Philip Doddridge: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers

O Lord, cast us into whatever dangers you please, and we will cheerfully await the happy event which will at length prove the wisdom and kindness of even your most mysterious plans.

In the meantime, even as we travel in the bonds of affliction, may we see your hand in the expressions and encouragement of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Like Paul, let us thank you and take courage in the humble assurance that you will stand by us in every future unknown extreme.

You will either display your power and goodness by raising up those around us in support—or you will display your all-sufficiency in a yet more glorious way, bearing us up when everything else fails us.

Amen.