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.