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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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Thanksgivings

For Deliverance From Peril

Almighty God, our strong tower of defense in time of trouble: We offer you praise and heartfelt thanks for our deliverance from the dangers which lately surrounded us. We confess that your goodness alone has preserved us; and we ask you still to continue your mercies toward us, that we may always know and acknowledge you as our Savior and mighty Deliverer; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 683

Provenance

BCP 1662

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

This prayer of thanksgiving for a narrow escape is attested in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, where it thanked God for deliverance from wartime enemies. Later prayer books broadened it into a general thanksgiving for any peril survived, which is the form behind today's wording.