May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.ġThess 5 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. Phil 4 20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.Įph 3 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.Įph 6 24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Gal 6 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Rom 15 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.ĢCor 13 14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Other suitable biblical texts to use as concluding forms of praise or prayers for God's blessing include: To him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen. Amen.Īnd has freed us from our sins by his blood, Rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit īe honour and glory for ever and ever. The joy of the Lord Jesus fill your hearts The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,īe among you and remain with you always. To the one true God be all love and all glory Who spreads the love of God abroad in our hearts: With all that we have and all that we are,Īnd loosed us from our sins by his own blood: Amen.Ĭhrysostom's Prayer (modified), based on Matthew 18:19-20Īnd to serve you in every aspect of our lives Grant us in this world knowledge of your truth,Īnd in the world to come life everlasting. You have given us grace to bring our prayers to you,Īnd you promise that when two or three agree together in your nameįulfil now, Lord, our desires and prayers, Send us out with confidence in your word, That we may give ourselves to your service,Īnd live this day in love to one another and to you Loving God, we thank you for hearing our prayers,Īnd encouraging us in our meeting together.īy whose power we are created and by whose love we are redeemed: These and other forms of blessing can provide a satisfying indication that the gathering has ended, even though the fellowship and ministry of believers continues informally in various ways. Many New Testament letters end with some form of praise to God and commendation of believers to the care and guidance of God. A church service needs to have a definite conclusion, perhaps highlighting the implications of what has been taught and experienced, and praying for faithfulness in the week that lies ahead.

Prayers for the church and its people