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 '''21. For Social Justice'''

Almighty God, who hast created us in thine own image: Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make  no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use  our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of  justice in our communities and among the nations, to the  glory of thy holy Name; 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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22. For Social Service

O Lord our heavenly Father, whose blessed Son came not to be ministered unto but to minister: Bless, we beseech thee, all  who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of  others; that with wisdom, patience, and courage, they may  minister in his name to the suffering, the friendless, and the  needy; for the love of him who laid down his life for us,  the same thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth  with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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23. For Education

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom: Enlighten by thy Holy Spirit those who teach and those who learn, that,  rejoicing in the knowledge of thy truth, they may worship  thee and serve thee from generation to generation; through  Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and  the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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