A General Supplication
A historical intercession for Church, government, the distressed, friends and enemies, and lasting faithfulness.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
A General Supplication
BLESS, O Lord, those whom Thou hast set over us both in Church and State; govern their hearts in Thy fear, and guide their understandings to do those things which will be acceptable to Thee, and beneficial to Thy Church and this Kingdom. Give the King loving and loyal subjects, and confound and defeat his open and secret enemies. Comfort the comfortless and helpless; show the light of Thy Truth to those who wander out of the right way; give to all sinners true repentance; strengthen and assist with Thy grace those who have begun well, that they may persevere in goodness. To all our friends, kindred, and enemies, give all Thy good blessings. Keep us from all evil, and make us to continue in Thy service to our lives’ end; and after the course of this life is ended, bring us to Thine everlasting Kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.