The Jesus prayer is prayed by many to encourage a steady inner prayer, thereby assisting people in following apostle Paul's command given to the Thessalonians:
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Lord Jesus Christ,
Son of God,
Have mercy on me a sinner.
Son of God,
Have mercy on me a sinner.
Hohspohdy Eesooseh Khrysteh,
Sihneh Bohzhey,
pohmih/lui mah hreeshnah-ho.
Sihneh Bohzhey,
pohmih/lui mah hreeshnah-ho.