"those who in this our generation speak where many listen, and write what many read"

1940:  Book of common order of the Church of Scotland by authority of the General Assembly (Edinburgh:  Oxford University Press, 1940), 299:

"For arts and letters"

"DIRECT and bless, we beseech Thee, Lord, those who in this our generation speak where many listen, and write what many read; that they may do their part in making the heart of the people wise, its mind sound, and its will righteous; to the honour of Jesus Christ our Lord.  AMEN."

1979:  Book of common prayer (New York:  Church Publishing Incorporated, 1979), 827:

"For those who influence public opinion"

"Almighty God, you proclaim your truth in every age by many voices:  direct, in our time, we pray, those who speak where many listen and write what many read; that they may do their part in making the heart of the people wise, its mind sound, and its will righteous; to the honor of Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen."