SPCK - Baptism and Confirmation

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Baptism and Confirmation

May the Lord of his great mercy bless you,
and give you understanding of his wisdom and grace.
May he nourish you with the riches of the catholic faith,
and make you persevere in all good works.
May he keep your steps from wandering,
and direct you into the paths of love and peace.

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O God, the God of all goodness and of all grace, who art worthy of a greater love than we either give or understand: fill our hearts, we beseech thee, with such love toward thee that nothing may seem too hard for us to do or to suffer in obedience to thy will; and grant that thus loving thee, we may become daily more like thee, and finally obtain the crown of life which thou hast promised to those that love thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Brooke Foss Westcott, 1825-1901

Kindle, O Lord, in our hearts, we pray,
the flame of that love which never ceases,
that it may burn in us and give light to others.
May we shine for ever in your temple,
set on fire with that eternal light of yours
which puts to flight the darkness of this world;
in the name of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

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O God, we have known and believed the love hat you have for us. May we, by dwelling in love, dwell in you, and you in us.

Henry Alford, 18810-71.

All prayers are taken from The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer.