Occasional Prayers

O Jesus Christ, the Lord of all good life, who hast called us to build the city of God: Do thou enrich and purify our lives, and deepen in us our discipleship. Help us daily to know more of thee, and through us, by the power of thy Spirit, show forth thyself to others. Make us ready for adventure in thy cause. We do not ask that thou wilt keep us safe, but that thou wilt keep us loyal. We ask it for thy sake who for us didst face death unafraid, and dost live and reign for ever and ever.