An ancient prayer from Barnabas for forgiveness, grace, forgiveness.
O Lord God Almighty, who didst endue Thy holy apostle Barnabas with singular gifts of the Holy Ghost; leave us not, we beseech Thee, destitute of Thy manifold gifts, nor yet of grace to use them always to Thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This prayer is for forgiveness, grace, forgiveness. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for forgiveness, grace, forgiveness. 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, grace, forgiveness.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them forgiveness, grace, forgiveness.
Lord, grant us together forgiveness, grace, forgiveness, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for forgiveness, grace, forgiveness.
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.