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For the Acceptance of Prayer

Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Sickness & Healing

26 prayers

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  • For the Restoration of Health

    Thanksgiving

    Almighty God and heavenly Father, we bless and praise your Name on behalf of your servant N., and we give you humble thanks that you have been pleased to deliver him from sickness. Grant, O gracious Father, that by your help he may live in…

  • Absolution

    Absolution

    Our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given power to his Church to absolve all sinners who truly repent and believe in him, of his great mercy forgive you all your offenses; and by his authority committed to me, I absolve you from all your sins: I…

  • O most loving Father

    Absolution

    O most loving Father, by your mercy you put away the sins of those who truly repent, and remember their sins no more. Restore and renew in your servant whatever has been corrupted by the fraud and malice of the devil, or by his own selfish…

  • Ministry to the Sick

    Prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, heal this your servant, sustain him with your presence, drive away all sickness of body, mind, and spirit, and give to him that victory of life and peace which will enable him to serve you both now and evermore. Amen.

  • Ministry to the Sick

    Prayer

    As you are outwardly anointed with this holy oil, so may our heavenly Father grant you the inward anointing of the Holy Spirit. Of his great mercy, may he forgive you your sins, release you from suffering, and restore you to wholeness and s…

  • Ministry to the Sick

    Blessing

    The Almighty Lord, who is a strong tower to all who put their trust in him, to whom all things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth bow and obey: Be now and evermore your defense, and make you know and feel that the only Name under heav…

  • For a Sick Person

    Prayer

    O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need: We humbly beseech you to behold, visit, and relieve your sick servant N. for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon him with the eyes of your mercy; comfort him wit…

  • For Recovery from Sickness

    Prayer

    O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servant N. the help of your power, that his sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our…

  • For Recovery from Sickness (alternative)

    Prayer

    O God of heavenly powers, by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies all sickness and infirmity: Be present in your goodness with your servant N., that his weakness may be banished and his strength restored; and that, his h…

  • For a Sick Child

    Prayer

    Heavenly Father, watch with us over your child N., and grant that he may be restored to that perfect health which it is yours alone to give; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

  • For a Sick Child (alternative)

    Prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd of the sheep, you gather the lambs in your arms and carry them in your bosom: We commend to your loving care this child N. Relieve his pain, guard him from all danger, restore to him your gifts of gladness a…

  • Before an Operation

    Prayer

    Almighty God, our heavenly Father, graciously comfort your servant N. in his suffering, and bless the means used for his cure. Though at times he may be afraid, fill his heart with confidence that he may yet put his trust in you; through Je…

  • For Strength and Confidence

    Prayer

    Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servant N., and give your power of healing to those who minister to his needs, that he may be strengthened in his weakness and have confidence in your loving care; thr…

  • For the Sanctification of Illness

    Prayer

    Sanctify, O Lord, the sickness of your servant N., that the sense of his weakness may add strength to his faith and seriousness to his repentance; and grant that he may live with you in everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

  • For Health of Body and Soul

    Blessing

    May God the Father bless you, God the Son heal you, God the Holy Spirit give you strength. May God the holy and undivided Trinity guard your body, save your soul, and bring you safely to his heavenly country; where he lives and reigns for e…

  • Thanksgiving for a Beginning of Recovery

    Thanksgiving

    O Lord, your compassions never fail, and your mercies are new every morning: We give you thanks for giving our brother N. both relief from pain and hope of health renewed. Continue in him, we pray, the good work you have begun; that he, dai…

  • For a Sick Person When There Is Little Hope of Recovery

    Prayer

    O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need; We fly to you for aid on behalf of this your servant, here lying in great weakness of body. Look graciously upon him, O Lord; that as he outwardly fades away, you wo…

  • For Trust in God

    Prayer

    O God, the source of all health: So fill my heart with faith in your love, that with calm expectancy I may make room for your power to possess me, and gracefully accept your healing; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

  • In Pain

    Prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, by your patience in suffering you hallowed earthly pain and gave us the example of obedience to your Father’s will: Be near me in my time of weakness and pain; sustain me by your grace, that my strength and courage may no…

  • A Prayer When Taking Medicine

    Prayer

    Almighty God, in your goodness you created the earth and all its elements, and have given us skill to make medicines that heal and relieve our pain. All healing comes from you, and in you I put my trust. Grant that this medication may, in y…

  • For Sleep

    Prayer

    O heavenly Father, you give your children sleep for the refreshing of soul and body: Grant me this gift, I pray; keep me in that perfect peace which you have promised to those whose minds are fixed on you; and give me such a sense of your p…

  • In the Morning

    Prayer

    This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to d…

  • Ministry to the Dying

    Collect

    Almighty God, look on this your servant, lying in great weakness, and comfort him with the promise of life everlasting, given in the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

  • Litany at the Time of Death

    Litany

    O God the Father, Have mercy on your servant. O God the Son, Have mercy on your servant. O God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on your servant. O Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on your servant. Lord Jesus Christ, deliver your servant from al…

  • Depart, O Christian soul

    Prayer

    Depart, O Christian soul, out of this world; In the Name of God the Father Almighty who created you; In the Name of Jesus Christ who redeemed you; In the Name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May your rest be this day in peace, and yo…

  • Closing Prayer

    Prayer

    May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.