Commemoration of William Law

William Law (ordained 1761), a Priest of the Church of England, endured loss of income and other indignities due to the church politics of his time - yet left a legacy of devotional insight and spiritual renewal for the church.

Let Us Pray For...

All Common Cause Partners enduring hostility.

• Bishop Edward MacBurney (FiFNA/Southern Cone), for comfort at the death of his son, and for the Holy Spirit's strength and words as he faces accusations from The Episcopal Church
• Bishop Robert Duncan (ACN) for strength and wisdom in leadership and to endure hostility in the service of Christ
• Bishop John David Schofield (ACN/Southern Cone) for good health and the Spirit's guidance for leadership and to endure hostility
• Bishop William Cox (ACN/Southern Cone) for the Spirit's guidance
• Give thanks for the trial court decision favoring the CANA congregations in Virginia. Pray for God's help with appelate cases, and for the people to follow the Godly counsel of their Bishops in responding to enemies.
• Pray for the CANA congregations in Ohio, facing legal attacks mounted by TEC. Pray for the protection of Bishop Ames and his people, and pray that their hosting of this Summer's CANA gathering be a source of inspiration and joy.
• Give thanks for the recent favorable court decisions allowing Anglican Network in Canada (ANiC) congregations to continue use of their facilities. Pray for their continued protection and for strength and guidance for their clergy, especially those facing discipline.
• In obedience to our Lord's command and in faithfulness to his example, let us pray for those who are hostile to CCP and are attacking its members.

From William Law:

Poor Sinner! consider the Treasure thou hast within Thee, the Saviour of the World, the eternal Word of God lies hid in Thee, as a Spark of the Divine Nature, which is to overcome Sin and Death, and Hell within Thee, and generate the Life of Heaven again in thy Soul. Turn to thy Heart, and thy Heart will find its Saviour, its God within itself. Thou seest, hearest, and feelest nothing of God, because thou seekest for Him abroad with thy outward Eyes, thou seekest for Him in Books, in Controversies, in the Church, and outward Exercises, but there thou wilt not find him, till thou hast first found Him in thy Heart. Seek for Him in thy Heart, and thou wilt never seek in vain, for there He dwelleth, there is the Seat of his Light and Holy Spirit.

The Spirit of Prayer, Book II (1750)

Please use the comments feature of this blog to update or correct any of the above requests, and especially to add the prayer needs of any other CCP members who are under attack.