The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged MPs and peers to "seek to do right" as he delivered his sermon at the Service for the New Parliament at Westminster Abbey
"We have to seek to do right, but we can trust in the providence and salvation of God for the future. That is the promise made to the people of Judah, and thus they were to settle down amongst their enemies; to make the best of their situation, to bless the communities in which they lived, and look to the moment of their redemption," said Most Revd Justin Welby.
There is no coded political message in this, but there is a very un-coded theological one: God can be trusted, but we must do our part. And I know that is the belief and desire of the vast majority here today," added Archbishop Justin.
The event which took place in St Margaret's Church in the grounds of the Abbey on Tuesday, was attended by 250 MPs, peers and parliamentary staff, marking the new Parliament with prayer and worship.
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Article by Desmond Busteed
Desmond Busteed is a multimedia journalist for Premier.
