e truth; Vouchsafe
| that he being present with thy servants, the Bishops [_or_
| Bishop] and Presbyters about to assemble [_or_ now assembled]
| in the Synod of this province [_or_ diocese], may so rule their
| hearts and guide their counsels that in all things they may seek
| only thy glory and the good of thy holy Church; through Jesus
| Christ our Lord. _Amen_.
|
| _For the Representative and Consultative Church Councils_.
|
| _To be said on the Sunday preceding the meeting, and daily during_
| _the session_.
|
| Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh wisdom and
| understanding; Be present, we humbly beseech thee, with thy
| servants about to deliberate [_or_ assembled to deliberate] in
| Council upon those things that make for the maintenance,
| well-being, and extension of thy holy Church; and grant that
| they, seeking only thy honour and glory, may be guided in all
| their consultations to perceive the more excellent way, and may
| have grace and strength to follow the same; through Jesus Christ
| our Lord. _Amen_.
|
| _During the vacancy of a Bishopric in the Scottish Church_,
| _to be said up to the day of the election_.
|
| Almighty God, the giver of every good gift, bestow at this time,
| we humbly beseech thee, thine especial blessing upon the
| Presbyters and Lay-electors of the diocese of------[_or_ of
| this diocese] about to assemble for the election of a Bishop;
| and grant unto them in their deliberations the spirit of wisdom
| and understanding, that by thee they may be guided to the choice
| of a chief pastor who shall minister before thee to the glory
| of thy holy Name, the good government of the flock committed to
| him, and the welfare of thy whole Church; through Jesus Christ
| our Lord. _Amen_.
|
| _During the vacancy of a Pastoral Charge_.
|
| O God, who knowest the needs of thy people in every place; Look
| graciously at this time on this church and congregation; and
| give to them a faithful pastor, who may serve before thee in
| all diligence and lowliness of heart, and, by thy blessing,
| bring many souls to the joys of thine eternal kingdom; through
| Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen_.
|
| _This prayer may also be used at meetings of Patrons during a_
| _vacancy_.
|
| _For those about to be confirmed_.
|
| O God, who through the teaching of thy Son Jesus Christ didst
| prepare the disciples for the coming of the Comforter; Make
| ready, we beseech thee, the hearts and