Morning Collect: Henry Martyn






O God of the nations, you gave your faithful servant Henry Martyn a brilliant mind, a loving heart, and a gift for languages, that he might translate the Scriptures and other holy writings for the peoples of India and Persia: Inspire in us a love like his, eager to commit both life and talents to you who gave them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Comments

Anonymous saidā€¦
I like the photo you used for the collect. What is it of?
Penelopepiscopal saidā€¦
Thanks, Br Thomas. This is an architectural detail from the Hindu Temple of Atlanta (actually in Riverdale, Georgia). It was on the ceiling of a porch.