Lord, we entreat Thee on behalf of the countries where the horrors of war are ravaging the land. Uproot from the minds of the leaders the desire for gain and the pride of conquest. Put an end to the shedding of the blood of men, women, and children. Give wise counsel and strong influence to all nations that stand by, that peace may soon be restored. Let men speedily learn the lessons that Thou wouldst teach them in the devastation. Let Thy Christians everywhere be given the Spirit of prayer to come before thee strongly in these days of distress. Let us discern the times and behold the visitation meant for our good. Help each one of us in our several callings and spheres of life to be a power for the preserving of peace among men and nations. O Lord, Thou wouldst make us weary of a sin-torn world; teach us well to run our race and in Thy name to battle with every obstacle of love, till Judgment Day ushers in the reign of perfect peace in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Amen

Lutheran Book of Prayer, 1941