The Parish (1)
W. J. Butler*Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully hear our prayers and grant to this parish all things needful for its spiritual welfare. Give grace to those who minister thy holy Word and sacraments; strengthen and increase the faithful; protect and guide the children; comfort and relieve the sick; arouse the careless, recover the fallen, restore the penitent. Remove all hindrances to the advancement of thy truth, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind in the fellowship of thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
