Psalm 86
1Bow down your ear, O LORD, and answer me, *
for I am poor and in misery.
2Keep watch over my life, for I am faithful; *
save your servant who puts his trust in you.
3Be merciful to me, O LORD, for you are my God; *
I call upon you all the day long.
4Gladden the soul of your servant, *
for to you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
5For you, O LORD, are good and forgiving, *
and great is your love toward all who call upon you.
6Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer, *
and attend to the voice of my supplications.
7In the time of my trouble I will call upon you, *
for you will answer me.
8Among the gods there is none like you, O LORD, *
nor anything like your works.
9All the nations you have made will come and
worship you, O LORD, *
and glorify your Name.
10For you are great;
you do wondrous things; *
and you alone are God.
11Teach me your way, O LORD,
and I will walk in your truth; *
knit my heart to you that I may fear your Name.
12I will thank you, O LORD my God, with all my heart, *
and glorify your Name for evermore.
13For great is your love toward me; *
you have delivered me from the nethermost Pit.
14The arrogant rise up against me, O God,
and a band of violent men seeks my life; *
they have not set you before their eyes.
15But you, O LORD, are gracious and full of compassion, *
slow to anger, and full of kindness and truth.
16Turn to me and have mercy upon me; *
give your strength to your servant;
and save the child of your handmaid.
17Show me a sign of your favor,
so that those who hate me may see it and be ashamed; *
because you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.
A Collect for the President of the United States and all in Civil Authority
O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to your merciful care, that, being guided by your Providence, we may dwell secure in your peace. Grant to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State (or, Commonwealth), and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do your will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in your fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.