An ancient prayer from Augustine for joy, ancient, prayer.
O Lord, our Saviour, who hast warned us that thou wilt require much of those to whom much is given; grant that we whose lot is cast in so goodly a heritage may strive together the more abundantly to extend to others what we so richly enjoy; and as we have entered into the labours of other men, so to labour that in their turn other men may enter into ours, to the fulfillment of Thy holy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This prayer is for joy, ancient, prayer. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for joy, ancient, prayer. 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: joy, ancient, prayer.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them joy, ancient, prayer.
Lord, grant us together joy, ancient, prayer, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for joy, ancient, prayer.
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.