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A Prayer of Augustine


Christ Shining Forth I was first introduced to Augustine's writings in a sophomore literature class, where we studied sections of his Confessions. In reading his work, one thing that I came to admire in Augustine was his deep desire to be completely surrendered to Christ. I believe that Augustine learned to view himself correctly: as a little child totally dependant on his Father. The following selected prayer is one I've often prayed myself. I think that it expresses the dependance on God that we all need to live in.


O God full of compassion, I commend myself to your keeping, to Thee in whom I live. Be Thou the Goal of my pilgrimage, and my Rest along the way. Let my soul take refuge from the crowding turmoil of worldly thoughts beneath the shadow of Thy wings; let my heart, this sea of restless waves, find peace in Thee O God.

Thou generous Giver of all good gifts, give to him who is weary refreshing food; bring our distracted thoughts and powers into harmony again; and set the prisoner free.

See, how I stand at thy door and knock; be it open to me, that I may enter with a free step, and be quickened by Thee. For Thou art the Wellspring of Life, the Light of eternal Brightness, wherein righteous men live who love Thee.

Be it unto me according to Thy word. Amen.


Last Update: 7/16/99
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