[He's a bit flummoxed by being called Mr. Edward, but takes her hand and lets her guide him.]
There's no need to call me mister. There seems little point in standing on formalities here.
[How very unBritish of him! Look at the changes this world has wrought already!]
[Once he's in position, though, he'll clear his throat and recite. It's clear that he's used to reciting poetry, as he goes through the prayer confidently and with proper inflection.]
ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, by whose Grace Thy servants are enabled to fight the good fight of faith and ever prove victorious: We humbly beseech Thee so to inspire us, that we may yield our hearts to thine obedience and, exercise our wills on Thy behalf. Help us to think wisely: to speak rightly: to resolve bravely.: to act kindly: to live purely. Bless us in body and in soul, and make us a blessing to our comrades. Whether, at home or abroad, may we ever seek the extension of Thy Kingdom. Let the assurance of Thy presence save us from sinning: support us in life, and comfort us in death. 0 Lord, our God accept, this prayer for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
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There's no need to call me mister. There seems little point in standing on formalities here.
[How very unBritish of him! Look at the changes this world has wrought already!]
[Once he's in position, though, he'll clear his throat and recite. It's clear that he's used to reciting poetry, as he goes through the prayer confidently and with proper inflection.]
ALMIGHTY and Everlasting God, by whose Grace
Thy servants are enabled to fight the good fight of faith
and ever prove victorious:
We humbly beseech Thee so to inspire us,
that we may yield our hearts to thine obedience
and, exercise our wills on Thy behalf.
Help us to think wisely:
to speak rightly:
to resolve bravely.:
to act kindly:
to live purely.
Bless us in body and in soul,
and make us a blessing to our comrades.
Whether, at home or abroad,
may we ever seek the extension of Thy Kingdom.
Let the assurance of Thy presence save us from sinning:
support us in life, and comfort us in death.
0 Lord, our God accept, this prayer for Jesus Christ's sake.
Amen.