A Litany for the Armed Forces

Let us remember to pray for all those in the military--at home or abroad, in active service or veterans--on this day when we also recall St. Martin, whose life of service and holiness began while he was in the military.

A Litany for the Armed Forces

Holy God, the protector of all who trust in you:

Grant to the Armed Forces of this nation,

and all who seek you,

the assurance of your presence,

the knowledge of your love,

and the guidance of your spirit

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Bring healing and wholeness to people and nations:

let your mercy rule all that we do.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Be with all who defend your truth and your peace,

that they may vanquish injustice and wrong.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Give wisdom to leaders and commanders,

that they may be a force for good on the earth.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

In your wisdom embrace our enemies,

and those who wish us harm:

turn, the hearts of all to kindness and friendship.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Be with all medics and chaplains,

and all who support the suffering:

give then wisdom and skill, sympathy and patience.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Sustain the anxious and fearful,

and renew then with courage from on high.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Comfort all worried families, whose loved ones are in danger:

surround them with your love, protect them from all harm.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Be with the sick and wounded,

stand by all prisoners and captives:

let your mercy be shown to all, and your power to heal and save.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Receive those fallen in battle, and all innocents who have died:

surround their loves ones with compassion,

and give them a patient faith.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Confirm what is founded on truth,

and establish your love in our hearts:

that justice may abound on the Earth,

and all peoples rejoice in your peace.

Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

The litany may end with the Lord's Prayer, or else this or some other collect

Lord our God, our sure stronghold,

hear the voice of our pleading

and deliver us from evil.

Strengthen us as we strive for the poor and oppressed,

and establish your justice in all the earth.

Amen.

From the Church of England's web site