Francis Patrick Kenrick

The reign of Christ — His manifestation on earth — was the kingdom of God. We pray that the Church established by Christ may be spread every where. The preachers of the gospel proclaim to Si(in the glad tidings : "Thy God shall reign." Isai. lii. 7. The reign of God in the hearts of all is likewise to be prayed for : as also the manifestation of divine glory to the servants of God, by their admission into tlie heavenly kingdom. ' 'J'hat is, willingly and perfectly. The will of God is always accom- plished, since even the transgressions of men are made subservient to His eternal counsels : "Who worketh all things according to the counsels of lis will." Eph. i. 11. But we pray that all mankind may cheerfully obey His commands.