Humility and Courage in Christ

ALMIGHTY FATHER, before Thine infinite greatness may our poor vanity fade away, and if our foolish hearts have set store by earthly things, do Thou of Thy great mercy bring us face to face with life and death.

Forgive us all our sins, and cast them behind Thy back, lest they entangle us again. All our sinfulness we leave to Thy mercy. Help us that we may learn to walk lowly, and that we may look after the riches which neither moth nor rust can corrupt. Thou hast made us full of cares, we know not why; we have sunny days, but the clouds come again. Give us the spirit of the little child, that we may walk in faith. Enough for us to hear Thy voice calling Thy sheep.

Grant that the tribulations of this world may work in us patience. Help us to root our hope in Thy unchanging love which will never fail us. Touch us with Thy life-giving hand. When our courage fails us, and our hearts are faint, let us think of Him who “endured contradiction of sinners against Himself,” and be helped. Grant that lowly as we be, our names may be written in the Book of Life. Love us even unto the end, and take us at last to abide with Thee for evermore.—AMEN.