Blessed God, Ten thousand snares are mine without and within, Defend thou me; When sloth and indolence seize me, Give me views of heaven; When sinners entice me, Give me disrelish of their ways; When sensual pleasures tempt me, Purify and refine me; When I desire worldly possessions, Help me to be rich toward thee; When the vanities of the world ensnare me, Let me … Continue reading A Christian’s Prayer

Eternal, Almighty, and most gracious God: heaven is your throne, and earth is your footstool; holy and reverend is your name; you are praised by the angels of heaven, and in the gathering of your church on earth.  Despite our unworthiness, you have invited us through our mediator, Jesus Christ, to present ourselves and our prayers to you.  Receive us graciously.  Help us by your … Continue reading Prayer of Richard Baxter

Lord God, eternal and almighty Father: We acknowledge before your holy majesty that we are poor sinners, conceived and born in guilt and in corruption, prone to do evil, unable of our own power to do good.  Because of our sin, we endlessly violate your holy commandments.  But, O Lord, with heartfelt sorrow we repent and turn away from all our offenses.  We condemn ourselves … Continue reading Prayer of Confession – by John Calvin