read here, except when the Litany is read; A prayer for the Kings Maiesty. O Lord our heavenly father, high and mighty, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the only ruler of Princes, who do st from thy throne behold all the dwellers vpon earth; most heartily well beseech thee with thy fauour to behold our most gracious Soveraigne Lord King Charles, and so replenish him with the grace of thy holy Spirit, that he may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way endue him plenteously with heavenly gifts, grant him in health and wealth long to live, strengthen him that he may vanquish and e overcome all his emmies; and finally after this life, he may attaing everlasting joy and felicity, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A prayer for the Royall family thirty seven/ Almighty God, the fountaing of all goodnesse, 1. 4. In "prayer", the "y" written in darker ink, on an "i". 1. 5. "O Lord" written in an engrossing character. 1. 9. 1. 19. In "beseech", the "ee" written in different ink on "ie". 1. 20. The 41st page of the MS. Book commences with the words "A prayer”. 1. 21. "Almighty" written in an engrossing character. 1. 22. In "we", the "e" not quite clear. 1. 23. It is possible, that the "a" in "Katharine" was originally "e". 1. 6. Endue them with thy holy spiri; enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness and bring them to thine everlasting Kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, in whose hands all earthly power doth consist, by whose will, providence, and spiri powers are ordained, governments established, and diversitys of Administrations are dispensed, W humbly beseech thee to bless the most honorable James Duke of A "" Almighty" written in an engrossing character. U. Pr. Here follows 1. 6. to p. 90. 1. 3. To be used after the Prayer for the No Chief Governour is to be prayed ¶ No Chief Governor is to be prayed for for until he be Sworn. ¶ When there is a Lord Lieutenant, and also a Lord Deputy, or Lords Justices, then both shall be prayed for. until he be Sworn. ¶ When there is a Lord Lieutenant, and also a Lord Deputy, or Lords Justices, then both shall be prayed for, A LMIGHTY God, from whom all Power ALMIGHTY God, from whom all Power is derived, We humbly beseech thee to bless thy Servant the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and to grant that he may use the Sword, which our Sovereign Lady the Queen hath committed into his Hand, with Justice and Mercy, according to thy blessed Will, for the protection of this People, and the true Religion established amongst us: Enlighten him with thy Grace, preserve him by thy Providence, and encompass him with thy Favour. Bless, we beseech thee, the whole Council; direct their consultations to the advancement of thy Glory, the good of thy Church, the honour of her sacred Majesty, and the safety and welfare of this is derived, We humbly beseech thee to bless thy Servant the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and grant that he may use the Sword, which our Sovereign Lady the Queen hath committed into his Hand, with Justice and Mercy, according to thy blessed Will, for the protection of this People, and the true Religion established amongst us: Eulighten him with thy Grace, preserve him by thy Providence, and encompass him with thy Favour. Bless, we beseech thee, the whole Council; direct their Consultations to the advancement of thy Glory, the good of thy Church, the honour of her sacred Majesty, and the safety and welfare of this Ormond his Grace, Lord Lieftenant Generall, and General Governour of this Kingdom; and grant that the sword which our dread Soveraign Lord the King hath committed into his hand, he may wield in thy faith and feare, and vse according to thy blessed will, and word. Lel thy grace enlighten him, thy goodnesse confirm him, and thy providence protect him. Blesse we beseech thee, the whole Council consultations to the advancement of direct their the honour of his sacred Majesty, thy glory, the good of thy Church, and y safety 1. 3. 1. 9. 1. 11. Between "and" and "grant", a word obliterated-probably "to". ALMIGHTY God, in whose hands all ALMIGHTY God, in whose hands all Earthly Power doth consist, We humbly beseech thee to bless Lord Lieutenant General and General Governour of Ireland, And to grant that the Sword, which our dread Sovereign Lady the Queen hath committed into his Hand, he may wield in thy Faith and Fear, and use according to thy blessed Will and Word: Let thy Grace enlighten him, thy Goodness confirm him, and thy Providence protect him. Bless, we beseech thee, the whole Council; direct their consultations to the advancement of thy Glory, the good of thy Church, the honour of her sacred Majesty, and the safety and welfare of this Kingdom. Grant this, O merciful Father, for Jesus Christ his sake, our only Saviour and Redeemer. Amen. Earthly Power doth consist, We humbly beseech thee to bless Lord Lieutenant General and General Governor of Ireland, And to grant that the Sword, which our dread Sovereign Lady the Queen hath committed into his Hand, he may wield in thy Faith and Fear, and use according to thy blessed Will and Word: Let thy Grace enlighten him, thy Goodness confirm him, and thy Providence protect him. Bless, we beseech thee, the whole Council: direct their Consultations to the advancement of thy Glory, the good of thy Church, the honour of her sacred Majesty, and the safety and welfare of this Kingdom. Grant this, O merciful Father, for Jesus Christ his sake, our only Saviour and Re.. deemer. Amen. These two Prayers were by an order of the King and Council, in 1715, substituted for the Prayer beginning at 1. 6. (p. 88.) in the text. thirty eight and welfare of this Kingdom. Grant this, O Merciful father, for Jesus Christ his sake, our only Saviour and Redeemer. Amen. A prayer for the Clergy and people. Almighty and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvells; send downg vpon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations comitted to their Charge, the healthfull Spirit of thy grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour vpon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, o Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Mediatour, Jesus Christ. Amen. A prayer of St Chrysostom. Almighty God, who hast given vs grace all this time with one accord to make our comon supplications vnto thee, and dost promise, that when two or three are gathered together in thy name, thou wilt grant their requests; fulfill now, o Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may bee most expedient for them; grapnting vs in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. 1. 4. 1. 5. 1. 6. The 41st page of the MS. Book has no catch-word. The 42nd page of the MS. Book commences with the words, "A prayer". 1. 16. "Almighty" written in an engrossing character. 1. 17. In "time", the "i" written in different ink, and very clumsily. |