I wrote this prayer in 2008 in preparation for the Town of Concord's Memorial Day Parade and Exercises. As you'll see, I wrote it to be as inclusive as possible for all who might be in attendance at a public gathering for prayer...
In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,
let each of us name and call on the One
whose power over us is great and gentle,
firm and forgiving,
holy and healing...
You who created us,
who sustain us,
who call us to live in peace,
hear our prayer today...
Hear our prayer for all who have died,
whose hearts and hopes were known
to you alone…
Hear our prayer
for those who put the welfare of others
ahead of their own
- and give us hearts as generous as theirs…
Hear our prayer
for those who gave their lives
in the service of others
- and accept the gift of their sacrifice…
Help us to shape and make a world
where we lay down the arms of war
and turn our swords into ploughshares
- for a harvest of justice and the victory of peace…
Comfort those who grieve the loss of their loved ones
and let your healing be the hope in their hearts...
Hear our prayer this night
in your mercy and your love,
in the name of all that's holy...
Protect us, Lord, while we're awake
and watch over us while we sleep
that awake, we might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Tonight's music is the familiar bugle call, Taps: I'm offering two versions: one, instrumental' and one with lyrics. You'll find a history of Taps here.
Taps
Taps: Day is Done by Jari Villanueva
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Day is done, gone the sun
From the lakes, from the hills, from the sky
All is well, safely rest
God is nigh.
Thanks and praise for our days
Neath the sun, neath the stars, neath the sky
As we go, this we know
God is nigh.
Then goodnight, peaceful night;
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright.
God is near, do not fear, friend, goodnight.
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