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1

Lord, hear the prayers of thy people; and what we have asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the  glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

2

Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we  pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our  sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus  Christ our Lord. Amen.

3

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and  strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

4

Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those