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DAILY PRAYERS

Prayer in the Morning

Introduction

O Lord, open our lips
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

I Bow before the Father
Who made me
I Bow before the Son Who saved me
I bow before the Spirit Who guides me
In love and adoration I give my lips
I give my heart
I give my mind
I give my strength
I bow and adore thee SacredThree
The Ever One The Trinity

π

Blessèd are you, creator God; to you be glory and praise for ever. Your Spirit moved over the face of the waters to bring light and life to your creation. Pour out your Spirit on us this day, that we may walk as children of light and by your grace reveal your presence,
Blessed be God Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
Blessèd be God for ever :

other versions of this prayer are available

Song of Praise -

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart,
Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art, 
Be thou my best thought in the day and the night,
Both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light.

High King of heaven, thou heaven's bright Sun,
O grant me its joys after vict'ry is won, Great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all.

Other Hymns may be used

The night has passed and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind:

Silence

As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. Amen.

Trisagion
 -Prayer of confession

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Holy God. 
Holy Mighty. 
Holy Immortal 
Have mercy on us.

The Word of God 


Psalm Reading Gospel

A list will be published each week or month

Canticle

Christ, as a light illumine and guide me. 
Christ, as a shield overshadow me.
Christ under me;Christ over me;
Christ beside me on my left and my right.
This day be within and without me,
lowly and meek, yet all-powerful.
Be in the heart of each to whom I speak;
in the mouth of each who speaks unto me.
 This day be within and without me,
 lowly and meek, yet all-powerful.
Christ as a light; Christ as a shield;
 Christ beside me on my left and my right.

Lorica St Patrick

or this canticle

Benedictus

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

he has come to his people and set them free.

He has raised up for us a mighty saviour,

born of the house of his servant David.

Through his holy prophets he promised of old

that he would save us from our enemies,

from the hands of all who hate us.

He promised to show mercy to our fathers

and to remember his holy covenant.

This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship him without fear,

holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us,

to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.

Luke Chapter 2

Prayers for others

We offer our prayers for ourselves and others in this or another form

That this day may be holy, good and joyful: 
We pray to you O Lord

That we may offer to you our worship and our work: 
We pray to you O Lord

That we may strive for the well-being of all creation: 
We pray to you O Lord

That in the pleasures and pains of life, we may know the love of Christ and be thankful: 
We pray to you O Lord

That we may be bound together by your Holy Spirit, in communion with [N and with] all your saints, entrusting one another and all our life to Christ: 
We pray to you O Lord

Let us commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray, to the mercy and protection of God.

Lords Prayer

Collect

The collect of the day and/or this

Eternal God and Father, you create and redeem us by the power of your love: guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, that we may give ourselves in love and service to one another and to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

May Christ walk with us today and kindle in us the fire of God love. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Blessing

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever He may send you.
May He guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm.
May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you.
May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

Northumbrian Community

Prayer at Midday or Later in the Afternoon

Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith,

Whose strong hands were skilled

At the plane and the lathe,

Be there at our labours,

And give us, we pray,

Your strength in our hearts, Lord,

At the noon of the day

Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace,

Your hands swift to welcome,

Your arms to embrace,

Be there at our homing,

And give us, we pray,

Your love in our hearts, Lord,

At the eve of the day.

CAIM

Lord

Your Presence is in my Life

Your Presence is all around me

Your Presence is Peace

Your presence is in my Mind

Your Presence is all around me

Your Presence is Peace

Your presence is in My Heart

Your Presence is all around me

Your Presence is Peace

Psalm

Psalm 139.1–11, 16, 17 or Ps 23 or another

Lord, you have searched me out and known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar.

You trace my journeys and my resting-places

and are acquainted with all my ways.

Indeed, there is not a word on my lips,

but you, O Lord, know it altogether.

You press upon me behind and before

and lay your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

it is so high that I cannot attain to it.

Where can I go then from your Spirit?

where can I flee from your presence?

If I climb up to heaven, you are there;

if I make the grave my bed, you are there also.

If I take the wings of the morning

and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,

Even there your hand will lead me

and your right hand hold me fast.

If I say, ‘Surely the darkness will cover me,

and the light around me turn to night’,

Darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day; darkness and light to you are both alike.

How deep I find your thoughts, O God!

how great is the sum of them!

If I were to count them, they would be more in number than the sand; to count them all, my life span would need to be like yours.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.

Scripture

Jesus said come to me you who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest

Matthew 11*28

Magnificat

this may be used later in the afternoon

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has looked with favour on his humble servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed, the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation.He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the humble.

He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.

Luke Chapter 2

Lords Prayer

CAIM

Circle me Lord

Keep protection near And danger afar

Circle me Lord

Keep hope within keep doubt without

Circle me Lord

Keep light near And darkness afar

Circle me

Lord Keep peace within Keep evil out

Prayer later in the Evening or before Sleep

a lit candle is placed centrally

The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end 
Amen

Calm me, O Lord, as you stilled the storm, Still me, O Lord, keep me from harm,

Let all the tumult within me cease, Enfold me,Lord, in your peace,

Trisagion
 -Prayer of confession

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Holy God. 
Holy Mighty. 
Holy Immortal 
Have mercy on us.

THE BRINGING OF LIGHT

HYMN

Now in the fading light of day,
maker of all to you we pray, 
that in your ever watchful love
you'll guide and keep us from above.

Help and protect us through the night, danger and terror put to flight. 
Never let evil have its way.
Preserve us for another day.

Father Almighty this be done,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord your Son, whom in the Spirit we adore, 
who reigns with you forever more.

or earlier in the evening

Hail gladdening light Lord Jesus Christ, 
In you the Fathers glory shone. 
Immortal, Holy blest is he,
And blest are you, his holy Son

Now sunset comes, but light shines forth
The lamps are lit to pierce the night, Praise Father, Son and Spirit, God Who in the darkness gives us light.

Worthy are you of endless praise,
O Son of God, life giving Lord 
Wherefore you are through all the earth 
And in the highest heaven adored.

Psalm 134 
or some other

Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you that by night stand in the house of the Lord.

Lift up your hands towards the sanctuary and bless the Lord.

The Lord who made heaven and earth give you blessing out of Zion.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit As it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever Amen.

BIBLE READING 
One of the following short lessons or another suitable passage is read

You, O Lord, are in the midst of us and we are called by your name; leave us not, O Lord our God.
Jeremiah 14.9

Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil is prowling round like a roaring lion, seeking for someone to devour. Resist him, strong in the faith. 
1 Peter 5.8, 9

The servants of the Lamb shall see the face of God, whose name will be on their foreheads.There will be no more night: they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for God will be their light, and they will reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 22.4, 5

NUNC DIMITTUS

Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace: your word has been fulfilled.

My own eyes have seen the salvation
which you have prepared in the sight of every people;

A light to reveal you to the nations 
and the glory of your people Israel.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit As it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever Amen .

Prayers for Others

Watch thou, dear Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend thy sick ones, Lord Christ. Rest thy weary ones. Bless thy dying ones. Soothe thy suffering ones.

Pity thine afflicted ones. Shield thy joyous ones.

And all, for thy love's sake. Amen.

Lords Prayer

Collect

Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray; and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen

Closing Prayers

In peace I will lie down and sleep
For it is you Lord who make me dwell in safety

The Lord bless us and keep us

The Lord make his face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us

The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace

Amen

May the peace and love of Christ enfold us this night 
+ In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Prayers and Blessings

I weave silence on to my lips

I weave silence on to my mind..

I weave silence on to my heart

Calm me O Lord, as you stilled the storm.

Still me O Lord, keep me from harm.

Let all the tumult within me cease.

Enfold me, Lord, in your peace.

Visit this home we pray O Lord and drive far from it all assaults of the enemy.

May your holy angels stay here and guard us in peace and may your blessing be always upon us

Deep Peace of the Running Wave to you. Deep Peace of the flowing Air to you

Deep Peace of the quiet Earth to you

Deep Peace of the shining Stars to you

Deep Peace of the Son of Peace to you

The Love of Christ: Surround us

The Light of Christ: Lead us

The Peace of Christ: Fill us

The Power of Christ: Aid us

The Joy of Christ: Thrill us

The Presence of Christ:

Be with us ever more

David Adam

Three Prayers for those with little time

Lord you are in this place,

Fill us with your power Cover us with your peace

Show us your presence

Lord help us to know

We are in your hands We are under your protection We are covered by your love

Lord we ask you today,

To deliver us from evil To guide us in our travels To defend us from all harm

Lord give us now

Eyes to see the invisible Ears to hear your call

Hands to do your work

And hearts to respond to your love

Your Presence is in my Life

Your Presence is all around me

Your Presence is Peace

Your presence is in my Mind

Your Presence is all around me

Your Presence is Peace

Your presence is in My Heart

Your Presence is all around me

Your Presence is Peace

The Love of Christ: Surround us

The Light of Christ: Lead us

The Peace of Christ: Fill us

The Power of Christ: Aid us

The Joy of Christ: Thrill us

The Presence of Christ:

Be with us ever more

David Adam

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