Intercessions and Prayers.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XIII, Issue 2, 1 August 1922, Page 392

Intercessions and Prayers.

Intercessions and Prayers authorised for use m the Diocese : — Almighty God, who hast taught us m Thy Holy Word to make prayers and supplications and to give thanks for all men : We pray Thee for the Nations of the World; that the barriers of envy and ill-will may be broken down, and that every effort toAvards unity and peace may be blessed and prospered; * For the King; that his throne may be established m righteousness, and that he may rule m Thy faith and fear ; For a peaceful settlement of the troubles m Ireland. For thu bishops and Clergy of Thy Church (especially the Bishop and Clergy of this diocese) ; that girt about Avith truth and having on the breastplate of righteousness, they may promote Thy glory and set forAvard the salvation of all men; For parents and children; that purity and love may dwell m our homes, and that duty and affection may be the bonds of family life, and for God's blessing on the work of the Mothers' Union. For the rich, that they may remember their steAvardship ; for the gifted, that they may employ their talents m Thy service; for all men, that Christ may be glorified m their lives. That all Church people, during this time of financial stress, may give liberally of their substance, that the Avork of the Church be not hindered. For our friends and loved ones, for those at home and those absent; that they and we, protected and purified by Thy grace on earth, may hereafter see Thy face together, and render unto Thee a more perfect sei* vice. For the Deaconess and the Candidates m training m the Deaconess Home at; Hastings. For the lady workers m the Maori Mission -Houses m the Diocese. ' For all Church workers. For the Sunday Schopls throughout the Diocese. _ . That men may. :be. found to fill the vacant Maori cures m the Diocese. For God's, blessing on the Maori students at St. John's College. For the Schools m this Diocese: Te Ante College, Hukarere School, Wae-renga-a-hika School, Te Hauke, .St; Luke's- (Havelock), and St. Winir f reds (Gisborne). ..•..;....- --...-:.■

For Holy Trinity Girls' Club and Holy Trinity Young Men's Club, that they may be an influence for good m the parish of Gisborne. For St. Mary's Home and St. Hilda's Home. For the Standing Committee, the Chapter, all Boards of Trustees m this Diocese, arid all Committees. For the N.Z. Board of Missions, especially that they may be guided to a right choice m the appointment of a General Organising Secretary. For the New Zealand Anglican Bible Class Union. That New Zealand may receive the. message from. China brought by the Rev. C. McDouall. . PRAYERS. For Russia. Almighty God, who by . Thy Son Jesus Christ hast bidden us to ask of Thee our daily bread, have mercy upon the people of Russia m their hour of need, save them from the perils of famine . and disease, and guide and bless all efforts to bring them help, through the same Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 0 Lord Jesus Christ, Son of Man, who art ever ready to succour them that are tempted: grant unto us, Thy servants, grace and constancy that we may fight fearlessly against the corruption that is m this world, and shield and rescue those that are m peril and sore beset. Rescue the fallen, 0 Lord, to themselves and to Thee: and m garments made white through Thy blood, bring us all to that Home, where the pure m heart shall see God. These things we ask of the love of the Father, and the power of the Holy Spirit m Thy Name, Who with them livest and reignest, one God for evermore. Amen. For Mourners. 0 Heavenly Father, whose Blessed Son Jesusi Christ did weep at the grave of Lazarus: look, we beseech Thee, with compassion upon those who are now m sorrow and affliction; comfort them, 0 Lord, with Thy gracious consolations; make them to know that all things work together for good to them' that love Thee; and grant them evermore sure trust and confidence m Thy fatherly care; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For the Family. The folloAving prayei's are suggested for use at Family Prayer: — ; Merciful Saviour who didst love Martha and Mary and Lazams, blessing their home with Thy sacred presence: Bless, we beseech Thee, our home that Thy love may rest upon us, and that Thy promised presence may be with us. . May we all grow m grace and m the knowledge of Thee, our Lord and Saviour Jesus

Christ. Teach us to loan_7 ione an^ ; other as Thou didst give us command- 7 ment. Help us all to choose that better pai't which shall riot: be takeri away from us: Hear us, 0 Jesu, Avlio; with the Father and the HolyGhpst, livest and reignest, One God) for evermore. Amen. Almighty Father, who slumberest not nor sleepest: We humbly pray Thee to watch over us this night with the., eyes of Thy mercy. Grant us quiet' and refreshing sleep, such as may fit us for the duties of the morrow. Put far from us all worldly cares andfe earthly fears, and give ;us hobjf^ 1 thoughts of Thee, that we may re-! pose m peace, and, whether we wake or sleep, may live together Avith Him •"■ Avho died and Avas buried arid, rose again for us, Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, ....'• For Absent Ones. 0 God, Who art present m every . place, look down with Thy mercy upon those whom we love, now absent from us; give Thine angels charge over them, and defend them from all dangers of body and soul;---bring us together again, if it be Thy holy will; grant that both they and we, ;draAving nearer to Thee may draw nearer to one anotheiy and m the. end, united m Thy may evermore rejoice together m ?6ur heavenly home; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Commendation. We will lay us down m peace and take our rest, for it is Thou, Lord, only that makest us dwell m safety. The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night, and at the last a perfect end; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Soil, and the Holy' Ghost, be Avith us this night, and for evermore. Amen. Concluding Prayer. Remember, 0 Lord, what Thou hast wrought m us, and not whatlve deserve, and, as Thou hast called us to Thy service, make us worthy of our calling, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Readers are advised to keep this! page of Intercessions if required for;? future use, as a new list may be 7 printed m our next issue.