Prayers at the time of the Queen's death
/It is with Sadness that we announce the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Here is the link to the message posted by the Anglican Church of Canada: https://www.anglican.ca/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-1926-2022/30039937/?fbclid=IwAR17mGD3z4EmRm7uYpRsjhW2NjZO-7EpAQQnDLzGqbRtc0lTtkoqRRM4XXs
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ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, we remember before thee all thy servants who have served thee faithfully in their generation, and have entered into rest, especially ELIZABETH, our Queen;
beseeching thee to give us grace so to follow in her steps, that with her we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O ALMIGHTY God, who willest to be glorified in thy Saints, and didst raise up thy servant ELIZABETH, our Queen, to shine as a light in the world: Shine, we pray thee, in our hearts, that we also in our generation may show forth thy praises, who hast called us out of darkness into thy marvelous light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
O MERCIFUL God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who also hath taught us (by his holy Apostle Saint Paul) not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in Jesus: We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him, as our hope is this our Queen, ELIZABETH doth; and that, at the Resurrection in the last day, we with her may receive that blessing, which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen.
Prayer for the King, Charles III
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we are taught by thy holy Word, that the hearts of Kings are in thy rule and governance, and that thou dost dispose and turn them as it seemeth best to thy godly wisdom: We humbly beseech thee so to dispose and govern the heart of CHARLES thy servant, our King and Governor, that in all his thoughts, words, and works, he may ever seek thy honour and glory, and study to preserve thy people committed to his charge, in wealth, peace, and godliness: Grant this, O merciful Father, for thy dear Son’s sake, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
ALMIGHTY God, whose kingdom is everlasting, and power infinite: Have mercy upon the whole Church; and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant CHARLES, our King and Governor, that he, knowing whose minister he is, may above all things seek thy honour and glory: and that we and all his subjects, duly considering whose authority he hath, may faithfully serve, honour, and humbly obey him, in thee, and for thee, according to thy blessed Word and ordinance; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen
