The Order of the Administration of the Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion

Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church militant here on earth.¹

Almighty and everliving God, who by your holy Apostle has taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks for all men;²

We humbly beseech you most mercifully [* to accept our alms and oblations, and] to receive these our prayers, which we offer to your Divine Majesty;³

beseeching you to inspire continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord:⁴ And grant, that all they who do confess your holy Name may agree in the truth of your holy Word, and live in unity, and godly love.⁵

We beseech you also to save and defend all Christian Kings, Princes, and Governors; and specially your Servant ELIZABETH our Queen; that under her we may be godly and quietly governed: And grant to her whole Council, and to all that are put in authority under her, that they may truly and impartially administer justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of your true religion, and virtue.⁶

Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops and Curates, that they may both by their life and doctrine set forth your true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer your holy Sacraments.⁷

And to all your people give your heavenly grace; and especially to this congregation here present; that, with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear, and receive your holy Word;⁸

truly serving you in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.⁹

And we most humbly beseech you, of your goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity.¹⁰

And we also bless your holy Name for all your servants departed this life in your faith and fear; beseeching you to give us grace so to follow their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of your heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.¹¹