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PRAYER. 
 
 Almighty and Merciful God, the Protector of all tliat 
 trust in Thee, accept, we beseech Thee, our humble inter- 
 cessions for our Brethren, Thy servants, now fighting the 
 battles of our country. Protect and defend them with 
 Thine Almighty power. Give them true courage in dan- 
 ger, and mercifulness in Aictory. Be pleased, O Lord, to 
 succour and relieve the sick and wounded, and to bless 
 the means used for their recovery. Grant that all they who 
 fall in battle may depart this life in the true faith of Christ. 
 Minister abundantly the consolations of thy Holy Spirit to 
 the fatherless children and widows, and to all who are in 
 sorrow or anxiety ; and in Thine own good time, restore to 
 all the nations of the world the blessings of peace. Grant 
 this, O Heavenly Father, for the sake of Thy dear Son, the 
 Prince of Peace, onr Saviour .lesus Christ. Amen. 
 
 PRAYER. 
 
 O eternal Lord God, mIio alone spreadcst out the hea- 
 vens, and rulest the raging of the sea ; who hast compassed 
 the waters with bounds, until day and night come to an 
 end ; be pleased to receive, into thy Almighty and most 
 gracious protectioji, the persons of thy servants, the officers 
 and crews of our fleet, and of all other vessels now ensajred 
 in active service. Preserve them from the dangers of the 
 sea and from the violence of the enemy ; give them victory 
 in their various conflicts, and safety and success in all their 
 undertakings, that they may be a safe guard unto the Con- 
 federate States of America, :ind a security for such as pass 
 on the seas upon their lawful occasions, may they return 
 in safety to enjoy the blessings of the land, with the fruits 
 of their labour, and with a thankful remembrance of thy 
 mercies, to praise and gloriiy Thy Holy Name through 
 Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. 
 
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