Gentle God of Peace and Quiet:
Still the restlessness of our lives.
Set us free from every form of callousness;
     strengthen our faltering faith;
    visit our lives with courage; and
          birth new hope within and among us.
During this hour, stand us up on our feet;
     awaken our sleeping sensitivities;
     call our hearts and minds to attention;
     do some private transactions
          with our souls until we are
               quieted, empowered, and
               made human again.
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