St. Theodore’s

St. Theodore’s Episcopal would like to share a prayer for the coun- try this Fourth of July weekend from the Book of Common Prayer: “Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly ask that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to to do your will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners.

“Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought from many lands and languages.

“O Lord, our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations on earth. May we have justice and peace at home, and through obedience to your law, may we show forth your praise.

“In times of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in days of trouble, may our trust in you never fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”