For the healing of the nations

For the healing of the nations,

Lord, we pray with one accord;

For a just and equal sharing

Of the things that earth affords.

To a life of love in action

Help us rise and pledge our word.

Lead us, Father, into freedom,

From despair the world release;

That, redeemed from war and hatred,

Men may come and go in peace.

Show us how through care and goodness

Fear will die and hope increase.

All that kills abundant living,

Let it from the earth be banned;

Pride of status, race or schooling,

Dogmas keeping man from man.

In our common quest for justice

May we hallow life’s brief span.

You Creator-God have written

Your great Name on all mankind;

For our growing in Your likeness

Bring the life of Christ to mind;

That, by our response and service

Earth its destiny may find.

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