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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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For the Care of Children

Almighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children: Give us calm strength and patient wisdom so to train them, that they may love all that is true, and pure, and lovely, and of good report, following the example of their Savior Jesus Christ.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 666

Provenance

Suter, 1919

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A parent's prayer barely a century old: written in 1919 by an Episcopal priest for his own family's private devotions, it entered the Book of Common Prayer in 1979 and, in 2019, had its earlier, more scriptural wording quietly restored.