Matthew Henry: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers

Many may ask, “Who will help us?”

We say, “Lord, show us your face.” That will give us glad hearts, even so much more than farmers after a great harvest.

We ask your favor and acceptance with our whole heart. Hear our prayer, Lord, and in your faithfulness answer us. Be close to us in everything. You that hear the young ravens cry, do not be silent. Otherwise we are like those who go down to the pit.

Let our prayer be to you like incense, and may our outstretched hands be acceptable in your sight.

We beg for the powerful help and influence of the blessed Spirit of grace in our prayers. We do not know what to pray for as we ought. But let your Spirit help our illnesses, and pray for us.

Pour upon us the Spirit of grace and prayer. Through the Spirit of adoption, teach us to cry, “Abba, Father!” Send your light and truth; let them lead and guide us to your holy hill and your tabernacles. Lead us to you, God, our exceeding joy.

Lord, open our lips, and our mouth will praise you.

Amen.