A FORM OF PRAYER To be Used Next after the Prayer in the time of War and Tumults; throughout the Kingdom of England, Dominion of Wales, and Town of Berwick upon Tweed, in all Churches and Chapels, at Morning and Evening Prayer, as often as there is Divine Service, during the time of His Majesties Absence.
O God, whose Providence extends to all, even the meanest of thy Creatures, but is most Illustriously Visible in Watching over the Persons of Kings and Princes, the great Instruments of Good to Mankind; [Page 4] We give theé most hearty Thanks and Praise for the many Gracious Deliverances thou hast hitherto vouchsafed to thy Servant King William; and we beseéch theé still to continue him under the merciful Care and Protection of thy good Providence. Preserve him from all Secret Treachery and Open Violence; Prosper all his Affairs both at home and abroad; and bring him back in Safety to our Comfort. We also Implore thy Blessing upon Those whom he hath Intrusted with the Administration of the Government in his Absence, and grant that all their Counsels may tend to the Glory of thy Name, the Honour of his Majesty, and the Welfare of thy People. Turn, we pray theé, the Hearts of his Enemies, and give us all Grace under him to lead Quiet and Peaceable Lives in all Godliness and Honesty, through Iesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.