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THE LITANY.

That it may please thee to keep and strengthen in the true worshipping of thee, in righteousness and holiness of life, thy Servant EDWARD, our most gracious King and Governour;

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We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please thee to rule his heart in thy faith, fear, and love, and that he may evermore have affiance in thee, and ever seek thy honour and glory; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please thee to be his defender and keeper, giving him the victory over all his enemies; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please thee to bless and preserve our gracious Queen Alexandra, George Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and all the Royal Family;

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.

That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, with true knowledge and understanding of thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living they may set it forth, and shew it accordingly;

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. da That it may please thee to endue the Lords of the Council, and all the Nobility, with grace, wisdom, and understanding; o lo agit pul

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. dalen That it may please thee to bless and keep the Magistrates, giving them grace to execute justice, and to maintain truth;

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We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people;

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.