I  wholly  leave  my  concerns  in  this  life  to  the  wisdom  of  thy
goodness,  that  thou  mayest  order  what  thou  judgest  to  be
fittest  for  me.  I  trust  thee  with  myself  and  all  I  have ;  hoping
thou  wilt  preserve  me  from  all  things  hurtful,  and  lead  me  to
all  things  profitable  for  my  salvation.
The  like  I  wish  to  all  the  world :  that  unbelievers  may  be
translated  out  of  the  kingdom  of  darkness  into  the  kingdom  of
thy  dear  Son  ;  and  they  who  are  called  by  the  name  of  Christ
may  depart  from  all  iniquity.  Inspire  all  kings  and  princes  of
the  earth,  especially  our  sovereign,  with  great  wisdom  and
charity ;  and  make  them  like  to  thee,  the  Lord  of  all,  who  art


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good  unto  all,  and  pleased  in  mercy.  Endue  all  our  pastors
and  guides  with  true  knowledge,  piety,  and  zeal ;  and  give  me
and  all  Christian  people  grace  to  receive  their  instructions  with
a  meek,  humble,  and  obedient  heart.
Thou  knowest  the  sorrows,  trouble,  and  perplexities  of  all
afflicted  persons ;  for  whom  I  implore  thy  compassionate  relief.
