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luxury and lust, envy and covetousness, the insolence of riches with the rancor of poverty, that we may fill it full and make a highway for the King to pass over, and for all the people to walk in together. And so may we establish the republic, and build in America the Holy City foretold by the mouth of all the holy prophets since the world began. We ask this in his Name who maketh men to be of one mind in a house and giveth integrity to states, who casteth out devils and confoundeth the tongues of foolish counsellors, the Desire of all Nations, Jesus Christ.

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In Time of War.

LORD God of infinite mercy, we humbly beseech thee to look in compassion upon this nation now involved in war. Reckon not against us our many iniquities; pardon our offences, and especially our neglect and forgetfulness of thee. Look in mercy on those immediately exposed to peril, conflict, sickness and death; comfort the prisoners, relieve the sufferings of the wounded, and show mercy to the dying. Give strength to those who minister in hospital and camp, and hope to those who throughout the land are in anxiety or sorrow. Finally, we beseech thee to dispose our hearts and the hearts of those with whom we are in conflict to moderation, to remove all the causes and occasions of war, and of thy great goodness to establish perpetual peace among the nations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

LMIGHTY God, the Supreme Governor of

sist; to whom it belongeth to punish sinners and to be merciful to those who truly repent; who hath led us in storm and sunshine and hath cemented the bonds of brotherhood in our nation; we come to thee for thy help and blessing. We

ask thy protection for our soldiers and sailors, that they, armed by thy defence, may be delivered from their enemies, and bring a just and righteous peace to us and to those whom we defend. We acknowledge our sins. These things which we have no right to ask for our righteousness, we do ask for the merits of Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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For the Unity of God's People.

GOD, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions. Take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever else may hinder us from godly union and concord; that, as there is but one Body, and one Spirit, and one Hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, so we may all be of one heart, and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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LORD Jesus Christ, who saidst unto thine Apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; Regard not our sins but the faith of thy Church, and grant her that peace and unity which is according to thy will, who livest and reignest God forever and ever. Amen.

GOD, who restorest to the right way them that err, who gatherest them that are scattered, and preservest them that are gathered; Of thy tender mercy, we beseech thee, pour upon thy Christian people the grace of unity, that all schisms being healed, thy flock, united to the true Shepherd of thy Church, may worthily serve thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

For the Church.

LORD, God, heavenly Father; Pour out, we beseech thee, thy Holy Spirit upon thy faithful people. Keep them steadfast in thy grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptations, defend them against all enemies of thy Word, and bestow upon Christ's Church militant thy saving peace; through the same, thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost ever, one God, world without end. Amen.

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ALMIGHTY God, who hast built thy church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Corner-Stone; Grant that, by the operation of the Holy Ghost, all Christians may be so joined together in unity of spirit, and in the bond of peace, that they may be an holy temple acceptable unto thee. And especially to this congregation present, give the abundance of thy grace; that with one heart they may desire the prosperity of thy holy Apostolic Church, and with one mouth may profess the faith once delivered to the Saints. Defend them from the sins

of heresy and schism, let not the foot of pride come nigh to hurt them, nor the hand of the ungodly to cast them down. And grant that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; that so they may walk in the ways of truth and peace, and at last be numbered with thy saints in glory everlasting; through thy merits, O blessed Jesus, thou gracious Bishop and Shepherd of our souls, who art with the Father and the Holy Ghost one God, world without end. Amen.

GOD, of unchangeable power and eternal light, look favourably on thy whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; and by the tranquil operation of thy perpetual Providence, carry out the work of man's salvation; and let the whole world feel and see that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and all things are returning to perfection through him from whom they took their origin, even through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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For the Liberty of the Word.

RANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God, unto thy Church, thy Holy Spirit, and the wisdom which cometh down from above, that thy word, as becometh it, may not be bound, but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ's holy people, that in steadfast faith we may serve thee, and in the confession of thy Name abide unto the end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Final Blessedness.

ALMIGHTY and eternal God, to whom is

never any prayer made without hope of mercy; Bow thine ear, we beseech thee, to our supplications, and in the heavenly city cause us to be united with thy faithful servants, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Rom. xv.: 13.

HE God of hope fill us with all joy and peace

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in believing, that we may abound in hope,

through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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PRAYERS FOR MISSIONS.

The Noon-Day Prayer.

LESSED Saviour, who at this hour didst hang upon the cross, stretching forth thy loving arms; Grant that all mankind may look unto thee and be saved; through thy mercies and merits who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

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For the Increase of the Ministry.

LORD Jesus Christ, who didst command thy disciples to pray the Lord of the harvest that he would send forth labourers into his harvest; We beseech thee graciously to increase the number of faithful ministers of thy Word and Sacraments, and to send them forth among all nations of men; that perishing souls may be saved, and the bounds of thy blessed kingdom be enlarged. We ask it, O merciful Saviour, for the glory of thy Name, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

ALMIGHTY God, who hast in thy Holy Church committed to the hands of men the ministry of reconciliation, to gather together a great flock in all parts of the world, to the eternal praise of thy Holy Name; We humbly beseech thee that thou wilt put it in the hearts of many faithful men to seek this sacred ministry, appointed for the salvation of mankind; that so thy church may rejoice in a due supply of true and faithful pastors, and the bounds of thy blessed kingdom may be enlarged; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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