For Our Country

For Our Country

O FATHER Almighty, Who, rejoicing in all Thy works, yet especially lovest the home of Thy glory, and teachest Thy servants also to seek in particular the peace of the cities in which they are called to dwell, have mercy on this our beloved land, in which our fathers have lived and died ; vouchsafe to cleanse it more and more from all that is evil or displeasing to Thee, and grant that it may never cease to be one of the tranquil abodes of Thy Church, and fruitful to Thee in all good works. Endue all those who are in authority over it with wise hearts and a true regard for it ; have compassion on its toiling multitudes in all their manifold orders and estates. Give us always, if it be good for us, health, and might, and a prosperous commerce ; friendship and honour among the nations ; and a forward place in the midst of those who are called to do great things for Thee. We pray Thee for His sake Who wept for the faithless city of the children of His people, and Who died for all the earth, even Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.