Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things in heaven and on earth:
Mercifully hear our prayers, and grant that in this Congregation the pure word of God may be preached and the Sacraments duly administered.
Strengthen and confirm the faithful; protect and guide the children; visit and relieve the sick; turn and soften the wicked; arouse the careless; recover the fallen;
restore the penitent; remove all hindrances to the advancement of your truth;
and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church,
to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.