Prayer For Peace

O God, whose will is life and peace
  For all the sons of men,
Let not our human hates release
  The sword's dread power again.
Forgive our narrowness of mind;
  Destroy false pride, we plead:
Deliver us and all mankind
  From selfishness and greed.

O God, whose ways shall lead to peace,
  Enlighten us, we pray;
Dispel our darkness and increase
  The light along our way.
Illumine those who lead the lands
  That they may make at length
The laws of right to guide the hands
  That wield the nations' strength.

O God, who callest us to peace,
  We join with everyone
Who does his part that wars may cease
  And justice may be done.
Enable us to take the way
  The Prince of Peace hath trod;
Create the will to build each day
  The family of God.

--Rolland W. Schloerb