A Sojourner's Quest

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Prayers of Intercession

For Missions

O Lord God, Who wilt have all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the Truth, grant that Thy whole Church may readily obey the command of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, to go and teach all nations, so that the Gospel of Thy Grace may be known to the uttermost part of the earth, and the way be made ready for the coming of our King. Speedily fulfill Thy purposes concerning Jew and Gentile. Take away blindness from Thine ancient people, and cause them to see Jesus Christ, their Saviour. Hasten the day when all Israel shall be saved. These things we ask in the Name of Him Who has given to be a Light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of Thy people Israel, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

~ Church Missionary Society, A.D. 1799. S. E. Fox. A Chain of Prayer across the Ages . p. 171.

For the Sick

O God of heavenly powers, by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies all sickness and all infirmity: Be present in your goodness with your servants ___________, that their weakness may be banished and their strength restored; and that, their health being renewed, they may bless your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ~ Rev. Terry Cornett. Daily Devotions for Individuals and Family: Living God’s Presence in Our Lives . 2010. Book of Common Prayer . p. 458. Lord, behold ________ whom Thou lovest is sick, but come and lay Thine hand upon him and he shall live. Look, O merciful Lord of life and health, upon our loved one now sick. Renew his strength and restore him to health, if it be Thy gracious will. Give ________ in the time of bodily weakness the renewal of Thy Spirit, and the upholding power of Thy love; and as all things work together for good to them that love Thee, so do Thou shed abroad in his heart Thy love, that out of this weakness he may grow strong in Thee, and in Thy love; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

~ Bishop W. Boyd Carpenter, Nineteenth Century. S. E. Fox. A Chain of Prayer across the Ages . p. 264.