O God, who gives the fertile seed, the life by which the world is fed, with mercy look on those in need of hearth and home and daily bread. In flood and famine, drought and dearth, a world where want and wars increase, behold the helpless of the earth who cry for justice and for peace. Help us to bridge the world's divide, to share the healing gifts you gave, for all earth's children stem the tide of sore disease and infant grave. Teach us to put the past behind and seek this broken earth restored: one equal home for humankind, a better world where Christ is Lord.