indescribable sovereignty hast. given them the power of
EpIsTLE TO THE CorRINTHIANS
servant maids; but cleanse us as only Thy truth can cleanse, and direct our steps to walk in holiness of heart and to do the things which are good and pleasing in Thy sight and in the oe of our rulers. 3 Yes, Master, let Thy face beam upon s,"* that we may do good in peace and be sheltered under Thy mighty hand and delivered from every sin by Thy uplifted arm, and deliver us from such as hate us without cause.'* 4 Grant concord and peace to us as well as to all the inhabitants of the earth, just as Thou didst grant it to our fathers when they piously called upon Thee in faith and truth; ** grant us to be obedient to Thy almighty and glorious name, as well as to our princes and rulers on earth.
61. Thou, O Master, through Thy transcendent and indescribable sovereignty hast. given them the power of royalty, so that we, acknowledging the honor and glory conferred upon them by 'Thee, may bow to them, without in the least opposing Thy will. Grant to them, O Lord, health, peace, concord, and firmness, so that they may without hindrance exercise the supreme leadership 'Thou hast conferred on them. 2 For it is Thou, O Master, O heavenly King of all ages,*"® that conferrest upon the sons of men glory and honor and authority over the things which are upon the earth. Do
Thou, O Lord, direct their counsels in accord with what is good and pleasing in Thy sight," so that they may piously exercise in peace and gentleness the authority Thou hast granted them, and thus experience Thy graciousness. 3 To Thee, who alone art able to bestow these and even greater blessings upon us, we render thanks and praise through the High Priest and Ruler of our souls, Jesus Christ, through whom be to Thee the glory and majesty now and for all generations and forever and evermore. Amen.'