Prayer for World Peace 1978

Lord, we pray for the power to be gentle; the strength to be forgiving; the patience to be understanding; and the endurance to accept the consequences of holding to what we believe to be right.

May we put our trust in the power of good to overcome evil and the power of love to overcome hatred.

We pray for the vision to see and the faith to believe in a world emancipated from violence, a new world where fear shall no longer lead men to commit injustice, not selfishness make them bring suffering to others.

Help us to devote our whole life and thought and energy to the task of making peace, praying always for the inspiration and the power to fulfill the destiny for which we and all men were created

World Prayer for Peace

For peace in your country

For the victims of violence everywhere

For those struggling for peace and justice

For churches in conflict situations

For a world without war and violence

Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth,

Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust

Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace,

Let peace fill our beings, our world and our universe.

Amen.

World Prayer for Peace from the Vancouver Assembly.

On 5th August, on the eve of the Hiroshima bombing's 38th anniversary, the WCC Assembly held a night-long vigil for peace. (World Council of Churches).

Prayer for Peace St. John Paul II

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are Yourself our peace and , who so often said , "Peace to you" - please grant us peace

Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the gift of peace.

May all peoples on the earth become as brothers and sisters.

May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all. Amen