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Date: 08 July 2005 14:06:23
The Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and The Muslim Council of Britain have produced a joint statement on yesterdays events, which I hope people will take the time to read, and take on board.
The Churches Together in Britain site then links to this prayer, which I feel sums it up:
Prayer following explosions in London 07 July 2005
God and Creator of all,
in the compassion of Jesus Christ,
and in the tender mercy of the Holy Spirit,
we pray for all who have suffered and died in these atrocities;
bind up the physical and mental injuries
send your peace upon the bereaved.
Bless the emergency services and hospital staff,
the police and all those whose vigilance defends us,
transport workers and officials who clear up the debris.
Protect our Muslim neighbours from revenge attacks.
Help us to build communities of good will.
We pray that you will bring the perpetrators to repentance and justice.
Amen
This prayer was written in central London, 7 July 2005
by Revd Judith Maizel-Long