PRAYER

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This is the day the Lord has made

the day hope comes striding from an empty tomb

the day joy comes dancing through grief and pain

With glad and thankful hearts

we join with Christian people the world over

and with the saints in heaven

to bless You for the dying and undying love

of our Saviour Christ

for the Lord is risen

he is risen indeed

Wherever conflict flares

roll back the stone

and let Your people find peace

in the triumph of the Prince of Peace

Wherever Your people are oppressed

roll back the stone

and let Your people find freedom

in the good news of an empty tomb.

Wherever Your people are sick, mourning or in need

roll back the stone

and let this day of Resurrection

bring healing, comfort and hope

For a new day has dawned

and the way to life stands open

in the rising to life of life itself

our Saviour Christ

Hallelujah

Amen

Easter prayer from the Moderator of the General Assembly

of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Dr Russell Barr.

This article appears in the April 2017 Issue of Life and Work

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