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 ''II. For commerce and industry''

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with  thy people where they work; make those who carry on  the industries and commerce of this land responsive to thy  will; and give to us all a pride in what we do, and a just  return for our labor; 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.

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''III. For stewardship of creation''

O merciful Creator, whose hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us, we beseech thee,  ever thankful for thy loving providence; and grant that we,  remembering the account that we must one day give, may be  faithful stewards of thy bounty; through Jesus Christ our  Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth,  one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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20. For the Sick

Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve thy sick servants, and give thy power of healing to  those who minister to their needs, that those (or N., or NN.)  for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in  their weakness and have confidence in thy loving care;  through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with  thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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