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 '''17. For the Nation'''

Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace:  Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the  strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in  accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our  Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one  God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Trinity Sunday

18. For Peace

Almighty God, kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel  for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity your dominion  may increase until the earth is filled with the knowledge of your  love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with  you, 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 your 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 are constantly  receiving good things from your hand, may always give you