The Temple Rites: Primary Texts

The Daily Prayers

The Morning Prayer

Great Goddess, Queen of Creation, Holy Mother, from whom all things come, and to whom all things must return.

I greet You with the rising day, and ask that You renew Your blessings; of Faith, Peace, Love, and Joy.

I offer all my deeds as an act of worship of You, and look to You for the guidance and strength to carry out Your Will.

O Great Goddess, Queen of Creation, Holy Mother,

Blessed Be!

The Evening Prayer

Great Goddess, Queen of Creation, Holy Mother, from whom all things come, and to whom all things must return.

I thank You with the closing day for the renewal of Your blessings; for Joy, Love, Peace, and Faith, and ask that You watch over me whilst darkness veils Your Face.

As I sleep, fill me with Your Immanence, Your Wisdom, Your Understanding, and let me not stray from Your Path.

O Great Goddess, Queen of Creation, Holy Mother,

Blessed Be!

The Closing Prayer

Great Goddess, Queen of Creation, Holy Mother, from whom all things come, and to whom all things must return.

As we go our separate ways, shining like stars in the velvet sky, we thank You for the renewal of Your blessings; for Joy, for Love, for Peace and for Faith; for that communion of spirit which we share in Your Presence.

As we move abroad in the grey coldness which is the world of Man, fill us with Your Immanence, Your Wisdom, Your Understanding, that we may shine forth as living Beacons, and not be tainted as the poor creatures amongst whom we walk.
Let us not stray from Your Path, but remain constant and true, despite all snares and worries.

O Great Goddess, Queen of Creation, Holy Mother,

Blessed Be!