CAMDEN, SEPT. <t, 1861.
TO THE CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF SOUTH CAROLIIA.
Beloved Brethren : I send you the following Prayer, which I have set
forth to be used in Divine Service, together with the Collect, "In Time of
War and Tumults," during the continuance of the war. Uniting with you
in prayer for the deliverance of our country, and for God's blessing upon
llis people, I am, very truly, your Brother in Christ,
THOS. F. DAVIS.
PRAYER.
O Almighty and Merciful God, the Protector of
all that trust in Thee, accept, we beseech Thee, our
humble intercessions for our Brethren, Thy servants,
now fighting the battles of our country. Protect
and'defend them with Thine Almighty power. Give
them true courage in danger, and mercifulness in
victory. Be pleased, 0 Lord, to succour and relieve
the sick and wounded, and to bless the means used
for their recovery. Grant that all they who fall in
battle may depart this life in the'true faith of Christ.
Minister abundantly the consolations of Thy Holy
Spirit to the fatherless children and widows, and to
all who are in sorrow or anxiety; and in Thine own
jrood time, restore to all the nations of the world the
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blessings of peace. Grant this, 0 Heavenly Father,
for the sake of Thy dear Son, the Prince of Peace,
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.