O God the Father, Creator of the world,
          Have mercy upon us.

          O God the Son, Redeemer of mankind,
          Have mercy upon us

O God the Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of the faithful,
          Have mercy upon us.

          Remember not, O Lord our offences; but spare us, good Lord; and by the mystery of Thy Holy Incarnation, and by Thy Cross and Passion,
          Good Lord, deliver us.

          We sinners do beseech Thee to hear us, O Lord; for Thy Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church dispersed throughout the world; that Thou wouldest give to all her members a large portion of Thy Holy Spirit; that Thou wouldest heal all her divisions, giving her peace within her borders and victory over all her foes.
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, that they may both by their life and doctrine, set forth Thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer Thy Holy Sacraments,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For all missions to the heathen, and missionaries: that Thou wouldst grant them the abundance of Thy blessing; that in all their labours and necessities they may have grace and help, so that Thy name may be for ever glorified, and Thy blessed kingdom enlarged,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          That Thou wouldst bless, guide and inspire the Melanesian Mission, moving with it over the face of the waters, that Thy Church may be built up in the islands of the sea,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For its Bishop, Clergy, and Teachers: that Thy grace may dwell in their hearts, that they may do their work faithfully and joyfully to Thy glory,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          [2] For the School at Norfolk Island: that those who teach may have faith, wisdom and patience; and those who learn, perseverance and humility; that well-instructed teachers may be sent forth to labour in Thy vineyard,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For the converts to the faith of Christ in the New Hebrides Islands: that Thou wouldest confirm and strengthen them with the fulness of Thy grace, preserving them faultless in the midst of many temptations,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For all Thy servants in the Banks' Islands: that they may increase in Thy Heavenly Grace more and more, going on from strength to strength, abhoring that which is evil, and cleaving to that which is good, until they come to Thy Heavenly Kingdom,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For the converts to the Faith in the Torres Islands: that they may serve Thee with a quiet mind, and by their life and good example bring many to the knowledge and love of Thee,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For the Church in Santa Cruz and the Reef Islands: that the blood of Thy faithful martyrs may bring forth a plenteous harvest, and that those who labour for Thee may be filled with Thy Spirit, comforted in every sorrow, and preserved in every danger,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For the Church in the Solomon Islands: that the faithful may be preserved and strengthened both in body and soul; that their numbers may be increased; that the gross darkness may in Thy time be dispelled; that all Thy chosen servants may faithfully proclaim the Gospel in the ends of the earth with the Holy Ghost, and with power,
We be          seech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For all Melanesians working upon the sugar plantations of Queensland and Fiji: that they may there be brought to the knowledge of Christ their Saviour; that they may be protected and preserved from all evil; and that the Labour Traffic may be overruled by Thy Power, that it may help to bring life and light to the Islands,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          [3] For all wives and children of missionaries: that they may rejoice that they are counted worthy to suffer for Christ's sake; for all who have laboured hitherto in spreading the knowledge of the Gospel amongst the Islands; for all whom Thou art now calling, preparing, or sending to this work,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

          For the S. Barnabas Association, and for all friends and helpers of the Mission in all parts of the world: that Thy people may earnestly desire the extension of Thy Kingdom, and labour to give liberally both by prayers and alms according as Thou hast given unto them,
          We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.

O Christ, hear us.
O Christ, hear us.

Lord have mercy upon us.
Christ have mercy upon us.
Lord have mercy upon us.

THE LORD'S PRAYER.

Our Father . . . but deliver us from evil. Amen.

O GOD, we have heard with our ears, and our fathers have declared unto us, the noble works that Thou didst in their days, and in the old time before them.
O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver us for Thine honour.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, etc.

Let us pray for--(then follow special subjects for prayer, followed by)--

Let us pray.

          O Thou who didst command Thy holy Apostles to make disciples of all nations, we beseech Thee to look down in mercy on Thy Church. Bless all our endeavours to spread the knowledge of Thee and of Thy Gospel throughout the world Send forth more labourers into Thy vineyard, and pour out Thy Holy Spirit upon all who are sent. Give them lively faith and earnest zeal. Defend them in every danger; strengthen them against [3/4] temptation. Give them wisdom and power, that they may turn many to righteousness. Do Thou bring the nations into Thy fold, and add the heathen to Thine inheritance, till the whole earth shall be filled with Thy glory. Hear us, O Lord and Saviour, for Thy mercies' sake. Amen.

          Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and that we may obtain that which Thou dost promise, make us to love that which Thou dost command, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

          The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.

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