For all that are in authority; men in public office and stations of influence.

That we may lead a quiet and peaceable life; this is the result of God's grace given to them in answer to the prayers of his people, and enabling them to administer their office with fidelity and uprightness. Prayer for rulers is one of the most powerful means of obtaining a good government, and securing for all liberty to search the Scriptures and judge of their meaning, to worship God according to the dictates of conscience, and to discharge their various duties towards God and men.

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