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For Guidance

O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices; that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path we may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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A Collect for Grace

Wednesday — Morning Prayer

O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Domine Sancte Pater omnipotens æterne Deus: qui nos ad principium hujus diei pervenire fecisti: tua nos hodie salva virtute, et concede: ut in hac die ad nullum declinemus peccatum nec ullum incurramus periculum: sed semper ad tuam justitiam faciendam omnis nostra actio tuo moderamine dirigatur.

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Provenance

Sarum Prime, med.; Cranmer 1549

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

This morning collect was prayed at the opening of the Christian day in the medieval Latin offices. Cranmer translated it from the Latin breviary of Salisbury for the first English prayer book in 1549, and the essential petition, for protection from sin and danger as the day begins, has not changed since.