Prayers of Faith

Ephrem of Syria (Ephraim, deacon of Edessa) (306 - 373)

"Remember me, you heirs of God, you brethren of Christ;
supplicate the Savior earnestly for me,
that I may be freed through Christ from him that fights against me day by day."

Prayer of Glory to Christ

You, Son of God, Lord of all,

underwent the death of the cross

to free my sinful soul from the bonds of sin.

What shall I give to you, O Lord, in return for all this kindness?

I give you glory, O Christ,

Glory to you, O Lord,

for your love, for your mercy, for your patience.

Glory to you,

for forgiving us all our sins, for coming to save our souls.

Glory to you,

for your bonds, for receiving the cut of the lash, for accepting mockery.

Glory to you,

for your crucifixion, for your burial, for your resurrection.

Glory to you,

for your resurrection, for being preached, for being taken up to heaven.

Glory to you,

who sit at the Father's right hand and will return in glory.

Glory to you,

for willing that the sinner be saved

through your great mercy and compassion.

Savior, your crucifixion marked the end of your mortal life;

teach us to crucify ourselves and make way in our life for the Spirit.