Today in our prayers for the people of Bangladesh.

Prayer for Peace

South African Peace Prayer
(South African Peace Conference)

In the name of almighty God, the most gracious, the most kind

We, the people come in prayer to the source of all justice, truth and peace on
behalf of our cities, our nation, our world.

To protect the healthy and calm the fearful, To give courage to those in pain, To embrace the dying and comfort the bereaved, To care for the orphans and support all those in need,

Unite us in your love and free us from fear. Make us instruments of your peace.

Where there is ignorant and superstition, let there be enlightenment and knowledge,

Where there is prejudice and hatred, let there be acceptance and love,

Where there is fear and suspicion, let there be confidence and trust,

Where there is tyranny and oppression, let there be freedom and justice,

Where there is poverty and disease, let there be prosperity and health,

Where there is strife and discord, let there be harmony and peace,

Our world is sustained by three things: justice, truth, and peace

May we by our thoughts, works, and deeds hasten the time when wrong and violence shall cease

That there may be justice in the land, truth among all its people, and peace established throughout the Earth.

May peace prevail on Earth! Amen.