For Doctors of Medicine

O THOU, from whom cometh all healing, who hast created the physician in honour and hast armed him with medicines and skill: we pray for all those whom Thou hast called to practise the healing art. Grant that a double portion of the spirit of counsel and understanding may rest upon them, so that every sufferer that seeks their help may not go away discouraged, but rather cheered and comforted and set upon the road that leads to health. Save Thy servants from the seductions of lower aims; from love of money, or of fame. May the distresses of rich and poor make to them the same solemn appeal of pity. Pour upon them a still larger measure of the enthusiasm of humanity, of the spirit of self-sacrifice. Draw them into fellowship with those who in every age have laid down their lives for their brethren, and have joined in the procession of Thy noble army of martyrs. Give them still greater victories over disease and pain and death; and put within them a spirit of piety, that would ever say, "Not unto us, but unto Thee, O Lord, be all the glory." We ask this in Christ's name. Amen.