Fight the Good Fight of Faith, English Edition

Lesson : The Endowment We Receive • 

John Chrysostom (349 – 407) was an important leader of the early Church, known for his captivating preaching and public speaking. In fact, his nickname (Chrysostom) comes from the Greek word “Chrysostomos,” which means “golden-mouthed.” Prayer for Mercy, Slavonic Liturgy of John Chrysostom In peace, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy upon us. For peace from on high, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy upon us. For the peace of the whole world, for the good estate of the holy churches of God, and for the union of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy upon us. For this holy house, and for those who with faith, reverence and godly fear enter therein, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy upon us. For our [bishops and other] clergy, and for the congregations committed to their charge, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy upon us. For our country, for all its people, and for those who are entrusted with civil authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy upon us. For this city, and for all the cities and countries, and for those who in faith O, Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Father and of his Son, Jesus Christ, you are God, the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. You are the Spirit of truth, of love, and of holiness, and we know that you were sent to us from the Father at the request of our Lord Jesus. Because I have trusted in Jesus, you have come to me, and now I adore you, and love you with all my heart. Thank you for living in me, for sealing me as God’s own possession, and teaching me the Word of God that I might know and seek God as my light and strength. You are my strength. Fill my heart with love for the Lord, and the fear of God. Lead me into the ways of the Lord, and overcome in me any false desire to sin or forsake your will and work. Grant me patience and clarity, in order that I might not fall into sin, and increase my faith, that I might cling to you, depend on you, and through you, become more like Jesus my Lord. So change my life that dwell therein, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy upon us. Amen. ~ Roger Geffen. The Handbook of Public Prayer . p. 115.

Prayer

Heart Cry to the Lord