On this day, 1,211 years ago, St. Aluin of York left entered into eternity. Today I share a prayer of his:
The Prayer of St. Aluin of York
(735 – 804 AD)
Give me O Lord, I pray Thee firm faith, unwavering hope and perfect love.
Pour into my heart
The Spirit of Wisdom and understanding
The Spirit of counsel and spiritual strength
The Spirit of knowledge and true godliness
and the Spirit of They holy fear
Light eternal shine in my heart
Power eternal, deliver me from evil,
Wisdom eternal, scatter the darkness of my ignorance.
Might eternal, pity me.
Grant that I may ever seek They face with all my heart and soul and strength; and in thine infinite mercy, bring me at last to Thy holy presence where I shall behold Thy glory and possess They promised joys.
Amen
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Source:
Originally from a bookmark distributed by College Wesleyan Church, Marion, IN.