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"Gracious God, grant peace among nations.

Cleanse from our own hearts the seeds of strife: greed and envy,

harsh misunderstandings and ill will, fear and desire for revenge.

Make us quick to welcome ventures in cooperation among the peoples of the world,

so that there may be woven the fabric of a common good

too strong to be torn by the evil hands of war.

In the time of opportunity, make us be diligent;

and in the time of peril, let not our courage fail;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

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(ELCA Prayer Book for the Armed Services)