CHANGES IN PRAYER
(From Our Parliamentary Reporter]
WELLINGTON, June 7. The Standing Orders Committee of the House of Representatives has felt that fair objection can be taken to the language and construction of the prayer with which the Speaker opens the House's daily proceedings So the report of the committee, which was tabled in the House today, recommends the excision of the reference to members as "Thine unworthy servants.” and the amendment of the clause
“laying aside all private interests, prejudices and partial affections." The new prayer reads: Almighty God, humbly acknowledging our need for Thy guidance in all things, and laying aside all private and personal interests. we beseech Thee to grant that we may conduct the affairs of this House and of our country to the glory of Thy Holy Name, the maintenance of true religion and justice, ‘te honour of the Queen, and the nubile wealth, peace and tranauility of New Zealand. through Jesus Christ Our Lord Amen
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29843, 8 June 1962, Page 12
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