Jesus Christ, who in the hour of your death was recognised as Saviour by a soldier standing nearby:
be to those whose bear arms now, a sign of saving hope.
In circumstances of danger and ever-pressing fear keep alive in them steadfastness and courage.
Preserve in them when tested, righteous and humane values;
and uphold their good wills until they are released from the awful necessities of human strife.
Amen.
