The Prayer of the Craft

Almighty God, Maker of all things, Judge of all men;

Strengthen our Faith.

Give us confidence in our Hope for all that is good

and let our Charity extend to the end our our days.

Help us to aid, support

and protect each other;

Unite in our Craft men

of every country, sect and opinion;

Conciliate true friendship among us

that Brotherly Love may prevail;

Provide Relief to all those in trouble, sorrow,

need, sickness or any other distress;

especially to the Brother whose name we now speak in our hearts; and

Guide our conduct in the way of Truth.

Moderate our affections and passions

that we may avoid intemperance or excess;

Strengthen us that we may face with courage

the pain, peril and danger that is a part of life;

Teach us to regulate our lives and conduct

agreeable to the dictates of reason

that we may wisely judge

and prudentially determine on all things;

Enable us to render unto each man

his just due without distinction

that we may strengthen

the social fabric of our communities; and

Teach us limit our desires in every way

that we may rise by merit,

live respected, die regretted

and, in the fullness of time, serve Thee

before Thy throne in the Celestial Lodge above.

All this we ask in Thy Holy Name.

Amen

By Brother Wayne T. Adams, PGM of Maine, published in the Maine Mason magazine, c.March 2005 and shared here with permission.