by Arthur W. Pink
by Arthur W. Pink
Philologos Religious Online Books
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by Arthur W. Pink
October, 1935
A Morning Prayer.
O eternal God and merciful Father, which art the light that no man can attain unto, and by Thy marvellous lightness drivest away the darkness of the night and shadow of death, and by Thy grace enlightenest all those that being in darkness come unto Thee, I Thy unworthy servant, do bless and praise Thy most holy name for all the mercies and gracious benefits from time to time I have received from Thee, and most humbly thank Thee that Thou has vouchsafed me this favour, to pass this night in so quiet and comfortable rest, and hast brought me again to see and enjoy the light of the morning. And now I beseech Thee, O Lord, of Thine infinite goodness and mercy, by the merits of my blessed Saviour, that Thy merciful compassion may this day be extended to me, that, being enlightened with Thy grace, I may not be carried away by the power of darkness, to spend this day after the lusts and pleasures of my own corrupt mind; but that I may, with all conscience, follow Thy Fatherly will, which Thou hast revealed unto me in Thy Holy Word. Increase in me, O Lord, all spiritual gifts and graces, and beat down in me all carnal and corrupt affections.
Enable me by Thy blessed Spirit, in some measure, both to withstand that which is evil, and to perform what is good and pleasing unto Thee; and that neither by my own negligence, nor the power of any temptation, which either the world, the flesh, or the devil shall present unto me, I be driven away from a true faith, but may lay hold of those gracious promises that Thou hast made unto me in Jesus Christ my Saviour. Dispel, O Lord, the thick mists and clouds of my sins, which corrupt my soul, and darken my understanding; and wash them away, I most humbly beseech Thee, in the precious blood of Thy Son's passion; that so I may be acknowledged for one of Thine elect, when I shall appear before Thy judgment-seat. Give me a will carefully to follow my vocation, and let Thy blessing be upon me in the same. Bless me in my body, in my soul, and in whatsoever belongs unto me: lighten my mind, and inflame my heart with a love of those things that are good. And as my body, by Thy power, is risen from sleep, so let my soul daily be raised from the slumber of sin and the darkness of this world, that so both together may enjoy that everlasting light which Thou hast provided for Thy saints, and purchased with the blood of Thy dear Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to whom with Thee, O Father, and the blessed Spirit, be all honour and glory for evermore. Amen.—(Henry Smith, 1590).
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