Prayers for the
Nation
Fr. Tony’s Midweek
Message
August 31, 2016
With the election
campaign gearing up for the after Labor Day rush and political discourse in the
community getting shriller and louder, I thought it would be helpful to share
with you several prayers from the Book of Common Prayer for our national and
community life.
For the Nation (BCP
820)
Almighty God, you
have given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly ask you that we may
always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do your will.
Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save
us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from
every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the
multitudes brought here out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit
of wisdom those to whom in your Name we entrust the authority of government,
that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise
among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with
thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in you to fail;
all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For the President of the United States and all in Civil Authority (BCP
820)
O Lord our
Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to your
merciful care, that, being guided by your Providence, we may dwell secure in
your peace. Grant to [Barack] the President of the United States, [Kate] the
Governor of this State, and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and
to do your will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make
them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in your fear; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, world without end. Amen.
For an Election (BCP 822)
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and
privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials
and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights
of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grace and Peace.
Fr.
Tony+
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