Bishop Thomas Ken (1637-1711): Prayer for the Church of England

O CHRIST, Head of thy Body the Church, let not this poor Member of it amongst us, Perish!

What it is, Thou seest, Lord; with Pity behold us: What it was, Thou knowest, O Lord, in Mercy restore us: Thy Primitive Order in Christan Truth and Worship, for the saving of Souls, which is cast down, set up:

The present Confusions, Distractions, Innovations, Errors which are got up, cast down: Set up thy Glory, O Lord, amongst us;

And what is set apart to support it, do Thou maintain, and continue to us, and our Posterities after us, for Jesus Christ his sake. Amen.

Bishop Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
Former Chaplain to King Charles II