Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. To all who are in authority over us give Thy especial grace, that they may perceive and know what things they ought to do, and may have grace and power faithfully to fulfill the same. To those who are here assembled as representatives of this great people to deliberate con cerning the common welfare, grant Thy grace and guidance. Let noth ing be done of strife and vainglory, of passion or prejudice. Let all ignorance, selfishness and self - will be put away, and be pleased, O Lord, to direct and prosper all their consultations to the advancement of Thy glory, the good of Thy church, the safety, honor and welfare of Thy people, that all things may be so ordered and settled by their endeavors upon the best and surest foundations; that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety may be established among us for all generations.

To all who are in authority over us give Thy especial grace, that they may perceive and know what things they ought to do, and may have grace and power faithfully to fulfill the same. To those who are here assembled as representatives of this great people to deliberate con cerning the common welfare, grant Thy grace and guidance. Let noth ing be done of strife and vainglory, of passion or prejudice. Let all ignorance, selfishness and self — will be put away, and be pleased, O Lord, to direct and prosper all their consultations to the advancement of Thy glory, the good of Thy church, the safety, honor and welfare of Thy people, that all things may be so ordered and settled by their endeavors upon the best and surest foundations; that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety may be established among us for all generations.