Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide and direct, we humbly pray, the minds of all those who are called to elect fit persons to serve. Grant that in the exercise of our choice we may promote your glory, and the welfare of this nation. This we ask for the sake of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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A prayer for those who vote, asking God to guide the minds of electors toward choosing capable and worthy leaders. It entered Anglican prayer books in the 1979 Episcopal BCP and was substantially reworked for the 2019 ACNA prayer book.