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 '''17. For the Nation'''

Lord God Almighty, who hast made all peoples of the earth for thy glory, to serve thee in freedom and peace: Grant to  the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength  of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance  with thy gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who  liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God,  for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Trinity Sunday

18. For Peace

O Almighty God, kindle, we beseech thee, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with thy wisdom those who  take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity  thy dominion may increase till the earth is filled with the  knowledge of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who  liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Season

19. For Rogation Days

I.For fruitful seasons

Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We humbly pray that thy gracious providence may give and preserve to our  use the harvests of the land and of the seas, and may prosper  all who labor to gather them, that we, who constantly receive  good things from thy hand, may always give thee thanks;  through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with  thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Season