The following is a Prayer Of The Trinity written by N.T. Wright. It’s an excellent prayer in that it defines the roles within God’s single Person, of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
I’ve put together a basic rendering of this prayer in chant for contemporary congregations, which I’ll record and post soon.
A good way to pray the prayer is to read the first line out loud, slowly and thoughtfully, to pause, and then to read the second line.
Prayer Of The Trinity
Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth:
Set up your kingdom in our midst.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God:
Have mercy on me, a sinner.
Holy Spirit, breath of the living God:
Renew me and all the world.
Amen.
Tom Wright, The Prayer Of The Trinity: New Tasks For A Renewed Church (London: Hodder, 1992).
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Hi Dan. I really like the prayer. We had a lot of fun at one of our new evening services last night, they run as just worship, testimonies and ministry but the more exciting thing is one of our players just got a hang drum and she played along with me durring the ministry time, Much fun was had by all concerned. Those things are mesmorising. Just thought id tell you as you posted some hang drum stuff previously. God bless. See ya .Dave Gellett.
Great Dave. Let me know where she got hers. A few hammered dulc friends and I are questing for them here in North America at reasonable prices.
Dan I will try to get some more specifics but other than that all I know is she bought it direct from a maker in switserland. Will be in touch.
Man sorry about the bad spelling its late!!!!!
Great, Dave.
Hey Dan,
Whenever I see stuff like this it always inspires me to try and write trinitarian worship songs.
I’ve been trying to write anyway, so thanks for the inspiration!
Amanda
Hi Dan,
I have truly enjoyed N.T. Wright’s perspective on Theology, especially as it pertains to worship and giving direction to leaders. Thank you for including this simple prayer. I want to use it this weekend at a contemplative service I am leading for the women at church.
See ya!
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