Minister Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus, and for all men according to their needs.
O God, the creator and preserver of all mankind, we pray for men of
every race, and in every kind of need: make your ways known on earth,
your saving power among all nations.
(Especially we pray for ...)
Lord, in your mercy
All
hear our prayer.
Minister
We pray for your Church throughout the world: guide and govern us by
your Holy 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.
(Especially we pray for ...)
Lord, in your mercy
All
hear our prayer.
Minister
We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are anxious or distressed
in mind or body; comfort and relieve them in their need; give them
patience in their sufferings, and bring good out of their troubles.
(Especially we pray for ...)
Merciful Father,
All
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
or B:
Minister
In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to
the Father.
Hear our prayers, O Lord our God.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Govern and direct your holy Church; fill it with love and truth; and
grant it that unity which is your will.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Give us boldness to preach the gospel in all the world, and to make
disciples of all nations.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Enlighten your ministers with knowledge and understanding, that by
their teaching and their lives they may proclaim your word.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Give your people grace to hear and receive your word, and to bring
forth the fruit of the Spirit.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Bring into the way of truth all who have erred and are deceived.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Strengthen those who stand; comfort and help the faint-hearted; raise
up the fallen; and finally beat down Satan under our feet.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Guide the leaders of the nations into the ways of peace and justice.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Guard and strengthen your servant Elizabeth our Queen, that she may
put her trust in you, and seek your honour and glory.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Endue the High Court of Parliament and all the Ministers of the Crown
with wisdom and understanding.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Bless those who administer the law, that they may uphold justice,
honesty, and truth.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Teach us to use the fruits of the earth to your glory, and for the
good of all mankind.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Bless and keep all your people.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Help and comfort the lonely, the bereaved, and the oppressed.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Keep in safety those who travel, and all who are in danger.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Heal the sick in body and mind, and provide for the homeless, the
hungry and the destitute.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Show your pity on prisoners and refugees, and all who are in trouble.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and turn their
hearts.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Hear us as we remember those who have died in the peace of Christ,
both those who have confessed the faith and those whose faith is known
to you alone, and grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom.
All
Hear us, good Lord.
Minister
Father, you hear those who pray in the name of your Son: grant that
what we have asked in faith we may obtain according to your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.