Lord of the Universe, God of the future,

Humbly before your throne we stand,

Asking forgiveness for our fallen nature,

Seeking your blessing on our land.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer!

God of the past and God of the present,

Bless all your people gathered here.

Lord for our children we seek your protection,

Innocence always under threat ‑

Sidelined, exploited and starved of affection ‑

Never allow us to forget.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer!

God of the past and God of the present,

We pray for children everywhere.

For those who live on the streets of our nation,

Eking life out with crusts of bread,

Lord, for the homeless we pray in compassion ‑

You had no place to lay your head.

Lord in your mercy hear our prayer!

God of the past and God of the present

Oh, give us all a heart to share.

For refugees who arrive in our cities,

Looking for somewhere safe to stay,

Lord give us hearts overflowing with pity,

Ready to help and keen to pray.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer!

God of the past and God of the present,