Prater for the "Virginia."
--The following form of prayer has been issued by Rt. Rev. Stephen Elliott, Episcopal Bishop of Georgia, to be used in all the Churches of his Diocese:‘ Eternal Lord God, who alone spreads out the Heavens and rulest the raging of the sea; who hasts, compassed the waters with bounds, until day and night come to an end, be pleased to receive into Thy almighty and most gracious protection the persons of Thy servants, the officers and crews of our fleet, and especially of the Virginia, now engaged in active service. Preserve them from the dangers of the sea, and from the violence of the enemy; give them victory in their various conflicts, that they may be a safeguard unto the Confederate States of America, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions; may they then return in safety to enjoy the blessings of the land with the fruits of their labor, and with a thankful remembrance of Thy mercies to praise and glorify Thy holy name through J Christ our Lord — Amen.
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