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The Prayer Room: Praying for America, FR, and all who need it
Various | 11/8/06 | Knitting a Conundrum

Posted on 11/09/2006 6:49:58 PM PST by Knitting A Conundrum

Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.

Psalm 127:1
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At this time, when feelings run high, the world seems crazy, and anger seems to be the one thing the peoples of the world have in common, I invite you, my fellow FReepers, to join me in prayers and meditation for guidance, God's help and for our fellow man, for America, our troops,  and all our own needs.


Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
Make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

William Bradbury

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

Psalm 46: 1-3


TOPICS: Daily Prayer
KEYWORDS: inspiration; pray; prayer; prayerforamerica; prayerforfr; prayerneeds; prayers
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To: Knitting A Conundrum

BTTT


861 posted on 12/23/2006 3:03:44 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: bperiwinkle7

BTTT


862 posted on 12/23/2006 3:04:47 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: Rte66

BTTT


863 posted on 12/23/2006 3:12:06 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: Knitting A Conundrum
We try to remember Angelus when we can especially in this Christmas season at these times, 6:00am, 12:00pm and 6:00pm. Angelus was recited regularly in Europe and church bells still ring them out in a few remaining towns.

Deo gratias

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V

    Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae;

R


Et concepit de Spiritu Sancto.

All


Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

V


Ecce ancilla Domini.

R


Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum.

All


Ave Maria, etc.

V


Et Verbum caro factum est.

R


Et habitavit in nobis.

All


Ave Maria, etc.

V


Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genetrix.

R


Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi.

V


Oremus.Gratiam tuam, quaesumus, Domine, mentibus nostris infunde; ut qui, Angelo nuntiante, Christi Filii tui incarnationem cognovimus, per passionem eius et crucem, ad resurrectionis gloriam perducamur. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum.

All


Amen.

8mm

864 posted on 12/23/2006 4:22:45 AM PST by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: Hydroshock; pollywog; hosepipe; Pegita; Tribune7; Cedar; syriacus; trussell; dandelion; alnick; ...

Light

Light
like a candle in the darkness,
like hope in despair,
like touch to the lonely,
like water to a thirst,
like a starry night
filled with angels singing.

Light,
like the mysterious light
filling a tomb
to shatter finally
the hold of the darkness.

The gift of light,
first among all the gifts,
a love song of God,
a love story,
a baby's cry in the night
announcing Emmanuel,
God with us.


865 posted on 12/23/2006 5:25:39 AM PST by Knitting A Conundrum (Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly With God Micah 6:8)
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To: Knitting A Conundrum

BTTT


866 posted on 12/23/2006 5:37:29 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: Knitting A Conundrum; All
I say, then, to you who would know the only true peace and lasting joy, come ye to the babe of Bethlehem, in after days the Man of Sorrows, the substitutionary sacrifice for sinners. Come, ye little children, ye boys and girls, come ye; for he also was a boy. "The holy child Jesus" is the children's Saviour, and saith still, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not. Come hither, ye maidens, ye who are still in the morning of your beauty, and, like Mary, rejoice in God your Saviour. The virgin bore him on her bosom, so come ye and bear him in your hearts, saying, "Unto us a child is born, onto us a son is given." And you, ye men in the plenitude of your strength, remember how Joseph cared for him, and watched with reverent solicitude his tender years; be you to his cause as a Father and a helper; sanctify your strength to his service. And ye women advanced in years, ye matrons and widows, come like Anna and bless the Lord that you have seen the salvation of Israel, and ye hoar heads, who like Simeon are ready to depart, come ye and take the Saviour in your arms, adoring him as your Saviour and your all. Ye shepherds, ye simple hearted, ye who toil for your daily bread, come and adore the Saviour; and stand not back ye wise men, ye who know by experience and who by meditation peer into deep truth, come ye, and like the sages of the East bow low before his presence, and make it your honor to pay honor to Christ the Lord. For my own part, the incarnate God is all my hope and trust. I have seen the world's religion at the fountain head, and my heart has sickened within me; I come back to preach, by God's help, yet more earnestly the gospel, the simple gospel of the Son of Man. Jesus, Master, I take thee to be mine for ever! May all in this house, through the rich grace of God, be led to do the same, and may they all be thine, great Son of God, in the day of thine appearing, for thy love's sake. Amen.

C.H.SPURGEON

PRAYERS FOR ADVENT BLESSINGS TO ALL FROM THE NORTHERN FLOCK!


867 posted on 12/23/2006 5:45:15 AM PST by alpha-8-25-02 ("SAVED BY GRACE AND GRACE ALONE")
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To: alpha-8-25-02

Greetings to Alpha and the Northern Flock.
Blessed Christmas.


868 posted on 12/23/2006 7:12:02 AM PST by bperiwinkle7 ( In the beginning was the WORD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)
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To: Knitting A Conundrum; Hydroshock; pollywog; hosepipe; Pegita; Tribune7; Cedar; syriacus; ...

Isa 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined.
Isa 9:3 You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest........
Isa 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isa 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
............
1Pe 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1Pe 1:4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,
1Pe 1:5 who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
1Pe 1:6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,
1Pe 1:7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1Pe 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,
1Pe 1:9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
.........
Rev 19:6 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.
Rev 19:7 Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready;
Rev 19:8 it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure"-- for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.
............

Oh LORD, for us upon whom the last days have come, we praise you with a Mighty praise for you have made our joy full.
We see in your Word that you have accomplished and will accomplish all you desire.

We praise you for our Precious Saviour, Victor, LORD, Redeemer, Mighty One, Lamb of God.
Fill our hearts today with an awareness of your Victory.
Help those who are pressed to find a way of escape.
Console those who are in trouble. Hold them up and carry them to your Light. Bear them up as a mother eagle does her young.

Blessed are you oh LORD our God.

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/o/joyful.htm

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed,
Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o’er us, brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of life.


869 posted on 12/23/2006 7:26:37 AM PST by bperiwinkle7 ( In the beginning was the WORD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)
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To: bperiwinkle7

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/t/j/otjotwon.htm


O thou joyful, O thou wonderful
Grace revealing Christmastide!
Jesus came to win us
From all sin within us;
Glorify, glorify the Holy Child!

O thou joyful, O thou wonderful
Love revealing Christmastide!
Loud hosannas singing,
And all praises bringing,
May Thy love, may Thy love with us abide.

O thou joyful, O thou wonderful
Peace revealing Christmastide!
Darkness disappeareth,
God’s own light now neareth,
Peace and joy, peace and joy to all betide.


870 posted on 12/23/2006 7:34:58 AM PST by bperiwinkle7 ( In the beginning was the WORD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)
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To: bperiwinkle7

BTTT


871 posted on 12/23/2006 7:35:05 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: 8mmMauser

Venite adoremus, venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus, Dominum.


872 posted on 12/23/2006 11:12:55 AM PST by Rte66
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To: bperiwinkle7
Thank you for Joy! I love that hymn so much.

And this passage when I'm hurting always helps:

1Pe 1:6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,

1Pe 1:7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

It helps to remember "this, too, shall pass."

873 posted on 12/23/2006 11:16:14 AM PST by Rte66
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To: Knitting A Conundrum

Just beautiful. Thank you!


874 posted on 12/23/2006 11:17:16 AM PST by Rte66
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To: Rte66

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/s/wshepwtf.htm

While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around,
And glory shone around.

“Fear not!” said he, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind.
“Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind
To you and all mankind.

“To you, in David’s town, this day
Is born of David’s line
A Savior, who is Christ the Lord,
And this shall be the sign,
And this shall be the sign.

“The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid,
And in a manger laid.”

Thus spake the seraph and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God on high,
Who thus addressed their song,
Who thus addressed their song:

“All glory be to God on high,
And to the Earth be peace;
Good will henceforth from Heaven to men
Begin and never cease,
Begin and never cease!”
[Shepherds Abiding in the Fields, by Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890)]


875 posted on 12/23/2006 2:52:07 PM PST by bperiwinkle7 ( In the beginning was the WORD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)
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To: Knitting A Conundrum; bperiwinkle7; alpha-8-25-02; Rte66; All
Thanking you All for Saturday Blessings!

I will thank the Lord with all my heart
As I meet with his godly people.
How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!
All who delight in him should ponder them.
Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.
His righteousness never fails.
He causes us to remember his wonderful works.
How gracious and merciful is our Lord!
He gives food to those who fear him;
He always remembers his covenant.
He has shown his great power to his people
By giving them the lands of other nations.
All he does is just and good,
And all his commandments are trustworthy.
They are forever true,
To be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.
He has paid a full ransom for his people.
He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.
What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.
Praise him forever! (Ps.111)

May the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you All. (2Cor.13:14)

876 posted on 12/23/2006 2:58:24 PM PST by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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To: bperiwinkle7

Amen, bperiwinkle7.


877 posted on 12/23/2006 3:00:14 PM PST by syriacus (30,000 US deaths in Korea in 2 1/2 years under Truman (Jul, 1950 - Dec, 1952))
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To: bperiwinkle7

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/x/wexfordc.htm

Good people all, this Christmas time,
Consider well and bear in mind
What our good God for us has done,
In sending His belovèd Son.
With Mary holy we should pray
To God with love this Christmas Day;
In Bethlehem upon the morn
There was a blest Messiah born.

The night before that happy tide
The noble virgin and her guide
Were long time seeking up and down
To find a lodging in the town.
But mark how all things came to pass:
From every door repelled, alas!
As long foretold, their refuge all
Was but a humble oxen stall.

Near Bethlehem did shepherds keep
Their flocks of lambs and feeding sheep;
To whom God’s angels did appear
Which put the shepherds in great fear.
“Prepare and go”, the angels said,
“To Bethlehem, be not afraid;
For there you’ll find, this happy morn,
A princely Babe, sweet Jesus born.”

With thankful heart and joyful mind,
The shepherds went the babe to find,
And as God’s angel has foretold,
They did our Savior Christ behold.
Within a manger He was laid,
And by His side the virgin maid
Attending to the Lord of Life,
Who came on earth to end all strife.



878 posted on 12/23/2006 3:15:24 PM PST by bperiwinkle7 ( In the beginning was the WORD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)
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To: bperiwinkle7

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/f/afrglory.htm

Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o’er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation’s story
Now proclaim Messiah’s birth.

Refrain

Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Shepherds, in the field abiding,
Watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing;
Yonder shines the infant light:

Refrain

Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great Desire of nations;
Ye have seen His natal star.

Refrain

Saints, before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear;
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In His temple shall appear.

Refrain

Sinners, wrung with true repentance,
Doomed for guilt to endless pains,
Justice now revokes the sentence,
Mercy calls you; break your chains.

Refrain

Though an Infant now we view Him,
He shall fill His Father’s throne,
Gather all the nations to Him;
Every knee shall then bow down:

Refrain

All creation, join in praising
God, the Father, Spirit, Son,
Evermore your voices raising
To th’eternal Three in One.


879 posted on 12/23/2006 6:04:37 PM PST by bperiwinkle7 ( In the beginning was the WORD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)
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To: bperiwinkle7

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/w/awaymang.htm

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes;
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray;
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And fit us for Heaven to live with Thee there.


880 posted on 12/23/2006 6:06:15 PM PST by bperiwinkle7 ( In the beginning was the WORD,,,,,,,,,,,,,,)
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