opening clause casts Matthew 6:33 as God's own promise, then petitions for exactly what that promise covers: moderate rain and the fruits of the earth.