Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-01
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20. Most Mighty God, King Of Kings. Lord
of Lords. without whose care the Waterman
watches but Ia vain. we implore in this time of
need. Thy succor and blessing In behalf OF all
the people OF this land, aud. especially, of this
assembly solemnly convened in the cause of pop
ular government. and met together 10 consult in
the interest OF our afflicted country in the re
sponsbility and the loyalty of citizenship. d
rect and prosper all events and councils TO pre-
serve the Union OF the States; maintain their
Constitution 40 that truth and Justice. brothery
kindness unity and concord may be the stability
Of our times; and make this nation great ma
ton Remember not, o, Lord. transgres
sions. Turn from US the judgment fear and
feel, and give us the wisdom 10 deserve. and
courage TO attempt. and fsithfuness 10 do. and
patience TO endure whatever shall be well pleas
ing 10 Thy sight. We acknowledge the greivous
sins that have provoked Thy judgment upon
Heal W. o Lord In the place of darkness. LET
light shine forth Let our cry enter into Thine
ear and in triumphs and in our sorrows, ma Y
We look only TO Thee as the Author OF strength
and Giver OF victory. the Consolation OF the az
aicted. the Healer OF our woes Subdue among
Us anger. prejudice and vain glory. Take away
from us all hardness of heart and distracting
passions Cause Thy face TO shine upon our
desolation. and fetch home, blessed Lord, those
Who have gone from us that we may again be
come one in the goodly heritage which Thou
hast given to our fathers. that Thy Christening
nav Weld the peaceabe fruits OF righteousness
and that at last we NAV rejoice in Thy salvation
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for our F,r,ss and for all in suiering.l
Look in Thy mercy, o. Heavenly Father.
upon these TO whom Thou hath committed the
government and protection Of this nation; graft
in their hearts q deep sense Of dependence upon
Thy wisdom. favor. and goodness, and incline
them with all humility TO seek the same Make
Thy word to be their light AMI Thine arm their
strength Under their heavy burdens be Thou
their chosen consolation. aud BY their counsel
and mercy. with Thy blessing, may the ways OF
the nation be speedily led snd Thy people be
glad in peace aud love OF Thy salvation, through
Jesus Christ our Lord.
20. God, most mighty AMI most glorious, by
whom the hairs of our head are all numbered.
we implore Thy blessing aud protection over all
those who have gone forth tor our defense, by
land and watsr 10 every duty and danger be
their present help; in all privations and suffer
ings give them patience and resignation and
heart TO seek their comfort in Thy will. falling
To Thee for succOr. In behalf OF those who
are suffering in mind. body, or estate, in the cal
antilles Ct this season 81 war; the more their
sorrOws bear hard upon them. the mere let the
comforts Of this misery aud pity abound toward
them Visit with Thy consolation the sick and
sounded and the prisoner. the poor and distressed
and all dsorlyei OF relatives and friends. aBe the
Father Of the Fatherless. the Sod Of the widow,
the Solace OF parents bsreived Of their children
K Use Up. for the downcsst and stricken friends
TO pity. aud TO minister 20 their several necess-
ties: relieve the distressed: protect the orphan
and the widow. that all may be Thine IN the dsY
When Thou makest up Thy account. through
Him who liyeth aud reigneth with thee aud the
HOLY Ghost, ever Que God. world without end
80 God. the father OF our Lord Jesus Christ.
our only Ssviar and Prince 9f Peace. give US
grace seriously TO lay 20 heart the great dangers
that &c are in by unhappy divisions. Take
awav al hatred, prejudice, se6ShneSs. pride and
vain Sior, that may hinder from Cody union
and concern. Still the docks OF Thy people IN
peace. anu remove all ofeuse aud make this dee
Olating war 10 cease ia the land. that o God We
NAV be restored To- the blessings of peace and sc
cure them 20 our children's children Nav the
Prince OF Peace come aud. reigning IN our hearts
and lives unite " In the bonds OF national love
in unity Of eouRcil. 10 unity Of purpose. IN the
interest Of true religion and virtue and the reace
GOOD ordeF and welfare Of this whole nation, so
that We. Thy people ard the sheep OF Thy pa
ture bound in the bonds Of truth ard faith ADD
charity. nay, with one heart and one mouth.
gorify Tkee in thy peace snd love. Oh God our
Savior. the hope Of all the ends Of The earth. and
20 whom. with the Father ard Holy Ghost
one Gcd. be ascribed all praise. dominion and
po~srs vsrld without sad