Awake, come to my aid and see!

 

Daytime Prayer, Friday 14 June 2024

Psalm 59:2-5, 10-11, 17-18
Prayer for help against enemies

These words of the Savior teach us the devotion that all should have for the Father (Eusebius of Caesarea).

Rescue me, God, from my foes; *
protect me from those who attack me.
O rescue me from those who do evil *
and save me from blood-thirsty men.

See, they lie in wait for my life; *
powerful men band together against me.
For no offense, no sin of mine, Lord, †
for no guilt of mine they rush to take their stand. *
Awake, come to my aid and see!

O my Strength, it is you to whom I turn, †
for you, O God, are my stronghold, *
the God who shows me love.

O God, come to my aid *
and let me look in triumph on my foes.

As for me, I will sing of your strength *
and each morning acclaim your love
for you have been my stronghold, *
a refuge in the day of my distress.

O my Strength, it is you to whom I turn, †
for you, O God, are my stronghold, *
the God who shows me love.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Lord, God of power, you rescued your Son from the grasp of evil men. Deliver us from evil and confirm our trust in you, so that with our rising we may sing of your power, and exult in your mercy at dawn.

Ant. Protect me, my God, from those who rise up against me.

Ant. 3 We are happy to be chastened by God, who heals us as he wounds.