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 Prayers for the Sick

For a Sick Person

O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need: We humbly beseech thee to behold, visit, and  relieve thy sick servant N. for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon him with the eyes of thy mercy; comfort him with a sense of thy goodness; preserve him from the temptations  of the enemy; and give him patience under his affliction. In thy good time, restore him to health, and enable him to lead  the residue of his life in thy fear, and to thy glory; and grant  that finally he may dwell with thee in life everlasting; through  Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Recovery from Sickness

O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servant N. the help of your power, that his sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our  Lord. Amen.

O God of heavenly powers, by the might of your command you drive away from our bodies all sickness and all infirmity:  Be present in your goodness with your servant N., that his  weakness may be banished and his strength restored; and that,  his health being renewed, he may bless your holy Name;  through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For a Sick Child

Heavenly Father, watch with us over your child N., and grant that he may be restored to that perfect health which it is  yours alone to give; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.