Two Prayers For Our Nation

I should have posted these, yesterday.  However, since I was out of town, celebrating the 4th, I didn't have the chance!  Nevertheless, here are two prayers for our Nation. 

Both of these prayers come from the Book of Common Prayer (1979).  The first is the Collect for Independence Day, July 4.  The second is a Collect For the Nation.

Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this

country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the

torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and

all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our

liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our

Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one

God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the

earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace:

Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the

strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in

accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our

Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one

God, for ever and ever. Amen.