An ancient prayer from Nerses of Clajes for forgiveness, mercy, holy spirit.
O Holy Spirit of God, very God, Who didst descend upon Christ at the River Jordan, and upon the Apostles in the upper chamber, we have sinned against heaven and before Thee; purify us again, we beseech Thee, with Thy Divine fire, and have mercy upon us; for Christ’s sake.
Amen.
This prayer is for forgiveness, mercy, holy spirit. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for forgiveness, mercy, holy spirit. 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, holy spirit.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them forgiveness, mercy, holy spirit.
Lord, grant us together forgiveness, mercy, holy spirit, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for forgiveness, mercy, holy spirit.
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.