17. For the Unity of the Church
O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Saviour, the Prince of
Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by
our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else
may hinder us from godly union and concord; that, as there is but one Body and
Spirit, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and
Father of us all, so we may be all of one heart and of one soul, united in one
holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and
one mouth glorify you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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