PRAYERS AND INTERCESSION.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 26, Issue 4, 1 April 1936, Page 9

PRAYERS AND INTERCESSION.

For Palm Sunday.— Grant, O Lord, that as on this day we keep m special memory our Redeemer's entry m to Jerusalem, so now and ever He may triumph m our hearts. Let the King of Grace and Glory into it, and let us lay ourselves and all we are m full and joyful homage before him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Holy Week.— O Lord, Who did give Thine only Son as at this time to suffer and to die for us, give us grace to humble ourselves before Thee m heartfelt sorrow for sin. Help us to deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow our Lord. Have mercy on all men and draw them to Thyself by the power of Thy Cross. Bless all the services of this Week, and grant that we may have such trust and confidence m Thy mercy towards us m Christ our Lord that we may find m Him all pardon and peace. Prepare our hearts for the joyful worship of Easter Day; for His merits, Who died and was buried and rose again for us, Thy Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. In preparation for the Easter Communion: — For Faith.— O God, give us faith, that as we come to our Communion, we may feel Thy presence. For Unity. — O God, Who hast made us one family m Christ, grant that through Communion with Thee m the Holy Sacrament, we may be united among ourselves more and more. For an increase m the number of Communicants. — O Lord Jesu Christ, Who callest us all to partake of Thy Blessed Body and Blood, m the Holy Communion, grant that all may gladly obey Thy command. For a Heart Prepared.— O Lord Jesu Christ, Who art about to come to us m Thy Holy Sacrament, cleanse our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit, that they may be dwelling places meet for Thyself. For a Hearty Desire.— O Lord Jesu Christ, grant that we may come hungering and thirsting to the Sacrament of Thy Love, that so we may be filled with Thy fulness. An Easter Thanksgiving.— O Lord Jesu Christ, our Redemption and our

Salvation, we praise Thee and give Thee thanks; and though we be unworthy of Thy benefits and cannot offer unto Thee due devotion, yet let Thy loving kindness fill up that which our weakness endeavoureth. Perfect that which Thou hast begun, give that which Thou hast made us to long after, convert our lukewarmness into fervent love of Thee; for the glory of Thy Holy Name. Amen. Pray for the work of the Church Army m New Zealand, and especially for God's blessing on the work of the Mission Van m this Diocese. Grant, O Lord, that there may be a true revival of religion amongst us, and be pleased to call forth more labourers into Thy Vineyard. Pray for our Maori Bishop and Clergy, grant them, O Lord, an everdeepening love for souls — wisdom to win them, diligence to keep them and undying zeal for their perfection. Pray for the boys at Te Aute College and fhe girls at Hukarere School, and all who teach and guide them. Grant, O Lord of Life, that these may learn to know Thee m the days of their youth. Deepen their love, strengthen their purpose, that m difficulty or ease, m joy or sorrow, they may dedicate their lives to Thee and persevere m Thy service unto the end. Amen.