# “Wednesday Evening Prayer” by A Book of Family Worship

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- Published: 2020-03-25T17:00:21-05:00
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“Be patient with us, O God, as the day darkens, and suffer not our hearts to fail
beneath the shadow of our sins and the remembrance of our offenses. For with Thee
there is forgiveness, and Thy right hand is strong to uphold all them that put their
trust in Thee.

Thine, O Lord, is the praise, who hast made us in Thine own image and redeemed us
by Thy Son. Help us to open our hearts to the Saviour of the world, and to receive
the Spirit whom He has sent.

Guided by Him, may we be led into all truth, strengthened in all temptation, and
filled with love to Thee and to all whom Thou hast placed together in family relationships.
Let Thy love reign in this household, and hallow all its duties and comforts. Let
Thy kingdom be planted in every heart and blossom in every life.

Also we bless Thee for a gospel to all the world, and pray for those who carry the
cross of Christ to the world’s end. Let Thy gospel, O God, have a fuller hearing
in men’s hearts and a better witness in men’s lives. Kindle the beacon light of 
Thy Church upon Thy holy hill, and rouse men’s hearts to serve Thee.

Hasten the better day when all shall dwell together in love and brotherhood, and
not in mistrust or hate, and when the knowledge of Thee shall fill the earth with
peace. To Thy fatherly care we commend those dear unto us, and under Thy protecting
wing we lay us down to sleep, in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.”

—“[Wednesday Evening](https://amzn.to/2wAuqTK),” [_A Book of Family Worship_](https://amzn.to/2wAuqTK)(
Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath School Work, 1916), 
31.

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