# Book of Common Prayer (ECUSA)/Prayers and Thanksgivings

Prayers and Thanksgivings
​Prayers and Thanksgivings
Prayers
Prayers for the World
* For Joy in God’s Creation
* For all Sorts and Conditions of Men
* For the Human Family
* For Peace
* For Peace among the Nations
* For our Enemies
Prayers for the Church
* For the Church
* For the Mission of the Church
* For Clergy and People
* For the Diocese
* For the Parish
* For a Church Convention or Meeting
* For the Election of a Bishop or other Minister
* For the Unity of the Church
* For those about to be Baptized or to renew their Baptismal Covenant
* For Monastic Orders and Vocations
* For Church Musicians and Artists
Prayers for the Ordained Ministry are on pages 205 and 256.
Prayers for National Life
* For our Country
* For the President of the United States and all in Civil Authority
* For Congress or a State Legislature
* For Courts of Justice
* For Sound Government
* For Local Government
* For an Election
* For those in the Armed Forces of our Country
* For those who Suffer for the sake of Conscience
Prayers for the Social Order
* For Social Justice
* In Times of Conflict
* For Agriculture
* For the Unemployed
* For Schools and Colleges
* For the Good Use of Leisure
* For Cities
* For Towns and Rural Areas
* For the Poor and Neglected
* For the Oppressed
* For Prisons and Correctional Institutions
* For the Right Use of God’s Gifts
* For those who Influence Public Opinion
Prayers for Industry and Labor are on pages 208, 210, 259, and 261.
Prayers for the Natural Order
* For Knowledge of God’s Creation
* For the Conservation of Natural Resources
* For the Harvest of Lands and Waters
* For Rain
* For the Future of the Human Race
Prayers for Family and Personal Life
* For Families
* For the Care of Children
* For Young Persons
* For Those Who Live Alone
* For the Aged
* For a Birthday
* For a Birthday
* For the Absent
* For Travelers
* For those we Love
* For a Person in Trouble or Bereavement
* For the Victims of Addiction
* For Guidance
* For Guidance
* For Quiet Confidence
* For Protection
* A Prayer of Self‑Dedication
* A Prayer attributed to St. Francis
Prayers for the sick are on pages 458‑461.
Prayers for the dying are on pages 462‑465.
Prayers for the dead are on pages 202, 253, 487, and 503.
Other Prayers
* In the Evening
* Before Worship
* For the Answering of Prayer
* Before Receiving Communion
* After Receiving Communion
* After Worship
* On Sunday
* Grace at Meals
Prayers for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and for morning and evening, are on pages 56, 69, 98, and 123.
Thanksgivings
General Thanksgivings
* A General Thanksgiving
* A Litany of Thanksgiving
​The General Thanksgiving is on pages 58 and 101.
Thanksgivings for the Church
* For the Mission of the Church
* For the Saints and Faithful Departed
Thanksgivings for National Life
* For the Nation
* For Heroic Service
Thanksgiving for the Social Order
Thanksgivings for the Natural Order
* For the Beauty of the Earth
* For the Harvest
Thanksgivings for Family and Personal Life
* For the Gift of a Child
* For the Restoration of Health
Thanksgivings for the departed are on pages 487‑489 and 503‑504.
The term “Various Occasions” in the following pages refers to the numbered Collects beginning on pages 199 and 251.