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diff --git a/.gitattributes b/.gitattributes new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6833f05 --- /dev/null +++ b/.gitattributes @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +* text=auto +*.txt text +*.md text diff --git a/11149-0.txt b/11149-0.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4ec4d1c --- /dev/null +++ b/11149-0.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1233 @@ +*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 11149 *** + +LITTLE FOLDED HANDS + +Prayers for Children + + +Compiled from Various Sources + + +Revised Edition + + + +Morning Prayers. + + +1. + + Now I awake and see the light; + Lord, Thou hast kept me through the night. + To Thee I lift my voice and pray + That Thou wilt keep me through the day. + If I should die before 'tis done, + O God, accept me through Thy Son! Amen. + + +2. + + The morning bright + With rosy light + Has waked me from my sleep; + Father, I own + Thy love alone + Thy little one doth keep. + + All through the day, + I humbly pray, + Be Thou my Guard and Guide; + My sins forgive + And let me live, + Blest Jesus, near Thy side. Amen. + + +3. + + Now I raise me up from sleep, + I thank the Lord who did me keep, + All through the night; and to Him pray + That He may keep me through the day. + All which for Jesus' sake, I say. Amen. + + +4. + + O help me, Lord, this day to be + Thy own dear child and follow Thee; + And lead me, Savior, by Thy hand + Until I reach the heavenly land. Amen. + + +5. + + O Lord, my God, to Thee pray + While from my bed I rise + That all I do and all I say + Be pleasing to Thine eyes. Amen. + + +6. + + Jesus, Lord, to Thee I pray, + Guide and guard me through this day. + As the shepherd tends his sheep. + Lord, me safe from evil keep. + Keep my feet from every snare, + Keep me with Thy watchful care. + + All my little wants supply + If I live or if I die. + And when life, O Lord, is past, + Take me to Thyself at last. Amen. + + +7. + + In the early morning, + With the sun's first rays. + All God's little children + Thank and pray and praise. + + I, too, thanks would offer, + Jesus, Shepherd dear, + For Thy tender pasture, + For Thy guiding care. + + And I would implore Thee, + Be with me this day, + Lest I from Thee wander, + Into danger stray. Amen. + + +8. + + For this new morning with its light, + For rest and shelter of the night, + For health and food, for love and friends. + For everything Thy goodness sends, + We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen. + + +9. + + I thank Thee, Lord, for sleep and rest, + For all the things that I love best, + Now guide me through another day + And bless my work and bless my play. + Lord, make me strong for noble ends, + Protect and bless my loving friends; + Of all mankind good Christians make. + All this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen. + + +10. + + Jesus, gentle Shepherd, + Bless Thy lamb to-day; + Keep me in Thy footsteps, + Never let me stray. + Guard me through the daytime. + Every hour, I pray; + Keep my feet from straying + From the narrow way. Amen. + + +11. + + Keep my little tongue to-day, + Keep it gentle while I play; + Keep my hands from doing wrong. + Keep my feet the whole day long; + Keep me all, O Jesus mild, + Keep me ever Thy dear child. Amen. + + +12. + + Jesus, keep me all this day. + When at school and when at play; + May I do all things I ought, + May I hate each evil thought; + Help me love and trust in Thee + Now and through eternity. Amen. + + +13. + + O blessed Lord, protect Thou me + And my dear parents graciously; + With Thy strong arm be ever near + To brothers and to sisters dear. + And all our loved ones in the land, + Protect them with Thine own right hand. + From sin defend and keep me free; + Help me a Christlike child to be. Amen. + + +14. + + My Father, for another night + Of quiet sleep and rest. + For all the joys of morning light, + Thy holy name be blest. Amen. + + +15. + + Now with the new-born day I give + Myself anew to Thee, + That as Thou willest, I may live, + And what Thou willest, be. Amen. + + +16. + + Lord, for the mercies of this night + My humble thanks I pay + And unto Thee I give myself + To-day and every day. Amen. + + +17. + + Whate'er I do, things great or small + Whate'er I speak or frame. + Thy glory may I seek in all, + Do all in Jesus' name. + + My Father, for His sake I pray. + Thy child accept and bless + And lead me by Thy grace to-day + In paths of righteousness. Amen. + + +18. + +I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, +that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray +Thee that Thou wouldst keep me this day also from sin and every evil, +that all my doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I +commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel lie +with me, that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen. + + + + +Evening Prayers. + + +19. + + Savior, lay Thy hand on me, + Bless me, and remember me. Amen. + + +20. + + Now I lay me down to sleep; + I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep. + If I should die before I wake. + I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take; + And this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen. + + +21. + + Dear Father in heaven, + Look down from above; + Bless papa and mama, + And those whom I love. + + May angels guard over + My slumbers, and when + The morning is breaking, + Awake me. Amen. + + +22. + + Now the light has gone away; + Savior, listen while I pray. + Asking Thee to watch and keep + And to send me quiet sleep. + + Jesus, Savior, wash away + All that has been wrong to-day; + Help me every day to be + Good and gentle, more like Thee. + + Let my near and dear ones be + Always near and dear to Thee. + O bring me and all I love + To Thy happy home above. Amen. + + +23. + + In my little bed I lie: + Heavenly Father, hear my cry; + Lord, keep Thou me through this night. + Bring me safe to morning light. Amen. + + +24. + + The day is past and over, + All thanks, O Lord, to Thee! + O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight + And save me through the coming night. + Amen. + + +25. + + The day is done; + O God the Son, + Look down upon + Thy little one! + + O Light of Light, + Keep me this night, + And shed round me + Thy presence bright. + + I need not fear + If Thou art near; + Thou art my Savior + Kind and dear. Amen. + + +26. + + Forgive, O Lord, for Thy dear Son + The ill that I this day have done. + That with the world, myself, and Thee + I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. Amen. + + +27. + + Watch o'er a little child to-night, + Blest Savior from above, + And keep me till the morning light + Within Thine arms of love. Amen. + + +28. + + Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me: + Bless Thy little child to-night; + Through the darkness be Thou near me, + Keep me safe till morning light. + + All this day Thy hand has led me, + And I thank Thee for Thy care; + Thou hast warmed me, clothed me, fed me; + Listen to my evening prayer. + + May my sins be all forgiven; + Bless the friends I love so well; + Take me, Lord, at last to heaven. + Happy there with Thee to dwell. Amen. + + +29. + + Lord, send me sleep that I may live; + The wrongs I've done this day forgive. + Bless every deed and thought and word + I've rightly done, or said, or heard. + Bless relatives and friends alway; + Teach all the world to watch and pray. + My thanks for all my blessings take + And hear my prayer for Jesus' sake. + Amen. + + +30. + + Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide, + The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! + When other helpers fail and comforts flee, + Help of the helpless, O abide with me! Amen. + + +31. + + At the close of every day, + Lord, to Thee I kneel and pray. + Look upon Thy little child, + Look in love and mercy mild. + O forgive and wash away + All my naughtiness this day, + And both when I sleep and wake + Bless me for my Savior's sake. Amen. + + +32. + + Lord, I have passed another day + And come to thank Thee for Thy care. + Forgive my faults in work or play + And listen to my evening prayer. + Thy favor gives me daily bread + And friends, who all my wants supply: + And safely now I rest my head, + Preserved and guarded by Thine eye. + Amen. + + +33. + + All praise to Thee, my God, this night + For all the blessings of the light: + Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, + Beneath Thine own almighty wings. Amen. + + +34. + + I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds, + There pardon for my sins abounds; + Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness + My jewels are, my glorious dress, + Wherein before my God I'll stand + When I shall reach the heavenly land. + Amen. + + +35. + + The toils of day are over; + I lift my heart to Thee + And ask that free from peril + The hours of night may be. + O Jesus, make their darkness light + And guard me through the coming night. Amen. + + +36. + +O Lord God, I pray Thee, for Christ's sake, forgive me whatsoever I have +done wrong this day and keep me safe all the night while I am asleep. Amen. + + +37. + +I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that +Thou hast graciously kept me this day; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst +forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this +night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all +things. Let Thy holy angel be with me, that the wicked Foe may have no +power over me. Amen. + + + + +Table Prayers. + + +Before Meals. + + +38. + +Abba, Jesus! Amen. + + +39. + + Abba, Father, bless this food + For our everlasting good. Amen. + + +40. + + Come, Lord Jesus, be our Guest + And let Thy gifts to us be blest. Amen. + + +41. + + O Bread of Life, from day to day + Be Thou our Comfort, Food, and Stay. + Amen. + + +42. + + Be present at our table, Lord, + Be here and everywhere adored. + Thy creatures bless and grant that we + May feast in paradise with Thee. Amen. + + +43. + + Great God, Thou Giver of all good, + Accept our praise and bless our food. + Grace, health, and strength to us afford + Through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord. + Amen. + + +44. + + Jesus, bless what Thou hast given, + Feed our souls with bread from heaven; + Guide and lead us all the way + In all that we may do and say. Amen. + + +45. + +Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive +from Thy bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. + + +46. + +The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat +in due season: Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of +every living thing. Amen. + + +47. + +Grant us Thy grace, O Lord, that, whether we eat or drink, or whatsoever +we do, we may do it all in Thy name and to Thy glory. Amen. + + +After Meals. + + +48. + +Thanks, Lord Jesus! Amen. + + +49. + +Thanks be unto Thee, O God! Amen. + + +50. + +The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Amen. + + +51. + + We thank the Lord + For meat and drink + Through Jesus Christ. Amen. + + +52. + + We thank Thee, dear Lord Jesus. + That Thou our Guest hast been; + O be Thou with us ever + And save us from all sin. Amen. + + +53. + + We thank Thee for those gifts, O Lord; + Pray feed our souls, too, with Thy Word. + Amen. + + +54. + +O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth +forever. Amen. + + +55. + +Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen. + + +56. + +Heavenly Father, accept our thanks for this and for all Thy blessings, +through Jesus Christ. Amen. + + +57. + +O God, who givest unto all their food, make us thankful and provide for +all the needy, now and evermore. Amen. + + +58. + + Accept, O Lord, our thankful praises + For all Thy goodness did bestow; + May it increase our faith and lead us + Our praise by godly lives to show, + That every deed and word may prove + We trust and own our Father's love. + Amen. + + +59. + +We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our +Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. +Amen. + + +60. + +O Lord, we thank Thee for our daily bread. May it strengthen and refresh +our bodies! And we pray Thee, nourish our souls with Thy heavenly grace, +through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. + + +61. + +The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. +Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen. + + + + +Prayers in Sickness. + + +62. + +Lord, help me! Amen. + + +63. + +Jesus, Redeemer, have mercy upon me! Amen. + + +64. + + Tender Jesus, meek and mild, + Look on me, a little child; + Help me, if it is Thy will, + To recover from all ill. Amen. + + +65. + + I am weak, but Thou art mighty. + Help me, O my God! Amen. + + +66. + +Dear Father, help me believe that all things work together for good to +them that love God. Amen. + + +67. + + O Thou, from whom all blessings flow, + I lift my heart to Thee; + In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, + Dear Lord, remember me. Amen. + + +68. + +Dear Father, Thy child is sick. Look upon me in tender mercy, and if it +be Thy will, raise me up and grant me health and strength. Amen. + + +69. + +Heavenly Father, it hath pleased Thee to visit me with sickness, I know +that Thou art too kind and good to send me anything but for my blessing. +Help me to bear my illness and grant that I may soon recover, through +Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen. + + +70. + + Other refuge have I none; + Hangs my helpless soul on Thee: + Leave, ah! leave me not alone, + Still support and comfort me. + All my trust on Thee is stayed, + All my help from Thee I bring; + Cover my defenseless head + With the shadow of Thy wing! Amen. + + +71. + + Lord, gracious God, I cry to Thee, + Still bless me with Thy favor, + Forgive my sins, and let me live, + Thy child remain forever. + + Thou hast redeemed me with Thy blood, + Thou art my only Trust and God + In every need, my Savior. Amen. + + +72. + + Nearer, my God, to Thee, + Nearer to Thee! + E'en though it be a cross + That raiseth me; + Still all my song shall be, + Nearer, my God, to Thee, + Nearer, my God, to Thee, + Nearer to Thee. Amen. + + +73. + +Lord Jesus Christ, my best Physician, I come to Thee in this my +sickness. I pray Thee to look upon me in tender mercy. Send Thy guardian +angel to watch over me and soon make me well. Amen. + + +74. + +Lord Jesus, look down from heaven upon my mama (papa, brother, sister) +and soon make her (him) well again. Thou canst do all things; hear my +prayer! Amen. + + + + +Birthday. + + +75. + + Holy Jesus, every day + Keep us in the narrow way, + And when earthly things are past, + Bring our ransomed souls at last + Where they need no star to guide. + Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen. + + +76. + + As a little child relies + On a care beyond his own; + Knows he's neither strong nor wise, + Fears to stir a step alone,-- + Let me thus with Thee abide + As my Father, Guard, and Guide! + Amen. + + +77. + + Faithful Shepherd, feed me + In the pastures green; + Faithful Shepherd, lead me + Where Thy steps are seen. + + Hold me fast and guide me + In the narrow way; + So, with Thee beside me, + I shall never stray. + + Daily bring me nearer + To the heavenly shore; + May my faith grow clearer. + May I love Thee more! + + Hallow every pleasure, + Every gift and pain; + Be Thyself my Treasure. + Though none else I gain. Amen. + + +78. + + We thank Thee, heav'nly Father, + For ev'ry earthly good, + For life, and health, and clothing, + And for our daily food. + + O give us hearts to thank Thee, + For ev'ry blessing sent, + And whatsoe'er Thou sendest + Make us therewith content. Amen. + + +79. + + Holy Jesus, be my Light, + Shine upon my way; + Through this tempting, changing life + Lead me day by day. Amen. + + +80. + + Lord, be Thou my constant Guide, + Lead me all the way, + Till I reach Thy home at last, + Nevermore to stray. Amen. + + +81. + + O God, Thou faithful God, + Thou Fount that ever flowest, + Without whom nothing is, + Who all good gifts bestowest: + A pure and healthy frame + O give me and within + A conscience free from blame, + A soul unhurt by sin. Amen. + + + + +For School and Church. + + +82. + + Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend. + Thy Holy Spirit to us send. Amen. + + +83. + + Lord, teach us how to keep Thy day + And lead and bless us all the way. Amen. + + +84. + + Lord, open Thou my heart to hear + And by Thy Word to me draw near; + Let me Thy Word still pure retain, + Let me Thy child and heir remain. Amen. + + +85. + + Direct me now, O gracious Lord, + To hear aright Thy holy Word; + Assist Thy minister to preach, + And let Thy Holy Spirit teach, + And let eternal life be found + By all who hear the joyful sound. Amen. + + +86. + + On what has now been sown + Thy blessing, Lord, bestow; + The power is Thine alone + To make it spring and grow. Amen. + + +87. + +Blessed Lord, let Thy blessing go with me to-day and grant that I may be +obedient to my teachers and may learn with pleasure whatever I am +taught, to Thy great honor and glory. Amen. + + +88. + +O most gracious God, let me never forget the many good things that I +have heard this day; but let them abide in my heart, so that I may amend +my life, that I may be able to give a good account of them to Jesus +Christ, our Lord and Savior, when He comes to judge the world at the +Last Day, for whose sake I ask all blessings, and to whom be glory +forever and ever! Amen. + + +89. + + Almighty God, Thy Word is cast + Like seed into the ground; + Now let the dew of heaven descend + And righteous fruits abound. Amen. + + +90. + + May the grace of Christ, our Savior, + And the Father's boundless love, + With the Holy Spirit's favor, + Rest upon us from above. + + Thus may we abide in union + With each other and the Lord + And possess, in sweet communion, + Joys which earth cannot afford. Amen. + + +91. + + O give me Samuel's ear, + The open ear, O Lord, + Alive and quick to hear + Each whisper of Thy Word, + Like him to answer at Thy call, + And to obey Thee first of all. Amen. + + +92. + + Abide, O dear Redeemer, + Among us with Thy Word + And thus now and hereafter + True peace and joy afford. Amen. + + +93. + + Now our worship sweet is o'er-- + Singing, praying, teaching, hearing: + Let us gladly God adore + For His gracious strength and cheering. + Blest His name, who fain would save us, + For the rich repast He gave us. + + Let our going out be blest, + Bless our entrance in like measure; + Bless, O Lord, our toil and rest, + Bless our bread, our grief and pleasure; + Be in death Thy blessing given, + And make us blest heirs of heaven. + Amen. + + +94. + + My God, accept my heart this day + And make it always Thine, + That I from Thee no more may stray, + No more from Thee decline. + + Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace, + Adopt me for Thine own, + That I may see Thy glorious face + And worship at Thy throne. + + Let every thought and work and word + To Thee be ever given; + Then life shall be Thy service, Lord, + And death the gate of heaven. Amen. + + +95. + + Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord; + Help us to feed upon Thy Word; + All that has been amiss forgive + And let Thy truth within us live. Amen. + + + + +Christmas. + + +96. + + Let us all with gladsome voice + Praise the God of heaven, + Who, to bid our hearts rejoice, + His own Son hath given. Amen. + + +97. + + O Lord Christ, our Savior dear, + Be Thou ever near us; + Grant us now a glad New Year. + Amen, Jesus, hear us! Amen. + + +98. + + O holy Child of Bethlehem, + Descend to us, we pray; + Cast out our sin and enter in. + Be born in us to-day. Amen. + + +99. + + O welcome, little Christmas Guest, + Dear Jesus, from above; + Upon Thy face, so pure and mild, + We see God's smile of love. Amen. + + +100. + + Precious Babe of Bethlehem, + Gift of love to sinful men, + Thou, our Savior, Lord, and King-- + May we all Thy praises sing! Amen. + + +101. + + Ah! dearest Jesus, holy Child, + Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, + Within my heart, that it may be + A quiet chamber kept for Thee. Amen. + + + + +General Prayers. + + +102. + + Come, dearest Savior, take my heart + And let me ne'er from Thee depart. Amen. + + +103. + + Jesus, tender Savior, + Thou hast died for me; + Make me very thankful + In my heart to Thee. + When the sad, sad story + Of Thy grief I read, + Make me very sorry + For my sins indeed. + + Now, I know Thou livest, + And dost plead for me; + Make me very thankful + In my prayers to Thee. + Soon I hope in glory + At Thy side to stand; + Make me fit to meet Thee + In that happy land! Amen. + + +104. + + Lamb of God, I look to Thee; + Thou shalt my example be; + Thou art gentle, meek, and mild, + Thou wast once a little child. + + Fain I would be as Thou art: + Give me Thy obedient heart. + Thou art pitiful and kind: + Let me have Thy loving mind. + + Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb, + In Thy gracious hands I am; + Make me, Savior, what Thou art, + Live Thyself within my heart. + + I shall then show forth Thy praise, + Serve Thee all my happy days; + Then the world shall always see + Christ, the holy Child, in me. Amen. + + +105. + + Jesus, help my eyes to see + All the good Thou sendest me. + Jesus, help my ears to hear + Calls for help from far and near. + Jesus, help my feet to go + In the way that Thou wilt show. + Jesus, help my hands to do + All things loving, kind, and true. + Jesus, may I helpful be, + Growing every day like Thee. Amen. + + +106. + + Be near me, Lord Jesus! + I ask Thee to stay + Close by me forever + And love me, I pray. + Bless all the dear children + In Thy tender care + And take us to heaven + To live with Thee there. Amen. + + +107. + + Holy Spirit, give us + Each a lowly mind; + Make us more like Jesus, + Gentle, pure, and kind. + + Holy Spirit, brighten + Little deeds of toil, + And our playful pastimes + Let no folly spoil. + + Holy Spirit, help us + Daily by Thy might + What is wrong to conquer + And to choose the right. Amen. + + +108. + + Jesus, from Thy throne on high, + Far above the bright blue sky, + Look on us with loving eye; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + Be Thou with us every day, + In our work and in our play, + When we learn and when we pray; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + May we grow from day to day, + Glad to learn each holy way, + Ever ready to obey; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + May we ever try to be + From our sinful tempers free, + Pure and gentle, Lord, like Thee; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + Jesus, Son of God most high, + Who didst in the manger lie, + Who upon the cross didst die-- + Hear us, holy Jesus! Amen. + + + + +Special Prayers. + + +For Parents. + + +109. + +Almighty and most merciful God, who in Thy infinite goodness hast +committed us unto the charge of loving parents, who are to watch over us +and provide for all our wants of body and soul, we pray Thee, protect +and prolong their life, that we may continue to enjoy their loving care, +and strengthen us that as obedient children we may be subject to their +will and hold them in love and esteem; through Jesus Christ, our Lord +Amen. + + +For the Teacher. + + +110. + +Dear Father in heaven, who in Thy goodness hast given us teachers that +they may instruct and train us in all useful knowledge, we pray Thee, +bless them with strength and patience so to guide our feeble footsteps +that, being warned, nurtured, comforted, and strengthened, we may do all +things well-pleasing to Thee and profitable to us; through Jesus Christ, +our Lord. Amen. + + +For the Pastor. + + +111. + +O almighty God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy holy +apostles many excellent gifts and commandedst them faithfully to feed +Thy flock, bless, we beseech Thee, our pastor that he may diligently +preach Thy holy Word, and grant us grace to believe Thy saving Gospel +and obediently to follow the teachings of Thy Word, that we may receive +the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. + + +For a Blessed End. + + +112. + + While life's paths we still are pressing, + Grant us, Father, steadfast faith + And for Christ's sake grant the blessing + Of a peaceful, Christian death. Amen. + + + + +The Lord's Prayer. + + +113. + +Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; +Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily +bread; And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass +against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; +For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and +ever. Amen. + + + + +Psalm 23. + + +114. + +1. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. + +2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the +still waters. + +3. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for +His name's sake. + +4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will +fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort +me. + +5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; +Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. + +6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, +and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. + + + + +The Common Doxology. + + +115. + + Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; + Praise Him, all creatures here below; + Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: + Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 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You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + +Title: Little Folded Hands + Prayers for Children + +Author: Anonymous + +Release Date: February 18, 2004 [EBook #11149] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: US-ASCII + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LITTLE FOLDED HANDS *** + + + + +Produced by The Children's Library Project Management Team, Christine +De Ryck and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders + + + + + + +</pre> + + +<h1>LITTLE FOLDED HANDS</h1> + + +<div align="center"> +<img src="img/001-001.jpg" width="359" height="500" alt="Little Folded Hands"> +</div> + + + +<hr> +<br> + +<h1>Little Folded Hands</h1> +<br> + +<h2>Prayers for Children</h2> + +<h3>Compiled from Various Sources</h3> +<br> + +<h3>Revised Edition</h3> +<br> +<br> + + +<hr><br><br> +<div align="center"> +<img src="img/007-002.jpg" width="305" height="410" alt=""> +</div> +<br><br><br> + + + <a href="#Morning_Prayers"><b>Morning Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Evening_Prayers"><b>Evening Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Table_Prayers"><b>Table Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Prayers_in_Sickness"><b>Prayers in Sickness.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Birthday"><b>Birthday.</b></a><br> + <a href="#For_School_and_Church"><b>For School and Church.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Christmas"><b>Christmas.</b></a><br> + <a href="#General_Prayers"><b>General Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Special_Prayers"><b>Special Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#The_Lord's_Prayer"><b>The Lord's Prayer.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Psalm_23"><b>Psalm 23.</b></a><br> + <a href="#The_Common_Doxology"><b>The Common Doxology.</b></a><br> + +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> +<a name="Morning_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Morning Prayers.</h2> +<br><br> + + +<p class="pnum">1.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now I awake and see the light;<br> +Lord, Thou hast kept me through the night.<br> +To Thee I lift my voice and pray<br> +That Thou wilt keep me through the day.<br> +If I should die before 'tis done,<br> +O God, accept me through Thy Son! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">2.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +The morning bright<br> +With rosy light<br> +Has waked me from my sleep;<br> +Father, I own<br> +Thy love alone<br> +Thy little one doth keep.<br> +<br> +All through the day,<br> +I humbly pray,<br> +Be Thou my Guard and Guide;<br> +My sins forgive<br> +And let me live,<br> +Blest Jesus, near Thy side. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">3.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now I raise me up from sleep,<br> +I thank the Lord who did me keep,<br> +All through the night; and to Him pray<br> +That He may keep me through the day.<br> +All which for Jesus' sake, I say. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">4.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O help me, Lord, this day to be<br> +Thy own dear child and follow Thee;<br> +And lead me, Savior, by Thy hand<br> +Until I reach the heavenly land. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">5.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O Lord, my God, to Thee pray<br> +While from my bed I rise<br> +That all I do and all I say<br> +Be pleasing to Thine eyes. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">6.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, Lord, to Thee I pray,<br> +Guide and guard me through this day.<br> +As the shepherd tends his sheep.<br> +Lord, me safe from evil keep.<br> +Keep my feet from every snare,<br> +Keep me with Thy watchful care.<br> +<br> +All my little wants supply<br> +If I live or if I die.<br> +And when life, O Lord, is past,<br> +Take me to Thyself at last. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">7.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +In the early morning,<br> +With the sun's first rays.<br> +All God's little children<br> +Thank and pray and praise.<br> +<br> +I, too, thanks would offer,<br> +Jesus, Shepherd dear,<br> +For Thy tender pasture,<br> +For Thy guiding care.<br> +<br> +And I would implore Thee,<br> +Be with me this day,<br> +Lest I from Thee wander,<br> +Into danger stray. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">8.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +For this new morning with its light,<br> +For rest and shelter of the night,<br> +For health and food, for love and friends.<br> +For everything Thy goodness sends,<br> +We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">9.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +I thank Thee, Lord, for sleep and rest,<br> +For all the things that I love best,<br> +Now guide me through another day<br> +And bless my work and bless my play.<br> +Lord, make me strong for noble ends,<br> +Protect and bless my loving friends;<br> +Of all mankind good Christians make.<br> +All this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">10.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, gentle Shepherd,<br> +Bless Thy lamb to-day;<br> +Keep me in Thy footsteps,<br> +Never let me stray.<br> +Guard me through the daytime.<br> +Every hour, I pray;<br> +Keep my feet from straying<br> +From the narrow way. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">11.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Keep my little tongue to-day,<br> +Keep it gentle while I play;<br> +Keep my hands from doing wrong.<br> +Keep my feet the whole day long;<br> +Keep me all, O Jesus mild,<br> +Keep me ever Thy dear child. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">12.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, keep me all this day.<br> +When at school and when at play;<br> +May I do all things I ought,<br> +May I hate each evil thought;<br> +Help me love and trust in Thee<br> +Now and through eternity. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">13.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O blessed Lord, protect Thou me<br> +And my dear parents graciously;<br> +With Thy strong arm be ever near<br> +To brothers and to sisters dear.<br> +And all our loved ones in the land,<br> +Protect them with Thine own right hand.<br> +From sin defend and keep me free;<br> +Help me a Christlike child to be. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">14.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +My Father, for another night<br> +Of quiet sleep and rest.<br> +For all the joys of morning light,<br> +Thy holy name be blest. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">15.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now with the new-born day I give<br> +Myself anew to Thee,<br> +That as Thou willest, I may live,<br> +And what Thou willest, be. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">16.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, for the mercies of this night<br> +My humble thanks I pay<br> +And unto Thee I give myself<br> +To-day and every day. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">17.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Whate'er I do, things great or small<br> +Whate'er I speak or frame.<br> +Thy glory may I seek in all,<br> +Do all in Jesus' name.<br> +<br> +My Father, for His sake I pray.<br> +Thy child accept and bless<br> +And lead me by Thy grace to-day<br> +In paths of righteousness. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">18.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, +that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray +Thee that Thou wouldst keep me this day also from sin and every evil, +that all my doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I +commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel lie +with me, that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> +<br> + + + +<hr><br> +<br> +<div align="center"><img src="img/014-002.jpg" width="200" height="371" alt=""></div> +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Evening_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Evening Prayers.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">19.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Savior, lay Thy hand on me,<br> +Bless me, and remember me. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">20.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now I lay me down to sleep;<br> +I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep.<br> +If I should die before I wake.<br> +I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take;<br> +And this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">21.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Dear Father in heaven,<br> +Look down from above;<br> +Bless papa and mama,<br> +And those whom I love.<br> +<br> +May angels guard over<br> +My slumbers, and when<br> +The morning is breaking,<br> +Awake me. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">22.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now the light has gone away;<br> +Savior, listen while I pray.<br> +Asking Thee to watch and keep<br> +And to send me quiet sleep.<br> +<br> +Jesus, Savior, wash away<br> +All that has been wrong to-day;<br> +Help me every day to be<br> +Good and gentle, more like Thee.<br> +<br> +Let my near and dear ones be<br> +Always near and dear to Thee.<br> +O bring me and all I love<br> +To Thy happy home above. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">23.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +In my little bed I lie:<br> +Heavenly Father, hear my cry;<br> +Lord, keep Thou me through this night.<br> +Bring me safe to morning light. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">24.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +The day is past and over,<br> +All thanks, O Lord, to Thee!<br> +O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight<br> +And save me through the coming night.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">25.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +The day is done;<br> +O God the Son,<br> +Look down upon<br> +Thy little one!<br> +<br> +O Light of Light,<br> +Keep me this night,<br> +And shed round me<br> +Thy presence bright.<br> +<br> +I need not fear<br> +If Thou art near;<br> +Thou art my Savior<br> +Kind and dear. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">26.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Forgive, O Lord, for Thy dear Son<br> +The ill that I this day have done.<br> +That with the world, myself, and Thee<br> +I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">27.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Watch o'er a little child to-night,<br> +Blest Savior from above,<br> +And keep me till the morning light<br> +Within Thine arms of love. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">28.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me:<br> +Bless Thy little child to-night;<br> +Through the darkness be Thou near me,<br> +Keep me safe till morning light.<br> +<br> +All this day Thy hand has led me,<br> +And I thank Thee for Thy care;<br> +Thou hast warmed me, clothed me, fed me;<br> +Listen to my evening prayer.<br> +<br> +May my sins be all forgiven;<br> +Bless the friends I love so well;<br> +Take me, Lord, at last to heaven.<br> +Happy there with Thee to dwell. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">29.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, send me sleep that I may live;<br> +The wrongs I've done this day forgive.<br> +Bless every deed and thought and word<br> +I've rightly done, or said, or heard.<br> +Bless relatives and friends alway;<br> +Teach all the world to watch and pray.<br> +My thanks for all my blessings take<br> +And hear my prayer for Jesus' sake.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">30.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide,<br> +The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide!<br> +When other helpers fail and comforts flee,<br> +Help of the helpless, O abide with me! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">31.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +At the close of every day,<br> +Lord, to Thee I kneel and pray.<br> +Look upon Thy little child,<br> +Look in love and mercy mild.<br> +O forgive and wash away<br> +All my naughtiness this day,<br> +And both when I sleep and wake<br> +Bless me for my Savior's sake. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">32.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, I have passed another day<br> +And come to thank Thee for Thy care.<br> +Forgive my faults in work or play<br> +And listen to my evening prayer.<br> +Thy favor gives me daily bread<br> +And friends, who all my wants supply:<br> +And safely now I rest my head,<br> +Preserved and guarded by Thine eye.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">33.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +All praise to Thee, my God, this night<br> +For all the blessings of the light:<br> +Keep me, O keep me, King of kings,<br> +Beneath Thine own almighty wings. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">34.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds,<br> +There pardon for my sins abounds;<br> +Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness<br> +My jewels are, my glorious dress,<br> +Wherein before my God I'll stand<br> +When I shall reach the heavenly land.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">35.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +The toils of day are over;<br> +I lift my heart to Thee<br> +And ask that free from peril<br> +The hours of night may be.<br> +O Jesus, make their darkness light<br> +And guard me through the coming night. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">36.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O Lord God, I pray Thee, for Christ's sake, +forgive me whatsoever I have done wrong this +day and keep me safe all the night while I am +asleep. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">37.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through +Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast +graciously kept me this day; and I pray Thee +that Thou wouldst forgive me all my sins where +I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this +night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, +my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy +holy angel be with me, that the wicked Foe may +have no power over me. Amen.</p> +</div> + + + + +<hr><br><br><br><br> + +<div align="center"><img src="img/022-002.jpg" width="272" height="460" alt=""></div><br> +<br> + +<a name="Table_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Table Prayers.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">Before Meals.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">38.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Abba, Jesus! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">39.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Abba, Father, bless this food<br> +For our everlasting good. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">40.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Come, Lord Jesus, be our Guest<br> +And let Thy gifts to us be blest. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">41.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O Bread of Life, from day to day<br> +Be Thou our Comfort, Food, and Stay.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">42.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Be present at our table, Lord,<br> +Be here and everywhere adored.<br> +Thy creatures bless and grant that we<br> +May feast in paradise with Thee. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">43.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Great God, Thou Giver of all good,<br> +Accept our praise and bless our food.<br> +Grace, health, and strength to us afford<br> +Through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">44.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, bless what Thou hast given,<br> +Feed our souls with bread from heaven;<br> +Guide and lead us all the way<br> +In all that we may do and say. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">45.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive +from Thy bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">46.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat +in due season: Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of +every living thing. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">47.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Grant us Thy grace, O Lord, that, whether we eat or drink, or whatsoever +we do, we may do it all in Thy name and to Thy glory. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">After Meals.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">48.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Thanks, Lord Jesus! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">49.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Thanks be unto Thee, O God! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">50.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">51.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +We thank the Lord<br> +For meat and drink<br> +Through Jesus Christ. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">52.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +We thank Thee, dear Lord Jesus.<br> +That Thou our Guest hast been;<br> +O be Thou with us ever<br> +And save us from all sin. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">53.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +We thank Thee for those gifts, O Lord;<br> +Pray feed our souls, too, with Thy Word.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">54.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth +forever. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">55.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">56.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Heavenly Father, accept our thanks for this and for all Thy blessings, +through Jesus Christ. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">57.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O God, who givest unto all their food, make us thankful and provide for +all the needy, now and evermore. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">58.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Accept, O Lord, our thankful praises<br> +For all Thy goodness did bestow;<br> +May it increase our faith and lead us<br> +Our praise by godly lives to show,<br> +That every deed and word may prove<br> +We trust and own our Father's love.<br> +Amen.<br> + +</div> +</div><br> + +<p class="pnum">59.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our +Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. +Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">60.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O Lord, we thank Thee for our daily bread. May it strengthen and refresh +our bodies! And we pray Thee, nourish our souls with Thy heavenly grace, +through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">61.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. +Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<hr><br><br><br><br> +<div align="center"><img src="img/028-002.jpg" width="244" height="368" alt=""></div> +<br><br> +<a name="Prayers_in_Sickness"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Prayers in Sickness.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">62.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Lord, help me! Amen.</p> +</div><br> + +<p class="pnum">63.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Jesus, Redeemer, have mercy upon me! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">64.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Tender Jesus, meek and mild,<br> +Look on me, a little child;<br> +Help me, if it is Thy will,<br> +To recover from all ill. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">65.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +I am weak, but Thou art mighty.<br> +Help me, O my God! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">66.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Dear Father, help me believe that all things work together for good to +them that love God. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">67.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O Thou, from whom all blessings flow,<br> +I lift my heart to Thee;<br> +In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes,<br> +Dear Lord, remember me. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">68.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Dear Father, Thy child is sick. Look upon me in tender mercy, and if it +be Thy will, raise me up and grant me health and strength. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">69.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Heavenly Father, it hath pleased Thee to visit me with sickness, I know +that Thou art too kind and good to send me anything but for my blessing. +Help me to bear my illness and grant that I may soon recover, through +Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">70.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Other refuge have I none;<br> +Hangs my helpless soul on Thee:<br> +Leave, ah! leave me not alone,<br> +Still support and comfort me.<br> +All my trust on Thee is stayed,<br> +All my help from Thee I bring;<br> +Cover my defenseless head<br> +With the shadow of Thy wing! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">71.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, gracious God, I cry to Thee,<br> +Still bless me with Thy favor,<br> +Forgive my sins, and let me live,<br> +Thy child remain forever.<br> +<br> +Thou hast redeemed me with Thy blood,<br> +Thou art my only Trust and God<br> +In every need, my Savior. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">72.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Nearer, my God, to Thee,<br> +Nearer to Thee!<br> +E'en though it be a cross<br> +That raiseth me;<br> +Still all my song shall be,<br> +Nearer, my God, to Thee,<br> +Nearer, my God, to Thee,<br> +Nearer to Thee. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">73.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Lord Jesus Christ, my best Physician, I come to Thee in this my +sickness. I pray Thee to look upon me in tender mercy. Send Thy guardian +angel to watch over me and soon make me well. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">74.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Lord Jesus, look down from heaven upon my mama (papa, brother, sister) +and soon make her (him) well again. Thou canst do all things; hear my +prayer! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Birthday"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Birthday.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">75.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Holy Jesus, every day<br> +Keep us in the narrow way,<br> +And when earthly things are past,<br> +Bring our ransomed souls at last<br> +Where they need no star to guide.<br> +Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">76.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +As a little child relies<br> +On a care beyond his own;<br> +Knows he's neither strong nor wise,<br> +Fears to stir a step alone,—<br> +Let me thus with Thee abide<br> +As my Father, Guard, and Guide!<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">77.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Faithful Shepherd, feed me<br> +In the pastures green;<br> +Faithful Shepherd, lead me<br> +Where Thy steps are seen.<br> +<br> +Hold me fast and guide me<br> +In the narrow way;<br> +So, with Thee beside me,<br> +I shall never stray.<br> +<br> +Daily bring me nearer<br> +To the heavenly shore;<br> +May my faith grow clearer.<br> +May I love Thee more!<br> +<br> +Hallow every pleasure,<br> +Every gift and pain;<br> +Be Thyself my Treasure.<br> +Though none else I gain. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">78.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +We thank Thee, heav'nly Father,<br> +For ev'ry earthly good,<br> +For life, and health, and clothing,<br> +And for our daily food.<br> +<br> +O give us hearts to thank Thee,<br> +For ev'ry blessing sent,<br> +And whatsoe'er Thou sendest<br> +Make us therewith content. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">79.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Holy Jesus, be my Light,<br> +Shine upon my way;<br> +Through this tempting, changing life<br> +Lead me day by day. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">80.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, be Thou my constant Guide,<br> +Lead me all the way,<br> +Till I reach Thy home at last,<br> +Nevermore to stray. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">81.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O God, Thou faithful God,<br> +Thou Fount that ever flowest,<br> +Without whom nothing is,<br> +Who all good gifts bestowest:<br> +A pure and healthy frame<br> +O give me and within<br> +A conscience free from blame,<br> +A soul unhurt by sin. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br><br> + +<hr><br><br><br><br> +<div align="center"><img src="img/035-002.jpg" width="244" height="371" alt=""></div> +<br> +<br> + +<a name="For_School_and_Church"></a><h2 class="chaphead">For School and Church.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">82.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend.<br> +Thy Holy Spirit to us send. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">83.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, teach us how to keep Thy day<br> +And lead and bless us all the way. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">84.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, open Thou my heart to hear<br> +And by Thy Word to me draw near;<br> +Let me Thy Word still pure retain,<br> +Let me Thy child and heir remain. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">85.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Direct me now, O gracious Lord,<br> +To hear aright Thy holy Word;<br> +Assist Thy minister to preach,<br> +And let Thy Holy Spirit teach,<br> +And let eternal life be found<br> +By all who hear the joyful sound. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">86.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +On what has now been sown<br> +Thy blessing, Lord, bestow;<br> +The power is Thine alone<br> +To make it spring and grow. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">87.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Blessed Lord, let Thy blessing go with me to-day and grant that I may be +obedient to my teachers and may learn with pleasure whatever I am +taught, to Thy great honor and glory. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">88.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O most gracious God, let me never forget the many good things that I +have heard this day; but let them abide in my heart, so that I may amend +my life, that I may be able to give a good account of them to Jesus +Christ, our Lord and Savior, when He comes to judge the world at the +Last Day, for whose sake I ask all blessings, and to whom be glory +forever and ever! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">89.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Almighty God, Thy Word is cast<br> +Like seed into the ground;<br> +Now let the dew of heaven descend<br> +And righteous fruits abound. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">90.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +May the grace of Christ, our Savior,<br> +And the Father's boundless love,<br> +With the Holy Spirit's favor,<br> +Rest upon us from above.<br> +<br> +Thus may we abide in union<br> +With each other and the Lord<br> +And possess, in sweet communion,<br> +Joys which earth cannot afford. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">91.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O give me Samuel's ear,<br> +The open ear, O Lord,<br> +Alive and quick to hear<br> +Each whisper of Thy Word,<br> +Like him to answer at Thy call,<br> +And to obey Thee first of all. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">92.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Abide, O dear Redeemer,<br> +Among us with Thy Word<br> +And thus now and hereafter<br> +True peace and joy afford. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">93.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now our worship sweet is o'er—<br> +Singing, praying, teaching, hearing:<br> +Let us gladly God adore<br> +For His gracious strength and cheering.<br> +Blest His name, who fain would save us,<br> +For the rich repast He gave us.<br> +<br> +Let our going out be blest,<br> +Bless our entrance in like measure;<br> +Bless, O Lord, our toil and rest,<br> +Bless our bread, our grief and pleasure;<br> +Be in death Thy blessing given,<br> +And make us blest heirs of heaven.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">94.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +My God, accept my heart this day<br> +And make it always Thine,<br> +That I from Thee no more may stray,<br> +No more from Thee decline.<br> +<br> +Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace,<br> +Adopt me for Thine own,<br> +That I may see Thy glorious face<br> +And worship at Thy throne.<br> +<br> +Let every thought and work and word<br> +To Thee be ever given;<br> +Then life shall be Thy service, Lord,<br> +And death the gate of heaven. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">95.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord;<br> +Help us to feed upon Thy Word;<br> +All that has been amiss forgive<br> +And let Thy truth within us live. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<div align="center"><img src="img/040-003.gif" width="197" height="214" alt=""></div> +<br> +<br> +<hr><br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Christmas"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Christmas.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">96.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Let us all with gladsome voice<br> +Praise the God of heaven,<br> +Who, to bid our hearts rejoice,<br> +His own Son hath given. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">97.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O Lord Christ, our Savior dear,<br> +Be Thou ever near us;<br> +Grant us now a glad New Year.<br> +Amen, Jesus, hear us! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">98.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O holy Child of Bethlehem,<br> +Descend to us, we pray;<br> +Cast out our sin and enter in.<br> +Be born in us to-day. Amen.<br> + +</div> +</div><br> + +<p class="pnum">99.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O welcome, little Christmas Guest,<br> +Dear Jesus, from above;<br> +Upon Thy face, so pure and mild,<br> +We see God's smile of love. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">100.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Precious Babe of Bethlehem,<br> +Gift of love to sinful men,<br> +Thou, our Savior, Lord, and King—<br> +May we all Thy praises sing! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">101.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Ah! dearest Jesus, holy Child,<br> +Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled,<br> +Within my heart, that it may be<br> +A quiet chamber kept for Thee. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br><br> +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> + +<div align="center"><img src="img/043-002.jpg" width="245" height="328" alt=""></div> +<br><br> +<a name="General_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead">General Prayers.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">102.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Come, dearest Savior, take my heart<br> +And let me ne'er from Thee depart. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">103.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, tender Savior,<br> +Thou hast died for me;<br> +Make me very thankful<br> +In my heart to Thee.<br> +When the sad, sad story<br> +Of Thy grief I read,<br> +Make me very sorry<br> +For my sins indeed.<br> +<br> +Now, I know Thou livest,<br> +And dost plead for me;<br> +Make me very thankful<br> +In my prayers to Thee.<br> +Soon I hope in glory<br> +At Thy side to stand;<br> +Make me fit to meet Thee<br> +In that happy land! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">104.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lamb of God, I look to Thee;<br> +Thou shalt my example be;<br> +Thou art gentle, meek, and mild,<br> +Thou wast once a little child.<br> +<br> +Fain I would be as Thou art:<br> +Give me Thy obedient heart.<br> +Thou art pitiful and kind:<br> +Let me have Thy loving mind.<br> +<br> +Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb,<br> +In Thy gracious hands I am;<br> +Make me, Savior, what Thou art,<br> +Live Thyself within my heart.<br> +<br> +I shall then show forth Thy praise,<br> +Serve Thee all my happy days;<br> +Then the world shall always see<br> +Christ, the holy Child, in me. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">105.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, help my eyes to see<br> +All the good Thou sendest me.<br> +Jesus, help my ears to hear<br> +Calls for help from far and near.<br> +Jesus, help my feet to go<br> +In the way that Thou wilt show.<br> +Jesus, help my hands to do<br> +All things loving, kind, and true.<br> +Jesus, may I helpful be,<br> +Growing every day like Thee. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">106.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Be near me, Lord Jesus!<br> +I ask Thee to stay<br> +Close by me forever<br> +And love me, I pray.<br> +Bless all the dear children<br> +In Thy tender care<br> +And take us to heaven<br> +To live with Thee there. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">107.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Holy Spirit, give us<br> +Each a lowly mind;<br> +Make us more like Jesus,<br> +Gentle, pure, and kind.<br> +<br> +Holy Spirit, brighten<br> +Little deeds of toil,<br> +And our playful pastimes<br> +Let no folly spoil.<br> +<br> +Holy Spirit, help us<br> +Daily by Thy might<br> +What is wrong to conquer<br> +And to choose the right. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">108.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, from Thy throne on high,<br> +Far above the bright blue sky,<br> +Look on us with loving eye;<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus!<br> +<br> +Be Thou with us every day,<br> +In our work and in our play,<br> +When we learn and when we pray;<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus!<br> +<br> +May we grow from day to day,<br> +Glad to learn each holy way,<br> +Ever ready to obey;<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus!<br> +<br> +May we ever try to be<br> +From our sinful tempers free,<br> +Pure and gentle, Lord, like Thee;<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus!<br> +<br> +Jesus, Son of God most high,<br> +Who didst in the manger lie,<br> +Who upon the cross didst die—<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br><br> +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Special_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead"><b>Special Prayers.</b></h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">For Parents.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">109.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Almighty and most merciful God, who in Thy infinite goodness hast +committed us unto the charge of loving parents, who are to watch over us +and provide for all our wants of body and soul, we pray Thee, protect +and prolong their life, that we may continue to enjoy their loving care, +and strengthen us that as obedient children we may be subject to their +will and hold them in love and esteem; through Jesus Christ, our Lord +Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">For the Teacher.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">110.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Dear Father in heaven, who in Thy goodness hast given us teachers that +they may instruct and train us in all useful knowledge, we pray Thee, +bless them with strength and patience so to guide our feeble footsteps +that, being warned, nurtured, comforted, and strengthened, we may do all +things well-pleasing to Thee and profitable to us; through Jesus Christ, +our Lord. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">For the Pastor.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">111.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O almighty God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy holy +apostles many excellent gifts and commandedst them faithfully to feed +Thy flock, bless, we beseech Thee, our pastor that he may diligently +preach Thy holy Word, and grant us grace to believe Thy saving Gospel +and obediently to follow the teachings of Thy Word, that we may receive +the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">For a Blessed End.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">112.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +While life's paths we still are pressing,<br> +Grant us, Father, steadfast faith<br> +And for Christ's sake grant the blessing<br> +Of a peaceful, Christian death. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br><br> +<hr> + +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="The_Lord's_Prayer"></a><h2 class="chaphead">The Lord's Prayer.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">113.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; +Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily +bread; And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass +against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; +For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and +ever. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> +<hr> + +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Psalm_23"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Psalm 23.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">114.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>1. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.</p> + +<p>2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the +still waters.</p> + +<p>3. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for +His name's sake.</p> + +<p>4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will +fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort +me.</p> + +<p>5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; +Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.</p> + +<p>6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, +and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + + +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="The_Common_Doxology"></a><h2 class="chaphead">The Common Doxology.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">115.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;<br> +Praise Him, all creatures here below;<br> +Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:<br> +Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> +<br> +<br> +<br> + + + + + + + + + +<pre> + + + + + +End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Little Folded Hands, by Anonymous + +*** END OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LITTLE FOLDED HANDS *** + +***** This file should be named 11149-h.htm or 11149-h.zip ***** +This and all associated files of various formats will be found in: + https://www.gutenberg.org/1/1/1/4/11149/ + +Produced by The Children's Library Project Management Team, Christine +De Ryck and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders + + +Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions +will be renamed. + +Creating the works from public domain print editions means that no +one owns a United States copyright in these works, so the Foundation +(and you!) can copy and distribute it in the United States without +permission and without paying copyright royalties. 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You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + +Title: Little Folded Hands + Prayers for Children + +Author: Anonymous + +Release Date: February 18, 2004 [EBook #11149] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: US-ASCII + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LITTLE FOLDED HANDS *** + + + + +Produced by The Children's Library Project Management Team, Christine +De Ryck and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders + + + + + +LITTLE FOLDED HANDS + +Prayers for Children + + +Compiled from Various Sources + + +Revised Edition + + + +Morning Prayers. + + +1. + + Now I awake and see the light; + Lord, Thou hast kept me through the night. + To Thee I lift my voice and pray + That Thou wilt keep me through the day. + If I should die before 'tis done, + O God, accept me through Thy Son! Amen. + + +2. + + The morning bright + With rosy light + Has waked me from my sleep; + Father, I own + Thy love alone + Thy little one doth keep. + + All through the day, + I humbly pray, + Be Thou my Guard and Guide; + My sins forgive + And let me live, + Blest Jesus, near Thy side. Amen. + + +3. + + Now I raise me up from sleep, + I thank the Lord who did me keep, + All through the night; and to Him pray + That He may keep me through the day. + All which for Jesus' sake, I say. Amen. + + +4. + + O help me, Lord, this day to be + Thy own dear child and follow Thee; + And lead me, Savior, by Thy hand + Until I reach the heavenly land. Amen. + + +5. + + O Lord, my God, to Thee pray + While from my bed I rise + That all I do and all I say + Be pleasing to Thine eyes. Amen. + + +6. + + Jesus, Lord, to Thee I pray, + Guide and guard me through this day. + As the shepherd tends his sheep. + Lord, me safe from evil keep. + Keep my feet from every snare, + Keep me with Thy watchful care. + + All my little wants supply + If I live or if I die. + And when life, O Lord, is past, + Take me to Thyself at last. Amen. + + +7. + + In the early morning, + With the sun's first rays. + All God's little children + Thank and pray and praise. + + I, too, thanks would offer, + Jesus, Shepherd dear, + For Thy tender pasture, + For Thy guiding care. + + And I would implore Thee, + Be with me this day, + Lest I from Thee wander, + Into danger stray. Amen. + + +8. + + For this new morning with its light, + For rest and shelter of the night, + For health and food, for love and friends. + For everything Thy goodness sends, + We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen. + + +9. + + I thank Thee, Lord, for sleep and rest, + For all the things that I love best, + Now guide me through another day + And bless my work and bless my play. + Lord, make me strong for noble ends, + Protect and bless my loving friends; + Of all mankind good Christians make. + All this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen. + + +10. + + Jesus, gentle Shepherd, + Bless Thy lamb to-day; + Keep me in Thy footsteps, + Never let me stray. + Guard me through the daytime. + Every hour, I pray; + Keep my feet from straying + From the narrow way. Amen. + + +11. + + Keep my little tongue to-day, + Keep it gentle while I play; + Keep my hands from doing wrong. + Keep my feet the whole day long; + Keep me all, O Jesus mild, + Keep me ever Thy dear child. Amen. + + +12. + + Jesus, keep me all this day. + When at school and when at play; + May I do all things I ought, + May I hate each evil thought; + Help me love and trust in Thee + Now and through eternity. Amen. + + +13. + + O blessed Lord, protect Thou me + And my dear parents graciously; + With Thy strong arm be ever near + To brothers and to sisters dear. + And all our loved ones in the land, + Protect them with Thine own right hand. + From sin defend and keep me free; + Help me a Christlike child to be. Amen. + + +14. + + My Father, for another night + Of quiet sleep and rest. + For all the joys of morning light, + Thy holy name be blest. Amen. + + +15. + + Now with the new-born day I give + Myself anew to Thee, + That as Thou willest, I may live, + And what Thou willest, be. Amen. + + +16. + + Lord, for the mercies of this night + My humble thanks I pay + And unto Thee I give myself + To-day and every day. Amen. + + +17. + + Whate'er I do, things great or small + Whate'er I speak or frame. + Thy glory may I seek in all, + Do all in Jesus' name. + + My Father, for His sake I pray. + Thy child accept and bless + And lead me by Thy grace to-day + In paths of righteousness. Amen. + + +18. + +I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, +that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray +Thee that Thou wouldst keep me this day also from sin and every evil, +that all my doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I +commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel lie +with me, that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen. + + + + +Evening Prayers. + + +19. + + Savior, lay Thy hand on me, + Bless me, and remember me. Amen. + + +20. + + Now I lay me down to sleep; + I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep. + If I should die before I wake. + I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take; + And this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen. + + +21. + + Dear Father in heaven, + Look down from above; + Bless papa and mama, + And those whom I love. + + May angels guard over + My slumbers, and when + The morning is breaking, + Awake me. Amen. + + +22. + + Now the light has gone away; + Savior, listen while I pray. + Asking Thee to watch and keep + And to send me quiet sleep. + + Jesus, Savior, wash away + All that has been wrong to-day; + Help me every day to be + Good and gentle, more like Thee. + + Let my near and dear ones be + Always near and dear to Thee. + O bring me and all I love + To Thy happy home above. Amen. + + +23. + + In my little bed I lie: + Heavenly Father, hear my cry; + Lord, keep Thou me through this night. + Bring me safe to morning light. Amen. + + +24. + + The day is past and over, + All thanks, O Lord, to Thee! + O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight + And save me through the coming night. + Amen. + + +25. + + The day is done; + O God the Son, + Look down upon + Thy little one! + + O Light of Light, + Keep me this night, + And shed round me + Thy presence bright. + + I need not fear + If Thou art near; + Thou art my Savior + Kind and dear. Amen. + + +26. + + Forgive, O Lord, for Thy dear Son + The ill that I this day have done. + That with the world, myself, and Thee + I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. Amen. + + +27. + + Watch o'er a little child to-night, + Blest Savior from above, + And keep me till the morning light + Within Thine arms of love. Amen. + + +28. + + Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me: + Bless Thy little child to-night; + Through the darkness be Thou near me, + Keep me safe till morning light. + + All this day Thy hand has led me, + And I thank Thee for Thy care; + Thou hast warmed me, clothed me, fed me; + Listen to my evening prayer. + + May my sins be all forgiven; + Bless the friends I love so well; + Take me, Lord, at last to heaven. + Happy there with Thee to dwell. Amen. + + +29. + + Lord, send me sleep that I may live; + The wrongs I've done this day forgive. + Bless every deed and thought and word + I've rightly done, or said, or heard. + Bless relatives and friends alway; + Teach all the world to watch and pray. + My thanks for all my blessings take + And hear my prayer for Jesus' sake. + Amen. + + +30. + + Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide, + The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! + When other helpers fail and comforts flee, + Help of the helpless, O abide with me! Amen. + + +31. + + At the close of every day, + Lord, to Thee I kneel and pray. + Look upon Thy little child, + Look in love and mercy mild. + O forgive and wash away + All my naughtiness this day, + And both when I sleep and wake + Bless me for my Savior's sake. Amen. + + +32. + + Lord, I have passed another day + And come to thank Thee for Thy care. + Forgive my faults in work or play + And listen to my evening prayer. + Thy favor gives me daily bread + And friends, who all my wants supply: + And safely now I rest my head, + Preserved and guarded by Thine eye. + Amen. + + +33. + + All praise to Thee, my God, this night + For all the blessings of the light: + Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, + Beneath Thine own almighty wings. Amen. + + +34. + + I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds, + There pardon for my sins abounds; + Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness + My jewels are, my glorious dress, + Wherein before my God I'll stand + When I shall reach the heavenly land. + Amen. + + +35. + + The toils of day are over; + I lift my heart to Thee + And ask that free from peril + The hours of night may be. + O Jesus, make their darkness light + And guard me through the coming night. Amen. + + +36. + +O Lord God, I pray Thee, for Christ's sake, forgive me whatsoever I have +done wrong this day and keep me safe all the night while I am asleep. Amen. + + +37. + +I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that +Thou hast graciously kept me this day; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst +forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this +night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all +things. Let Thy holy angel be with me, that the wicked Foe may have no +power over me. Amen. + + + + +Table Prayers. + + +Before Meals. + + +38. + +Abba, Jesus! Amen. + + +39. + + Abba, Father, bless this food + For our everlasting good. Amen. + + +40. + + Come, Lord Jesus, be our Guest + And let Thy gifts to us be blest. Amen. + + +41. + + O Bread of Life, from day to day + Be Thou our Comfort, Food, and Stay. + Amen. + + +42. + + Be present at our table, Lord, + Be here and everywhere adored. + Thy creatures bless and grant that we + May feast in paradise with Thee. Amen. + + +43. + + Great God, Thou Giver of all good, + Accept our praise and bless our food. + Grace, health, and strength to us afford + Through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord. + Amen. + + +44. + + Jesus, bless what Thou hast given, + Feed our souls with bread from heaven; + Guide and lead us all the way + In all that we may do and say. Amen. + + +45. + +Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive +from Thy bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. + + +46. + +The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat +in due season: Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of +every living thing. Amen. + + +47. + +Grant us Thy grace, O Lord, that, whether we eat or drink, or whatsoever +we do, we may do it all in Thy name and to Thy glory. Amen. + + +After Meals. + + +48. + +Thanks, Lord Jesus! Amen. + + +49. + +Thanks be unto Thee, O God! Amen. + + +50. + +The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Amen. + + +51. + + We thank the Lord + For meat and drink + Through Jesus Christ. Amen. + + +52. + + We thank Thee, dear Lord Jesus. + That Thou our Guest hast been; + O be Thou with us ever + And save us from all sin. Amen. + + +53. + + We thank Thee for those gifts, O Lord; + Pray feed our souls, too, with Thy Word. + Amen. + + +54. + +O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth +forever. Amen. + + +55. + +Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen. + + +56. + +Heavenly Father, accept our thanks for this and for all Thy blessings, +through Jesus Christ. Amen. + + +57. + +O God, who givest unto all their food, make us thankful and provide for +all the needy, now and evermore. Amen. + + +58. + + Accept, O Lord, our thankful praises + For all Thy goodness did bestow; + May it increase our faith and lead us + Our praise by godly lives to show, + That every deed and word may prove + We trust and own our Father's love. + Amen. + + +59. + +We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our +Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. +Amen. + + +60. + +O Lord, we thank Thee for our daily bread. May it strengthen and refresh +our bodies! And we pray Thee, nourish our souls with Thy heavenly grace, +through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. + + +61. + +The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. +Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen. + + + + +Prayers in Sickness. + + +62. + +Lord, help me! Amen. + + +63. + +Jesus, Redeemer, have mercy upon me! Amen. + + +64. + + Tender Jesus, meek and mild, + Look on me, a little child; + Help me, if it is Thy will, + To recover from all ill. Amen. + + +65. + + I am weak, but Thou art mighty. + Help me, O my God! Amen. + + +66. + +Dear Father, help me believe that all things work together for good to +them that love God. Amen. + + +67. + + O Thou, from whom all blessings flow, + I lift my heart to Thee; + In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, + Dear Lord, remember me. Amen. + + +68. + +Dear Father, Thy child is sick. Look upon me in tender mercy, and if it +be Thy will, raise me up and grant me health and strength. Amen. + + +69. + +Heavenly Father, it hath pleased Thee to visit me with sickness, I know +that Thou art too kind and good to send me anything but for my blessing. +Help me to bear my illness and grant that I may soon recover, through +Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen. + + +70. + + Other refuge have I none; + Hangs my helpless soul on Thee: + Leave, ah! leave me not alone, + Still support and comfort me. + All my trust on Thee is stayed, + All my help from Thee I bring; + Cover my defenseless head + With the shadow of Thy wing! Amen. + + +71. + + Lord, gracious God, I cry to Thee, + Still bless me with Thy favor, + Forgive my sins, and let me live, + Thy child remain forever. + + Thou hast redeemed me with Thy blood, + Thou art my only Trust and God + In every need, my Savior. Amen. + + +72. + + Nearer, my God, to Thee, + Nearer to Thee! + E'en though it be a cross + That raiseth me; + Still all my song shall be, + Nearer, my God, to Thee, + Nearer, my God, to Thee, + Nearer to Thee. Amen. + + +73. + +Lord Jesus Christ, my best Physician, I come to Thee in this my +sickness. I pray Thee to look upon me in tender mercy. Send Thy guardian +angel to watch over me and soon make me well. Amen. + + +74. + +Lord Jesus, look down from heaven upon my mama (papa, brother, sister) +and soon make her (him) well again. Thou canst do all things; hear my +prayer! Amen. + + + + +Birthday. + + +75. + + Holy Jesus, every day + Keep us in the narrow way, + And when earthly things are past, + Bring our ransomed souls at last + Where they need no star to guide. + Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen. + + +76. + + As a little child relies + On a care beyond his own; + Knows he's neither strong nor wise, + Fears to stir a step alone,-- + Let me thus with Thee abide + As my Father, Guard, and Guide! + Amen. + + +77. + + Faithful Shepherd, feed me + In the pastures green; + Faithful Shepherd, lead me + Where Thy steps are seen. + + Hold me fast and guide me + In the narrow way; + So, with Thee beside me, + I shall never stray. + + Daily bring me nearer + To the heavenly shore; + May my faith grow clearer. + May I love Thee more! + + Hallow every pleasure, + Every gift and pain; + Be Thyself my Treasure. + Though none else I gain. Amen. + + +78. + + We thank Thee, heav'nly Father, + For ev'ry earthly good, + For life, and health, and clothing, + And for our daily food. + + O give us hearts to thank Thee, + For ev'ry blessing sent, + And whatsoe'er Thou sendest + Make us therewith content. Amen. + + +79. + + Holy Jesus, be my Light, + Shine upon my way; + Through this tempting, changing life + Lead me day by day. Amen. + + +80. + + Lord, be Thou my constant Guide, + Lead me all the way, + Till I reach Thy home at last, + Nevermore to stray. Amen. + + +81. + + O God, Thou faithful God, + Thou Fount that ever flowest, + Without whom nothing is, + Who all good gifts bestowest: + A pure and healthy frame + O give me and within + A conscience free from blame, + A soul unhurt by sin. Amen. + + + + +For School and Church. + + +82. + + Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend. + Thy Holy Spirit to us send. Amen. + + +83. + + Lord, teach us how to keep Thy day + And lead and bless us all the way. Amen. + + +84. + + Lord, open Thou my heart to hear + And by Thy Word to me draw near; + Let me Thy Word still pure retain, + Let me Thy child and heir remain. Amen. + + +85. + + Direct me now, O gracious Lord, + To hear aright Thy holy Word; + Assist Thy minister to preach, + And let Thy Holy Spirit teach, + And let eternal life be found + By all who hear the joyful sound. Amen. + + +86. + + On what has now been sown + Thy blessing, Lord, bestow; + The power is Thine alone + To make it spring and grow. Amen. + + +87. + +Blessed Lord, let Thy blessing go with me to-day and grant that I may be +obedient to my teachers and may learn with pleasure whatever I am +taught, to Thy great honor and glory. Amen. + + +88. + +O most gracious God, let me never forget the many good things that I +have heard this day; but let them abide in my heart, so that I may amend +my life, that I may be able to give a good account of them to Jesus +Christ, our Lord and Savior, when He comes to judge the world at the +Last Day, for whose sake I ask all blessings, and to whom be glory +forever and ever! Amen. + + +89. + + Almighty God, Thy Word is cast + Like seed into the ground; + Now let the dew of heaven descend + And righteous fruits abound. Amen. + + +90. + + May the grace of Christ, our Savior, + And the Father's boundless love, + With the Holy Spirit's favor, + Rest upon us from above. + + Thus may we abide in union + With each other and the Lord + And possess, in sweet communion, + Joys which earth cannot afford. Amen. + + +91. + + O give me Samuel's ear, + The open ear, O Lord, + Alive and quick to hear + Each whisper of Thy Word, + Like him to answer at Thy call, + And to obey Thee first of all. Amen. + + +92. + + Abide, O dear Redeemer, + Among us with Thy Word + And thus now and hereafter + True peace and joy afford. Amen. + + +93. + + Now our worship sweet is o'er-- + Singing, praying, teaching, hearing: + Let us gladly God adore + For His gracious strength and cheering. + Blest His name, who fain would save us, + For the rich repast He gave us. + + Let our going out be blest, + Bless our entrance in like measure; + Bless, O Lord, our toil and rest, + Bless our bread, our grief and pleasure; + Be in death Thy blessing given, + And make us blest heirs of heaven. + Amen. + + +94. + + My God, accept my heart this day + And make it always Thine, + That I from Thee no more may stray, + No more from Thee decline. + + Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace, + Adopt me for Thine own, + That I may see Thy glorious face + And worship at Thy throne. + + Let every thought and work and word + To Thee be ever given; + Then life shall be Thy service, Lord, + And death the gate of heaven. Amen. + + +95. + + Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord; + Help us to feed upon Thy Word; + All that has been amiss forgive + And let Thy truth within us live. Amen. + + + + +Christmas. + + +96. + + Let us all with gladsome voice + Praise the God of heaven, + Who, to bid our hearts rejoice, + His own Son hath given. Amen. + + +97. + + O Lord Christ, our Savior dear, + Be Thou ever near us; + Grant us now a glad New Year. + Amen, Jesus, hear us! Amen. + + +98. + + O holy Child of Bethlehem, + Descend to us, we pray; + Cast out our sin and enter in. + Be born in us to-day. Amen. + + +99. + + O welcome, little Christmas Guest, + Dear Jesus, from above; + Upon Thy face, so pure and mild, + We see God's smile of love. Amen. + + +100. + + Precious Babe of Bethlehem, + Gift of love to sinful men, + Thou, our Savior, Lord, and King-- + May we all Thy praises sing! Amen. + + +101. + + Ah! dearest Jesus, holy Child, + Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, + Within my heart, that it may be + A quiet chamber kept for Thee. Amen. + + + + +General Prayers. + + +102. + + Come, dearest Savior, take my heart + And let me ne'er from Thee depart. Amen. + + +103. + + Jesus, tender Savior, + Thou hast died for me; + Make me very thankful + In my heart to Thee. + When the sad, sad story + Of Thy grief I read, + Make me very sorry + For my sins indeed. + + Now, I know Thou livest, + And dost plead for me; + Make me very thankful + In my prayers to Thee. + Soon I hope in glory + At Thy side to stand; + Make me fit to meet Thee + In that happy land! Amen. + + +104. + + Lamb of God, I look to Thee; + Thou shalt my example be; + Thou art gentle, meek, and mild, + Thou wast once a little child. + + Fain I would be as Thou art: + Give me Thy obedient heart. + Thou art pitiful and kind: + Let me have Thy loving mind. + + Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb, + In Thy gracious hands I am; + Make me, Savior, what Thou art, + Live Thyself within my heart. + + I shall then show forth Thy praise, + Serve Thee all my happy days; + Then the world shall always see + Christ, the holy Child, in me. Amen. + + +105. + + Jesus, help my eyes to see + All the good Thou sendest me. + Jesus, help my ears to hear + Calls for help from far and near. + Jesus, help my feet to go + In the way that Thou wilt show. + Jesus, help my hands to do + All things loving, kind, and true. + Jesus, may I helpful be, + Growing every day like Thee. Amen. + + +106. + + Be near me, Lord Jesus! + I ask Thee to stay + Close by me forever + And love me, I pray. + Bless all the dear children + In Thy tender care + And take us to heaven + To live with Thee there. Amen. + + +107. + + Holy Spirit, give us + Each a lowly mind; + Make us more like Jesus, + Gentle, pure, and kind. + + Holy Spirit, brighten + Little deeds of toil, + And our playful pastimes + Let no folly spoil. + + Holy Spirit, help us + Daily by Thy might + What is wrong to conquer + And to choose the right. Amen. + + +108. + + Jesus, from Thy throne on high, + Far above the bright blue sky, + Look on us with loving eye; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + Be Thou with us every day, + In our work and in our play, + When we learn and when we pray; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + May we grow from day to day, + Glad to learn each holy way, + Ever ready to obey; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + May we ever try to be + From our sinful tempers free, + Pure and gentle, Lord, like Thee; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + Jesus, Son of God most high, + Who didst in the manger lie, + Who upon the cross didst die-- + Hear us, holy Jesus! Amen. + + + + +Special Prayers. + + +For Parents. + + +109. + +Almighty and most merciful God, who in Thy infinite goodness hast +committed us unto the charge of loving parents, who are to watch over us +and provide for all our wants of body and soul, we pray Thee, protect +and prolong their life, that we may continue to enjoy their loving care, +and strengthen us that as obedient children we may be subject to their +will and hold them in love and esteem; through Jesus Christ, our Lord +Amen. + + +For the Teacher. + + +110. + +Dear Father in heaven, who in Thy goodness hast given us teachers that +they may instruct and train us in all useful knowledge, we pray Thee, +bless them with strength and patience so to guide our feeble footsteps +that, being warned, nurtured, comforted, and strengthened, we may do all +things well-pleasing to Thee and profitable to us; through Jesus Christ, +our Lord. Amen. + + +For the Pastor. + + +111. + +O almighty God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy holy +apostles many excellent gifts and commandedst them faithfully to feed +Thy flock, bless, we beseech Thee, our pastor that he may diligently +preach Thy holy Word, and grant us grace to believe Thy saving Gospel +and obediently to follow the teachings of Thy Word, that we may receive +the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. + + +For a Blessed End. + + +112. + + While life's paths we still are pressing, + Grant us, Father, steadfast faith + And for Christ's sake grant the blessing + Of a peaceful, Christian death. Amen. + + + + +The Lord's Prayer. + + +113. + +Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; +Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily +bread; And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass +against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; +For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and +ever. Amen. + + + + +Psalm 23. + + +114. + +1. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. + +2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the +still waters. + +3. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for +His name's sake. + +4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will +fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort +me. + +5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; +Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. + +6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, +and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. + + + + +The Common Doxology. + + +115. + + Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; + Praise Him, all creatures here below; + Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: + Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 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You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + +Title: Little Folded Hands + Prayers for Children + +Author: Anonymous + +Release Date: February 18, 2004 [EBook #11149] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: US-ASCII + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LITTLE FOLDED HANDS *** + + + + +Produced by The Children's Library Project Management Team, Christine +De Ryck and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders + + + + + + +</pre> + + +<h1>LITTLE FOLDED HANDS</h1> + + +<div align="center"> +<img src="img/001-001.jpg" width="359" height="500" alt="Little Folded Hands"> +</div> + + + +<hr> +<br> + +<h1>Little Folded Hands</h1> +<br> + +<h2>Prayers for Children</h2> + +<h3>Compiled from Various Sources</h3> +<br> + +<h3>Revised Edition</h3> +<br> +<br> + + +<hr><br><br> +<div align="center"> +<img src="img/007-002.jpg" width="305" height="410" alt=""> +</div> +<br><br><br> + + + <a href="#Morning_Prayers"><b>Morning Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Evening_Prayers"><b>Evening Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Table_Prayers"><b>Table Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Prayers_in_Sickness"><b>Prayers in Sickness.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Birthday"><b>Birthday.</b></a><br> + <a href="#For_School_and_Church"><b>For School and Church.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Christmas"><b>Christmas.</b></a><br> + <a href="#General_Prayers"><b>General Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Special_Prayers"><b>Special Prayers.</b></a><br> + <a href="#The_Lord's_Prayer"><b>The Lord's Prayer.</b></a><br> + <a href="#Psalm_23"><b>Psalm 23.</b></a><br> + <a href="#The_Common_Doxology"><b>The Common Doxology.</b></a><br> + +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> +<a name="Morning_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Morning Prayers.</h2> +<br><br> + + +<p class="pnum">1.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now I awake and see the light;<br> +Lord, Thou hast kept me through the night.<br> +To Thee I lift my voice and pray<br> +That Thou wilt keep me through the day.<br> +If I should die before 'tis done,<br> +O God, accept me through Thy Son! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">2.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +The morning bright<br> +With rosy light<br> +Has waked me from my sleep;<br> +Father, I own<br> +Thy love alone<br> +Thy little one doth keep.<br> +<br> +All through the day,<br> +I humbly pray,<br> +Be Thou my Guard and Guide;<br> +My sins forgive<br> +And let me live,<br> +Blest Jesus, near Thy side. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">3.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now I raise me up from sleep,<br> +I thank the Lord who did me keep,<br> +All through the night; and to Him pray<br> +That He may keep me through the day.<br> +All which for Jesus' sake, I say. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">4.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O help me, Lord, this day to be<br> +Thy own dear child and follow Thee;<br> +And lead me, Savior, by Thy hand<br> +Until I reach the heavenly land. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">5.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O Lord, my God, to Thee pray<br> +While from my bed I rise<br> +That all I do and all I say<br> +Be pleasing to Thine eyes. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">6.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, Lord, to Thee I pray,<br> +Guide and guard me through this day.<br> +As the shepherd tends his sheep.<br> +Lord, me safe from evil keep.<br> +Keep my feet from every snare,<br> +Keep me with Thy watchful care.<br> +<br> +All my little wants supply<br> +If I live or if I die.<br> +And when life, O Lord, is past,<br> +Take me to Thyself at last. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">7.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +In the early morning,<br> +With the sun's first rays.<br> +All God's little children<br> +Thank and pray and praise.<br> +<br> +I, too, thanks would offer,<br> +Jesus, Shepherd dear,<br> +For Thy tender pasture,<br> +For Thy guiding care.<br> +<br> +And I would implore Thee,<br> +Be with me this day,<br> +Lest I from Thee wander,<br> +Into danger stray. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">8.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +For this new morning with its light,<br> +For rest and shelter of the night,<br> +For health and food, for love and friends.<br> +For everything Thy goodness sends,<br> +We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">9.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +I thank Thee, Lord, for sleep and rest,<br> +For all the things that I love best,<br> +Now guide me through another day<br> +And bless my work and bless my play.<br> +Lord, make me strong for noble ends,<br> +Protect and bless my loving friends;<br> +Of all mankind good Christians make.<br> +All this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">10.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, gentle Shepherd,<br> +Bless Thy lamb to-day;<br> +Keep me in Thy footsteps,<br> +Never let me stray.<br> +Guard me through the daytime.<br> +Every hour, I pray;<br> +Keep my feet from straying<br> +From the narrow way. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">11.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Keep my little tongue to-day,<br> +Keep it gentle while I play;<br> +Keep my hands from doing wrong.<br> +Keep my feet the whole day long;<br> +Keep me all, O Jesus mild,<br> +Keep me ever Thy dear child. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">12.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, keep me all this day.<br> +When at school and when at play;<br> +May I do all things I ought,<br> +May I hate each evil thought;<br> +Help me love and trust in Thee<br> +Now and through eternity. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">13.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O blessed Lord, protect Thou me<br> +And my dear parents graciously;<br> +With Thy strong arm be ever near<br> +To brothers and to sisters dear.<br> +And all our loved ones in the land,<br> +Protect them with Thine own right hand.<br> +From sin defend and keep me free;<br> +Help me a Christlike child to be. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">14.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +My Father, for another night<br> +Of quiet sleep and rest.<br> +For all the joys of morning light,<br> +Thy holy name be blest. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">15.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now with the new-born day I give<br> +Myself anew to Thee,<br> +That as Thou willest, I may live,<br> +And what Thou willest, be. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">16.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, for the mercies of this night<br> +My humble thanks I pay<br> +And unto Thee I give myself<br> +To-day and every day. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">17.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Whate'er I do, things great or small<br> +Whate'er I speak or frame.<br> +Thy glory may I seek in all,<br> +Do all in Jesus' name.<br> +<br> +My Father, for His sake I pray.<br> +Thy child accept and bless<br> +And lead me by Thy grace to-day<br> +In paths of righteousness. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">18.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, +that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray +Thee that Thou wouldst keep me this day also from sin and every evil, +that all my doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I +commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel lie +with me, that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> +<br> + + + +<hr><br> +<br> +<div align="center"><img src="img/014-002.jpg" width="200" height="371" alt=""></div> +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Evening_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Evening Prayers.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">19.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Savior, lay Thy hand on me,<br> +Bless me, and remember me. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">20.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now I lay me down to sleep;<br> +I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep.<br> +If I should die before I wake.<br> +I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take;<br> +And this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">21.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Dear Father in heaven,<br> +Look down from above;<br> +Bless papa and mama,<br> +And those whom I love.<br> +<br> +May angels guard over<br> +My slumbers, and when<br> +The morning is breaking,<br> +Awake me. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">22.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now the light has gone away;<br> +Savior, listen while I pray.<br> +Asking Thee to watch and keep<br> +And to send me quiet sleep.<br> +<br> +Jesus, Savior, wash away<br> +All that has been wrong to-day;<br> +Help me every day to be<br> +Good and gentle, more like Thee.<br> +<br> +Let my near and dear ones be<br> +Always near and dear to Thee.<br> +O bring me and all I love<br> +To Thy happy home above. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">23.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +In my little bed I lie:<br> +Heavenly Father, hear my cry;<br> +Lord, keep Thou me through this night.<br> +Bring me safe to morning light. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">24.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +The day is past and over,<br> +All thanks, O Lord, to Thee!<br> +O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight<br> +And save me through the coming night.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">25.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +The day is done;<br> +O God the Son,<br> +Look down upon<br> +Thy little one!<br> +<br> +O Light of Light,<br> +Keep me this night,<br> +And shed round me<br> +Thy presence bright.<br> +<br> +I need not fear<br> +If Thou art near;<br> +Thou art my Savior<br> +Kind and dear. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">26.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Forgive, O Lord, for Thy dear Son<br> +The ill that I this day have done.<br> +That with the world, myself, and Thee<br> +I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">27.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Watch o'er a little child to-night,<br> +Blest Savior from above,<br> +And keep me till the morning light<br> +Within Thine arms of love. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">28.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me:<br> +Bless Thy little child to-night;<br> +Through the darkness be Thou near me,<br> +Keep me safe till morning light.<br> +<br> +All this day Thy hand has led me,<br> +And I thank Thee for Thy care;<br> +Thou hast warmed me, clothed me, fed me;<br> +Listen to my evening prayer.<br> +<br> +May my sins be all forgiven;<br> +Bless the friends I love so well;<br> +Take me, Lord, at last to heaven.<br> +Happy there with Thee to dwell. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">29.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, send me sleep that I may live;<br> +The wrongs I've done this day forgive.<br> +Bless every deed and thought and word<br> +I've rightly done, or said, or heard.<br> +Bless relatives and friends alway;<br> +Teach all the world to watch and pray.<br> +My thanks for all my blessings take<br> +And hear my prayer for Jesus' sake.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">30.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide,<br> +The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide!<br> +When other helpers fail and comforts flee,<br> +Help of the helpless, O abide with me! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">31.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +At the close of every day,<br> +Lord, to Thee I kneel and pray.<br> +Look upon Thy little child,<br> +Look in love and mercy mild.<br> +O forgive and wash away<br> +All my naughtiness this day,<br> +And both when I sleep and wake<br> +Bless me for my Savior's sake. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">32.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, I have passed another day<br> +And come to thank Thee for Thy care.<br> +Forgive my faults in work or play<br> +And listen to my evening prayer.<br> +Thy favor gives me daily bread<br> +And friends, who all my wants supply:<br> +And safely now I rest my head,<br> +Preserved and guarded by Thine eye.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">33.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +All praise to Thee, my God, this night<br> +For all the blessings of the light:<br> +Keep me, O keep me, King of kings,<br> +Beneath Thine own almighty wings. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">34.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds,<br> +There pardon for my sins abounds;<br> +Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness<br> +My jewels are, my glorious dress,<br> +Wherein before my God I'll stand<br> +When I shall reach the heavenly land.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">35.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +The toils of day are over;<br> +I lift my heart to Thee<br> +And ask that free from peril<br> +The hours of night may be.<br> +O Jesus, make their darkness light<br> +And guard me through the coming night. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">36.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O Lord God, I pray Thee, for Christ's sake, +forgive me whatsoever I have done wrong this +day and keep me safe all the night while I am +asleep. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">37.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through +Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast +graciously kept me this day; and I pray Thee +that Thou wouldst forgive me all my sins where +I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this +night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, +my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy +holy angel be with me, that the wicked Foe may +have no power over me. Amen.</p> +</div> + + + + +<hr><br><br><br><br> + +<div align="center"><img src="img/022-002.jpg" width="272" height="460" alt=""></div><br> +<br> + +<a name="Table_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Table Prayers.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">Before Meals.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">38.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Abba, Jesus! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">39.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Abba, Father, bless this food<br> +For our everlasting good. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">40.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Come, Lord Jesus, be our Guest<br> +And let Thy gifts to us be blest. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">41.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O Bread of Life, from day to day<br> +Be Thou our Comfort, Food, and Stay.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">42.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Be present at our table, Lord,<br> +Be here and everywhere adored.<br> +Thy creatures bless and grant that we<br> +May feast in paradise with Thee. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">43.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Great God, Thou Giver of all good,<br> +Accept our praise and bless our food.<br> +Grace, health, and strength to us afford<br> +Through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">44.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, bless what Thou hast given,<br> +Feed our souls with bread from heaven;<br> +Guide and lead us all the way<br> +In all that we may do and say. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">45.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive +from Thy bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">46.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat +in due season: Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of +every living thing. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">47.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Grant us Thy grace, O Lord, that, whether we eat or drink, or whatsoever +we do, we may do it all in Thy name and to Thy glory. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">After Meals.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">48.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Thanks, Lord Jesus! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">49.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Thanks be unto Thee, O God! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">50.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">51.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +We thank the Lord<br> +For meat and drink<br> +Through Jesus Christ. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">52.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +We thank Thee, dear Lord Jesus.<br> +That Thou our Guest hast been;<br> +O be Thou with us ever<br> +And save us from all sin. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">53.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +We thank Thee for those gifts, O Lord;<br> +Pray feed our souls, too, with Thy Word.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">54.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth +forever. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">55.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">56.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Heavenly Father, accept our thanks for this and for all Thy blessings, +through Jesus Christ. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">57.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O God, who givest unto all their food, make us thankful and provide for +all the needy, now and evermore. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">58.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Accept, O Lord, our thankful praises<br> +For all Thy goodness did bestow;<br> +May it increase our faith and lead us<br> +Our praise by godly lives to show,<br> +That every deed and word may prove<br> +We trust and own our Father's love.<br> +Amen.<br> + +</div> +</div><br> + +<p class="pnum">59.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our +Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. +Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">60.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O Lord, we thank Thee for our daily bread. May it strengthen and refresh +our bodies! And we pray Thee, nourish our souls with Thy heavenly grace, +through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">61.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. +Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<hr><br><br><br><br> +<div align="center"><img src="img/028-002.jpg" width="244" height="368" alt=""></div> +<br><br> +<a name="Prayers_in_Sickness"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Prayers in Sickness.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">62.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Lord, help me! Amen.</p> +</div><br> + +<p class="pnum">63.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Jesus, Redeemer, have mercy upon me! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">64.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Tender Jesus, meek and mild,<br> +Look on me, a little child;<br> +Help me, if it is Thy will,<br> +To recover from all ill. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">65.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +I am weak, but Thou art mighty.<br> +Help me, O my God! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">66.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Dear Father, help me believe that all things work together for good to +them that love God. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">67.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O Thou, from whom all blessings flow,<br> +I lift my heart to Thee;<br> +In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes,<br> +Dear Lord, remember me. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">68.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Dear Father, Thy child is sick. Look upon me in tender mercy, and if it +be Thy will, raise me up and grant me health and strength. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">69.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Heavenly Father, it hath pleased Thee to visit me with sickness, I know +that Thou art too kind and good to send me anything but for my blessing. +Help me to bear my illness and grant that I may soon recover, through +Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">70.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Other refuge have I none;<br> +Hangs my helpless soul on Thee:<br> +Leave, ah! leave me not alone,<br> +Still support and comfort me.<br> +All my trust on Thee is stayed,<br> +All my help from Thee I bring;<br> +Cover my defenseless head<br> +With the shadow of Thy wing! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">71.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, gracious God, I cry to Thee,<br> +Still bless me with Thy favor,<br> +Forgive my sins, and let me live,<br> +Thy child remain forever.<br> +<br> +Thou hast redeemed me with Thy blood,<br> +Thou art my only Trust and God<br> +In every need, my Savior. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">72.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Nearer, my God, to Thee,<br> +Nearer to Thee!<br> +E'en though it be a cross<br> +That raiseth me;<br> +Still all my song shall be,<br> +Nearer, my God, to Thee,<br> +Nearer, my God, to Thee,<br> +Nearer to Thee. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">73.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Lord Jesus Christ, my best Physician, I come to Thee in this my +sickness. I pray Thee to look upon me in tender mercy. Send Thy guardian +angel to watch over me and soon make me well. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">74.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Lord Jesus, look down from heaven upon my mama (papa, brother, sister) +and soon make her (him) well again. Thou canst do all things; hear my +prayer! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Birthday"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Birthday.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">75.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Holy Jesus, every day<br> +Keep us in the narrow way,<br> +And when earthly things are past,<br> +Bring our ransomed souls at last<br> +Where they need no star to guide.<br> +Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">76.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +As a little child relies<br> +On a care beyond his own;<br> +Knows he's neither strong nor wise,<br> +Fears to stir a step alone,—<br> +Let me thus with Thee abide<br> +As my Father, Guard, and Guide!<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">77.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Faithful Shepherd, feed me<br> +In the pastures green;<br> +Faithful Shepherd, lead me<br> +Where Thy steps are seen.<br> +<br> +Hold me fast and guide me<br> +In the narrow way;<br> +So, with Thee beside me,<br> +I shall never stray.<br> +<br> +Daily bring me nearer<br> +To the heavenly shore;<br> +May my faith grow clearer.<br> +May I love Thee more!<br> +<br> +Hallow every pleasure,<br> +Every gift and pain;<br> +Be Thyself my Treasure.<br> +Though none else I gain. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">78.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +We thank Thee, heav'nly Father,<br> +For ev'ry earthly good,<br> +For life, and health, and clothing,<br> +And for our daily food.<br> +<br> +O give us hearts to thank Thee,<br> +For ev'ry blessing sent,<br> +And whatsoe'er Thou sendest<br> +Make us therewith content. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">79.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Holy Jesus, be my Light,<br> +Shine upon my way;<br> +Through this tempting, changing life<br> +Lead me day by day. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">80.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, be Thou my constant Guide,<br> +Lead me all the way,<br> +Till I reach Thy home at last,<br> +Nevermore to stray. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">81.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O God, Thou faithful God,<br> +Thou Fount that ever flowest,<br> +Without whom nothing is,<br> +Who all good gifts bestowest:<br> +A pure and healthy frame<br> +O give me and within<br> +A conscience free from blame,<br> +A soul unhurt by sin. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br><br> + +<hr><br><br><br><br> +<div align="center"><img src="img/035-002.jpg" width="244" height="371" alt=""></div> +<br> +<br> + +<a name="For_School_and_Church"></a><h2 class="chaphead">For School and Church.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">82.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend.<br> +Thy Holy Spirit to us send. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">83.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, teach us how to keep Thy day<br> +And lead and bless us all the way. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">84.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lord, open Thou my heart to hear<br> +And by Thy Word to me draw near;<br> +Let me Thy Word still pure retain,<br> +Let me Thy child and heir remain. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">85.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Direct me now, O gracious Lord,<br> +To hear aright Thy holy Word;<br> +Assist Thy minister to preach,<br> +And let Thy Holy Spirit teach,<br> +And let eternal life be found<br> +By all who hear the joyful sound. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">86.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +On what has now been sown<br> +Thy blessing, Lord, bestow;<br> +The power is Thine alone<br> +To make it spring and grow. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">87.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Blessed Lord, let Thy blessing go with me to-day and grant that I may be +obedient to my teachers and may learn with pleasure whatever I am +taught, to Thy great honor and glory. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">88.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O most gracious God, let me never forget the many good things that I +have heard this day; but let them abide in my heart, so that I may amend +my life, that I may be able to give a good account of them to Jesus +Christ, our Lord and Savior, when He comes to judge the world at the +Last Day, for whose sake I ask all blessings, and to whom be glory +forever and ever! Amen.</p> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">89.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Almighty God, Thy Word is cast<br> +Like seed into the ground;<br> +Now let the dew of heaven descend<br> +And righteous fruits abound. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">90.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +May the grace of Christ, our Savior,<br> +And the Father's boundless love,<br> +With the Holy Spirit's favor,<br> +Rest upon us from above.<br> +<br> +Thus may we abide in union<br> +With each other and the Lord<br> +And possess, in sweet communion,<br> +Joys which earth cannot afford. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">91.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O give me Samuel's ear,<br> +The open ear, O Lord,<br> +Alive and quick to hear<br> +Each whisper of Thy Word,<br> +Like him to answer at Thy call,<br> +And to obey Thee first of all. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">92.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Abide, O dear Redeemer,<br> +Among us with Thy Word<br> +And thus now and hereafter<br> +True peace and joy afford. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">93.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Now our worship sweet is o'er—<br> +Singing, praying, teaching, hearing:<br> +Let us gladly God adore<br> +For His gracious strength and cheering.<br> +Blest His name, who fain would save us,<br> +For the rich repast He gave us.<br> +<br> +Let our going out be blest,<br> +Bless our entrance in like measure;<br> +Bless, O Lord, our toil and rest,<br> +Bless our bread, our grief and pleasure;<br> +Be in death Thy blessing given,<br> +And make us blest heirs of heaven.<br> +Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">94.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +My God, accept my heart this day<br> +And make it always Thine,<br> +That I from Thee no more may stray,<br> +No more from Thee decline.<br> +<br> +Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace,<br> +Adopt me for Thine own,<br> +That I may see Thy glorious face<br> +And worship at Thy throne.<br> +<br> +Let every thought and work and word<br> +To Thee be ever given;<br> +Then life shall be Thy service, Lord,<br> +And death the gate of heaven. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">95.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord;<br> +Help us to feed upon Thy Word;<br> +All that has been amiss forgive<br> +And let Thy truth within us live. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<div align="center"><img src="img/040-003.gif" width="197" height="214" alt=""></div> +<br> +<br> +<hr><br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Christmas"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Christmas.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">96.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Let us all with gladsome voice<br> +Praise the God of heaven,<br> +Who, to bid our hearts rejoice,<br> +His own Son hath given. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">97.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O Lord Christ, our Savior dear,<br> +Be Thou ever near us;<br> +Grant us now a glad New Year.<br> +Amen, Jesus, hear us! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">98.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O holy Child of Bethlehem,<br> +Descend to us, we pray;<br> +Cast out our sin and enter in.<br> +Be born in us to-day. Amen.<br> + +</div> +</div><br> + +<p class="pnum">99.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +O welcome, little Christmas Guest,<br> +Dear Jesus, from above;<br> +Upon Thy face, so pure and mild,<br> +We see God's smile of love. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">100.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Precious Babe of Bethlehem,<br> +Gift of love to sinful men,<br> +Thou, our Savior, Lord, and King—<br> +May we all Thy praises sing! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">101.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Ah! dearest Jesus, holy Child,<br> +Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled,<br> +Within my heart, that it may be<br> +A quiet chamber kept for Thee. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br><br> +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> + +<div align="center"><img src="img/043-002.jpg" width="245" height="328" alt=""></div> +<br><br> +<a name="General_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead">General Prayers.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">102.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Come, dearest Savior, take my heart<br> +And let me ne'er from Thee depart. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">103.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, tender Savior,<br> +Thou hast died for me;<br> +Make me very thankful<br> +In my heart to Thee.<br> +When the sad, sad story<br> +Of Thy grief I read,<br> +Make me very sorry<br> +For my sins indeed.<br> +<br> +Now, I know Thou livest,<br> +And dost plead for me;<br> +Make me very thankful<br> +In my prayers to Thee.<br> +Soon I hope in glory<br> +At Thy side to stand;<br> +Make me fit to meet Thee<br> +In that happy land! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">104.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Lamb of God, I look to Thee;<br> +Thou shalt my example be;<br> +Thou art gentle, meek, and mild,<br> +Thou wast once a little child.<br> +<br> +Fain I would be as Thou art:<br> +Give me Thy obedient heart.<br> +Thou art pitiful and kind:<br> +Let me have Thy loving mind.<br> +<br> +Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb,<br> +In Thy gracious hands I am;<br> +Make me, Savior, what Thou art,<br> +Live Thyself within my heart.<br> +<br> +I shall then show forth Thy praise,<br> +Serve Thee all my happy days;<br> +Then the world shall always see<br> +Christ, the holy Child, in me. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">105.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, help my eyes to see<br> +All the good Thou sendest me.<br> +Jesus, help my ears to hear<br> +Calls for help from far and near.<br> +Jesus, help my feet to go<br> +In the way that Thou wilt show.<br> +Jesus, help my hands to do<br> +All things loving, kind, and true.<br> +Jesus, may I helpful be,<br> +Growing every day like Thee. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">106.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Be near me, Lord Jesus!<br> +I ask Thee to stay<br> +Close by me forever<br> +And love me, I pray.<br> +Bless all the dear children<br> +In Thy tender care<br> +And take us to heaven<br> +To live with Thee there. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">107.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Holy Spirit, give us<br> +Each a lowly mind;<br> +Make us more like Jesus,<br> +Gentle, pure, and kind.<br> +<br> +Holy Spirit, brighten<br> +Little deeds of toil,<br> +And our playful pastimes<br> +Let no folly spoil.<br> +<br> +Holy Spirit, help us<br> +Daily by Thy might<br> +What is wrong to conquer<br> +And to choose the right. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br> + +<p class="pnum">108.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Jesus, from Thy throne on high,<br> +Far above the bright blue sky,<br> +Look on us with loving eye;<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus!<br> +<br> +Be Thou with us every day,<br> +In our work and in our play,<br> +When we learn and when we pray;<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus!<br> +<br> +May we grow from day to day,<br> +Glad to learn each holy way,<br> +Ever ready to obey;<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus!<br> +<br> +May we ever try to be<br> +From our sinful tempers free,<br> +Pure and gentle, Lord, like Thee;<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus!<br> +<br> +Jesus, Son of God most high,<br> +Who didst in the manger lie,<br> +Who upon the cross didst die—<br> +Hear us, holy Jesus! Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br><br> +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Special_Prayers"></a><h2 class="chaphead"><b>Special Prayers.</b></h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">For Parents.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">109.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Almighty and most merciful God, who in Thy infinite goodness hast +committed us unto the charge of loving parents, who are to watch over us +and provide for all our wants of body and soul, we pray Thee, protect +and prolong their life, that we may continue to enjoy their loving care, +and strengthen us that as obedient children we may be subject to their +will and hold them in love and esteem; through Jesus Christ, our Lord +Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">For the Teacher.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">110.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Dear Father in heaven, who in Thy goodness hast given us teachers that +they may instruct and train us in all useful knowledge, we pray Thee, +bless them with strength and patience so to guide our feeble footsteps +that, being warned, nurtured, comforted, and strengthened, we may do all +things well-pleasing to Thee and profitable to us; through Jesus Christ, +our Lord. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">For the Pastor.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">111.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>O almighty God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy holy +apostles many excellent gifts and commandedst them faithfully to feed +Thy flock, bless, we beseech Thee, our pastor that he may diligently +preach Thy holy Word, and grant us grace to believe Thy saving Gospel +and obediently to follow the teachings of Thy Word, that we may receive +the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + +<p class="chapshea">For a Blessed End.</p> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">112.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +While life's paths we still are pressing,<br> +Grant us, Father, steadfast faith<br> +And for Christ's sake grant the blessing<br> +Of a peaceful, Christian death. Amen.<br> +</div> +</div> +<br><br> +<hr> + +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="The_Lord's_Prayer"></a><h2 class="chaphead">The Lord's Prayer.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">113.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; +Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily +bread; And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass +against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; +For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and +ever. Amen.</p> +</div> +<br><br> +<hr> + +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="Psalm_23"></a><h2 class="chaphead">Psalm 23.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">114.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<p>1. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.</p> + +<p>2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the +still waters.</p> + +<p>3. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for +His name's sake.</p> + +<p>4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will +fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort +me.</p> + +<p>5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; +Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.</p> + +<p>6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, +and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.</p> +</div> +<br><br> + + +<hr> +<br><br><br><br> + +<a name="The_Common_Doxology"></a><h2 class="chaphead">The Common Doxology.</h2> +<br><br> + +<p class="pnum">115.</p> + +<div class="poem"> +<div class="stanza"> +Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;<br> +Praise Him, all creatures here below;<br> +Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:<br> +Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 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You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + +Title: Little Folded Hands + Prayers for Children + +Author: Anonymous + +Release Date: February 18, 2004 [EBook #11149] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: US-ASCII + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LITTLE FOLDED HANDS *** + + + + +Produced by The Children's Library Project Management Team, Christine +De Ryck and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders + + + + + +LITTLE FOLDED HANDS + +Prayers for Children + + +Compiled from Various Sources + + +Revised Edition + + + +Morning Prayers. + + +1. + + Now I awake and see the light; + Lord, Thou hast kept me through the night. + To Thee I lift my voice and pray + That Thou wilt keep me through the day. + If I should die before 'tis done, + O God, accept me through Thy Son! Amen. + + +2. + + The morning bright + With rosy light + Has waked me from my sleep; + Father, I own + Thy love alone + Thy little one doth keep. + + All through the day, + I humbly pray, + Be Thou my Guard and Guide; + My sins forgive + And let me live, + Blest Jesus, near Thy side. Amen. + + +3. + + Now I raise me up from sleep, + I thank the Lord who did me keep, + All through the night; and to Him pray + That He may keep me through the day. + All which for Jesus' sake, I say. Amen. + + +4. + + O help me, Lord, this day to be + Thy own dear child and follow Thee; + And lead me, Savior, by Thy hand + Until I reach the heavenly land. Amen. + + +5. + + O Lord, my God, to Thee pray + While from my bed I rise + That all I do and all I say + Be pleasing to Thine eyes. Amen. + + +6. + + Jesus, Lord, to Thee I pray, + Guide and guard me through this day. + As the shepherd tends his sheep. + Lord, me safe from evil keep. + Keep my feet from every snare, + Keep me with Thy watchful care. + + All my little wants supply + If I live or if I die. + And when life, O Lord, is past, + Take me to Thyself at last. Amen. + + +7. + + In the early morning, + With the sun's first rays. + All God's little children + Thank and pray and praise. + + I, too, thanks would offer, + Jesus, Shepherd dear, + For Thy tender pasture, + For Thy guiding care. + + And I would implore Thee, + Be with me this day, + Lest I from Thee wander, + Into danger stray. Amen. + + +8. + + For this new morning with its light, + For rest and shelter of the night, + For health and food, for love and friends. + For everything Thy goodness sends, + We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen. + + +9. + + I thank Thee, Lord, for sleep and rest, + For all the things that I love best, + Now guide me through another day + And bless my work and bless my play. + Lord, make me strong for noble ends, + Protect and bless my loving friends; + Of all mankind good Christians make. + All this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen. + + +10. + + Jesus, gentle Shepherd, + Bless Thy lamb to-day; + Keep me in Thy footsteps, + Never let me stray. + Guard me through the daytime. + Every hour, I pray; + Keep my feet from straying + From the narrow way. Amen. + + +11. + + Keep my little tongue to-day, + Keep it gentle while I play; + Keep my hands from doing wrong. + Keep my feet the whole day long; + Keep me all, O Jesus mild, + Keep me ever Thy dear child. Amen. + + +12. + + Jesus, keep me all this day. + When at school and when at play; + May I do all things I ought, + May I hate each evil thought; + Help me love and trust in Thee + Now and through eternity. Amen. + + +13. + + O blessed Lord, protect Thou me + And my dear parents graciously; + With Thy strong arm be ever near + To brothers and to sisters dear. + And all our loved ones in the land, + Protect them with Thine own right hand. + From sin defend and keep me free; + Help me a Christlike child to be. Amen. + + +14. + + My Father, for another night + Of quiet sleep and rest. + For all the joys of morning light, + Thy holy name be blest. Amen. + + +15. + + Now with the new-born day I give + Myself anew to Thee, + That as Thou willest, I may live, + And what Thou willest, be. Amen. + + +16. + + Lord, for the mercies of this night + My humble thanks I pay + And unto Thee I give myself + To-day and every day. Amen. + + +17. + + Whate'er I do, things great or small + Whate'er I speak or frame. + Thy glory may I seek in all, + Do all in Jesus' name. + + My Father, for His sake I pray. + Thy child accept and bless + And lead me by Thy grace to-day + In paths of righteousness. Amen. + + +18. + +I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, +that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray +Thee that Thou wouldst keep me this day also from sin and every evil, +that all my doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I +commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel lie +with me, that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen. + + + + +Evening Prayers. + + +19. + + Savior, lay Thy hand on me, + Bless me, and remember me. Amen. + + +20. + + Now I lay me down to sleep; + I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep. + If I should die before I wake. + I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take; + And this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen. + + +21. + + Dear Father in heaven, + Look down from above; + Bless papa and mama, + And those whom I love. + + May angels guard over + My slumbers, and when + The morning is breaking, + Awake me. Amen. + + +22. + + Now the light has gone away; + Savior, listen while I pray. + Asking Thee to watch and keep + And to send me quiet sleep. + + Jesus, Savior, wash away + All that has been wrong to-day; + Help me every day to be + Good and gentle, more like Thee. + + Let my near and dear ones be + Always near and dear to Thee. + O bring me and all I love + To Thy happy home above. Amen. + + +23. + + In my little bed I lie: + Heavenly Father, hear my cry; + Lord, keep Thou me through this night. + Bring me safe to morning light. Amen. + + +24. + + The day is past and over, + All thanks, O Lord, to Thee! + O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight + And save me through the coming night. + Amen. + + +25. + + The day is done; + O God the Son, + Look down upon + Thy little one! + + O Light of Light, + Keep me this night, + And shed round me + Thy presence bright. + + I need not fear + If Thou art near; + Thou art my Savior + Kind and dear. Amen. + + +26. + + Forgive, O Lord, for Thy dear Son + The ill that I this day have done. + That with the world, myself, and Thee + I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. Amen. + + +27. + + Watch o'er a little child to-night, + Blest Savior from above, + And keep me till the morning light + Within Thine arms of love. Amen. + + +28. + + Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me: + Bless Thy little child to-night; + Through the darkness be Thou near me, + Keep me safe till morning light. + + All this day Thy hand has led me, + And I thank Thee for Thy care; + Thou hast warmed me, clothed me, fed me; + Listen to my evening prayer. + + May my sins be all forgiven; + Bless the friends I love so well; + Take me, Lord, at last to heaven. + Happy there with Thee to dwell. Amen. + + +29. + + Lord, send me sleep that I may live; + The wrongs I've done this day forgive. + Bless every deed and thought and word + I've rightly done, or said, or heard. + Bless relatives and friends alway; + Teach all the world to watch and pray. + My thanks for all my blessings take + And hear my prayer for Jesus' sake. + Amen. + + +30. + + Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide, + The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! + When other helpers fail and comforts flee, + Help of the helpless, O abide with me! Amen. + + +31. + + At the close of every day, + Lord, to Thee I kneel and pray. + Look upon Thy little child, + Look in love and mercy mild. + O forgive and wash away + All my naughtiness this day, + And both when I sleep and wake + Bless me for my Savior's sake. Amen. + + +32. + + Lord, I have passed another day + And come to thank Thee for Thy care. + Forgive my faults in work or play + And listen to my evening prayer. + Thy favor gives me daily bread + And friends, who all my wants supply: + And safely now I rest my head, + Preserved and guarded by Thine eye. + Amen. + + +33. + + All praise to Thee, my God, this night + For all the blessings of the light: + Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, + Beneath Thine own almighty wings. Amen. + + +34. + + I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds, + There pardon for my sins abounds; + Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness + My jewels are, my glorious dress, + Wherein before my God I'll stand + When I shall reach the heavenly land. + Amen. + + +35. + + The toils of day are over; + I lift my heart to Thee + And ask that free from peril + The hours of night may be. + O Jesus, make their darkness light + And guard me through the coming night. Amen. + + +36. + +O Lord God, I pray Thee, for Christ's sake, forgive me whatsoever I have +done wrong this day and keep me safe all the night while I am asleep. Amen. + + +37. + +I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that +Thou hast graciously kept me this day; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst +forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this +night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all +things. Let Thy holy angel be with me, that the wicked Foe may have no +power over me. Amen. + + + + +Table Prayers. + + +Before Meals. + + +38. + +Abba, Jesus! Amen. + + +39. + + Abba, Father, bless this food + For our everlasting good. Amen. + + +40. + + Come, Lord Jesus, be our Guest + And let Thy gifts to us be blest. Amen. + + +41. + + O Bread of Life, from day to day + Be Thou our Comfort, Food, and Stay. + Amen. + + +42. + + Be present at our table, Lord, + Be here and everywhere adored. + Thy creatures bless and grant that we + May feast in paradise with Thee. Amen. + + +43. + + Great God, Thou Giver of all good, + Accept our praise and bless our food. + Grace, health, and strength to us afford + Through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord. + Amen. + + +44. + + Jesus, bless what Thou hast given, + Feed our souls with bread from heaven; + Guide and lead us all the way + In all that we may do and say. Amen. + + +45. + +Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive +from Thy bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. + + +46. + +The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat +in due season: Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of +every living thing. Amen. + + +47. + +Grant us Thy grace, O Lord, that, whether we eat or drink, or whatsoever +we do, we may do it all in Thy name and to Thy glory. Amen. + + +After Meals. + + +48. + +Thanks, Lord Jesus! Amen. + + +49. + +Thanks be unto Thee, O God! Amen. + + +50. + +The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Amen. + + +51. + + We thank the Lord + For meat and drink + Through Jesus Christ. Amen. + + +52. + + We thank Thee, dear Lord Jesus. + That Thou our Guest hast been; + O be Thou with us ever + And save us from all sin. Amen. + + +53. + + We thank Thee for those gifts, O Lord; + Pray feed our souls, too, with Thy Word. + Amen. + + +54. + +O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth +forever. Amen. + + +55. + +Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen. + + +56. + +Heavenly Father, accept our thanks for this and for all Thy blessings, +through Jesus Christ. Amen. + + +57. + +O God, who givest unto all their food, make us thankful and provide for +all the needy, now and evermore. Amen. + + +58. + + Accept, O Lord, our thankful praises + For all Thy goodness did bestow; + May it increase our faith and lead us + Our praise by godly lives to show, + That every deed and word may prove + We trust and own our Father's love. + Amen. + + +59. + +We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our +Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. +Amen. + + +60. + +O Lord, we thank Thee for our daily bread. May it strengthen and refresh +our bodies! And we pray Thee, nourish our souls with Thy heavenly grace, +through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. + + +61. + +The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. +Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy +name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen. + + + + +Prayers in Sickness. + + +62. + +Lord, help me! Amen. + + +63. + +Jesus, Redeemer, have mercy upon me! Amen. + + +64. + + Tender Jesus, meek and mild, + Look on me, a little child; + Help me, if it is Thy will, + To recover from all ill. Amen. + + +65. + + I am weak, but Thou art mighty. + Help me, O my God! Amen. + + +66. + +Dear Father, help me believe that all things work together for good to +them that love God. Amen. + + +67. + + O Thou, from whom all blessings flow, + I lift my heart to Thee; + In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, + Dear Lord, remember me. Amen. + + +68. + +Dear Father, Thy child is sick. Look upon me in tender mercy, and if it +be Thy will, raise me up and grant me health and strength. Amen. + + +69. + +Heavenly Father, it hath pleased Thee to visit me with sickness, I know +that Thou art too kind and good to send me anything but for my blessing. +Help me to bear my illness and grant that I may soon recover, through +Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen. + + +70. + + Other refuge have I none; + Hangs my helpless soul on Thee: + Leave, ah! leave me not alone, + Still support and comfort me. + All my trust on Thee is stayed, + All my help from Thee I bring; + Cover my defenseless head + With the shadow of Thy wing! Amen. + + +71. + + Lord, gracious God, I cry to Thee, + Still bless me with Thy favor, + Forgive my sins, and let me live, + Thy child remain forever. + + Thou hast redeemed me with Thy blood, + Thou art my only Trust and God + In every need, my Savior. Amen. + + +72. + + Nearer, my God, to Thee, + Nearer to Thee! + E'en though it be a cross + That raiseth me; + Still all my song shall be, + Nearer, my God, to Thee, + Nearer, my God, to Thee, + Nearer to Thee. Amen. + + +73. + +Lord Jesus Christ, my best Physician, I come to Thee in this my +sickness. I pray Thee to look upon me in tender mercy. Send Thy guardian +angel to watch over me and soon make me well. Amen. + + +74. + +Lord Jesus, look down from heaven upon my mama (papa, brother, sister) +and soon make her (him) well again. Thou canst do all things; hear my +prayer! Amen. + + + + +Birthday. + + +75. + + Holy Jesus, every day + Keep us in the narrow way, + And when earthly things are past, + Bring our ransomed souls at last + Where they need no star to guide. + Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen. + + +76. + + As a little child relies + On a care beyond his own; + Knows he's neither strong nor wise, + Fears to stir a step alone,-- + Let me thus with Thee abide + As my Father, Guard, and Guide! + Amen. + + +77. + + Faithful Shepherd, feed me + In the pastures green; + Faithful Shepherd, lead me + Where Thy steps are seen. + + Hold me fast and guide me + In the narrow way; + So, with Thee beside me, + I shall never stray. + + Daily bring me nearer + To the heavenly shore; + May my faith grow clearer. + May I love Thee more! + + Hallow every pleasure, + Every gift and pain; + Be Thyself my Treasure. + Though none else I gain. Amen. + + +78. + + We thank Thee, heav'nly Father, + For ev'ry earthly good, + For life, and health, and clothing, + And for our daily food. + + O give us hearts to thank Thee, + For ev'ry blessing sent, + And whatsoe'er Thou sendest + Make us therewith content. Amen. + + +79. + + Holy Jesus, be my Light, + Shine upon my way; + Through this tempting, changing life + Lead me day by day. Amen. + + +80. + + Lord, be Thou my constant Guide, + Lead me all the way, + Till I reach Thy home at last, + Nevermore to stray. Amen. + + +81. + + O God, Thou faithful God, + Thou Fount that ever flowest, + Without whom nothing is, + Who all good gifts bestowest: + A pure and healthy frame + O give me and within + A conscience free from blame, + A soul unhurt by sin. Amen. + + + + +For School and Church. + + +82. + + Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend. + Thy Holy Spirit to us send. Amen. + + +83. + + Lord, teach us how to keep Thy day + And lead and bless us all the way. Amen. + + +84. + + Lord, open Thou my heart to hear + And by Thy Word to me draw near; + Let me Thy Word still pure retain, + Let me Thy child and heir remain. Amen. + + +85. + + Direct me now, O gracious Lord, + To hear aright Thy holy Word; + Assist Thy minister to preach, + And let Thy Holy Spirit teach, + And let eternal life be found + By all who hear the joyful sound. Amen. + + +86. + + On what has now been sown + Thy blessing, Lord, bestow; + The power is Thine alone + To make it spring and grow. Amen. + + +87. + +Blessed Lord, let Thy blessing go with me to-day and grant that I may be +obedient to my teachers and may learn with pleasure whatever I am +taught, to Thy great honor and glory. Amen. + + +88. + +O most gracious God, let me never forget the many good things that I +have heard this day; but let them abide in my heart, so that I may amend +my life, that I may be able to give a good account of them to Jesus +Christ, our Lord and Savior, when He comes to judge the world at the +Last Day, for whose sake I ask all blessings, and to whom be glory +forever and ever! Amen. + + +89. + + Almighty God, Thy Word is cast + Like seed into the ground; + Now let the dew of heaven descend + And righteous fruits abound. Amen. + + +90. + + May the grace of Christ, our Savior, + And the Father's boundless love, + With the Holy Spirit's favor, + Rest upon us from above. + + Thus may we abide in union + With each other and the Lord + And possess, in sweet communion, + Joys which earth cannot afford. Amen. + + +91. + + O give me Samuel's ear, + The open ear, O Lord, + Alive and quick to hear + Each whisper of Thy Word, + Like him to answer at Thy call, + And to obey Thee first of all. Amen. + + +92. + + Abide, O dear Redeemer, + Among us with Thy Word + And thus now and hereafter + True peace and joy afford. Amen. + + +93. + + Now our worship sweet is o'er-- + Singing, praying, teaching, hearing: + Let us gladly God adore + For His gracious strength and cheering. + Blest His name, who fain would save us, + For the rich repast He gave us. + + Let our going out be blest, + Bless our entrance in like measure; + Bless, O Lord, our toil and rest, + Bless our bread, our grief and pleasure; + Be in death Thy blessing given, + And make us blest heirs of heaven. + Amen. + + +94. + + My God, accept my heart this day + And make it always Thine, + That I from Thee no more may stray, + No more from Thee decline. + + Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace, + Adopt me for Thine own, + That I may see Thy glorious face + And worship at Thy throne. + + Let every thought and work and word + To Thee be ever given; + Then life shall be Thy service, Lord, + And death the gate of heaven. Amen. + + +95. + + Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord; + Help us to feed upon Thy Word; + All that has been amiss forgive + And let Thy truth within us live. Amen. + + + + +Christmas. + + +96. + + Let us all with gladsome voice + Praise the God of heaven, + Who, to bid our hearts rejoice, + His own Son hath given. Amen. + + +97. + + O Lord Christ, our Savior dear, + Be Thou ever near us; + Grant us now a glad New Year. + Amen, Jesus, hear us! Amen. + + +98. + + O holy Child of Bethlehem, + Descend to us, we pray; + Cast out our sin and enter in. + Be born in us to-day. Amen. + + +99. + + O welcome, little Christmas Guest, + Dear Jesus, from above; + Upon Thy face, so pure and mild, + We see God's smile of love. Amen. + + +100. + + Precious Babe of Bethlehem, + Gift of love to sinful men, + Thou, our Savior, Lord, and King-- + May we all Thy praises sing! Amen. + + +101. + + Ah! dearest Jesus, holy Child, + Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, + Within my heart, that it may be + A quiet chamber kept for Thee. Amen. + + + + +General Prayers. + + +102. + + Come, dearest Savior, take my heart + And let me ne'er from Thee depart. Amen. + + +103. + + Jesus, tender Savior, + Thou hast died for me; + Make me very thankful + In my heart to Thee. + When the sad, sad story + Of Thy grief I read, + Make me very sorry + For my sins indeed. + + Now, I know Thou livest, + And dost plead for me; + Make me very thankful + In my prayers to Thee. + Soon I hope in glory + At Thy side to stand; + Make me fit to meet Thee + In that happy land! Amen. + + +104. + + Lamb of God, I look to Thee; + Thou shalt my example be; + Thou art gentle, meek, and mild, + Thou wast once a little child. + + Fain I would be as Thou art: + Give me Thy obedient heart. + Thou art pitiful and kind: + Let me have Thy loving mind. + + Loving Jesus, gentle Lamb, + In Thy gracious hands I am; + Make me, Savior, what Thou art, + Live Thyself within my heart. + + I shall then show forth Thy praise, + Serve Thee all my happy days; + Then the world shall always see + Christ, the holy Child, in me. Amen. + + +105. + + Jesus, help my eyes to see + All the good Thou sendest me. + Jesus, help my ears to hear + Calls for help from far and near. + Jesus, help my feet to go + In the way that Thou wilt show. + Jesus, help my hands to do + All things loving, kind, and true. + Jesus, may I helpful be, + Growing every day like Thee. Amen. + + +106. + + Be near me, Lord Jesus! + I ask Thee to stay + Close by me forever + And love me, I pray. + Bless all the dear children + In Thy tender care + And take us to heaven + To live with Thee there. Amen. + + +107. + + Holy Spirit, give us + Each a lowly mind; + Make us more like Jesus, + Gentle, pure, and kind. + + Holy Spirit, brighten + Little deeds of toil, + And our playful pastimes + Let no folly spoil. + + Holy Spirit, help us + Daily by Thy might + What is wrong to conquer + And to choose the right. Amen. + + +108. + + Jesus, from Thy throne on high, + Far above the bright blue sky, + Look on us with loving eye; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + Be Thou with us every day, + In our work and in our play, + When we learn and when we pray; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + May we grow from day to day, + Glad to learn each holy way, + Ever ready to obey; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + May we ever try to be + From our sinful tempers free, + Pure and gentle, Lord, like Thee; + Hear us, holy Jesus! + + Jesus, Son of God most high, + Who didst in the manger lie, + Who upon the cross didst die-- + Hear us, holy Jesus! Amen. + + + + +Special Prayers. + + +For Parents. + + +109. + +Almighty and most merciful God, who in Thy infinite goodness hast +committed us unto the charge of loving parents, who are to watch over us +and provide for all our wants of body and soul, we pray Thee, protect +and prolong their life, that we may continue to enjoy their loving care, +and strengthen us that as obedient children we may be subject to their +will and hold them in love and esteem; through Jesus Christ, our Lord +Amen. + + +For the Teacher. + + +110. + +Dear Father in heaven, who in Thy goodness hast given us teachers that +they may instruct and train us in all useful knowledge, we pray Thee, +bless them with strength and patience so to guide our feeble footsteps +that, being warned, nurtured, comforted, and strengthened, we may do all +things well-pleasing to Thee and profitable to us; through Jesus Christ, +our Lord. Amen. + + +For the Pastor. + + +111. + +O almighty God, who by Thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to Thy holy +apostles many excellent gifts and commandedst them faithfully to feed +Thy flock, bless, we beseech Thee, our pastor that he may diligently +preach Thy holy Word, and grant us grace to believe Thy saving Gospel +and obediently to follow the teachings of Thy Word, that we may receive +the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. + + +For a Blessed End. + + +112. + + While life's paths we still are pressing, + Grant us, Father, steadfast faith + And for Christ's sake grant the blessing + Of a peaceful, Christian death. Amen. + + + + +The Lord's Prayer. + + +113. + +Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; +Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily +bread; And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass +against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; +For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and +ever. Amen. + + + + +Psalm 23. + + +114. + +1. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. + +2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the +still waters. + +3. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for +His name's sake. + +4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will +fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort +me. + +5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; +Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. + +6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, +and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. + + + + +The Common Doxology. + + +115. + + Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; + Praise Him, all creatures here below; + Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: + Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 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