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Birthday Prayer. | |
Almighty Father,— I have this day finished another year of my life, during which I have seen many signs of Thy mercy and of Thy tender love. Often in the past year I have given way to temptation. I have wavered in my trust in Thee. In my boldness I have groped my way in the dark, forgetting that Thy arm is stretched out to help those who will be led by Thee. I have neglected opportunities to improve myself. These opportunities I know that I can never recall. Many a time I have spoken cross words to the children, rude words to my parents; I have been impatient with my companions, and discontented with my life. | |
O God in Heaven, I humbly ask Thy forgiveness for all this. | |
In the year which is just beginning for me, help me to try to advance in truthfulness and godliness. | |
Bring me nearer unto Thee, O Thou who art my Redeemer, teach me to try to lead a holy, beautiful life. Let me never forget the grand mission of Thy people Israel, and make me try to be worthy to be Thy messenger. | |
Tighten the bonds of love and sympathy between me and my parents, sisters, brothers, and friends, and unite us all in love and in devotion to Thy service. | |
So teach us to number our days that we may get us a heart of wisdom. (Psalms 90:12) | |
May Thy mercy be upon us, O Lord, according as we hope in Thee. |
“Birthday Prayer” was written by Lilian Helen Montagu and published in Prayers for Jewish Working Girls (1895), pp. 29-30.
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