INTERCESSION
"And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him. Then said Jesus, ’Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’" (Luke 23. verse.-] 33 and 34) Lord of boundless love, Who m Thine hour of agony didst pray for those w ho nailed Thee to the Cross, help us also in all humility and all sincerity to pray for our enemies. Give fresh j vision to their rulers and people, and ! grant that having seen Try truth, thev 1 mav have courage to uphold it; so that when this hour of conflict is passed, they and we may be reunited in the bonds of Christian love, and work together as Thy children for the advancement <>: Thy Kingdom, and to the glorv of Thy Name. Amen.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 25 October 1941, Page 4
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135INTERCESSION Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 76, 25 October 1941, Page 4
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