desires, and live soberly, justly, and godly in this world, We beseech thee, hear us.
That we may work good while we have time, We beseech thee, hear us.
That we may walk worthy of the vocation in which we are called, We beseech thee, hear us.
That we may support one another in charity, careful to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, We beseech thee, hear us.
That we may be doers of the word, and not hearers only,
That, having food and clothing, we may be therewith content,
That we may owe no man anything, but to love one another,
That we may provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men,
That we may present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God, which is our reasonable service,
That we may render to no man evil for evil,
That we may labour by good works to make sure our calling,
That we may not fail in doing good,
That we may rejoice in the Lord always,
That, above all, we may seek not our own things, but those that are Jesus Christ’s,
That we may not confess God with our lips, and deny him in our works,
That whatever we do, in word or in work, we may do all to the glory of God,
That we may instruct the living in the spirit of gentleness and meekness,
That all things that we do may be done in charity,
That we may bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ,
That we may not receive the grace of God in vain,
That, considering the conversation of the saints, we may follow their faith and patience,
That, being soldiers to God, we may not entangle ourselves with secular businesses,
