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 ''42. For the Harvest of Lands and Waters''

O gracious Father, who openest thine hand and fillest all things living with plenteousness:  Bless the lands and waters,  and multiply the harvests of the world; let thy Spirit go  forth, that it may renew the face of the earth; show thy  loving&#8209;kindness, that our land may give her increase; and  save us from selfish use of what thou givest, that men and  women everywhere may give thee thanks; through Christ  our Lord. Amen.

43.  For Rain

O God, heavenly Father, who by thy Son Jesus Christ hast promised to all those who seek thy kingdom and its  righteousness all things necessary to sustain their life: Send  us, we entreat thee, in this time of need, such moderate rain  and showers, that we may receive the fruits of the earth, to  our comfort and to thy honor; through Jesus Christ our  Lord. Amen.

44.  For the Future of the Human Race

O God our heavenly Father, you have blessed us and given us dominion over all the earth: Increase our reverence before  the mystery of life; and give us new insight into your purposes  for the human race, and new wisdom and determination in  making provision for its future in accordance with your will;  through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers for Family and Personal Life

45.  For Families

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who settest the solitary in families:  We commend to thy continual care the homes in  which thy people dwell. Put far from them, we beseech thee,