Occasional Prayers

Blessed Lord, who by thy wonderful birth at Bethlehem hast sanctified childhood and the life of the home: Be with us, we pray thee, in our homes this Christmastide. Bless all children who are dear to us and make them glad with the knowledge of their Saviour’s love. Remember in thy mercy the children who are neglected or ill-treated, and those who are unwanted and unloved; and enter thyself, dear Master, into the unhappy homes of our land, and so make all things new; for the honour of thy holy name.