In the time of War and Tumults

O Almighty God, King of all kings, and Governor of all things, whose power no creature is able to resist,¹

to whom it belongs justly to punish sinners, and to be merciful to those who truly repent;²

Save and deliver us, we humbly beseech you, from the hands of our enemies;³

abate their pride,⁴

assuage their malice,⁵

and confound their devices;⁶

that we, being armed with your defence,⁷

may be preserved evermore from all perils,⁸

to glorify you, who are the only giver of all victory; through the merits of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.⁹