EYES TO SEE ~ EARS TO HEAR
By Synthia Esther
2/24/2014
This is a prayer confirmed wirtten by Bishop Lancelot Andrewes, 1555-1626, that radiates Glory and Honor to our Lord in accordance with Luke 2:14. Jesus Christ, and His Holy word.
Glory be to thee, O Lord,
For that thou didst create not only the visible light, but the light invisible,
that which may be known of God, the law written in the heart;
give us a mind to perceive this light in
the oracles of prophets,
the melody of psalms,
the prudence of proverbs,
the experience of histories,
and the life and love of our Lord Jesus Christ,
for his sake.
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The following prayer is an Old Sarum Primer, 1558, which also covers eyes to see, ears to hear, and understand our Savior.
God be in my head,
And in my understanding;
God be in my eyes,
And in my looking;
God be in my mouth,
And in my speaking;
God be in my heart,
And in my thinking;
God be at my end,
And at my departing.
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Below is a spiritual prayer confirmed written by Christina Rossetti, 1830-94, which ushers in reverence for the sanctification process as we become a servant of Christ and His will, in body, deed, and action.
Speak. Lord, for thy servant heareth,
Grant us ears to hear,
Eyes to see,
Wills to obey.
Hearts to love;
Then declare what thou wilt,
Reveal what thou wilt,
Command what thou wilt,
Demand what thou wilt.
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