George Herbert: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers

Blessed be God, the Father of all mercy, who continues to pour his benefits upon us.

You have chosen and called us, justified us, set us apart, and glorified us.

You were born for us, and you lived and died for us. You have given us blessings for this life, and for a better life to come.

Lord, your blessings hang in clusters, falling upon us. They break forth like mighty waters on every side.

And now, Lord, you have fed us with the bread of life, your word. So we have eaten the food of angels. Bless it, Lord, make it health and strength to us, as we strive and prosper, until our obedience reaches the measure of your love—you who have done everything for us.

Grant this, dear Father, for your Son’s sake, our only Savior. With you and the Holy Spirit, three persons, but one most glorious, incomprehensible God, be all honor, glory, and praise forever.

Amen.