O Lord, open our eyes

That we might see the needs of others;

Open our ears

That we might hear

their cries,

Open our hearts

So that they need not

be without

nourishment and hope;

Let us not be afraid to defend the weak

Because of the anger

of the strong,

Nor defend the poor because of the rich;

Show us where Love and Hope and Faith

are needed

And use us to bring them to your people;

Open our eyes and ears

That we might this day

be able

to do your work,

For peace and justice

wherever that

may take us.