to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants] Of me, and thy people: for he doubted not, but others of Gods people prayed for the same thing. to fear thy name] To worship thee aright. and grant him mercy in the sight of this man] That he may grant my request. For I was the kings cup-bearer] It is an excellent thing when great men use their interest in the favour of princes for the good of Gods Church.