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Reverend Thomas Treadwell Stone, 1801-1895, was a Unitarian theologian in the United States. He and his wife were strong supporters of the anti-slave movement and suffered much for their belief that it was the duty of all Christians to listen to the Spirit of Christ in resisting slavery. This is a prayer he composed.

We confess unto Thee, O God, how weak we are in ourselves, how powerless to do the work of life, how prone to selfishness and sin. We beseech Thee to grant us strength, the strength of Thy Spirit, the power of Thy Christ, wherein we can do all things. Enable us thus to repress every selfish propensity, every wilful purpose, every unkind feeling, every thought and word and deed of anger and impatience, and to cherish perfect love, constant kindness, to think pure thoughts, to speak gentle words, to do helpful and generous deeds. Raise our minds to the contemplation of Thy beloved Son, that, drawn near unto Him, and changed into His image, and empowered to bring every thought into obedience to Christ, into harmony with His Spirit and His immortal life; we may give glory and praise to Thee for ever and ever. Amen. (Prayers Ancient and Modern)

Something to think about.

Bible Reading: John 8:31-32, 36; Galatians 5:1, 13-14.