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An Ancient Prayer for Governing Authorities

On May 1, 2021 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

I was looking for early church prayers for governing authorities, and I came across excerpts of a prayer from 1 Clement, a letter written to Christians in Rome between 80–100AD. Here it is: Lord, give harmony and peace to us and to all who dwell on the earth, just as you did to our ancestors …

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