Charleston

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

On our brothers and sisters at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church,
Lord, have mercy.

On the grieving family, friends, and parishioners of Rev. Clementa Pinckney,
Lord, have mercy.

On those who mourn the loss of Depayne Middleton Doctor,
Lord, have mercy.

On the family, friends, and neighbors of Ethel Lance,
Lord, have mercy.

On those who love and will miss Susie Jackson,
Lord, have mercy.

On the loved ones of Cynthia Hurd,
Lord, have mercy.

On those who hurt most at the loss of Tywanza Sanders,
Lord, have mercy.

On the family, friends, parishioners, and student athletes who mourn for Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton,
Lord, have mercy.

On those who weep for Myra Thompson,
Lord, have mercy.

On the family, friends, and church members and staff who grieve the loss of Rev. Daniel Simmons Sr.,
Lord, have mercy.

On all who weep with the victims and their loved ones,
on the Charleston community,
on your own Body,
on those who feel fear and rage and bitterness and hopelessness in the wake of this crime,
Lord, have mercy.

Please grant your comfort and strength;
please send your grace and peace;
please be their strong tower, their mighty fortress, their refuge and strength.

Have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
Show your kindness.
In the darkness, shine your light.
In the horror, give hope.
In the sorrow, send healing,
in Jesus' name, amen.