A Prayer for Remembrance Day
O God of truth and justice,
we hold before you those whose memory we cherish,
and those whose names we will never know.
Help us to lift our eyes above the torment of this broken world,
and grant us the grace to pray for those who wish us harm.
As we honour the past, may we put our faith in your future;
for you are the source of life and hope,
now and for ever.
Amen.
A form of Intercession for Remembrance Day
Let us pray for the peace of the world:
for those in authority, that they may have wisdom to know and courage to do what is right . . .
for all who work to improve international relationships,
that they may find the true way to reconcile people of different race, colour, and creed . . .
and for men and women the world over, that they may have justice and freedom, and live in security and peace . . .
A short silence is kept
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Most gracious God and Father,
in whose will is our peace:
turn our hearts and the hearts of all to yourself,
that by the power of your Spirit
the peace which is founded on righteousness
may be established throughout the whole world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let us pray for all who suffer as a result of war:
for the injured and the disabled,
for the mentally distressed,
and for those whose faith in God and humanity has been
weakened or destroyed . . .
for the homeless and refugees,
for those who are hungry,
and for all who have lost their livelihood and security . . .
for those who mourn their dead,
those who have lost husband or wife,
children or parents,
and especially for those who have no hope in Christ
to sustain them in their grief . . .
A short silence is kept
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
infinite in wisdom, love, and power:
have compassion on those for whom we pray;
and help us to use all suffering
in the cause of your kingdom;
through him who gave himself for us on the cross,
Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord. Amen.