A Prayer on the Day of Church Dedication

LORD GOD, Heavenly Father, Thou didst at this place gather unto Thy dear Son Christ Jesus, through Thy Word and Holy Spirit, a church and holy congregation among us, and hast preserved us against the devil and all enemies, yea, against the gates of hell: we pray Thee, O good and faithful God, let us and our dear children continue in the possession of this valuable and precious treasure that we, being instructed in the saving truths, may grow and increase in these, until we shall receive our everlasting habitation in the kingdom of Thy Son Jesus Christ, our Lord, who with Thee and the Holy Ghost is blessed forever. Amen.