051. 131. For Persons in Religious Perplexity.

131. For Persons in Religious Perplexity.

O GOD, the Fountain of Wisdom, Whom to know is everlasting life, and in Whom to live is to be filled with the knowledge of all things, have mercy upon the souls of Thy servants who are darkened with the shadows of perplexity, and enlighten them with the brightness of Thy Presence. Draw their hearts unto Thyself by the inspiration of Thy holy Love, that they may receive Thy gracious teaching without any distraction from the deceitful invitations of natural desire. Speak to them by the suggestions of Thy Holy Spirit, and guide them by the tokens of Thy grace, that the truth of the inner voice may be made sure to them while they faithfully obey Thine outer Providence. Quicken them to search into Thy Word with holy joy, to bow before the mystery of Thy counsels with humble self-abasement, to wait for Thy perfect revelation with patient confidence. Provide them with teachers according to their necessity, to admonish, to sympathize, to guide. Strengthen them with a good courage to persevere amidst the darkness of this present life, going forward in quietness, and holding fast Thy truth in a good conscience, without fear, until they attain, with all Thy saints, to behold the manifestation of Thy glory in Thine eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.