Lord God, Judge Eternal, throned in splendour, Lord of lords and King of kings, have mercy on this nation, and pity its suffering masses – with the richness of the Word, bless this land; with Your living fire of judgment, purge it of sin, and bitter things; and by Your healing wings, and gracious love, grant solace to all that are anguished, pained, oppressed, or suffering. Lord God, the Eternal King, Who came to Moses in a thick cloud, let this nation hear You when You speak, and believe in You and Your Son for ever. Father Divine, Divine Instructor, Divine Light, wash this nation in the blood, and sanctify her by Living Waters, of Christ; with Your protecting hand guard this land; by Your power, O King of Peace, transform this land into one of peace and unity. Lord God Almighty, Who makes souls to shine with light from brighter worlds above, bless this Republic with Your strength and righteousness; let Your light shine upon this land, removing all darkness and all it portends for me and the people of this land. Father, as You did for our ancestors out of Egypt, bare Nigeria on eagles’ wings, bring her unto Yourself; let Nigeria be a peculiar treasure unto You, and make the people of Nigeria, a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. Father, save the nation Nigeria and give us worthy leaders, whose gaze are upon You, and not things that will rot and perish. Lord God Who descended upon Mount Sinai in fire, descend into the life and circumstance of Nigeria, and by the fire of Pentecost fill all parts of this land, and all its people and residents, with the Holy Spirit – so all manner of challenges and deprivation will end for the people of this land. Holy Father, arise and do not hide Your face from Nigeria, rather grant that all of this land may rise and shine in rebuilding the ruins and remnants of this land. Lord God, make good and pleasant the people of Nigeria, and grant that people of Nigeria will live together in unity; so Lord remove all that tends to divide us in this land, and inspire our hearts with wisdom from above, that all enjoy and live in love, liberty and unity. Father, make the people of this country Your people, and You be our God, so this nation may return to being the promised land for all who come from or live in it. Lord God, send forth the word that there be light, peace, justice and love in this nation; and let woe come to an end in Nigeria. Lord God of nations, the Mighty One, let the saving force of angels defend and fight for righteousness in this nation; so prosperity, social inclusion, gender justice, and progress may come, spread and rest in this land. Father, let Light and love and blood of Christ shed for us, fulfill the purpose of the same for this nation and its people. Father, activate all good men in this nation: righteous judges, honest officials, responsible and dutiful public servants, and faithful and loving citizens. Lord God, our Helper, let help from You find expression in the lives of the people of this nation. Come forth, O Mighty One, and Yourself defend and save this nation from all that ails it, rebuild its walls as You did of Jerusalem; purge out the shame; bring to an end the rule of evil in the land, so this land may be our Promised Land, where we will be proud of our nation – one that commands respect all over the world. Lord God, the only Sovereign, let the praise of all resound in heaven as a pleasing offering that will, together with the blood that was shed, atone for our sins as a nation. Let the poor of this land eat of the Bread of Life and be satisfied, worshiping You in truth and spirit. Father, look on me, and the land in which You planted me: let the wickedness I see, the injustice I experience, and all many of ill and inhumanity I encounter, for my sake, as Your child, in the light of the of Your Son, come to an end – so I may enjoy the benefits of a land blessed by You, with its leaders purified of greed, corruption, injustice and brutality; and its citizens made a new born people: more pure, more true and more faithful. Grant these I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, on Whose shoulder I place our nation and government. Amen.
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