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基督教英文祷告词

Prayers andThanksgivings

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Prayers and Thanksgivings

Prayers

Prayers for the World

1. For Joy in God’s Creation

2. For all Sorts and Conditions of Men

3. For the Human Family

4. For Peace

5. For Peace among the Nations

6. For our Enemies

Prayers for the Church

7. For the Church

8. For the Mission of the Church

9. For Clergy and People

10. For the Diocese

11. For the Parish

12. For a Church Convention or Meeting

13. For the Election of a Bishop or other Minister

14. For the Unity of the Church

15. For those about to be Baptized or to renew their Baptismal

Covenant

16. For Monastic Orders and Vocations

17. For Church Musicians and Artists

Prayers for the Ordained Ministry are on pages 205 and 256.

Prayers for National Life

18. For our Country

19. For the President of the United States and all in Civil Authority

20. For Congress or a State Legislature

21. For Courts of Justice

22. For Sound Government

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23. For Local Government

24. For an Election

25. For those in the Armed Forces of our Country

26. For those who Suffer for the sake of Conscience

Prayers for the Social Order

27. For Social Justice

28. In Times of Con ict

29. For Agriculture

30. For the Unemployed

31. For Schools and Colleges

32. For the Good Use of Leisure

33. For Cities

34. For Towns and Rural Areas

35. For the Poor and Neglected

36. For the Oppressed

37. For Prisons and Correctional Institutions

38. For the Right Use of God’s Gifts

39. For those who In uence Public Opinion

Prayers for Industry and Labor are on pages 208, 210,

259, and 261.

Prayers for the Natural Order

40. For Knowledge of God’s Creation

41. For the Conservation of Natural Resources

42. For the Harvest of Lands and Waters

43. For Rain

44. For the Future of the Human Race

Prayers for Family and Personal Life

45. For Families

46. For the Care of Children

47. For Young Persons

48. For Those Who Live Alone

49. For the Aged

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50. For a Birthday

51. For a Birthday

52. For the Absent

53. For Travelers

54. For those we Love

55. For a Person in Trouble or Bereavement

56. For the Victims of Addiction

57. For Guidance

58. For Guidance

59. For Quiet Con dence

60. For Protection

61. A Prayer of Self-Dedication

62. A Prayer attributed to St. Francis

Prayers for the sick are on pages 458-461.

Prayers for the dying are on pages 462-465.

Prayers for the dead are on pages 202, 253, 487, and 503.

Other Prayers

63. In the Evening

64. Before Worship

65. For the Answering of Prayer

66. Before Receiving Communion

67. After Receiving Communion

68. After Worship

69. On Sunday

70. Grace at Meals

Prayers for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and for morning and evening, are on pages 56, 69, 98, and 123.

Thanksgivings

General Thanksgivings

1. A General Thanksgiving

2. A Litany of Thanksgiving

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The General Thanksgiving is on pages 58 and 101.

Thanksgivings for the Church

3. For the Mission of the Church

4. For the Saints and Faithful Departed

Thanksgivings for National Life

5. For the Nation

6. For Heroic Service

Thanksgiving for the Social Order

7. For the Diversity of Races and Cultures

Thanksgivings for the Natural Order

8. For the Beauty of the Earth

9. For the Harvest

Thanksgivings for Family and Personal Life

10. For the Gift of a Child

11. For the Restoration of Health

Thanksgivings for the departed are on pages 487-489 and 503-504. The term “Various Occasions” in the following pages refers to the numbered Collects beginning on pages 199 and 251.

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Prayers and Thanksgivings

Prayers

For use after the Collects of Morning or Evening Prayer or separately.Prayers originally composed in traditional idiom have not been

modernized; but, except in certain classical prayers which do not lend themselves to modernization, pronouns and verbs have been put in italics to assist in rendering them into contemporary speech.

Prayers for the World

1. For Joy in God’s Creation

O heavenly Father, who hast lled the world with beauty:Open our eyes to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works;that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, we may learn to servethee with gladness; for the sake of him through whom allthings were made, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

2. For All Sorts and Conditions of Men

O God, the creator and preserver of all mankind, we humblybeseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that thouwouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy814 Prayers

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saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray forthy holy Church universal; that it may be so guided andgoverned by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and callthemselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, andhold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and inrighteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherlygoodness all those who are in any ways af icted or distressed,in mind, body, or estate; [especially those for whom our prayersare desired]; that it may please thee to comfort and relievethem according to their several necessities, giving them patienceunder their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all theiraf ictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.

3. For the Human Family

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed usthrough Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the wholehuman family; take away the arrogance and hatred whichinfect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us;unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle andconfusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, inyour good time, all nations and races may serve you inharmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.

4. For Peace

See also Various Occasions no. 18.

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawnbut the sword of righteousness, no strength known but thestrength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, thatall peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince ofPeace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion andglory, now and for ever. Amen.

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5. For Peace Among the Nations

Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of theworld into the way of justice and truth, and establish amongthem that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that theymay become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Amen.

6. For our Enemies

O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to loveour enemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth;deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and inyour good time enable us all to stand reconciled before you;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers for the Church

7. For the Church

Gracious Father, we pray for thy holy Catholic Church. Fill itwith all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt,purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in any thing it isamiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is inwant, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sakeof Jesus Christ thy Son our Savior. Amen.

8. For the Mission of the Church

See also the prayers for the Mission of the Church on pages 58, 100 and 101, and Various Occasions no. 16.

Everliving God, whose will it is that all should come to youthrough your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him,that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope816 Prayers

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of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you and theHoly Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

9. For Clergy and People

Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh everygood and perfect gift: Send down upon our bishops, andother clergy, and upon the congregations committed to theircharge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and, that they maytruly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thyblessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honor of our Advocateand Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.

10. For the Diocese

O God, by your grace you have called us in this Diocese to agoodly fellowship of faith. Bless our Bishop(s) N. [and N.],and other clergy, and all our people. Grant that your Wordmay be truly preached and truly heard, your Sacramentsfaithfully administered and faithfully received. By yourSpirit, fashion our lives according to the example of yourSon, and grant that we may show the power of your love toall among whom we live; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

11. For the Parish

Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heavenand earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthenthe faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent.Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bringus all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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12. For a Church Convention or Meeting

See also Various Occasions no. 13.

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom andunderstanding, be present with those who take counsel[in __________] for the renewal and mission of your Church.Teach us in all things to seek rst your honor and glory. Guideus to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage topursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.

13. For the Election of a Bishop or other Minister

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously onyour Church, and so guide the minds of those who shallchoose a bishop for this Diocese (or, rector for this parish),that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for yourpeople and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.

14. For the Unity of the Church

See also Various Occasions no. 14, and Collect no. 6 (page 395).

O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior,the Prince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart thegreat dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take awayall hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may hinder usfrom godly union and concord; that, as there is but one Bodyand one Spirit, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith,one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, so we may be allof one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truthand peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind andone mouth glorify thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

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15. For those about to be Baptized or to renew their Baptismal Covenant

O God, you prepared your disciples for the coming of theSpirit through the teaching of your Son Jesus Christ: Makethe hearts and minds of your servants ready to receive theblessing of the Holy Spirit, that they may be lled with thestrength of his presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

For those to be ordained, see Various Occasions no. 15.

16. For Monastic Orders and Vocations

O Lord Jesus Christ, you became poor for our sake, that wemight be made rich through your poverty: Guide and sanctify,we pray, those whom you call to follow you under the vowsof poverty, chastity, and obedience, that by their prayer andservice they may enrich your Church, and by their life andworship may glorify your Name; for you reign with the Fatherand the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

17. For Church Musicians and Artists

O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship inheaven: Be ever present with your servants who seek throughart and music to perfect the praises offered by your people onearth; and grant to them even now glimpses of your beauty,and make them worthy at length to behold it unveiled forevermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Prayers for National Life

18. For our Country

See also Various Occasions no. 17.

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for ourheritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always proveourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will.Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, andpure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion;from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defendour liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudesbrought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Enduewith the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrustthe authority of government, that there may be justice andpeace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, wemay show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth.In the time of prosperity, ll our hearts with thankfulness,and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail;all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

19. For the President of the United States and all in Civil Authority

O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: Wecommend this nation to thy merciful care, that, being guidedby thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grantto the President of the United States, the Governor of thisState (or Commonwealth), and to all in authority, wisdomand strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with thelove of truth and righteousness, and make them ever mindfulof their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through JesusChrist our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and theHoly Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

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20. For Congress or a State Legislature

O God, the fountain of wisdom, whose will is good andgracious, and whose law is truth: We beseech thee so to guideand bless our Senators and Representatives in Congressassembled (or in the Legislature of this State, or Common-wealth), that they may enact such laws as shall please thee,to the glory of thy Name and the welfare of this people;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

21. For Courts of Justice

Almighty God, who sittest in the throne judging right: Wehumbly beseech thee to bless the courts of justice and themagistrates in all this land; and give unto them the spirit ofwisdom and understanding, that they may discern the truth,and impartially administer the law in the fear of thee alone;through him who shall come to be our Judge, thy Son ourSavior Jesus Christ. Amen.

22. For Sound Government

The responses in italics may be omitted.

O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that wemay be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing toother nations of the earth.Lord, keep this nation under your care.

To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governorsof States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrativeauthority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of theirduties.Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

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To Senators and Representatives, and those who make ourlaws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, andforesight to provide for the needs of all our people, and toful ll our obligations in the community of nations.Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

To the Judges and of cers of our Courts give understandingand integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded andjustice served.Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

And nally, teach our people to rely on your strength and toaccept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that theymay elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions forthe well-being of our society; that we may serve youfaithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name.For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted ashead above all. Amen.

23. For Local Government

Almighty God our heavenly Father, send down upon thosewho hold of ce in this State (Commonwealth, City, County,Town, __________) the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice;that with steadfast purpose they may faithfully serve in theirof ces to promote the well-being of all people; through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

24. For an Election

Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powersand privileges: Guide the people of the United States (or ofthis community) in the election of of cials and representatives;that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights ofall may be protected and our nation be enabled to ful ll yourpurposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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25. For those in the Armed Forces of our Country

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care andkeeping all the men and women of our armed forces at homeand abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenlygrace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; givethem courage to face the perils which beset them; and grantthem a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

26. For those who suffer for the sake of Conscience

O God our Father, whose Son forgave his enemies while hewas suffering shame and death: Strengthen those who sufferfor the sake of conscience; when they are accused, save themfrom speaking in hate; when they are rejected, save themfrom bitterness; when they are imprisoned, save them fromdespair; and to us your servants, give grace to respect theirwitness and to discern the truth, that our society may becleansed and strengthened. This we ask for the sake of JesusChrist, our merciful and righteous Judge. Amen.

Prayers for the Social Order

27. For Social Justice

See also Various Occasions no. 21.

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may somove every human heart [and especially the hearts of thepeople of this land], that barriers which divide us maycrumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that ourdivisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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28. In Times of Con ict

O God, you have bound us together in a common life. Help us,in the midst of our struggles for justice and truth, to confrontone another without hatred or bitterness, and to worktogether with mutual forbearance and respect; through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

29. For Agriculture

See also Various Occasions no. 19.

Almighty God, we thank you for making the earth fruitful, sothat it might produce what is needed for life: Bless those whowork in the elds; give us seasonable weather; and grant thatwe may all share the fruits of the earth, rejoicing in yourgoodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For prayers for Industry and Labor, see Various Occasions no. 19, no. 24, and no. 25.

30. For the Unemployed

Heavenly Father, we remember before you those who sufferwant and anxiety from lack of work. Guide the people of thisland so to use our public and private wealth that all may ndsuitable and ful lling employment, and receive just paymentfor their labor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

31. For Schools and Colleges

O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities[and especially __________], that they may be lively centers forsound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom;and grant that those who teach and those who learn may ndyou to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.

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For Education, see Various Occasions no. 23.

32. For the Good Use of Leisure

O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times ofrefreshment and peace; and grant that we may so use ourleisure to rebuild our bodies and renew our minds, that ourspirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

33. For Cities

Heavenly Father, in your Word you have given us a vision ofthat holy City to which the nations of the world bring theirglory: Behold and visit, we pray, the cities of the earth.Renew the ties of mutual regard which form our civic life.Send us honest and able leaders. Enable us to eliminatepoverty, prejudice, and oppression, that peace may prevailwith righteousness, and justice with order, and that men andwomen from different cultures and with differing talents may nd with one another the ful llment of their humanity;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

34. For Towns and Rural Areas

Lord Christ, when you came among us, you proclaimed thekingdom of God in villages, towns, and lonely places: Grantthat your presence and power may be known throughout thisland. Have mercy upon all of us who live and work in ruralareas [especially ___________]; and grant that all the peopleof our nation may give thanks to you for food and drink andall other bodily necessities of life, respect those who labor toproduce them, and honor the land and the water from whichthese good things come. All this we ask in your holy Name.Amen.

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35. For the Poor and the Neglected

Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before youall poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for usto forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick,and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal thosewho are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrowinto joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who forour sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

36. For the Oppressed

Look with pity, O heavenly Father, upon the people in thisland who live with injustice, terror, disease, and death astheir constant companions. Have mercy upon us. Help us toeliminate our cruelty to these our neighbors. Strengthen thosewho spend their lives establishing equal protection of the lawand equal opportunities for all. And grant that every one ofus may enjoy a fair portion of the riches of this land; throughJesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

37. For Prisons and Correctional Institutions

Lord Jesus, for our sake you were condemned as a criminal:Visit our jails and prisons with your pity and judgment.Remember all prisoners, and bring the guilty to repentanceand amendment of life according to your will, and give themhope for their future. When any are held unjustly, bring themrelease; forgive us, and teach us to improve our justice.Remember those who work in these institutions; keep themhumane and compassionate; and save them from becomingbrutal or callous. And since what we do for those in prison,O Lord, we do for you, constrain us to improve their lot. Allthis we ask for your mercy’s sake. Amen.

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38. For the Right Use of God’s Gifts

Almighty God, whose loving hand hath given us all that wepossess: Grant us grace that we may honor thee with oursubstance, and, remembering the account which we must oneday give, may be faithful stewards of thy bounty, throughJesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

39. For those who In uence Public Opinion

Almighty God, you proclaim your truth in every age by manyvoices: Direct, in our time, we pray, those who speak wheremany listen and write what many read; that they may do theirpart in making the heart of this people wise, its mind sound, andits will righteous; to the honor of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.For Social Service, see Various Occasions no. 22.

Prayers for the Natural Order

40. For Knowledge of God’s Creation

Almighty and everlasting God, you made the universe withall its marvelous order, its atoms, worlds, and galaxies, andthe in nite complexity of living creatures: Grant that, as weprobe the mysteries of your creation, we may come to knowyou more truly, and more surely ful ll our role in youreternal purpose; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

41. For the Conservation of Natural Resources

See also Various Occasions no. 19.

Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth,you made us fellow workers in your creation: Give us wisdomand reverence so to use the resources of nature, that no onemay suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations yetto come may continue to praise you for your bounty; throughJesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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42. For the Harvest of Lands and Waters

O gracious Father, who openest thine hand and llest allthings living with plenteousness: Bless the lands and waters,and multiply the harvests of the world; let thy Spirit goforth, that it may renew the face of the earth; show thyloving-kindness, that our land may give her increase; andsave us from sel sh use of what thou givest, that men andwomen everywhere may give thee thanks; through Christour Lord. Amen.

43. For Rain

O God, heavenly Father, who by thy Son Jesus Christhast promised to all those who seek thy kingdom and itsrighteousness all things necessary to sustain their life: Sendus, we entreat thee, in this time of need, such moderate rainand showers, that we may receive the fruits of the earth, toour comfort and to thy honor; through Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.

44. For the Future of the Human Race

O God our heavenly Father, you have blessed us and given usdominion over all the earth: Increase our reverence beforethe mystery of life; and give us new insight into your purposesfor the human race, and new wisdom and determination inmaking provision for its future in accordance with your will;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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45. For Families

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