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For Guidance

O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices; that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path we may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Nation

For Civil Authorities

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, send down on those who hold public office the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice; that with steadfast purpose they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well being of all people; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 655

Provenance

Episcopal BCP 1979

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A prayer composed for the 1979 revision of the American Episcopal prayer book, asking God to give those in public office the gifts of wisdom, charity, and justice. The ACNA 2019 prayer book adopted it with a deliberate broadening: where the original named "this State, Commonwealth, City, County, or Town," the 2019 version opens the bracket to any level of civil authority.