O God, who didst raise up King Alfred to serve and minister unto his people: Grant that we, and all our countrymen who bear office in the world, may think lightly of earthly place and honour, and seek rather to do the things that are pleasing unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
¶ Or this:
O God, who madest Alfred our King to be the saviour and enlightener of his people in this land: Stablish that which thou hast wrought in us, and make us more worthy of thine unending mercies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.