For the Nation
Pray for a nation’s shared wellbeing, mutual care and wise use of wealth and power.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
For the Nation
O GOD, Who makest men to be of one mind in a house, we pray Thee for this great house of our Nation. Have mercy upon our Country in these days of division and unrest. Be pleased to abate all selfish ambition, all envy in the various classes of men, and strengthen all desires for mutual benefit. Thou art the Maker of the rich and of the poor, remember them both for blessing, and draw them together in a true community of goodwill in Thy faith and fear. Stir up all who have wealth and personal power, to labour wisely for those who need and suffer. And grant to the masses of the people whom Thou hast now permitted to have rule in our State, the blessing of wise guidance and enlightenment of aims, and the spirit of patience, justice, and self-control; and revive Thy work in this Nation, that we may indeed be a people fearing Thee and doing righteousness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.