THE SUFFRAGES

Then follows one of these sets of suffrages:

A

V. Lord, reveal your love among us;
R. That we may know the joy of your salvation.

V. Grant peace within and among all nations;
R. And teach our leaders wisdom.

V. Endow your Church with faithfulness;
R. And her servants with knowledge and true godliness.

V. Defend, O Lord, the rights of the poor and the oppressed;
R. That your justice may be known among all people.

V. Lord, renew your Spirit within us;
R. That in us and through us your will may be done.

B

V. Show us your mercy, O Lord;
R. And grant us your salvation.

V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R. Let your people sing with joy.

V. Give peace, O Lord in all the world;
R. For only in you can we live in safety.

V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;
R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.

V. Let your way be known upon earth;
R. Your saving health among all nations.

V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

C

V. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance;
R. Govern and uphold them, now and always.

V. Day by day we bless you;
R. We praise your Name forever.

V. Lord, keep us from all sin today;
R. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.

V. Lord, show us your love and mercy;
R. For we put our trust in you.

V. In you, Lord, is our hope;
R. And we shall never hope in vain.