We pray Thee, who alone art good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal, and sanctity of life, We pray for our Mayor , all council men, and all those who are appointed to exercise amongst us the functions of our City government.
We pray Thee O God of might, for wisdom, for justice! Through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with Thy Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude the Mayor of this city, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be useful to Thy people over whom he presides; by encouraging due respect for virtue and good governance; by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality. Let the light of Thy divine wisdom direct the deliberations of this council, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of Our City’s happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety, and useful knowledge; and may perpetuate to us the blessing of equal liberty.
We pray for the members of this assembly, for all judges, magistrates, for Policeman and woman, and other officers who are appointed to guard our political wellbeing, that they may be enabled, by Thy powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability.
O God, we ask Thee, to watch over those exposed to the horrors of war and to the spiritual dangers of a soldier's, a sailor's, or an airman's life. Give them such a strong faith that no human respect may ever lead them to deny it, or fear to practice it.
We recommend likewise, to Thy unbounded mercy, all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge, Knowledge of how to govern in their respective offices.
We pray to you Merciful God, Our Shield, Our Protector, Our Maker Now and Forever- Amen
