In the Ember Weeks — The Ministers of Christ’s Church (7)
Eternal Lord Christ, thou great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, bestow thy blessing, we beseech thee, upon the bishops and pastors of thy flock. Give them the spirit of wisdom and holiness, patience and charity, zeal and watchfulness, that they may faithfully declare thy truth, diligently administer thy sacraments, acceptably intercede for thy people, and turn many to righteousness; for thy tender mercy’s sake.
