Here are two more extracts from Prayers for All Seasons 2, which you can buy this week, until 27 September, at a 10 per cent discount – a saving of £2.80 – using the code ANIMAL10. Just type the code into the relevant box at the KM checkout between the dates given.
Praise
The Lord of history
Almighty God,
creator and ruler of the universe,
we praise you for your great love,
your faithful guidance
and your sovereign purpose.
Great is your name,
and greatly to be praised.
We praise you that throughout history,
and throughout our lives,
you have been at work,
bringing good out of evil,
hope out of despair,
love out of hate,
and life out of death.
Great is your name,
and greatly to be praised.
We praise you for the way you have changed lives
across the centuries –
your call of Abraham to set out in search of a new land,
of Moses to lead your people out of Egypt,
of judges and prophets to speak your word,
of disciples to follow Jesus,
and of leaders and teachers to build your Church.
Great is your name,
and greatly to be praised.
We praise you that even when your people have gone astray
you have been there,
looking to lead them back to you,
striving to restore the broken relationship,
to put the past behind them and help them start again.
Though time and again your love has been betrayed,
always you have remained faithful.
Great is your name,
and greatly to be praised.
We praise you that with us too you have been patient,
always willing to forgive and forget,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love,
your nature always to show mercy.
When we have lost our way,
when we have lost sight of your goodness,
even when we have lost our faith,
still you have stayed true,
seeking to draw us back to yourself.
Great is your name,
and greatly to be praised.
Almighty God,
Lord of human history,
Lord of our history,
we come to you with gladness,
with praise in our hearts,
and thanksgiving on our lips.
Renew us now through your gracious presence,
assure us of your forgiveness,
and equip us to serve you as you deserve.
Great is your name,
and greatly to be praised.
In the name of Christ.
Amen.