Occasional Prayers

O Lord God Almighty, we pray thee in thy wisdom and mercy to overrule all the events of these days for the advancement of thy kingdom in the hearts of men. Let the nations hear thy voice, and the people acknowledge thy sovereign claims. Scatter the darkness of sin and unbelief. Break down every barrier that hinders the triumph of thy gospel. And speed the glad day when in the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess him Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Spirit be all honour and glory, dominion and power, for ever and ever.