The Church or the House of God In olden days the Holy Qurbana was celebrated in houses and caves. But later on according to Jewish tradition separate places was set apart as church. There are four parts for it. (1) Holy Sanctuary (Madbaha) (Holy of Holies) (2) Place inside the rails (Azhikakam) (Holy place) (3)…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: ae maalik tere bande hum aise ho humare karam nekee par chale, aur badee se taley, takey huste huey nikley dum ye andheraa ghanaa chhaa rahaa, tera insaan ghabara rahaa ho rahaa bekhabar, kuch na aata najar, sukh ka sooraj chupa ja rahaa hai teri roshni mein…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: parbhoo tero naam jo dhyaaye phal paaye sukh laaye tero naam teree dayaa ho jaaye to daataa jeewan dhan mil jaaye too daanee, too anrtayaamee teree kariapaa ho jaaye to swaamee har bigadee ban jaaye jeewan dhan mil jaaye bas jaaye moraa sunaa anganaa khil jaaye murajhaayaa…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: First Commandment Have I believed in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? Have I failed to trust in God and his mercy? Have I complained against God in adversity? Have I been thankful for God’s blessings? Have I doubted the Christian faith and the…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: O almighty and merciful God, I truly thank thee for the forgiveness of my sins; bless me, O Lord, and help me always, that I may ever do that which is pleasing to thee, and sin no more. Amen. O Lord God of my salvation, the Saviour…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: O Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body and soul alike. I am heartily sorry that I have ever offended thee, and I sincerely repent; with tears…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: Almighty God, our Help and Refuge, Fountain of wisdom and Tower of strength, who knowest that I can do nothing without thy guidance and help; assist me, I pray thee, and direct me to divine wisdom and power, that I may accomplish this task, and whatever I…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: O God, our heavenly Father, who lovest mankind, and art most merciful and compassionate, have mercy upon thy servants (Name those whom you wish to remember) for whom I humbly pray thee, and commend to thy gracious care and protection. Be thou, O God, their guide and…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: Our Father who art in heaven, bless my father and mother, my guardians, and those who are in authority over me, for their love and tender care for me, and the benefits I receive at their hands. Help me, I pray thee, to be respectful and obedient…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: O Lord Jesus Christ our God, the true and living way, be thou, O Master, my companion, guide and guardian during my journey; deliver and protect me from all danger, misfortune and temptation; that being so defended by Thy divine power, I may have a peaceful and…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: O God, our help and assistance, who art just and merciful, and who heareth the supplications of thy people; look down upon me, a miserable sinner, have mercy upon me, and deliver me from this trouble that besets me, for which, I know, I am deservedly suffering.…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: Almighty and merciful God, I most humbly and heartily thank thy divine majesty for thy loving kindness and tender mercies, that thou hast heard my humble prayer, and graciously vouchsafed to deliver me from my trouble and misery. Grant me, I beseech thee, thy helping grace, that…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: O Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Physician of souls and bodies, who didst become man and suffer death on the Cross for our salvation, and through thy tender love and compassion didst heal all manner of sickness and affliction; do thou O Lord, visit me in my…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Source of life and Fountain of all good things, I bless thy Holy Name, and offer to thee most hearty thanks for having delivered me from my sickness and restored me to health. Grant me thy continuing grace, I pray thee, that…

Originally posted on Prayers, Songs and other Stuff: 1. Thronos – Table used in the sanctuary for celebrating Holy Qurbana Thronos = Throne- seat of incarnate word It is the throne of God. In English we call it Altar as the Body & Blood of our Lord are offered as a sacrifice upon it. 2.…