"Ye
shall pray for Christ's Holy Catholic Church, that is for the whole
congregation of Christian people dispersed throughout the world; and
especially for the Established Church of England. For our Sovereign
Lady ELIZABETH, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland, and of the other Realms and Territories beyond the seas,
Queen, Defender of the Faith. Over all persons supreme; also for
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Charles, Prince of Wales; and all
the royal family.
Pray
also for the ministers of God's Holy Word and Sacraments, as well as
Bishops, particularly DAVID, Bishop of Salisbury, and Archbishops,
especially ROWAN, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all England
and Metropolitan; also for the Queen's most honourable council; for
the High Court of Parliament, and for all the Magistrates of this
realm; that all and every one of them,
in their several callings, may serve truly to the glory of God, and
the edifying and well governing of his people.
And,
as in special duty bound, let us pray for the MAYOR, Councillor
N and
all the Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough, that they may live
in the true faith and fear of God,in dutiful obedience to the Queen,
and in brotherly charity for one to another. And that there may never
be wanting a succession of persons,duly qualified for the service of
God in Church and State, let us implore His blessing on all places of
religious and useful learning, particularly on the Heads of Schools
and Colleges, and the Chancellors of Universities,that there in all
places set apart for God's honour and service, true religion and
learning may ever flourish and abound.
To
these prayers, let us add unfeigned praise for mercies already
received in this place; for our creation, preservation and all the
blessings of this life; and particularly for the advantages afforded
by the munificence of benefactors, such as Roger, Bishop of
Salisbury; Matilda, Empress; Edward the Third, King; Thomas Thurman;
Thomas Bancroft; Sir John and Dame Mary Eyles; Sidmouth, Viscount;
Charles Henry Lowe, and others who have enriched this ancient Church
and Borough.
Let
us too praise God for all those who are departed this life in the
faith of Christ, and pray unto Him that we may have grace to direct
our lives after their good example; that, this life ended, we may be
made partakers with them of the glorious resurrection in the life
everlasting; All these prayers and praises we humbly offer to our
Heavenly Father, our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. AMEN."