Prayers For The Season After Pentecost

The following prayers are based on themes contained in Scripture passages and hymns that are used in many worship traditions. Following this set of prayers are suggested Scripture passages on which other prayers can be based. Invocations, or Opening Prayers Come, almighty King, and help us your name to sing, for you are a God of love. Come, incarnate Word, and make known your wonders to our souls, for you are a God of grace. Come, holy Comforter, and bear witness within every heart that we belong to you, for you are a God who creates fellowship. Come, triune God, that we might love and adore you all the days of our lives. Amen. Commentary: This prayer, focusing on the Trinity, is derived from the hymn "Come, Thou Almighty King," and echoes the themes from 2 Corinthians 13:14 on the specific ministry of each person of the Trinity as the successive stanzas are introduced. This illustrates how the rich language of both Scripture and hymns can interact dynamically in the formation of …