John Hathaway's Morning Prayer

This beautiful morning prayer, penned by John Hathaway during his journey across the Iowa prairie in 1875, serves as a profound testament to his unwavering faith and devotion. It is a timeless invocation that invites all believers to start their day with gratitude, strength, and a deep sense of God's presence.

O Glorious Creator,

We humbly bow before You this blessed morning, thankful for the gift of life and the dawn of a new day. As the light of the sun graces the vast prairie, we are reminded of Your infinite love and mercy, ever present in the beauty of creation.

Heavenly Father, we seek Your protection and guidance on this journey. Like pilgrims in a foreign land, we place our trust in You, knowing that Your divine providence will sustain us. Strengthen our hearts with courage and fill our minds with wisdom as we face the challenges of this day.

Lord Jesus Christ, in Your boundless compassion, walk beside us on these rugged paths. May Your Sacred Heart be our refuge and our strength. Grant us the grace to bear our trials with patience and to meet our neighbors with charity and kindness.

Holy Spirit, enlighten our souls with Your divine presence. Inspire us to live in accordance with Your will, to spread the Gospel with joy, and to find peace in the midst of uncertainty. Fill us with the fire of Your love, so that we may shine as beacons of hope to those we encounter.

Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother and Queen, wrap us in Your mantle of protection. Intercede for us with Your Son, that we may remain steadfast in faith and fervent in prayer. Teach us to follow Your example of humility and obedience, trusting in God's perfect plan.

Saint Joseph, guardian of families and protector of travelers, watch over us as we venture forth. Keep our hearts pure and our intentions righteous. Help us to honor God in all we do and to cherish the bonds of family and friendship.

All you holy angels and saints, pray for us and guide our steps. May we be ever mindful of God's presence and ever grateful for His abundant blessings.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, And to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, And ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

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