Friday, March 19, 2004

Prayer for Animals

Note to Bishop-Elect Smith: We understand that at St.John the Divine back East, dogs receive communion. That even gives us animal lovers pause (no pun intended). Marlo
    Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals,
    especially for animals who are suffering;
    for animals that are overworked, underfed and cruelly treated;
    for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars;
    for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry;
    for all that must be put death.
    We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity,
    and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion
    and gentle hands and kindly words.
    Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals,
    and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

    -- Albert Schweitzer


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