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Most gratious God, we humbly beseech thee, as for this Kingdom in generall, so especially for the high Court of Parliament, vnder our most religious, and gratious King, at this time assembled: That thou wouldst be pleased to direct and prosper all their consultations to the advancement of thy glory, the good of thy Church, the safety honour and welfare of our Soveraign, and his kingdoms ; that all things may be so ordered and setled by their endeavors vpon the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and iustice, religion and Piety may be established among vs for all generations. These and all other necessaries for them, for vs, and thy whole Church, we humbly begg in the Name and Mediation of Iesus Christ our most blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen.

O God, the Creatour and Preserver of all mankind, We humbly beseech thee for all sorts, and conditions of men, that thou wouldst be pleased to make thy waies known vnto them, thy saving health vnto all nations. More especially we pray for the good estate of the Catholick Church, that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians, may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in vnity of Spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally wee commend to thy Fatherly goodness all those who are any wayes afflicted or distressed in mind body or estate, °[especially those for whom our prayers are desired] that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them according to their severall necessities, giving them patience