PRAYERS & INTERCESSIONS.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 26, Issue 8, 1 August 1936, Page 9

PRAYERS & INTERCESSIONS.

For International Peace. — O God, Who hast taught us that we are members one of another, and hast ordained our brotherhood m the bond of the Spirit; remove, we beseech Thee, from all nations and classes, distrust, bitterness and discontent; that seeking what is just and equal, and caring for the needs of others, they may live and work together m brotherly concord and love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For the Guidance of Statesmen. — O God, Who alone givest wisdom and understanding, inspire, we pray Thee, the minds of all to whom Thou hast committed the responsibility of government and leadership m the nations of the world. Give to them the vision of truth and justice, that by their counsel all nations and classes may work together m true brotherhood and Thy Church may serve Thee m Unity and Peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Our Parishes. — 0 God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful, sanctify our Parishes with Thine abiding Presence. Bless those who minister m holy things. Enlighten the minds of Thy people more and more with Thine everlasting Gospel. Bring erring souls to the knowledge of God our Saviour, and those who are walking m the way of life, keep steadfast to the end. Give patience to the sick and afflicted, that their sufferings may prove a blessing to them. Guard from forgetfulness of Thee those who are strong and prosperous; and make Us all to be fruitful m good works. O Blessed Spirit, Whom with the Father and the Son together we worship and adore, one God, world without end. Amen. For Those Who Work on the Land. — Almighty God, Who hast blessed the earth that it should be fruitful and bring forth abundantly whatsoever is needed for the life of man: Prosper, we pray Thee, the labours of the husbandmen, both m this Dominion and throughout the world and grant to them such skill and knowledge, and such reasonable weather, that the fruits of the earth may be gathered m and men may

even rejoice m Thy goodness, to the praise of Thy Holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Church Schools. — Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, Who hast committed to Thy Holy Church the care and nurture of Thy children; enlighten with Thy wisdom those who teach and those who learn; that rejoicing m the knowledge of Thy truth, they may worship Thee and serve Thee all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. • To Missionaries. — Bestow, O Lord, Thy richest blessing on all Missionaries. Make them to be joyful m spirit, radiant m life, steadfast m faith, zealous m service; and at all times deepen m them the sense of dependence on Thee, and give them peace m Thy service: Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.