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Holy Spirit, breath of God and fire of love, I cannot pray without your aid: Kindle in me the fire of your love, and illumine me with your light; that with a steadfast will and holy thoughts I may approach the Father in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in eternal union. Amen.

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For the Prime Minister of Canada, Lieutenant Governors and the Premiers of the Provinces

Lord of all power and mercy, we ask you to assist with your favour the Governor General and Prime Minister, and the Lieutenant Governors and Premiers of the Provinces. Cause them to walk before you in truth and righteousness, and to fulfill their office to your glory and the public good; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 656

Provenance

Canadian BCP 1962

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A Canadian Anglican occasional prayer asking God's guidance for the heads of federal and provincial government. Rooted in the 1962 Canadian Book of Common Prayer, the ACNA 2019 expanded it to name the Governor General and Lieutenant Governors alongside the Prime Minister and Premiers.