We place-men do beseech thee to hear us, O Aristocracy, and that it may please thee to govern the Church in thine own way.
Aristocracy, we beseech thee to hear us.
That it may please thee to illuminate the head of our governor, and make it rich in understanding,
Aristocracy, we beseech thee to hear us.
That it may please thee to bless and preserve the governor’s wife, and keep her from all uncharitableness.
Aristocracy, we beseech thee to hear us.
That it may please thee to shower down fat livings on all righteous pastors of the Church, so that they may enjoy every luxury, and by their preaching and living shew it accordingly.
Aristocracy, we beseech thee to hear us.
That it may please thee to preserve for our use, the kindly fruits of the earth, and all the game thereof, so that no other may enjoy them.
Aristocracy, we beseech thee to hear us.