The Archive · 1924

Prayer for China

eternal God, Ruler of all men, almighty to defend and to judge, we pray Thee to bring these struggles {to an end, and to send an established [peace upon this land.

Raise up, we pray Thee, within this nation men who will' despise personal ambition and gain, and together plan for the welfare of the people, so that peace and happiness, trath and justice, may be maintained among them for all generations.

Look, we pray Thee, with pity upon the wounded and the oppress-fed, defend the helpless and the cent, and punish the wrongdoer.

And give unto us, we pray Thee, steadfast mind and a courageous heart, that we may uphold honour and right, discourage bitterness and hatred, and seek after peace among all men, through Jesos Christ our Amen,

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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