An ancient prayer from Gelasian Sacramentary for peace, rest, peace.
O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
This prayer is for peace, rest, peace. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for peace, rest, peace. 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: peace, rest, peace.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them peace, rest, peace.
Lord, grant us together peace, rest, peace, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for peace, rest, peace.
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.