Prayers to Mark the 100th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

A Litany of Thanksgiving

As we call to mind the life of our nation and Commonwealth so may we give thanks to God in faith and trust.

For the gift of Christ Jesus and for all whose devotion to him has sustained the life of our Church and nation.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

For our Sovereign Lady The Queen, and all the Royal Family; for Parliament and all who bear the privilege and burden of government.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

For Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; for all that she has done to enrich the lives of so many; remembering also with gratitude his late Majesty King George The Sixth.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

For all people touched by The Queen Mother's devotion to public service and love of life, in times of hardship, prosperity, and in times to come.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

For our own lives, always giving thanks for all who have gone before, and asking that we might go forward with confidence and hope.

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

O God, in whom we live and move and have our being, grant that your goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, that we may ever trust in your unfailing love. Through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

A Prayer of Intercession

Father of all, from whom comes every good and perfect gift, bless your servant, Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and pour upon her the riches of your grace; prosper all her days and endue her with happiness, health and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.