A Hebridean Altars Chaplet

Prayers from the book, Hebridean Altars, by Alistair Maclean. Selected and arranged by Cheryl Anne Maris, for use with Anglican prayer beads.

(~ indicates a pause for a moment of stillness and silence before continuing on.) 

Cross: (You may make the Sign of the Cross if doing so is part of your tradition/practice.)
I am come for the Christ blessing. I cannot do without Thee. 
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Invitatory/Processional Bead:  I wait with love's expectancy. Come in, Dear Guest. 
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Resurrection Bead:  Give me the vision of what my spirit is- Thy Breath and Very Self in me.  
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Cruciform:  I find Thee enthroned in my heart, my Lord Jesus. It is enough. I know Thou art enthroned in Heaven. My heart and Heaven are one.  
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First Week:  Thou art with me. Therefore I may be quiet of mind.  
(Repeat with each of the seven beads.) 
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Cruciform:  I find Thee enthroned in my heart, my Lord Jesus. It is enough. I know Thou art enthroned in Heaven. My heart and Heaven are one. 
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Second Week:  Take me from the tumult of things into Thy Presence. 
(Repeat with each of the seven beads.)
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Cruciform:  I find Thee enthroned in my heart, my Lord Jesus. It is enough. I know Thou art enthroned in Heaven. My heart and Heaven are one. 
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Third Week:  I bless Thee for the Secret Voice Which tells me I am dear to Thee. (Repeat with each of the seven beads.)
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Cruciform:  I find Thee enthroned in my heart, my Lord Jesus. It is enough. I know Thou art enthroned in Heaven. My heart and Heaven are one. 
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Fourth Week:  I am calm because I know You love me. Because You love me, nothing can move me from my peace. 
(Repeat with each of the seven beads.)
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Cruciform:  I find Thee enthroned in my heart, my Lord Jesus. It is enough. I know Thou art enthroned in Heaven. My heart and Heaven are one. 
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Closing Prayers: 
Resurrection Bead: 
May I feel Thy Presence at the heart of my desire, and so know it for Thy desire for me. 
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Recessional Bead:  Lord Jesus, set me free from the power of words. Bring me into the place of Thy Light. Give me strength to be true to Thee in me. 
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 Cross:  (You may make the Sign of the Cross if doing so is part of your tradition/practice.)
With the intention that our ordinary lives be an outflowing of the gifts we gain in prayer, we lovingly hold the Cross and pray:
How wonderful Thy friendliness toward me! How deep! How unchanging. Give me a grace to pass it on. 

~Amen. Amen. Amen. 

I am excited to share today's Oak Abbey post with you! I have found the Hebridean Altars prayers to be some of the most beautiful, potent prayers I have ever prayed. It makes me deeply happy to share a few of them with you; presented in a way that can easily become a comforting, healing, transformative practice. The book itself is a treasure! I highly recommend! 
Over the last few years, since I first arranged these prayers for use with Anglican prayer beads, its recitation has been my midday prayer practice. Totally doable on my lunch hour at work, this chaplet is like a daily Divine Embrace and gentle reset for my soul. The prayers have a wonderful cadence about them which lends to easy memorization. I have set each little prayer as a simple melodic chant. When I learn how to add audio posts here, which I think is possible, I will share those melodies. In the meantime, you can certainly make up your own! 
If you do decide to get acquainted with and pray this chaplet, please share something of your experience. I would love to know if/how these beautiful prayers might work in your heart and life. 
Deep Peace, Love, and Gentlest Blessings,
Cheryl Anne 

P.S. Not all Anglican prayer beads include a Resurrection bead, so it helps to use the term, "Anglican Rosary with Resurrection bead" in your search if you're interested in purchasing prayer beads for this particular practice. It's also fine to simply use the prayers without beads, though inviting our bodies to the prayer party by means of tactile involvement can deepen the experience of connection and wholeness.