A Special Prayer for Christ's Holy Catholic Church
Gracious Father, we humbly beseech thee for thy Holy Catholic Church;
that thou wouldest be pleased to fill it with all truth, in peace.
Where it is corrupt, purify it;
Where in any thing it is amiss, reform it;
Where it is in want, provide for it;
Where it is divided, reunite it;
For the sake of him who died and rose again,
and ever liveth to make intercession for us,
Jesus Christ, thy Son, and our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Peace
O GOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
A Prayer for all Conditions of Men
O GOD, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially, we pray for thy holy Church universal; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are in any way afflicted or distressed in mind, body, or estate that it may please thee to comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessities; giving them patience under their suffering, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom
Almighty GOD, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise that when two or three are gathered together in thy Name thou wilt grant their requests; Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.