Eternal Christ, who, kneeling when earthly tasks were done, turned unto God appealing, "That they may all be one," we thank you for your vision of unity untorn, of faith without division with which your church was born. But we have often slighted the ties designed to hold your followers united within one common fold. Writ dark on history's pages we see, O Lord, with shame, the strife which through the ages has marred your church's name. Accept our deep contrition for all our sundering ways which still disrupt your mission, which mock our words of praise. Lord, may your Spirit guide us that we may find, beyond the things which still divide us, love's all-embracing bond. In this our generation make fruitful, Lord, our search for reconciliation of all within your church. Redeemed from her unfitness, Lord, may the church, your bridge, as one proclaim her witness, as one with you abide.