A Prayer for Those Who Suffer

O God our Father, have compassion, we pray thee, upon all those whose hearts are touched with sorrow, whose spirits are troubled or cast down within them. Remember those to whom the burdens of this life bring darkness of soul; have mercy upon all who suffer in body or mind from whatever cause. Let thy mercy rest upon them according as they hope in thee; for the sake of Jesus Christ, our burden-bearer and Redeemer. Amen.

 from The Methodist Book of Worship for Church and Home, 1965

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