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Show 42 ",Qod our Father, we thank Thee for our many blessings. We believe, God, that England can be a covenant nation with Thee, like ancient Israel. We believe that if there are enough men and women informed of Thy true ways, that Thou wilt bless England with an opportunity to renew a gospel covenant with Thee. We are weak, Father, and we need Thy mighty arm to strengthen us. We believe that if we can purge this land of idolatry and other excesses not in keeping with Thy Holy Will, that Thou wilt look upon England with favor. And England will become 'our Jerusalem, a praise in the midst of the earth,' a covenant nation. And now. Lord, we would ask Thy blessings upon these victuals that we might derive strength aplenty and serve Thee in righteousness. Amen." Immediately after the prayer and without a glance upward, Elise made her exit, not returning to join the family for supper as had been the custom in their household. While Lathrop began to serve each individual a portion of stew, each began to eat the pudding that was already in individual servings before them. Barbara broke the silence. "What would'st thou do if thou wert put in t' Clink, father?" she asfced. |