minds of thy servants
| who at this time are seeking the gifts of the Holy Ghost through
| the laying on of hands, that, drawing near with penitent and
| faithful hearts, they may be filled with the power of his divine
| presence, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen_.
|
| _For Festivals of Church Choirs_.
|
| O God, in whose Temple at Jerusalem were appointed singers and
| those skilled in instruments of music to set forth thy praises;
| Be present, we beseech thee, with us thy servants, and grant
| that in this our service we may worship thee in spirit and in
| truth, and at last be found meet to glorify thy Name in thy
| Temple which is on high; through Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen_.
|
| O Lord God Almighty, whose glory the Cherubim, and Seraphim,
| and all the host of heaven, with ceaseless voice proclaim; We
| beseech thee to look graciously from thy dwelling-place upon
| us, thy humble servants, and in thy mercy vouchsafe to accept
| our unworthy prayers and praises; for the sake of our only
| Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord. _Amen_.
|
| _For Primary Schools_.
|
| O heavenly Father, whose blessed Son hath said, Suffer the
| little children to come unto me; Prosper with thy blessing the
| work of all who labour for the instruction and up-bringing of
| the young in virtue and true godliness; grant that as the minds
| of thy children are enlightened with knowledge, so their hearts
| may be daily drawn to the love of thee and of thy only Son, our
| Saviour. And this we beg for the sake of the same Jesus Christ
| our Lord. _Amen_.
|
| _For Universities, Colleges, Schools, and other places of_
| _learning_.
|
| Almighty God, of whose only gift cometh wisdom and understanding;
| We beseech thee with thy gracious favour to behold our
| universities, colleges, and schools, that the confines of
| knowledge may be ever enlarged, and all good learning flourish
| and abound; bless all who teach and all who learn; and grant
| that both teachers and learners in humility of heart may look
| ever upward unto thee, who art the fountain of all wisdom;
| through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
| thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world
| without end. _Amen_.
|
| _For Theological Colleges_.
|
| O God who, through thy Holy Spirit, dost illuminate the minds
| and sanctify the lives of those whom thou dost call to the
| work of pastors and teachers; Look with thy fa