We are lost: but in it thou hast presented to us a full, free, and eternal salvation,
Weak: but here we learn that help is found in One that is mighty,
Poor: but in him we discover unsearchable riches,
Blind: but we find he has treasures of wisdom and knowledge....
...May his glory fill our minds,
His love reign in our affections,
His cross inflame us with ardour.
Let us as Christians fill our various situations in life,
escape the snares to which they expose us,
discharge the duties that arise from our circumstances,
enjoy with moderation their advantages,
improve with diligence their usefulness,
And may every place and company we are in be benefited by us.
I highly recommend this book. It is a collection of Puritan prayers that is organized by topics. Don't let the "old" language of 'thou', 'hast', 'thy' scare you. The words used and sentences written are so rich in the way they are put together! Sometimes, you don't know how to put into words what you want to pray and I think this is a great resource for that. However, I do know that "...we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us..."(Romans 8:26), Who is our perfect, and greatest Resource. You can make these prayers your own personal prayer. Many times I just read them at random and they immediately challenge me, remind me of incredible Truth, and urge me to make it my own personal prayer.
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