Mercy and the Freedom to Forgive Ourselves
Brings the burden of past sins to God, asking for forgiveness, self-forgiveness, renewed strength, and Christ’s guidance into rest.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
ALMIGHTY GOD, have mercy upon us when we cry, that amidst the many dark and difficult things of this life, we may know Thy Will. If once we knew it and kept it, all turmoils would melt away. Let us give good heed to the words of the Lord: “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Almighty! full of loving-kindness! we are sorely burdened with the past sins of our lives; forgive us, and help us to forgive ourselves, and for the time to come of our life here, to walk in the way that leadeth to Life Eternal. Give us of Thy strength, and if our faltering footsteps cannot go the whole distance, let us remember that our truest Lover has already gone all the way, and He will lead us.
In the hour of death and of judgment, be Thou near. Towards the evening of the day the darkest clouds do often gather; be Thou near to clear them away for us. Help us to walk in meekness and holiness. Let our desire be, to be the sheep of the true fold, so that we may come safely into the Eternal Fold, there to abide for evermore.—AMEN.