Father in Heaven, to You we draw near,
Praying that our love for You might be sincere.
May we hate every evil, hold fast to the good.
May we stand in truth, every trial withstood.

May we love one another, with mutual affection.
May we humbly welcome each of Your corrections.
May we not grow weary. Let us not grow slack.
Fervor in Spirit—may we never lack.

Dear Father in Heaven, grant to us grace,
To remain steadfast, run this holy race,
Persevering in prayer, enduring affliction,
May doing Your will, be our only addiction.

Dear Heavenly Father, with faith undiluted,
May we bless those by whom we are persecuted,
Rejoicing with those who rightfully rejoice,
Let us weep with those weeping as our only choice.

Bring our loved ones back 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, dear Father, to know, love and serve Your Son.

(Based on Romans 12:9-16)