The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

Reckon not[*](For mercy) every sin of thy servants and handmaids, but

Yea, Lord, make thy face to shine upon us in peace for our good that we may be sheltered by thy mighty hand, and delivered from all sin by thy uplifted arm, and deliver us from them that hate us wrongfully.

Give[*](For peace) concord and peace to us and to all that dwell on the earth, as thou didst give to our fathers who called on thee in holiness with faith and truth, and grant that we may be obedient to thy almighty and glorious name, and to our rulers and governors upon the earth.

Thou, Master, hast given the power of[*](On behalf of rulers) sovereignty to them through thy excellent and inexpressible might, that we may know the glory and honour given to them by thee, and be subject to them, in nothing resisting thy will. And to them. Lord, grant health, peace, concord, firmness that they may administer the government which thou hast given them without offence.

For thou, heavenly Master, king of eternity, hast given to the sons of men glory and honour and power over the things which are on the earth; do thou, O Lord, direct their counsels according to that which is good and pleasing before thee, that they may administer with piety in peace and gentleness the power given to them by thee, and may find mercy

O thou who alone art able to do these things and far better things for us, we praise thee through Jesus Christ, the high priest and guardian of our souls, through whom be glory and majesty to thee, both now and for all generations and for ever and ever. Amen.

We have now written to you, brethren, sufficiently[*](Summary of letter) touching the things which befit our worship, and are most helpful for a virtuous life to those who wish to guide their steps in piety and righteousness.