Sunday, February 22, 2009

Steadfastly cleave


Almighty God, Thou shewest Thy glory for us to see, not only in heaven and earth, but also in the law, the prophets, and the Gospel, and hast so intimately revealed Thyself in Thine only begotten Son that we cannot excuse ourselves out of ignorance. Grant that we may advance in this teaching wherewith Thou so kindly invitest us to Thyself, and may thus steadfastly cleave to Thee, that no errors of the world may lead us astray, but may stand firmly fixed in Thy Word, which cannot deceive us, at last reaching heavenly blessedness that we may enjoy Thy glory face to face, conformed completely to Thee. In Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
~A prayer of John Calvin, as quoted by Dr. David Calhoun

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