099. 177. For Young Men.

177. For Young Men.

O LORD JESUS CHRIST, grant that the young men of this our country may live before Thee in purity, remembering that they are Thy members, and using the strength of their bodies according to the energy of Thy holiness for the glory of Thyself, as the Source of their life and the Captain of their salvation.

Reveal Thyself in their hearts, that being filled with Thy wisdom, they may know Thee as the pattern of meekness and purity, of diligence and obedience, of endurance and hope, and rising above the clouds of worldly passion, may act continually in the light of Thy truth, so that they may follow without hesitation wheresoever Thou shalt call them to follow Thee; and at length, being perfected in Thee, may through Thee be found acceptable unto the Father when Thou shalt come in Thy Majesty to apportion the rewards of Thy kingdom. Amen.