This prayer was paraphrased and adapted for corporate use from a prayer by John Calvin
Almighty God, you have chosen in your mercy to gather us together into your Church, and have guarded our faith and practices by giving us your Holy Word, which protects us from lies and idols.
May we be contented to trust in your Word alone.
We know that Satan may attempt to draw us away, and though our flesh may be inclined to evil, we ask that you would forgive our weakness and keep us by faith bonded to you.
May we constantly abide under the protection of your Word, and in doing so, cling tightly to Christ, your son, who has joined us forever to himself.
May we never, by any means, turn aside from you Lord, but remain near you by faith in the Gospel until Christ should receive us into his Kingdom. Amen.
-used in worship on Sunday, February 15th, at Sojourn Community Church
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