This prayer opens the day's sitting at the House of Commons, after which Questions immediately begin

	Almighty God, by Whom alone kings reign and princes decree justice, and from Whom alone cometh all counsel, wisdom, and understanding: We, Thine unworthy servants, here gathered together in Thy name, do most humbly beseech Thee to send down the heavenly wisdom from above, to direct and guide us in all our consultations. And grant that, we having Thy fear always before our eyes, and laying aside all private interests, prejudices, and partial affections, the result of all our counsels may be the glory of Thy blessed name, the maintenance of true religion and justice, and the safety, honour, and happiness of the King, the public welfare, peace, and tranquillity of the realm, and the uniting and knitting together of the hearts of all persons and estates within the same in true Christian love and charity towards another, through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, Amen.