O LORD, who lovest not the wrath and strife of men, and yet wouldest have Thy servants to contend earnestly for the Faith. Grant us so to labour in seeking Thy truth as never to forget to obey it. and so to contend for it as never to despise our brethren and cause them to offend; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Charles Marriott, A.D. 1811.)


O LORD God Almighty, Who from Thy Throne dost behold all the dwellers upon earth, look down with pity upon those on whom have fallen the miseries of war. Have compassion on the wounded and dying; comfort the brokenhearted: assuage the madness of the nations; make war to cease; give peace in our time, O Lord; we ask it in the Name of Him Who is the Prince of Peace, even Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Adapted.)


O THOU that slumberest not nor sleepest, protect, we pray Thee, our sailors from the hidden perils of tile sea, from the snares and assaults of the enemy. In the anxious hours of waiting, steady and support those on whom the burdens of responsibility lie heavily; and grant that in dangers often, in watchings often, in weariness often, they may serve Thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Archbishop Davidson, A.D. 1848-)


WE do instantly beseech Thee of Thy gracious goodness to be merciful to the Church militant here upon earth, and at this time compassed about with most strong and subtle adversaries.
     OH let Thine enemies know that Thou hast received England, which they most of all for Thy Gospel's sake do malign, into Thine own protection. Set a wall about it, O Lord, and evermore mightily defend it. Let it be a comfort to the afflicted, a help to the oppressed, and a defence to Thy Church and people persecuted abroad. And, forasmuch as this cause is now in hand, direct and go before our armies, both by sea and land. Bless them and prosper them, and grant unto them honourable success and victory.
     Thou art our help and shield. Oh give good and prosperous success to all those that fight this battle against the enemies of Thy Gospel. (Prayer of Queen Elizabeth before the Armada, A.D. 1588.)


ALMIGHTY and merciful God, we beseech Thee to give us rest from the storm of war, for Thou wilt bestow on us all good things if Thou givest us peace both of soul and body; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Leonine Sacramentary.)


DELIVER us from our enemies, we beseech Thee, and defend us from all dangers to soul and body, that at length we may come to Thine eternal rest; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (St. Bernard, A.D. 1091.)


HAVE mercy, O Lord, upon the wounded and the suffering. whether of our own people or of the enemy. Let Thy grace be their comfort, although natural friends be far away. Raise them to health, if it be good, but chiefly give them such faith and patience that they may glorify Thee upon the earth, and escaping the assaults of Satan, may rest in peace, and rise to partake of Thy glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Rev. R. M. Benson, A.D. 1824.)


O LORD God of our Salvation, Who orderest all things by Thy unsearchable Wisdom, Thou hast been our merciful God from generation to generation. We have trusted in Thee, and we have been holpen. Without Thee the wisdom of the wise is vain, and the multitude of an host is weak. Vouchsafe to continue to us, O Lord, in such manner, Thy guidance and support, that the enemies of our peace may see that Thine Arm, stretched out to save, can crush the mightiest force, and bring to nought the most subtle designs of human policy: and that the man of earth, who lifteth up his banner against Thee, shall ever be humbled under Thy Almighty Hand. Hear us, O merciful God, for the sake and through the merits of our only Saviour, Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord. Amen, (A.D. 1798.)


O GOD Almighty. Lord of Hosts. look down we beseech Thee with favour upon our troops now engaged in war, and crown them with victory. Cover their heads in the day of battle., give them valour that comes of Faith, and the mercy which beseems Christian soldiers. Have compassion on those who suffer--the sick, the wounded, the dying-and the mourners for the fallen. Bring the war, if it please Thee, to a right and lasting peace; and overrule all things in this world of sin and sorrow, to the enlargement of Thy blessed Kingdom. for the sake of Him Who is our peace, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Archbishop J. D. Crozier, A.D. 1858.)


O GOD, Who never sleepest, and art never weary, have mercy upon those who watch to-night, on the sentry, that he may be alert; on those who command, that they may be strengthened with counsel; on the sick, that they may obtain sleep; on the wounded, that they may find ease; on the faint-hearted, that they may hope again: on the light-hearted, lest they forget Thee; on the dying, that they may find peace. on the sinful, that they may turn again. And save us, O good Lord. Amen. (Canon Newbolt, A.D. 1844.)


WE trust to the great Disposer of all events, and. to the justice of our cause. I thank God for this great opportunity of doing my duty. ([Admiral] Horatio Lord Nelson, A.D. 1758.)