Instrument of Thy Peace

At this uncertain point of world history, I simply want to share with you a prayer that I prayed on October 16th at the Hong Kong Christian Council Annual General Meeting Thanksgiving Service. I've had the wonderful privilege of being part of the Council for the past 20 years. Our aim is to promote a united church witness and outreach to the community.

Please join us in the prayer of St Francis of Assisi.

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy,

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console,
To be understood as to understand,
To be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
It is in dying to self that we are born to eternal life.