Father in Heaven, to You we draw near,

May our love for You be always sincere.

May we hate every evil, hold fast to each good.

May we stand in truth, every trial withstood.

May we love one another, with mutual affection,

As we humbly welcome each of Your corrections.

May we not grow weary.   May we not grow slack.

Fervor in Spirit—may we never lack.

Dear Father in Heaven, grant us the needed grace,

To remain steadfast, to run this holy race,

Persevering in prayer, enduring affliction,

May doing Your will, be our only addiction.

Dear Heavenly Father, with faith not diluted,

May we bless those by whom we are persecuted,

Rejoicing with those who rightfully rejoice,

Let weeping with those weeping be our only choice.

Bring home our loved ones, Father. Whatever the cost.

Bring them to Your Son.  May not one soul be lost.

Lift their eyes to heaven.  To You may they run.

Help them to know, to love and to serve Your Son.

(Based on Romans 12:9-16)