PRAYER FOR UNITY

Gracious Lord, deign to gather in your Kingdom

All the peoples who fill the universe.

Save us Lord, gather us from all the nations

To give glory unto your holy name.

As grains of wheat in the host

Form the Bread of Life,

And as the grapes are pressed

To make the precious Wine,

Help us to keep this unity

In the bond of peace and charity.

O God of Love, shed your light

Over all the earth,

Give us the strength to spread

Fraternal love and zeal,

To kindle all humanity

With the mighty flame of charity.

Companions all, from the towns,

From the countryside,

From every plain and field,

From vale and mountain height,

Come 'neath the shadow of the cross,

One in faith and trust, in Jesus Christ.