Psalm 116
1I love the LORD, because he has heard the voice of
my supplication, *
because he has inclined his ear to me whenever
I called upon him.
2The cords of death entangled me;
the grip of the grave took hold of me; *
I came to grief and sorrow.
3Then I called upon the Name of the LORD: *
“O LORD, I pray you, save my life.”
4Gracious is the LORD and righteous; *
our God is full of compassion.
5The LORD watches over the innocent; *
I was brought very low, and he helped me.
6Turn again to your rest, O my soul. *
for the LORD has treated you well.
7For you have rescued my life from death, *
my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.
8I will walk in the presence of the LORD *
in the land of the living.
9I believed, even when I said,
“I have been brought very low.” *
In my distress I said, “No one can be trusted.”
10How shall I repay the LORD *
for all the good things he has done for me?
11I will lift up the cup of salvation *
and call upon the Name of the LORD.
12I will fulfill my vows to the LORD *
in the presence of all his people.
13Precious in the sight of the LORD *
is the death of his servants.
14O LORD, I am your servant; *
I am your servant and the child of your handmaid;
you have freed me from my bonds.
15I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving *
and call upon the Name of the LORD.
16I will fulfill my vows to the LORD *
in the presence of all his people,
17In the courts of the LORD’S house, *
in the midst of you, O Jerusalem.
Hallelujah!
A Prayer for All Sorts and Conditions
O God, the creator and preserver of all, we humbly beseech you for all sorts and conditions of people; that you would be pleased to make your ways known unto them, your saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray for your holy Church universal; that it may be so guided and governed by your good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to your fatherly goodness all those who are in any ways afflicted or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please you to comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.