Most godly prayers compiled out of Davids PsalmsMost godly prayers compiled out of Dauids Psalmes

The government of all kingdoms and earthly power appertaineth unto thee (O most good and merciful God) who neither minister justice nor right unto their people,¹ unless they be ruled and guided with thy blessed spirit. Wherefore we earnestly require thee to help mortal mens causes which be far out of order, both by multiplying and maintaining of good Princes: and also by correcting the lewd and outrageous, so that poor mens suits be not neglected, that the oppressed may be set at liberty, and that godliness in especial may flourish and greatly go forward. And as thou hast vouchsafed through thy divine power to beautify our Magistrates, Princes, and King, with thy heavenly name, even so we heartily require thee also (of thy unspeakable ⟨image 126⟩goodness) to cause their work and ministry to be such, and so duly executed, as the faithful (so long as they live in this wretched world) may honour thee purely and lead a right virtuous and godly life, so that together with them they may be brought unto thee (who art king of kings and Lord of Lords) where they may jointly be partakers of eternal good things, and most excellent felicity, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THe gouernment of all kingdomes and earthly power appertayneth vnto thée (O moste good and mercifull God) who neyther minister iustice nor right vnto their people,