Heavenly Father,
You called us into the body of Christ
Help us to live as one in Him
You have given us one faith
Keep us in the one true faith
You have given us one baptism
Let us live in our common baptismal grace
You have given us apostles and prophets
Let us live with singleness of heart
You have sent us pastors and teachers
Enlighten us to learn with oneness of mind
You have equipped us for the unity of faith
Help us to attain that unity by forgiveness
You have given us Your love in Christ
Enable us to speak Your love in truth
You built Your church of Your will
Make us to fit into our proper place
You create Your church of living stones;
Enliven us to serve Your holy purpose,
that the whole church may grow and upbuild itself in love
We ask it in the name of Jesus,
the chief Shepherd and Bishop of our souls
Amen
From Lutheran Book of Prayer, page 78
