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.