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Holy Baptism, Page 15

A Prayer with Revelation 21:9-27

Jesus Christ is the bridegroom of the Church, having given Himself up for her and cleansing her by the washing of water and the Word. We pray that He would keep us watchful for His coming again and prepare us to be received into His new heaven and new earth. …

A Prayer with Revelation 20

Jesus Christ conquered the old evil foe and promises to deliver us once and for all from every evil. We pray that He would help us treasure the first resurrection He gives through His Word and Sacraments. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …

A Prayer with Revelation 18

God calls us out of the ways of the fallen world, lest we take part in its sins. We pray that, by repentance for the forgiveness of sins, our Lord would rescue us from the many sins that we may rejoice when He returns to rescue His bride, the Church. …