“First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority….” (1 Timothy 2:1–2)
The Lord bless our country: have pity upon it, in all its present afflicted condition. God bless our leaders with every mercy and blessing. Grant that there may be, in your infinite wisdom, a change in the state of trade and commerce, that there may be no complaint and distress.
Oh, let the people see your hand, and understand why it is laid upon them, that they may turn from wrong-doing, and seek righteousness and follow peace. The Lord hear us as, in secret, we often cry to you on behalf of our beloved land: the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon it yet again, for Jesus’ sake.
Amen.
