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 men in thy holy Church; that every member of the same in his vocation and ministry may truly and godly serve thee. Through. ℟. Amen.

Let us pray likewise for our most Christian Sovereign (if he is not crowned is said: elect) N.: that the Lord our God may make subject unto him all the peoples that delight in war to the preservation of our perpetual peace.

Let us pray. Let us bow the knee. ℟. Arise.

LMIGHTY and everlasting God, in whose hand is the dominion of all things, and the governance of all kingdoms: look down in mercy on this Empire; that the nations which trust in the fury of their violence, may be quelled by the defence of thine almighty power. Through. ℟. Amen.

Let us pray likewise for all them that are catechumens: that the Lord our God may open the ears of their hearts that they may enter in at the gate of his mercy; that by the washing of regeneration they may obtain the remission of all their sins, and be found faithful servants of Christ Jesus our Lord.

Let us pray. Let us bow the knee. ℟. Arise.

LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost ever increase thy Church with the abundance of a new generation: we beseech thee that thou wouldest multiply in faith and understanding them that are being taught in thy holy word: that being renewed in the water of Baptism they may be numbered among the sons of thine adoption. Through. ℟. Amen.

EARLY beloved brethren, let us pray likewise to God the Father Almighty, that he would vouchsafe to cleanse the world from all false doctrine, to deliver it from pestilence and famine: to open all