A Prayer from John Baillie

O Thou to whom I owe the gift of this day's life,

Give me also, I beseech Thee,

The spirit to use it as I ought. 

 Let Thy Holy Spirit breathe into my heart today

All pure and heavenly desires. 

 Let Thy truth inform my mind. 

 Let Thy justice and righteousness

Make a throne within me

And rule my errant will. 

 Let Christ be formed in me,

And let me learn of Him all lowliness of heart,

All gentleness of bearing,

All modesty of speech,

All helpfulness of action,

And promptness in the doing of my Father's will. 

Amen.