Anglican Church of Canada‘So Many Others Weep with Us’ April 24, 2018 Clips, News The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, joins other residents of Toronto in mourning after a driver’s rampage that killed at least 10 people: As Toronto weeps, we know so many others weep with us. As we turn to God for consolation, we know so many others turn with us and we are grateful. To that day when violence shall no longer be heard and seen in our streets we look with hope; and for its coming let us pledge our best efforts so that the safety of all people, the freedom of our neighbourhoods, the peace of our cities can be secured. For all whose life’s work is to “serve and protect” we give thanks for their commitment and courage. For all who inspire us in the labors of laying the foundations of that city whose architect and builder is God we also give thanks. God our companion, You inhabit the silence of meaningless pain You breathe our wordless lament You swallow the bitterness of our shock Stay with us, Lord, and pray God our heartbeat through day and night, You give us the imagination of hope, The grammar of love, And the courage of calm Stay with us Lord, and heal God our fearlessness In your image you have made us whole, To wait with the suffering And to tend the wounded To break cycles of abuse and violence With the boldness of compassion Stay with us, Lord, and hope For yours is the power and the glory, Before, within, and after our grief Now and forever. Amen. Read the rest.
