Because the world is beautiful
But beauty is easily destroyed
We need you
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us.

Because we are weak and frail
because we often know little but pretend much
We need you
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us.

Because we cannot live without love
And often walk in darkness
We need you
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us.

Because you come among us
and hear the stories of our lives
and in the place of judgement offer healing for our pain
We need you
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us.

Because we have your message to proclaim
because we have your kingdom to build
because there are so many in need of your love
Because we have your life to live
We need you
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us.

Amen.