Prayer

On the war fields of South Africa, throughout Europe and on the beaches of Gallipoli, in the jungles of the Pacific, in Korea, Vietnam and troubled countries throughout the world; the men and women of our armed services gave of themselves to protect our country and to strive for world peace. Each year on ANZAC Day we enjoy the freedom won for us by the ANZACS. We remember their sacrifice and we pray that the gift of peace, given to us by these brave people will be treasured and protected for generations to come.

God of love and liberty, we bring our thanks this day for the peace and security we enjoy, which was won for us through the courage and devotion of those who gave their lives in time of war. 

We pray that their labour and sacrifice may not be in vain, but that their spirit may live on in us and in generations to come. 

That the liberty, truth and justice which they sought to preserve may be seen and known in all the nations upon earth. 

This we pray in the name of the one who gave his life for the sake of the world, Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Amen.