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Prayers

223 illustrations — Prayers and intercessions for worship services

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Prayer

Abba Macarius — Prayer for Self-Knowledge

orthodox contemplative prayer by Abba Macarius

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Augustine — O God from Whom to Be Turned Is to Fall

catholic petition prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Hildegard of Bingen — O Holy Spirit Prayer

catholic invocation prayer by Hildegard of Bingen

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Martin Luther — Evening Blessing

reformed evening prayer by Martin Luther

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St. Patrick's Breastplate — Full Invocation

celtic protection prayer by Attributed to St. Patrick

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Abba Arsenius — Prayer of the Three Words

orthodox contemplative prayer by Abba Arsenius

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Catherine of Siena — Fire of Love

catholic contemplative prayer by Catherine of Siena

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Francis of Assisi — Prayer Before the Crucifix

catholic petition prayer by Francis of Assisi

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Bernard of Clairvaux — Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

catholic devotional prayer by Bernard of Clairvaux

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Prayer of St. John Chrysostom — For the Morning

orthodox morning prayer by John Chrysostom

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John of the Cross — Ascent Prayer

catholic contemplative prayer by John of the Cross

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Thomas a Kempis — Prayer Before the Holy Sacrament

monastic communion prayer by Thomas a Kempis

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Thomas a Kempis — Prayer for Strength Against Temptation

monastic petition prayer by Thomas a Kempis

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Francis of Assisi — Praises of God

catholic praise prayer by Francis of Assisi

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Thomas a Kempis — Grant Me Thy Grace

monastic petition prayer by Thomas a Kempis

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Meister Eckhart — Prayer of Detachment

catholic contemplative prayer by Meister Eckhart

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Hildegard of Bingen — O Virtus Sapientiae

catholic praise prayer by Hildegard of Bingen

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Augustine — Breathe in Me, O Holy Spirit

catholic invocation prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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John Calvin — Prayer Before Study of Scripture

reformed invocation prayer by John Calvin

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Augustine — Give Me Thyself, O My God

catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Julian of Norwich — Prayer of Assurance

catholic contemplative prayer by Julian of Norwich

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Augustine — Watch Thou, Dear Lord

catholic evening prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Brother Lawrence — Prayer of Simple Obedience

monastic contemplative prayer by Brother Lawrence

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Francis of Assisi — Blessing for Brother Leo

catholic blessing prayer by Francis of Assisi

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