Ask for hope, courage and a clear view of life through joys, duties and sorrow.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
Help us, O God, always to be hopeful; teach us what it means to hope in Thee, and may we experience the truth of the promise which says: “He will strengthen your heart that hopes in Him;” but help us not to indulge in too fond hopes nor to be too easily elated by future dreams. May we see life clearly as it is and be ready to accept courageously whatsoever Thou sendest us. Help us to accept all our joys as Thy blessings; all our duties as Thy commands, and our sorrows as of Thine appointment, and help us to believe that Thou wilt turn even that which seems to harm us, into everlasting good and everlasting joy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.