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 ''20. For Congress or a State Legislature''

O God, the fountain of wisdom, whose will is good and gracious, and whose law is truth: We beseech thee so to guide  and bless our Senators and Representatives in Congress  assembled (or in the Legislature of this State, or Common&#8209;  wealth), that they may enact such laws as shall please thee,  to the glory of thy Name and the welfare of this people;  through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

21.  For Courts of Justice

Almighty God, who sittest in the throne judging right: We humbly beseech thee to bless the courts of justice and the  magistrates in all this land; and give unto them the spirit of  wisdom and understanding, that they may discern the truth,  and impartially administer the law in the fear of thee alone;  through him who shall come to be our Judge, thy Son our  Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

22.  For Sound Government

O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to  other nations of the earth. Lord, keep this nation under your care.

To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative  authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their  duties. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.