The Project Gutenberg EBook of Little Folded Hands, by Anonymous This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: Little Folded Hands Prayers for Children Author: Anonymous Release Date: February 18, 2004 [EBook #11149] Language: English Character set encoding: US-ASCII *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LITTLE FOLDED HANDS *** Produced by The Children's Library Project Management Team, Christine De Ryck and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders LITTLE FOLDED HANDS Little Folded Hands Prayers for Children Compiled from Various Sources Revised Edition Morning Prayers. Evening Prayers. Table Prayers. Prayers in Sickness. Birthday. For School and Church. Christmas. General Prayers. Special Prayers. The Lord's Prayer. Psalm 23. The Common Doxology. Morning Prayers. 1. Now I awake and see the light; Lord, Thou hast kept me through the night. To Thee I lift my voice and pray That Thou wilt keep me through the day. If I should die before 'tis done, O God, accept me through Thy Son! Amen. 2. The morning bright With rosy light Has waked me from my sleep; Father, I own Thy love alone Thy little one doth keep. All through the day, I humbly pray, Be Thou my Guard and Guide; My sins forgive And let me live, Blest Jesus, near Thy side. Amen. 3. Now I raise me up from sleep, I thank the Lord who did me keep, All through the night; and to Him pray That He may keep me through the day. All which for Jesus' sake, I say. Amen. 4. O help me, Lord, this day to be Thy own dear child and follow Thee; And lead me, Savior, by Thy hand Until I reach the heavenly land. Amen. 5. O Lord, my God, to Thee pray While from my bed I rise That all I do and all I say Be pleasing to Thine eyes. Amen. 6. Jesus, Lord, to Thee I pray, Guide and guard me through this day. As the shepherd tends his sheep. Lord, me safe from evil keep. Keep my feet from every snare, Keep me with Thy watchful care. All my little wants supply If I live or if I die. And when life, O Lord, is past, Take me to Thyself at last. Amen. 7. In the early morning, With the sun's first rays. All God's little children Thank and pray and praise. I, too, thanks would offer, Jesus, Shepherd dear, For Thy tender pasture, For Thy guiding care. And I would implore Thee, Be with me this day, Lest I from Thee wander, Into danger stray. Amen. 8. For this new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends. For everything Thy goodness sends, We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen. 9. I thank Thee, Lord, for sleep and rest, For all the things that I love best, Now guide me through another day And bless my work and bless my play. Lord, make me strong for noble ends, Protect and bless my loving friends; Of all mankind good Christians make. All this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen. 10. Jesus, gentle Shepherd, Bless Thy lamb to-day; Keep me in Thy footsteps, Never let me stray. Guard me through the daytime. Every hour, I pray; Keep my feet from straying From the narrow way. Amen. 11. Keep my little tongue to-day, Keep it gentle while I play; Keep my hands from doing wrong. Keep my feet the whole day long; Keep me all, O Jesus mild, Keep me ever Thy dear child. Amen. 12. Jesus, keep me all this day. When at school and when at play; May I do all things I ought, May I hate each evil thought; Help me love and trust in Thee Now and through eternity. Amen. 13. O blessed Lord, protect Thou me And my dear parents graciously; With Thy strong arm be ever near To brothers and to sisters dear. And all our loved ones in the land, Protect them with Thine own right hand. From sin defend and keep me free; Help me a Christlike child to be. Amen. 14. My Father, for another night Of quiet sleep and rest. For all the joys of morning light, Thy holy name be blest. Amen. 15. Now with the new-born day I give Myself anew to Thee, That as Thou willest, I may live, And what Thou willest, be. Amen. 16. Lord, for the mercies of this night My humble thanks I pay And unto Thee I give myself To-day and every day. Amen. 17. Whate'er I do, things great or small Whate'er I speak or frame. Thy glory may I seek in all, Do all in Jesus' name. My Father, for His sake I pray. Thy child accept and bless And lead me by Thy grace to-day In paths of righteousness. Amen. 18. I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel lie with me, that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen. Evening Prayers. 19. Savior, lay Thy hand on me, Bless me, and remember me. Amen. 20. Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake. I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take; And this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen. 21. Dear Father in heaven, Look down from above; Bless papa and mama, And those whom I love. May angels guard over My slumbers, and when The morning is breaking, Awake me. Amen. 22. Now the light has gone away; Savior, listen while I pray. Asking Thee to watch and keep And to send me quiet sleep. Jesus, Savior, wash away All that has been wrong to-day; Help me every day to be Good and gentle, more like Thee. Let my near and dear ones be Always near and dear to Thee. O bring me and all I love To Thy happy home above. Amen. 23. In my little bed I lie: Heavenly Father, hear my cry; Lord, keep Thou me through this night. Bring me safe to morning light. Amen. 24. The day is past and over, All thanks, O Lord, to Thee! O Jesus, keep me in Thy sight And save me through the coming night. Amen. 25. The day is done; O God the Son, Look down upon Thy little one! O Light of Light, Keep me this night, And shed round me Thy presence bright. I need not fear If Thou art near; Thou art my Savior Kind and dear. Amen. 26. Forgive, O Lord, for Thy dear Son The ill that I this day have done. That with the world, myself, and Thee I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. Amen. 27. Watch o'er a little child to-night, Blest Savior from above, And keep me till the morning light Within Thine arms of love. Amen. 28. Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me: Bless Thy little child to-night; Through the darkness be Thou near me, Keep me safe till morning light. All this day Thy hand has led me, And I thank Thee for Thy care; Thou hast warmed me, clothed me, fed me; Listen to my evening prayer. May my sins be all forgiven; Bless the friends I love so well; Take me, Lord, at last to heaven. Happy there with Thee to dwell. Amen. 29. Lord, send me sleep that I may live; The wrongs I've done this day forgive. Bless every deed and thought and word I've rightly done, or said, or heard. Bless relatives and friends alway; Teach all the world to watch and pray. My thanks for all my blessings take And hear my prayer for Jesus' sake. Amen. 30. Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide, The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! Amen. 31. At the close of every day, Lord, to Thee I kneel and pray. Look upon Thy little child, Look in love and mercy mild. O forgive and wash away All my naughtiness this day, And both when I sleep and wake Bless me for my Savior's sake. Amen. 32. Lord, I have passed another day And come to thank Thee for Thy care. Forgive my faults in work or play And listen to my evening prayer. Thy favor gives me daily bread And friends, who all my wants supply: And safely now I rest my head, Preserved and guarded by Thine eye. Amen. 33. All praise to Thee, my God, this night For all the blessings of the light: Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. Amen. 34. I fall asleep in Jesus' wounds, There pardon for my sins abounds; Yea, Jesus' blood and righteousness My jewels are, my glorious dress, Wherein before my God I'll stand When I shall reach the heavenly land. Amen. 35. The toils of day are over; I lift my heart to Thee And ask that free from peril The hours of night may be. O Jesus, make their darkness light And guard me through the coming night. Amen. 36. O Lord God, I pray Thee, for Christ's sake, forgive me whatsoever I have done wrong this day and keep me safe all the night while I am asleep. Amen. 37. I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son, that Thou hast graciously kept me this day; and I pray Thee that Thou wouldst forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with me, that the wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen. Table Prayers. Before Meals. 38. Abba, Jesus! Amen. 39. Abba, Father, bless this food For our everlasting good. Amen. 40. Come, Lord Jesus, be our Guest And let Thy gifts to us be blest. Amen. 41. O Bread of Life, from day to day Be Thou our Comfort, Food, and Stay. Amen. 42. Be present at our table, Lord, Be here and everywhere adored. Thy creatures bless and grant that we May feast in paradise with Thee. Amen. 43. Great God, Thou Giver of all good, Accept our praise and bless our food. Grace, health, and strength to us afford Through Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord. Amen. 44. Jesus, bless what Thou hast given, Feed our souls with bread from heaven; Guide and lead us all the way In all that we may do and say. Amen. 45. Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we receive from Thy bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 46. The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat in due season: Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Amen. 47. Grant us Thy grace, O Lord, that, whether we eat or drink, or whatsoever we do, we may do it all in Thy name and to Thy glory. Amen. After Meals. 48. Thanks, Lord Jesus! Amen. 49. Thanks be unto Thee, O God! Amen. 50. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Amen. 51. We thank the Lord For meat and drink Through Jesus Christ. Amen. 52. We thank Thee, dear Lord Jesus. That Thou our Guest hast been; O be Thou with us ever And save us from all sin. Amen. 53. We thank Thee for those gifts, O Lord; Pray feed our souls, too, with Thy Word. Amen. 54. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. Amen. 55. Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen. 56. Heavenly Father, accept our thanks for this and for all Thy blessings, through Jesus Christ. Amen. 57. O God, who givest unto all their food, make us thankful and provide for all the needy, now and evermore. Amen. 58. Accept, O Lord, our thankful praises For all Thy goodness did bestow; May it increase our faith and lead us Our praise by godly lives to show, That every deed and word may prove We trust and own our Father's love. Amen. 59. We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen. 60. O Lord, we thank Thee for our daily bread. May it strengthen and refresh our bodies! And we pray Thee, nourish our souls with Thy heavenly grace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 61. The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Amen. Prayers in Sickness. 62. Lord, help me! Amen. 63. Jesus, Redeemer, have mercy upon me! Amen. 64. Tender Jesus, meek and mild, Look on me, a little child; Help me, if it is Thy will, To recover from all ill. Amen. 65.