A Prayer for our Nation

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: 

We humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful 

of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will.  

Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners.  

Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; 

from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.  

Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people 

the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues.  

Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in Thy name we entrust 

the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, 

and that, through obedience to Thy law, 

we may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth.  

In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, 

and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in Thee to fail; 

all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.  

Amen.

(From the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, page 820.)