083. 161. For the Army and Navy.

161. For the Army and Navy.

BLESS, Lord, our soldiers and sailors, of whatever rank or quality: Grant that in the midst of every temptation which besets them they may fight manfully against the world, the flesh, and the devil; and, resisting all evil by the spirit of Thy ghostly strength, may acquire true courage in the victory of faith. Prosper them in the maintenance of our country’s honour, and keep them safe from enemies spiritual and temporal, that they may glorify Thee upon the earth until they are called to rest in the triumph of Thy glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.