1. A prayer for Manchester

2. Your love is all inclusive and Your mercy is everlasting.
A prayer for Manchester
Almighty God,
Your love is all inclusive and Your mercy is everlasting.
We ask that You will look down with compassion
Upon all those affected by the attack in Manchester.
Bring healing to hurt bodies and to shocked minds;
Comfort the bereaved;
Accept those who have died into Your care.

3. We pray too for members of the emergency services
A prayer for Manchester
We pray too for members of the emergency services
Who were called to the scene.
We thank You for their courage and devotion,
And pray that they may receive the counsel that they need.

4. As we ask You to hold the whole of the city of Manchester
A prayer for Manchester
As we ask You to hold the whole of the city of Manchester
In Your hands,
We think of the marks of the nails,
And remember that You too know what it is
To suffer at the hands of violent people.

5. Amen Speak peace to those who are filled with anger and rage,
A prayer for Manchester
Speak peace to those who are filled with anger and rage,
And pour out Your Holy Spirit,
That people may love one another
As You love the world that You died to save.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen