prayers for an adversary

"...let not this winged one / fall outside of your will."

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O Defeater of Darkness
whose Word is the Light,
whose Spirit is present
on the furthest of flights,
        I am praying on behalf 
        of a brother in need--
        almost at rock bottom 
        and so out of my reach! 

O Fount of Compassion
who hears when we pray,
whose mercies are new
at each break of the day,
        he is known as a ruler 
        but in truth is enslaved.
        Break past all delusion 
        descend to him to save!

O Creator of All Worlds,
the works of your hands,
who loves every creature,
and wills them all to stand,
        let not this winged one
        fall outside of your will.
        Draw near to my brother;
        he is your creature still!