Prayers of Lancelot Andrewes 57
I pray for my church and the church and mission of Christ......
I pray for all in authority and for the needs of the world......
King of nations and of the ends of the earth,
secure the countries and states of the world,
which are your provision, though a human creation.
Scatter those who delight in conflict and make wars cease to the
ends of the earth. Amen.^195
Our Father......
Conclusion
Show me your ways, Lord; teach me your paths.
Direct my steps according to your word.
Let no wrongdoing have power over me.
Hold me as I go so that I do not slip.
Put into my mouth honest and well chosen words so my speech,
my manner and all my actions may be pleasing to those who
see and hear me. May I find grace in all that I say and seek.
Amen.^196The Evening Office
Preparation
I, coming to God, believe that he is;
that he rewards those who seek him.
I know that my Redeemer lives;
that he is the Christ, the Son of the living God;
that he is indeed the Saviour of the world;
that he came into the world to save sinners.^197