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  lmighty God, whose Providence watcheth over all things, and in whose hands
is the disposal of all events, we look up to Thee for Thy protection and
blessing amidst the apparent and great dangers with which we are
encompassed. Thou hast, in Thy wisdom, permitted the many evils of an
unnatural and destructive war to come upon us. Save us, we beseech Thee,
from the hands of our enemies. Watch over our fathers, brothers, and sons,
who, trusting in Thy defense and in the righteousness of our cause, have
gone forth to the service of their country. May their lives be precious in
Thy sight. Preserve them from all the dangers to which they may be exposed.
Enable them to successfully perform their duty to Thee and to their country,
and do Thou, in Thine infinite wisdom and power, so overrule events, and so
dispose the hearts of all engaged in this painful struggle, that it may soon
end in peace and brotherly love, and lead not only to the safety, honor, and
welfare of our Confederate States, but to the good of Thy people, and the
glory of Thy great name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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