A Prayer for Independence Day

 

A Prayer for Independence Day

O Lord Jesus Christ our God, 

the God of all mercies and compassions, 

whose mercy cannot be measured and 
whose love for mankind is an unfathomable deep: 

As unprofitable servants falling down with fear and trembling 

before Thy majesty, we humbly offer thanksgiving

 for Thy deep compassion revealed

 in the benefits Thou hast bestowed upon our land; 

we glorify, praise, hymn and magnify 

Thee as Lord and Master and Benefactor; 

and again bowing down in thanksgiving 

for Thy immeasurable and ineffable loving-kindness, 

humbly we pray: As now Thou hast counted 

Thy servants worthy by receiving our supplications 

and mercifully fulfilling them, 

likewise in this present time, 

as we flourish in sincere love for Thee and in every virtue, 

grant all Thy faithful to regard Thy blessings. 

 Deliver our land and our civil authorities from evil circumstance: 

grant them peace and tranquility, 

count them worthy to be of honorable and in righteous service 

for all the people. 

May they acknowledge Thy divine authority. 

Protect those serving in the armed forces.  

Deliver all the citizens of this our country

 from evils and evil intentions.  

Be a safeguard for those who have no one to care and protect them. 

 In all things, O Merciful Lord Jesus Christ, 

may Thy all-holy Name be glorified together with Thy Father 

Who is without beginning, together Thy All-Holy Spirit, 

now and ever and unto ages of ages. 

Amen.