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    Joseph May
    Sep 25, 2019

    A prayer before studying Scripture

    in Nicea Project Discussions

    ILLUMINE OUR HEARTS, O Master Who lovest mankind, with the pure light of Thy divine knowledge. Open the eyes of our mind to the understanding of Thy gospel teachings. Implant also in us the fear of Thy blessed commandments, that trampling down all carnal desires, we may enter upon a spiritual manner of living, both thinking and doing such things as are well-pleasing unto Thee. For Thou art the illumination of our souls and bodies, O Christ our God, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thy Father, Who is from everlasting, and Thine all-holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

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    elizabeth.dekalb
    Oct 11, 2019

    Thank you for posting this prayer, Joe. Prayer is an important preparation for reading and meditating about Scripture. It's nice to have it readily available on the website.

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