A Prayer for Preachers
O God, our Father;
you love all your children.
Those at home and those away from home.
As I proclaim the gospel,
may your voice be heard, calling.
May Christ our Lord be praised.
Good news; hope for the hopeless
Good news; love for the broken
Good news; forgiveness at the cross
Good news; Freedom.
Good news; justice, finally.
Good news; Messiah shall reign.
Place your thoughts in my mind,
Pour your love into my heart,
Speak your word from my mouth.
By your empowering Spirit,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Frederick William Penney