Short Prayers

Short Prayers
A Prayer upon Entering Church
Almighty, ever-living God, grant that I may gladly hear Thy Word and that
all my worship may be acceptable unto Thee; through Jesus Christ, my
Lord. Amen.
A Prayer at the Close of the Service
Grant, I beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the Word which I have heard
this day may through Thy grace be so engrafted in my heart that I may
bring forth the fruit of the Spirit; through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen.
A Prayer before Communion
Dear Savior, upon Thy gracious invitation I come to Thine altar. Let me
find favor in Thine eyes that I may approach Thy Table in true faith and
receive the Sacrament to the salvation of my soul. Amen.
A Prayer after Communion
O Thou blessed Savior Jesus Christ, who hast given Thyself to me in this
holy Sacrament, keep me in Thy faith and favor; as Thou livest in me, let
me also live in Thee. May Thy body and blood preserve me in the true faith
unto everlasting life! Amen.