Prayers for Priest and People, the Parish and the Home; A Book of Services and Devotions for Clerical and Lay Workers

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ...way. Prosper every good purpose and overturn every evil one, that thy Name may be honored; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.1 VOUCHSAFE thy blessing, Almighty God, on this Commonwealth. Build it up, and sustain it in righteousness. Give the spirit of obedience to law to all our people. Protect our homes, secure us our liberties, strengthen us in religion and education, surround us with uplifting influences and make our State the abode of peace and prosperity. Commit the guidance of our affairs to the hands of the upright and conscientious, so that every virtue may flourish and the kingdom of thy Son be exalted; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Anien.1 For the Governor of the State. LMIGHTY God, by whom kings reign and-i. princes decree justice, look with thy favor upon thy servant, the Governor of this Commonwealth. Endue him with thy Holy Spirit, and enrich him with thy heavenly grace. Dispose and turn his heart as it seemeth best to thy godly wisdom, that he, knowing whose minister he is, may, above all things, seek thy honor and glory; Prosper him with all happiness, and bring him to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. A rfieti. For the State Legislature.1 LMIGHTY God, the high and mighty Ruler of-iX the universe, who dost from thy home behold all the dwellers upon earth; We ask thy blessing upon the people of this State, and especially upon their representatives here assembled. May thy presence be known and thy Spirit rule in all their meetings. May the members of this House plan and act with an eye single to the permanent welfare of this State. Direct and prosper all their consultations, to the advancement of thy glory and the safety, honor and welfare of the people they represent; and grant that all things that shall co...