Prayer, day 1768: In honor of Kamehameha IV and Emma, Rulers of Hawai'i

King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, remembered this day in our calendar of saints.

Blessed Jesus,

extend your arms of love around us,

that we remember we are your own.

May we rejoice in the fellowship of God,

and sing hallelujahs

with all of creation

for all your saving deeds, O Holy One. 

Send forth the Spirit

to fill us with zeal for service

and a thirst for wisdom, we pray.

Give us a reverence for the earth

and that dwells therein, O God,

for all are miraculous works

of your mighty hand. 

When we see a hand offered to us today, Lord Christ,

let us take it,

and rejoice in the common bonds

that unite us as your children. 

Cover those who are in need

with the mantle of your grace and mercy,

and grant to the departed eternal rest.

Most Merciful One,

we lift up these beloveds before You,

and ask your blessing upon them.

Amen.

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