A Prayer for Animals
I came across this prayer in my grandfather's rolltop desk, which was passed down to me by my Aunt Marie. There are several versions, but this is my favorite. Though often attributed to Albert Schweitzer, the author is unknown. Please feel free to copy and paste it for your own use.-PB Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; for animals that are overworked, underfed and cruelly treated; for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that must be put to death. We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity, and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words. Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals, and so to share the blessings of the merciful.
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