Compassionate God, whose Son Jesus wept at the grave of his friend Lazarus: Draw near to us in this time of sorrow and anguish, comfort those who mourn, strengthen those who are weary, encourage those in despair, and lead us all to fullness of life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen. (Holy Women, Holy Men)
Merciful God, in your hands are the caverns of
the earth and the heights of the hills: our times also are in your
hands. Hear our prayers for those suffering in the aftermath of the
earthquake in Nepal;
soothe those in distress; watch over those trapped and hoping for
rescue; comfort the bereaved; strengthen those who labor to help others,
lift up those who cannot help themselves; and in every danger be their
very present help by the power of your Holy Spirit; we pray in Jesus’
name. Amen. (The Rev. Jennifer Phillips)
God of love, whose compassion never fails; we bring before you the griefs and perils of the peoples of Nepal; for the necessities of those left homeless; the helplessness of those shaken by earthquake; for the pains of the sick and injured; for the sorrow of the bereaved. Comfort and relieve them, O merciful Father, according to their needs and draw near to each; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Based on a prayer by St Anselm (1033-1109))
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