God of many names, lover of all peoples 

we pray for peace in our nations and in our world. 

 We pray for all who have the awesome responsibility  

of power and decision-making. 

 We pray for the innocent victims of violence and war. 

Lead us and all peoples of the world 

from death to life, from falsehood to truth. 

Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust. 

Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace. 

Let peace with justice fill our hearts, 

our world, our universe.  AMEN

(Christchurch Cathedral)