Morning Prayer ~ By my great Grandpa Cope Tull

I was cleaning out my Mother's house this summer and found an old purse with this newspaper article in it with a prayer from her grandpa Tull who was born in the 1800's. I would like to share it now.
Funny how all the exact same things were prayed for then, are the same prayers and blessings we have today, 100+ years later. Through all the differences we have since the 1800's, it's the real life things that are still what is important in our lives.

MORNING PRAYER

by Cope Tull 

We thank thee, Our Father, for this night's rest.

We thank thee, for this new day.

Forgive our sins, oh Lord, and prepare our hearts and lives for the responsibilities of this day.

We thank thee, oh Lord, for the blessings of life.

We thank thee for health and strength and the right use and exercise of our minds and bodies.

We realize, Oh Lord, that all these blessings come from thy bountiful hand. 

We trust in thee this morning for all that we have and all that we are.

Lead and guide us through this day and shield us from all harm and danger.

Bless with us our friends and our kindred.

Bless our children.

We ask thy blessings, oh Lord, upon all for whom we should pray.

Sanctify this food to our bodies, our souls to thy service. 

For Christ's sake ~ AMEN

Keep it simple.

Sher