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3 prayers from ancients living in the 4th and 5th century to help us keep the faith in 2020.<\/p>\n\n

Augustine of Hippo (354-430)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Almighty God,
\nin whom we live and move and have our being,
\nyou have made us for yourself,
\nso that our hearts are restless till they rest in you;
\ngrant us purity of heart and strength of purpose,
\nthat no passion may hinder us from knowing your will,
\nno weakness from doing it;
\nbut in your light may we see light clearly,
\nand in your service find perfect freedom,
\nthrough Jesus Christ our Lord.
\nAmen.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

from 2000 Years of Prayer<\/a><\/em> compiled by Michael Counsell, p. 30
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John Cassian (360-435)<\/span><\/h3>\n

O God,
\nbe all my love,
\nall my hope,
\nall my striving;
\nlet my thoughts and words flow from you,
\n my daily life be in you,
\nand every breath I take be for you.
\nAmen.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

from 2000 Years of Prayer<\/a><\/em> compiled by Michael Counsell, p. 34
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Gregory of Nazianzus (329-89)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Lord, as I read the psalms let me hear you singing.
\nAs I read your words, let me hear you speaking.
\nAs I reflect on each page, let me see your image.
\nAnd as I seek to put your precepts into practice,
\nlet my heart be filled with joy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

from 2000 Years of Prayer<\/a><\/em> compiled by Michael Counsell, p. 42
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\nCheck out the Index<\/a> for more posts in the 3 Prayers<\/strong> series
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