prayer for the animals

I just thought this was a nice prayer. I am not very religious but I think a lot more people would be nicer to animals if there were more prayers for them.

Everyone on this site deserves a prayer too, for all the love you give to the kitties!

Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals,
especially for animals who are suffering;
for animals that are overworked, underfed and cruelly treated;
for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars;
for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put death.
We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion
and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals,
and so to share the blessings of the merciful.
O, heavenly Father, protect and bless all things that have breath;
guard them from all evil,
and let them sleep in peace.

Thank you! That is very beautiful!

Thank you for sharing the prayer for the animals. Amen

Beautiful poem, thankyou for sharing it.

This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.

Thank you.

Very nice poem thanks for sharing.

This is perfect.. Thank you

Thank you for posting this lovely prayer to the animals Barb B, it's very touching for all who care for the little ones and want to make their lives better.

That was so lovely! Thank you!