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During the Vacancy of a See.

AY Thy boundless loving-kindness, O LORD, grant to Thy Church a Bishop who shall be pleasing to Thee in holiness of life, and profitable to us in watchfuiness and zeal. Through Jesus Christ our LORD.

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At the Consecration of a Church.

Amen.

GOD, Who art Thyself the Author of the gifts that are to be dedicated to Thee, pour forth Thy blessing on this house of prayer: And of Thy mercy grant that Thy help and defence may be enjoyed by all who shall call upon Thy Name therein. Through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.

For Diocesan Societies in which we are specially

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interested.

YRANT, O LORD, we pray Thee, to the Society of such an increase of numbers as shall best accomplish Thy holy will, and to the members the fulness of Thy blessing, that each according to His measure may promote Thy glory; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.

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For Places spiritually destitute.

ALMIGHTY GOD, have pity on our brethren who are perishing for lack of opportunities of grace. And grant that faithful Priests, ministering to Thine inheritance, may train the young, instruct the ignorant, tend the sick, win the hardened, reconcile the penitent, and perfect Thy Saints to the glory of Thy Holy Name; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.

For Church Schools and Homes of Mercy.

VOUCHSAFE, we beseech Thee, merciful LORD, to

prosper with Thy blessing all institutions designed for the promotion of Thy glory, and the good of souls

(espec. . . .). Grant that those who serve Thee in religious houses, hospitals, and schools may set Thy holy Will ever before them, and do that which is well-pleasing in Thy sight, and persevere in Thy service unto the end; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.

For those who are to be admitted into Holy Orders.

To be used in the Weeks preceding the stated Times of Ordination LMIGHTY GOD, our heavenly Father, who hast pur

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chased to thyself an universal Church by the precious blood of Thy dear Son; Mercifully look upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of Thy servants the Bishops and Pastors of Thy flock, that they may lay hands suddenly on no man, but faithfully and wisely make choice of fit persons, to serve in the sacred Ministry of Thy Church. And to those who shall be ordained to any holy function, give Thy grace and heavenly benediction; that both by their life and doctrine they may show forth Thy glory, and set forward the salvation of all men; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.

THE CHURCH THAT IS IN THY COUNTRY.

I exhort therefore that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men.

For the State.

LORD, our heavenly Father, the high and mighty Ruler of the universe, Who dost from Thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth; Most heartily we beseech Thee with Thy favour to behold and bless Thy servant and all others in authority; and so replenish them with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, that they may always incline to Thy will, and walk in Thy way. Endue them plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant them in health and prosperity long to live; and finally,

after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.

For Home and Foreign Missions.

LORD JESUS CHRIST, Who didst charge Thine Apostles that they should preach the Gospel to every nation; prosper, we pray, Thee, all Missions both at home and abroad (espec... give them all

things needful for their work, making them to be centres of spiritual life, to the quickening of many souls, and the glory of Thy holy Name. Support, guide, and bless the Clergy, who are called to labour in those parts of Thy vineyard, give them grace to witness to the Faith, endue them with burning zeal and love, make them patient under all disappointments, and meekly submissive under all persecutions, that they may turn many to righteousness, and may themselves win a Crown of everlasting glory, Who livest and reignest GOD for ever and ever. Amen.

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For Seminaries and Schools of Theology.

THOU true Light that lightest every man that cometh into the world; Do Thou in Thy mercy touch the hearts and lighten the understandings of all who are preparing for Thy ministry (espec. .); that they may readily acknowledge and cheerfully obey all that Thou wouldest have them believe and practise, to the benefit of Thy holy Church and their own salvation. Amen.

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A Prayer to be used at the Meetings of Diocesan or
National Synods.

LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who by Thy Holy Spirit didst preside in the Councils of the blessed Apostles, and hast promised, through Thy Son Jesus Christ, to be with Thy Church to the end of the world; We beseech Thee to be present with the Council of Thy Church

here assembled in Thy Name and Presence. Save them from all error, ignorance, pride, and prejudice; and of Thy great mercy vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, so to direct, sanctify, and govern us in our present work, by the mighty power of the Holy Ghost, that the comfortable Gospel of Christ may be truly preached, truly received, and truly followed, in all places, to the breaking down the kingdom of sin, Satan, and death; till at length the whole of Thy dispersed sheep, being gathered into one fold, shall become partakers of everlasting life; through the merits and death of Jesus Christ our Saviour.

For Fruitful Seasons.

Amen.

To be used on Rogation-Sunday and the Rogation-days.

ALMIGHTY GOD, Who hast blessed the earth that it

should be fruitful and bring forth whatsoever is needful for the life of man, and hast commanded us to work with quietness, and eat our own bread; Bless the labours of the husbandman, and grant such seasonable weather that we may gather in the fruits of the earth, and ever rejoice in Thy goodness, to the praise of Thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our LORD.

Amen.

THE CHURCH CATHOLIC.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love Thee.

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For the Holy Catholic Church.

RACIOUS Father, we humbly beseech Thee to bless Thy Holy Catholic Church, and fill it with truth and grace. Where it is corrupt, purge it; where it is in error, direct it; where anything is amiss, reform it; where it is right, strengthen and confirm it; where it is wanting, furnish it; where it is divided and rent asunder, heal the breaches thereof; O Thou Holy One of Israel, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.

For the Unity of the Church.

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Saviour, the Prince of Peace; Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions. Take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever else may hinder us from godly union and concord that as there is but one Body and one Spirit, and one hope of our calling, one LORD, one Faith, one Baptism, one GOD and Father of us all, so we may be all of one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify Thee; through Jesus Christ our LORD. Amen.

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For the Spread of the Church.

NLARGE Thy Kingdom, O GOD, and deliver the world from the dominion and tyranny of Satan. Hasten the time, which Thy Spirit hath foretold, when all nations, whom Thou hast made, shall worship Thee, and glorify Thy Name. Bless the good endeavours of those who strive to propagate the truth, and prepare the hearts of all men to receive it; to the honour of Thy Holy Name. Amen.

For Quickening of Zeal in Christians.

LORD, our Saviour, Who hast warned us that Thou wilt require much of those to whom much is given; grant that we whose lot is cast in so goodly a heritage, may strive together the more abundantly, by prayer, by almsgiving, by fasting, and by every other appointed means, to extend to others what we so richly enjoy; and as we have entered into the labours of other men, so to labour that, in their turn, other men may enter into ours, to the fulfilment of Thy Holy Will, and our own everlasting salvation.

Amen.