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 all adversities  and  errors  being  removed,  thy  Church may freely  and  securely  serve  thee; through,  etc.

LMIGHTY and  everlasting  God,  by  whose  Spirit the whole  body  of  the  Church  is  sanctified  and governed, mercifully  hear  our  humble  supplications for all  degrees  and  orders  therein; that  by  the  gift  of thy  grace,  all,  in  their  several  stations,  may  faithfully serve thee; through,  etc.

GOD, the  Pastor  and  Governor  of  all  the  faithful, mercifully  look  upon  thy  servant  N.,  whom thou hast  been  pleased  to  appoint  the  pastor  of  thy Church; grant, we  beseech  thee,  that  both  by  word and example  he  may  edify  those  over  whom  he  is  set; and, together  with  the  flock  committed  to  his  care, may attain  everlasting  life; through,  etc.

E beseech  thee,  O Almighty  God,  that  thy servant Victoria  our  Queen,  who,  by  thy  mercy, has received  the  government  of  this  kingdom,  may receive also  an  increase  of  all  virtues; wherewith  being adorned, she  may  be  able  both  to  avoid  the  enormity of sin  [vanquish  her  enemies ],  and  being  made  acceptable in thy  sight,  may  come  unto  thee,  who  art  the  way, the truth,  and  the  life; through,  etc.

LMIGHTY and  everlasting  God,  who  alone  doest great marvels,  send  down  upon  thy  servants  the Bishops of  thy  Church  [especially  N.  our  Bishop], and all congregations  committed  unto  them,  the  spirit  of thy  saving  grace;  and  that  they  may  truly  please thee, pour  upon  them  the  continual  dew  of  thy  blessing; through,  etc.