O, Heavenly Father,
we bend the knee before you on behalf of all kings, princes,
and governors of this world,
asking you to give them, by your inspiration,
the ability to rule in righteousness,
to rejoice in peace,
to shine in piety,
and to labor for the well-being of the people committed unto them,
so that by the rectitude of government,
all faithful people may live without disturbance
in the knowledge of you,
and labor without hindrance for your glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
and governors of this world,
asking you to give them, by your inspiration,
the ability to rule in righteousness,
to rejoice in peace,
to shine in piety,
and to labor for the well-being of the people committed unto them,
so that by the rectitude of government,
all faithful people may live without disturbance
in the knowledge of you,
and labor without hindrance for your glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
~ adapted from Prayers from Mozarabic liturgies, 6th-8th centuries,
Prayers Across the Centuries, Harold Shaw Publishers
Prayers Across the Centuries, Harold Shaw Publishers
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