An ancient prayer from Ambrose for forgiveness, mercy, light.
O Lord, who hast mercy upon all, take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of Thy Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh, a heart to love and adore Thee, a heart to delight in Thee, to follow and to enjoy Thee, for Christ’s sake.
Amen.
This prayer is for forgiveness, mercy, light. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for forgiveness, mercy, light. Give mercy, strength, and a heart made faithful before Thee. Amen.
This prayer comes from the ancient church’s habit of asking directly: for mercy, for holiness, for protection, for light. It does not perform spirituality. It reaches for God.
Use it as written, or let it become a frame for the person and need in front of you.
Lord, hear this prayer in me: forgiveness, mercy, light.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them forgiveness, mercy, light.
Lord, grant us together forgiveness, mercy, light, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for forgiveness, mercy, light.
It appears in Prayers of the Early Church, edited by J. Manning Potts, available through Project Gutenberg.
Yes. Change the pronouns or add a name, while keeping the heart of the prayer intact.