II.
The Priest.
Peace be to all.
The People.
And to thy spirit.
The Deacon.
Pray for the king. 1
The People.
Lord, have mercy; 2 Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy.
The Priest prays.
O God, Sovereign Lord, the Father of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, we pray and beseech Thee to grant that our king may enjoy peace, and be just and brave. Subdue under him, O God, all his adversaries and enemies. Gird on thy shield and armour, and rise to his aid. Give him the victory, O God, that his heart may be set on peace and the praise of Thy holy name, that we too 3 in his peaceful reign 4 may spend a calm and tranquil life in all reverence and godly fear, through the grace, mercy, and love of Thine only-begotten Son:
(In a loud voice.)
Through whom and with whom be glory and power to Thee, with Thy most holy, good, and life-giving Spirit, now, henceforth, and for evermore.
The People.
Amen.
