Psalm 61
1 Hear my cry, O God,
and listen to my prayer.
2 I call upon you from the ends of the earth
with heaviness in my heart;
set me upon the rock that is higher than I.
3 For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the enemy.
4 I will dwell in your house for ever;
I will take refuge under the cover of your wings.
5 For you, O God, have heard my vows;
you have granted me the heritage of those
who fear your Name.
6 Add length of days to the king’s life;
7 Let him sit enthroned before God for ever;
bid love and faithfulness watch over him.
8 So will I always sing the praise of your Name,
and day by day I will fulfill my vows.
A Collect for Guidance
Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
