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Did the Christian practice of having a prayer before Bible study evolve during Martin Luther's time?
The fourth century liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom has the following prayer be read by the priest(s) prior to the reading of the Gospel, which precedes the sermon:
The Prayer of the Holy Gospel Priest (in a low voice): Shine in our hearts, O Master Who loves mankind, the pure light of Your divine knowledge, and open the eyes of our mind that we may ...
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