Paul
A Litany for Those Who Stand in Harm’s Way
Psalm 91 Qui habitat (Said
by all)
He
who dwells in the shelter of the Most High,* abides under the shadow of the
Almighty.
He
shall say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my stronghold, * my God in
whom I put my trust."
He
shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter* and from the deadly pestilence.
He
shall cover you with his pinions, and you shall find refuge under his wings;* his
faithfulness shall be a shield and buckler.
You
shall not be afraid of any terror by night,* nor of the arrow that flies by
day;
Of
the plague that stalks in the darkness,* nor of the sickness that lays waste at
mid-day.
A
thousand shall fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand,* but it
shall not come near you.
Your
eyes have only to behold* to see the reward of the wicked.
Because
you have made the LORD your refuge,* and the Most High your habitation,
There
shall no evil happen to you,* neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
For
he shall give his angels charge over you,* to keep you in all your ways.
They
shall bear you in their hands,* lest you dash your foot against a stone.
You
shall tread upon the lion and the adder;* you shall trample the young lion and
the serpent under your feet.
Because
he is bound to me in love, therefore will I deliver him;* I will protect him,
because he knows my Name.
He
shall call upon me, and I will answer him;* I am with him in trouble; I will
rescue him and bring him to honor.
With
long life will I satisfy him,* and show him my salvation.
Lord
our God, look favorably on those who have served this nation in our armed
forces. We thank you for your presence with them in their service. Help them
and us to remember their fallen comrades, that the sacrifices we honor may
never be forgotten. Let the light of liberty and the love of justice and mercy
burn brightly in the heart of this nation, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Eternal
God, the only source of peace, we pray for all who serve in the defense of this
land. Give them courage and comfort in danger, patience in waiting, and
discipline in the just use of force. Help us to seek for all people the freedom
to serve you and each other in compassion and peace. We ask this through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
A
Prayer of Blessing for Firefighters, Police Officers, Medical Workers, and All
Who Serve Us in Times of Crisis[3]
Blessed are you, Lord, God
of mercy, who through your Son gave us a marvelous example of charity and the
great commandment of love for one another. Send down your blessings on your
servants, especially firefighters, police officers and other emergency workers,
who so generously devote themselves to helping others. Grant them courage when they
are afraid, wisdom when they must make quick decisions, strength when they are
weary, and compassion in all their work. When the alarm sounds and they are
called to aid both friend and stranger, let them faithfully serve you in their
neighbor. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for Victims of Violence[4]
A Prayer for Victims of Violence[4]
Loving
God, Jesus gathered your little ones in his arms and blessed them. Have pity on
those who mourn for (_________ and) all those killed by the violence of our
fallen world. Be with us as we struggle with the mysteries of life and death;
in our pain, bring your comfort, and in our sorry, bring your hope and your
promise of new life, in the name of Jesus our Savior. Amen.
O
God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies: Lead them
and us from prejudice to truth: deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and
revenge; and in your good time enable us all to stand reconciled before you,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eternal
God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness,
no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your
Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of
Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for
ever. Amen.
The Lord’s
Prayer (Said by all)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed
be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give
us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save
us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For
the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now
and for ever. Amen.
Dismissal: Go in peace to
love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
[1] Changes: Prayers and Services Honoring Rites of
Passage,
2007, p. 68
[2] A Prayer Book for Australia
[3] Adapted from the
Book of Blessings, #587, by Diana Macalintal
[4] Changes: Prayers and Services Honoring Rites of
Passage,
2007, p. 68
[5] Book of Common Prayer, 1979, p. 816
[6] Book of Common Prayer, 1979, p. 815
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