After Boston: a hymn

I have posted a version of this hymn before, but it seems appropriate to share it this week as we figure out how to once again move forward from tragedy.

Lord, Grant Us Peace

Lord, grant us peace where war seems never-ending

And give us hope when all ‘round is despair.

For when it seems as if the world is broken

And mem’ry gives the only veil of care,

You once again remind us of your mercy

And call us to repentant humble prayer.

Thy will be done on earth as in Heaven.

Forgive our debts, and help us to forgive.

Give us this day our daily bread and spur us

To share our bread that all may truly live.

May others see your image deep within us

And may we see your face when e’er we give.

We pray for courage, resolute and steadfast

We pray for peace, both in our hearts and minds

We pray that we may be your faithful partners

In this, the project we have been assigned

To love the world, to go and make disciples,

To be your children: caring, just, and kind.

O God of peace, division overwhelms us

And violence points us towards an angry place.

Instead of using anger as a weapon

You turn the unjust table on its face.

Remind us still, that in the resurrection,

No one can steal the vict’ry of your grace.

(Finlandia)