Occasional Prayers

O Almighty God, who hast entrusted this earth unto the children of men, and through thy Son Jesus Christ hast called us unto a heavenly citizenship: Grant us, we humbly beseech thee, such shame and repentance for the disorder and injustice and cruelty which are among us, that fleeing unto thee for pardon and for grace we may henceforth set ourselves to establish that city which has justice for its foundation and love for its law, whereof thou art the architect and maker; through the same Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Saviour.