“Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we, thine unworthy servants, do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men; We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may he unfeignedly thankful; and that we show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.”
–1928 Book of Common Prayer
Search This Classical Life:
categories:
in the middle of:
read in 2016:
Paterson, The Great Gilly Hopkins
Sloan, Ajax Penumbra 1969
Mandel, Station Eleven
Elliot, Shadow of the Almighty
Shakespeare, As You Like It
Bolz-Weber, Accidental Saintsarchives:
1. I started my second trimester yesterday!
2. We were able to have some friends over for dinner last night.
3. A week at Ocean Isle starting Saturday!
1. A new job for my husband
2. Two new rugs after MUCH searching
3. Humility and a hard learning experience at work
I always love that prayer, especially the part about having a due sense of
His mercies making our hearts thankful.
1. Meg’s bathtub is fixed … no more baths in Mommy & Daddy’s tub!
2. My new computer is wonderful.
3. My family.
1. My application made it to Edinburgh safe and sound. *phew*
2. Paycheck!
3. To quote Rich Mullins, the reckless raging fury that we call the love of God.
1. J9! My oldest’s birthday!
2. Medications
3. Unexpected $ to cover the medications
1. The Lord of the Rings Extended Version
2. Tomie de Paola
3. Payless Shoes (for when you need to buy 5 pairs in one day…)