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leave the consequesnces in his hands.

I remain, faithfull and affectionately,

Your Pastor under Christ,

W. M. Green,

Bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi.

Columbus, May 11th, 1865.

A PRAYER FOR ALL IN CIVIL AUTHORITY.

O God, by Whom kings reign and princes decree justice, and
Who hast taught us in thy Holy Word to make prayers, and suppli-
cations, and giving of thanks for all in authority; give grace
we beseech Thee, to all thy servants of every station and de-
gree, to whom Thou hast entrusted the welfare and government
of our country. Grant to them a right judgement in all
things; endue them with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, make
them examples of virtue and true godliness; and direct all
their measures to the maintenance of peace, the furtherance of
truth and justice, and the advancement of thy kingdom; so that
all their doings, being ordered by thy governance, may be for
the good of thy people and the glory of thy great Name, through
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.