Thou compassionate and merciful Lord, it is Thy Will that all creation must be redeemed. Thou hast spread the wings of Thy mercy over everything. Thou art merciful towards everything. Lord, bless your servants who have turned and come to Thee for bearing Thy yoke joyfully on their shoulders, bowing their head and submitting themselves unto Thee. Lord, protect them, sanctify them and have mercy
upon them. They desire the blessed share of Thy dwelling place. Therefore, Lord, we pray unto Thee, by Thy mercy, remove all their transgressions; wipe away all their misdeeds, willful or otherwise. Give them the strength to offer themselves as a sacrifice in perfect holiness. Adorn them in holy life and in the fullness of love for Thee. Make them worthy of the wisdom of Thy prophets; make them worthy of the sanctity of your Apostles; make them worthy of the courage of your martyrs. Lord, join them to the company of Thy saints, with the fullness of virtue, which they may gain from all these. Lead them to the light, which is the fruit of the observance of your commandments. Give them the strength to trample upon all sinful thoughts, feelings, and events. Enable them to sever themselves form all harmful emotions. Protect them from the snares and oppositions of the devil. Save them from the temptations and deceits of evil men. Redeem them from all sorts of sins. May Thy right hand strengthen them, so that they may take on all enemies. May they come out victorious and glorify Thy Holy Name. May they glorify Thee in all things, activities and relationships, in sleep as in wakefulness. May they dedicate themselves and live for Thee. Nurture them to minister unto Thee at all times. May they become the instruments of Thy glory. As we dedicate them before Thee, may we and their family members receive blessings from Thee. To Thee, we lift up glory and honor, praise and thanksgiving, now and always forever and ever.
