A Collect for Peace, Justice and Order
O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works, give to us, Your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, so that our hearts may be set to obey Your commandments and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness; have mercy upon all who are suffering unjustly and are devoid of the justice they seek, deliver them from their unjust bonds and implore our magistrates and justices to create a community of trust and equality among all people, and furthermore impel them to speedily establish justice, so that we may together rejoice and continually give praise to You; graciously regard Your civil servants and all the rulers of our nation and the earth, may all that receive the sword as Your ministers bear it according to Your commandment, enlighten and defend them by Your Name, O God, grant them wisdom and understanding so that under their peaceful governance we may be guarded and directed in righteousness, quietness and unity; from discord bring peace, from injustice bring justice and from anarchy bring order; be merciful to us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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