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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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Worship & the Office

Before the Reading of Scripture

Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and the comfort of your Holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 676

Provenance

Cranmer 1549

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

This much-loved prayer for opening one's ears and heart to Scripture was written by Thomas Cranmer for the very first English Prayer Book in 1549. It has been prayed by English-speaking Christians before hearing God's Word for nearly five hundred years.