3. direct all her counsels and endea vours to thy glory, and the welfare he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. Psal. lxxii. 1, 2. 4. 7. 3. Thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind. 1 Chron. xxviii. 9. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct of her people; thy paths. Prov. iii. 6. Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor. x. 31. Solomon sent to Hiram, saying, Now the Lord my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent. And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the Lord my God. 1 Kings v. 2. 4, 5. And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the Lord his God. And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered. 2 Chron. xxxi. 20, 21. And now, O Lord my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad. 1 Kings iii. 7. 9. It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword. Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children. That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: that our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: that our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets. Psal. cxliv. 10 to 14. 4. and give us grace to obey her cheerfully 4. My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change. Prov. xxiv. 21. He is the minister of God to thee for consci ence sake; that neither our sinful passions, nor our private may disap interests, point her cares for the and willingly for good. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Rom. xiii. 4, 5. Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read: because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, public good; that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands. 2 Kings xxii. 16, 17. I [Nehemiah] made treasurers over the treasuries, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals. There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem. And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. In those days also saw I Jews that had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab: and I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves. Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? Neh. xiii. 13. 15, 16. 22, 23. 25, 26. 5. let her always possess the people, that hearts of her they may never be wanting in 5. If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever. 1 Kings xii. 7. And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people. 2 Sam. dutiful sub- iii. 36. But the people answered, Thou shalt not her Authori- go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but now thou art worth ten thousand of us. honour to her Person, and mission to ty; let her Reign be long and And and crown prosperous, he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even her with im- as the heart of one man; so that they sent this mortality in word unto the king, Return thou, and all thy ser the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 1. O Lord upholdest vants. 2 Sam. xviii. 3.-xix. 14. Honour the king. CCXCVIII. A Prayer for the Queen and the 1. The kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the our God, who governor among the nations. Psal. xxii. 28. Upholding all things by the word of his power. Heb. est all things i. 3. O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Psal. lxxxiv. 8. and govern in heaven and earth, receive our humble our hearty thanksgiv Hear my O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. prayer, prayers, with I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good. Psal. liv. 2. 6. Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord. Psal. cxix. 108. I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart. Psal. lxxxvi. I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgivPsal. cxvi. 17. And it came to pass, when ings, for our Lady Victo Sovereign ria, as on this day, set over us by thy grace and provi 12. ing. and so toge bless the Prince Al bert, Albert Prince of an the Royal Family; dence to be Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced our Queen; greatly, and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, ther with her which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people. 1 Kings v. 7. The Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. Dan. iv. 17. I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: with whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. Psal. lxxxix. 20, 21. And the king said, As the Lord liveth, that hath redeemed my soul out of all distress, even as I sware unto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead: even so will I certainly do this day. And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon. And all the people came up after him; and the people piped with pipes, and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth rent with the sound of them. Then sat Solomon upon the throne of David his father; and his kingdom was established greatly. The king said moreover, King Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord for ever. And the kingdom was established in the hand of Solomon. 1 Kings i. 29, 30. 39, 40. ii. 12. 44, 45, 46. He sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. 2 Sam. xxii. 51. That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons. Ezra vi. 10. 2. that they all, ever trusting in thy goodtected by thy ness, pro 2. The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever. His glory is great gracious and in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him. Thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance. For the king trusteth in the power, and crowned with thy endless fa vour, may continue before thee in health, peace, joy, and honour, and may live long and happy lives upon earth, and after death obtain everlasting life and glory in the kingdom of heaven, by the Merits and Media Jesus our with the Fa ther and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. Amen. Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved. Psal. xxi. 1. 3 to 7. God is my strength and power. 2 Sam. xxii. 33. Remember me, O Lord, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people. Psal. cvi. 4. In his favour is life. Psal. xxx. 5. O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. Psal. cxviii. 25. I am continually with thee thou hast holden me by my right hand. Psal. lxxiii. 23. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestition of Christ lence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and Saviour, who, under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Psal. xci. 3, 4. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever. Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. Psal. xxxvii. 23. 28. 34. 37. I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour. thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days. 1 Kings iii. 13, 14. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Rev. ii. 10. For thou shalt give the king everlasting felicity. Psal. xxi. 6. To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life. Rom. ii. 7. For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Pet. i. 11. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Col. iii. 4. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Cor. xv. 22. Now unto the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Tim. i. 17. And if |
