Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Rich Prayers Inherited from the Church Fathers


O Light that knew no dawn, that shines to endless day,
All things in earth and heav'n are lustred by thy ray;
No eye can to thy throne ascend,
Nor mind thy brightness comprehend.

In supplication meek to thee I bend the knee;
O Christ, when thou shalt come, in love remember me,
And in thy kingdom, by thy grace,
Grant me a humble servant's place.

Thy grace, O Father, give, I humbly thee implore;
And let thy mercy bless thy servant more and more. 
All grace and glory be to thee,
From age to age eternally.  Amen.
Gregory of Nanzianzus 

Thank you Father for our Church fathers.