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All posts by George Whitefield

A Prayer for a Man, convinced that it is his Duty to marry, for Direction in the Choice of a Wife

Posted on January 3, 1771February 26, 2018Author George WhitefieldPosted in Prayers, Women

O Almighty, ever-living God, who, after thou hadst made all things out of nothing, and man after thy own divine image, didst say, “It is not good that man should be alone, I will make him an help meet for him;” look down, O Lord, on the work of thine own hands, and hearken to…

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A Prayer for a Poor Negroe

Posted on January 2, 1771February 26, 2018Author George WhitefieldPosted in African Americans, Prayers

O Righteous Father, who hast made of one blood all nations under heaven, and with whom there is no respect of persons, look down from heaven on me a miserable sinner. And as thou hadst once compassion on the eunuch of the Queen of Candace, a negroe like myself, O Lord, let thy mercy be…

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A Prayer for a Person in Want

Posted on January 1, 1771February 26, 2018Author George WhitefieldPosted in Prayers

O All-powerful and gracious God, who didst bring water out of a rock for the children of Israel, and water out of a jaw-bone to sustain a thirsty Samson; who hadst compassion upon Hagar when she was ready to perish, who sentest ravens to feed Elijah, and dost feed the young ravens who daily call…

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