Clement of Rome, Prayer for Sunday 8-7-2022

You through your operations made manifest the eternal fabric of the world; you, Lord, created the earth. You are faithful in all generations, righteous in judgment, wonderful in strength and majesty, wise in your creation, and prudent in establishing your works, good in the things that are seen, and gracious among those who trust in you.

O merciful and compassionate, forgive us our iniquities, and unrighteousness, and transgressions, and shortcomings. Do not reckon every sin of your servants, but cleanse us with the cleansing of your truth, and guide our steps to walk in holiness of heart, to do the things which are good and pleasing before you and before our rulers. Lord, make your face to shine upon us in peace for our good so that we may be sheltered by your mighty hand, and delivered from all sin by your uplifted arm, and deliver us from those who hate us wrongfully.

Give concord and peace to us and to all who dwell on the earth, as you gave to our fathers who called on you in holiness with faith and truth, and grant that we may be obedient to your almighty and glorious name, and to our rulers and governors upon the earth.

Amen.

Elliot Ritzema, ed., 400 Prayers for Preachers (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012)