An ancient prayer from Leonine Sacramentary for mercy, love, holiness.
O God, Whose ways are all mercy and truth, carry on Thy gracious work, and bestow, by Thy benefits, what human frailty cannot attain; that they who attend upon the heavenly mysteries may be grounded in perfect faith, and shine forth conspicuous by the purity of their souls; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This prayer is for mercy, love, holiness. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for mercy, love, holiness. 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: mercy, love, holiness.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them mercy, love, holiness.
Lord, grant us together mercy, love, holiness, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for mercy, love, holiness.
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.