There are times when we need to pray for larger issues in the world. For times like this there are some wonderful words from the pens of modern hymn writers
Here are the opening verses of a hymn by Fred Kaan
For the healing of the nations,
Lord we pray with one accord;
For a just and equal sharing
Of the things that earth affords.
To a life of love and action
Help us rise and pledge our word.
Lead us, Father, into freedom;
From despair your world release,
That, redeemed from war and hatred,
All may come and go in peace.
Show us how through care and goodness
Fear will die and hope increase.