Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders
of our nation won liberty for themselves and for us,
and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn:
Grant, we ask You, that all people of this land
may have the grace to fight and maintain our liberties
in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.