This prayer was written by Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous Scottish novel writer, author of 'Treasure Island' (1850-1894) ‘Loving Father, remind us to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, so that we can join the melody of the angels, the joy of the shepherds, and the adoration of the Three Kings. Close the door of hatred, and open wide the door of love for all the world. Make sure that in every gift given, there is a warm outgoing heart, and in every wish, there is a sincere greeting of good wishes. Deliver us from from evil through the blessings brought to us by the Lord Jesus, and make us always be joyful with sincere hearts. May the morning of Christmas remind us to be grateful for being your children, and may the the evening return us to our beds with thoughts of gratitude and thanksgiving, and may we all, in the name of Jesus, learn to forgive and be forgiven. Amen.’
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