An ancient prayer from Augustine for forgiveness, strength, hope.
O Lord our God, under the shadow of Thy wings let us hope. Thou wilt support us, both when little, and even to gray hairs. When our strength is of Thee, it is strength; but, when our own, it is feebleness. We return unto Thee, O Lord, that from their weariness our souls may rise towards Thee, leaning on the things which Thou hast created, and passing on to Thyself, who hast wonderfully made them; for with Thee is refreshment and true strength.
Amen.
This prayer is for forgiveness, strength, hope. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for forgiveness, strength, hope. 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, strength, hope.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them forgiveness, strength, hope.
Lord, grant us together forgiveness, strength, hope, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for forgiveness, strength, hope.
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.