A seasonal prayer from the Dean that changes with the seasons and in response to world and local events. The current prayer, from Archbishop William Temple, 1881 - 1944, focuses on the theme of love to mark the upcoming Feast Day of Saint Valentine, and can be found next to the votive stand in the South Aisle. 

O God of love, we ask you to give us love;

love in our thinking, love in our speaking,

love in our doing,

and love in the hidden places of our souls;

Love of those with whom we find it hard to bear;

and love of those who find it hard to bear with us;

Love of those with whom we work, and love of those with whom we take our ease;

that so at length we may be worthy to dwell with you,

who are eternal love.

Amen