Lancelot Andrewes · 29 of 61

Intercession

Hosanna on the earth. Remember, O Lord, to crown the year with Thy goodness; for the eyes of all look towards Thee, and Thou givest their food in due season. Thou openest Thine hand, and fillest all things living with plenteousness. And on us, O Lord, vouchsafe the blessings of heaven and the dew above, blessings of fountains and the deep beneath, courses of sun, conjunctions of moons, summits of eastern mountains, of the everlasting hills, fulness of the earth and of produce thereof, good seasons, wholesome weather, full crops, plenteous fruits, health of body, peaceful times, mild government, kind laws, wise councils, equal judgments, loyal obedience, vigorous justice, fertility in resources, fruitfulness in begetting, ease in bearing, happiness in offspring, careful nurture, sound training, That our sons may grow up as the young plants, our daughters as the polished corners of the temple, that our garners may be full and plenteous with all manner of store, that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: that there be no decay, no leading into captivity and no complaining in our streets.