An ancient prayer from Gelasian Sacramentary for forgiveness, love, joy.
Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; grant unto thy people that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This prayer is for forgiveness, love, joy. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for forgiveness, love, joy. 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, love, joy.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them forgiveness, love, joy.
Lord, grant us together forgiveness, love, joy, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for forgiveness, love, joy.
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.