Saturday, February 16, 2013

A Prayer and a Psalm


"Lord Jesus, our Savior, let us now come to you: Our hearts are cold; Lord, warm them with your selfless love. Our hearts are sinful; cleanse them with your precious blood.  Our hearts are weak; strengthen them with your joyous Spirit. Our hearts are empty; fill them with your divine presence.  Lord Jesus, our hearts are yours; possess them always and only for yourself." 
 (Prayer of Augustine, 354-430)
 
Psalm 86:1-6
Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 
Preserve my life, for I am Godly; save your servant who trusts in you.  You are my God; 
be gracious to me, O Lord, for to you do I cry all the day. 
Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you. 
Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; hearken to my cry of supplication.

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