A Prayer for the Great Council of our Nation

A Prayer for the Great Council of our Nation

ALMIGHTY God, by Whom alone kings reign, and princes decree justice; and from Whom alone cometh all counsel, wisdom, and understanding. We Thine unworthy servants, here gathered together in Thy Name, do most humbly beseech Thee to send down Thy heavenly wisdom from above, to direct and guide Thy servants who sit as representatives of the people in Parliament. Grant, we beseech Thee, that they, having Thy grace always before their eyes, and laying aside all private interests, prejudices, and partial affections, the result of that which they do may be to the glory of Thy blessed Name, the maintenance of true Religion and Justice, the safety, honour, and happiness of the King, the public wealth, peace and tranquillity of the Realm, and the uniting and knitting together of the hearts of all persons and estates within the same, in true Christian love and charity one towards another; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.