Occasional Prayers

Almighty God, who hast taught us that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceedeth out of thy mouth: We remember before thee the spiritual hunger of the world. Give grace to those who are teaching the multitudes to read. Raise up gifted authors to expound thy truth with clarity and power. Prosper the work of all who are engaged in the production and distribution of Christian literature; and grant that everywhere the entrance of thy words may give light and understanding; through Jesus Christ our Lord.