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| Madonna and Child, Barbara Hepworth, 1954 |
Prayers written for the Parish Carol Service at St Stephen Walbrook on Thursday 17th December 2020 inspired by lines from famous Christmas Carols.
O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel! Shine your
everlasting light upon the dark streets of the world. As we
await your coming, help us, your faithful people, to turn our lives towards the
light and life you bring. Be born in us anew each day. Fill us with the truth
of your Word and the confidence to share this great and glorious gift with others.
Lord
in your mercy
Hear
our prayer.
Hail
the heaven born prince of peace! Hail the son of righteousness! Grant
wisdom to the leaders of the world so that all nations may rise to proclaim
your glory, casting out sin and entering in to a new era of justice and prosperity
for all. We pray for peace in The Holy Land, peace among nations, peace in our
homes and peace in our hearts as we celebrate the birth at Bethlehem of the
Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord
in your mercy
Hear
our prayer.
Be
near us, Lord Jesus. We ask you to stay close by to all those most in need of
your loving presence. The homeless, the poor, the oppressed. All who are sick
and suffering as a result of the coronavirus. Those who have lost their
livelihoods and all who are struggling financially and anxious about the future.
We pray for our families and friends, near and far. Bless all those in your
tender care especially those who have joined you in your eternal kingdom.
Merciful Father
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son
our Saviour, Jesus Christ
Amen
Image : Barbara Hepworth, Madonna and Child, 1954
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