THE FIRST BELL
The First
Bell is a call for silence and remembrance.
THE SECOND BELL
Lord, with
this second bell we call upon You to remember the families of those who lost
their lives at the Twin Towers in New York City. We give thanks for the heroic sacrifice of
fire fighters, police and other first responders who thought more of saving the
lives of others than of their own. We ask
you mercy on those who grieve this day family and friends killed ten years ago
today in New York.
THE THIRD BELL
Lord, with
this third bell we call upon You to comfort the families to those killed while
on duty in the Pentagon. They died at
their post defending the security of the nation they loved. So we call upon you to pour out your love
upon those who mourne their passing this day.
THE FOURTH BELL
Lord, with
this fourth bell we give you thanks for the heroes who sacrificed their lives
to save others in taking back their plane.
Later today the remains of those who died in a field near Shanksville PN
will be laid to rest. Bless this
hallowed ground and comfort all who mourn.
THE FIFTH BELL
Lord, with
this fifth bell we ask your mercy for the thousands of men and women who went
forth to defend freedom but who would not return see their families and friends
again. This day as we recall the price
for liberty we ask your mercy be upon grieving wives and husbands, daughters
and sons, mothers and fathers and all those who mourn the loss of our fellow warriors.
THE SIXTH BELL
Lord, with
this sixth bell we lift up all those who at this moment are in harm’s way,
separated from family, enduring hardships, standing the line between evil and
freedom. Protect our fellow soldiers,
airmen, sailors, marines, and all who have gone forth for our nation’s
defense.
THE SEVENTH BELL
Lord, with
this seventh bell we ask your blessing upon our friends, our allies in these
past ten years of war. Be with the families
of these noble warriors who have fallen in battle. Prosper these peoples that may ever know
justice and liberty.
THE EIGHTH BELL
Lord, with
this eighth bell we pray for our leaders in these difficult and troubled
times. Grant them wisdom and knowledge
to know the right course. Grant courage
and resolve to pursue and lead us to accomplish it.
THE NINTH BELL
Lord, with
this ninth bell, we pray for nation the United States. In this time of war and struggle we pray for
our survival and our prosperity. We pray
that through Your divine providence we might remain a land were freedom and
justice reigns supreme.
THE TENTH BELL
Lord, with
this tenth bell, we bow and pray as you command, and we ask your blessing upon
our enemies. We pray that hardened
hearts and minds might be softened by love and moved to mutual respect and
understanding that the day might come when we might know peace.
THE ELEVENTH BELL
With this eleventh bell we pray in silence...and remember. (bell fades – AMEN)
