Prayer Book
From Atlantic Roleplay Wiki
Title: Prayer Book
Author: Bartholomew
Prayer of Devotion to the Virtues
Linked by our devotion to the Virtues We live our lives walking similar paths That intertwine in the single path The lighted path of Virtue
Linked by our devotion to the Virtues We choose our actions by their guide Giving a harmony of Virtuous acts Leading to a Balance of the Virtues
Linked by our devotion to the Virtues We seek others who will walk with us Along the path of warming light The warming light of the Virtues
Linked by our devotion to the Virtues We wish to share the inner peace An inner peace derived from Virtue A Virtuous and warming tranquility
Linked by our devotion to the Virtues We find for life a depth of meaning A Virtuous meaning that gives us strength The strength we need to follow Virtue
Linked by our devotion to the Virtues We immerse ourselves in Virtue’s Light Allowing us to be People of Light And become the Lightbringers of Virtue
Prayer from the Inner Core
Deep within there is a place A place that defines who we are That central place that gives us strength The strength that guides our feet to step Our feet to step upon our path The path that’s chosen by our source That source that comes from that place
For some that place holds a void A void that takes from who they are And has them take from those they know With every touch it takes some more Spreading out to increase the void Including more within its grasp Voiding all that’s in that place
For some that place is simply numb Simply numb and caring not No care nor hope nor vision true Lifeless, silent through and through Unaffected by daily trials Treading onward in a stupor Feeling nothing from that place
For some that place is full of chaos Chaotic swirling without a meaning Giving to treading random paths Paths leading them nowhere fast Leaving behind a broken trail With broken lives and broken promises Swirling randomly from that place
For some that place is lined in order Ordered forth in straightened lines Going straight while never swerving Never varied to either side Treading on despite all else Ignoring every choice that’s given Ordered straight from within that place
For some that place is filled of Virtue Virtue that wisely guides their steps Moving forward upon their path A path that knows when to swerve To swerve and find all that’s true And guide us with a blinding light Radiating Virtue from that place
Spirituality Prayer
Spirituality is the wellspring that resides in our souls Deep in our under mind is the home for our spirituality Lying there hidden from our daily turmoil, it waits It waits to be the source of all the other Virtues
When Spirituality reaches out and strokes our thinking It will activate our searches into what we know as Honesty Shining a light that removes the shadows of the lies Then continues until the lies themselves crumble in its light
When Spirituality reaches out and tightens our muscles It will activate our strength into what we know as Valor Taught with power to defeat any trembling of cowardice Then continues until the cowardice falters before its strength
When Spirituality reaches out and caresses our heart It will activate the affections we know as Compassion Glowing warm it chases away the chilling of hate Then continues until the hate retreats before its warmth
When Spirituality reaches out and grips our gut It will activate our giving that we know as Sacrifice Churning with bile it dissolves our greed Then continues until the greed transforms to giving
When Spirituality reaches out and focuses our eyes It will activate our fairness we know as Justice Focusing with sharp clarity it isolates all wrongs Then continues until the wrongs are completely dissolved
When Spirituality reaches out and courses with our blood It will activate a shining glow that we know as Honor Surging and pulsating that drives away the shame Then continues until the shame is washed away
When Spirituality reaches out and fills our void It will activate our modesty we know as Humility Welling up to leave little room for pride Then continues until the pride is pushed aside
Spirituality reaches out to all the Virtues Touching each within our life Setting forth our feet to tread Carefully on the narrow path
Prayer That Comes From Virtue
Leader: May our leaders be known by their Honesty. May they govern with insight Cong: That comes from Virtue. Leader: May our protectors be known by their Valor. May they be filled with strength Cong: That comes from Virtue. Leader: May our adjudicators be known by their Justice. May they find perception Cong: That comes from Virtue. Leader: May our holy men be known by their Spirituality. May they have purity Cong: That comes from Virtue. Leader: May our friends be known by their Compassion. May they be filled with warmth Cong: That comes from Virtue. Leader: May our royalty be known by their Humility. May they reign with selflessness Cong: That comes from Virtue. Leader: May our city guards be known by their Honor. May they give us respect Cong: That comes from Virtue. Leader: May those of ultimate power be known by their Sacrifice. May they know generosity Cong: That comes from Virtue. Leader: May we all be known by our Virtuous deeds. May we find order Cong: That comes from Virtue.