let us pray together

Heavenly Father,  Creator of all living things.  Throughout man’s history have plagues and diseases pillaged upon our human frailties,  And still another leviathan plunders Your children – stealing, destroying and taking life without prejudice –  We beseech You without timidity, but in all reverence and humiliation, Merciful Father,  Reminding You of Your promise to Your … Continue reading →

Psalm 66 – Praise for God’s Goodness to Israel

To the leader. A Song. A Psalm. 1 Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; 2 sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise. 3 Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you. 4 All the earth worships you; they … Continue reading →

The Golden Chain of Prayer

…More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of. Wherefore let thy voice Rise like a fountain, flowing night and day: For what are men better than sheep or goats, That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer, Both for themselves and those who … Continue reading →

Psalm 35 – Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

Of David. 1 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! 2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise up to help me! 3 Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul, ‘I am your salvation.’ 4 Let them be put to … Continue reading →

Psalm 34 – Praise for Deliverance from Trouble

Of David, when he feigned madness before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. 1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. 3 O magnify the … Continue reading →

Psalm 33 – The Greatness and Goodness of God

1Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright. 2 Praise the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings. 3 Sing to him a new song; play skilfully on the strings, with loud shouts. 4 For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his … Continue reading →

Psalm 32 – The Joy of Forgiveness

Of David. A Maskil. 1 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night … Continue reading →

Psalm 31 – Prayer and Praise for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader. A Psalm of David. 1 In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. 3 You are indeed … Continue reading →

Psalm 30 – Thanksgiving for Recovery from Grave Illness

A Psalm. A Song at the dedication of the temple. Of David. 1 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. 3 O Lord, you brought … Continue reading →