Further Prayers for Morning Prayer on Wednesday 18th May 2022

Richard Hambelton, Shadowman

Further prayers written for Morning Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer at St Stephen Walbrook on Wednesday 18th May 2022, based on readings from Psalm 92, Numbers 12 and Luke 5.12-26

From Psalm 92 :  It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord * and to sing praises unto thy Name, O most Highest; To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning * and of thy truth in the night-season.

Good Lord, help us;
To tell the truth of thy loving-kindness amidst all we see and hear this day.
To tell the truth of thy peace in our thoughts, words and deeds. 
To tell the truth of thy providence from claims of earthly pride.
To tell the truth of thy transforming power as living witnesses to your glory.
Amen.

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A sermon preached at All Hallows' by the Tower on Sunday 21st November 2021 (Year B, Christ the King) based on readings from Daniel 7.9-10, 13,14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1.4b-8; John 18.33-37. A shorter version of this sermon was given at St Stephen Walbrook on Thursday 25th November 2021.

You can watch a video recording of the sermon (and the service) at this link.

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