No institution is free from the insidious arm of corruption, at home and in fields afar.
Who will succor the homeless, the orphans, the starving, those cast aside by decisions based on greed?
Who will speak up on their behalf?
Let all with faith-filled hearts rise up with Love!
Clothe us in the dress of your peace, and the stronghold of your mercy, that we might bear the power of Love;
Let us walk in shoes of integrity, and don the mantle of truth.
Let us shed tatters of envy and fear, the rags of anger and greed, and say
"We shall seek only the Truth which will set us free!"
O Beloved, let all that is unholy within us be cleansed, erase as chalk from a slate.
As fire consumes the forest, as the flame reaches up to the heavens, let the refining Fire of your Love reach into the hidden places within open hearts!
Forgive us and let the deep regret of our souls rise up as contrite offerings.
Let the people seek your Word, let the nations turn from violence and destruction.
Let them know that You alone, You who reign with Love, are the Most High over all the earth.
Nan A. Merrill
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