tinual protection, that we may be safe from all our enemies, and evermore give thanks unto thee in the congregation of thy people, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or this.

GOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee we being defended from the fear of evil, may pass our time in rest and quietness, for thy mercy's sake in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Third Collect for Grace.

Amen.

LORD, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day: defend us in the same by thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of harm; but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do always that which is righteous in thy sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Or this for Aid against all Perils. O GOD, the protector of all that trust in thee, with whom there is no shadow of darkness; defend us, we beseech thee, by thy great mercy, from all the perils and dangers to which we may be exposed; and keep us by thy watchful providence in peace and safety now and for ever. Amen.

For the Queen.

LORD, our heavenly Father, high and mighty, King of kings, Lord of lords, the supreme Ruler of princes, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth most heartily we beseech thee, with thy favour to behold our Sovereign Queen VICTORIA; and so replenish her with thy holy Spirit, that she may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way. Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant her in health and happiness long to live; prosper all her righteous undertakings; and after this life may she attain everlasting joy and felicity, through thy mercy and goodness in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

A

For the Royal Family.

LMIGHTY God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless all the royal family: endue them with thy holy Spirit; enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness, and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom, which thou hast promised by Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Clergy and People.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who art the author of every good and perfect gift; send down upon all Ministers of the Gospel and upon all congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and, that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. This we humbly ask, in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Parliament.

[To be read during the session.]

ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, we humbly beseech thee, as for this king

dom in general, so especially for the high court of Parliament, under thy servant VICTORIA Our Queen, at this time assembled; that thou wouldst be pleased to direct and prosper all their consultations, to the advancement of thy glory, the good of thy church, the safety, honour, and welfare of our Sovereign and her kingdoms; that all things may be so ordered and settled by

their endeavours on the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us for all generations. These and all other necessaries for them, for us, and for thy whole Church, we humbly beg for thy mercy's sake in Jesus Christ, our most blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen.

For all Conditions of Men.

O GOD, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men, that thou wouldst be pleased to make thy way known unto them; thy saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray for the good estate of the whole Christian Church in all parts of the world, that it may be so

C

guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians, may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are any ways afflicted or distressed in mind, body, or estate; that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we humbly ask, as the disciples of thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

General Thanksgiving.

ALMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mer