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	Media release Thursday 6 October 2005 Prayer for Bali victims The Bishop of Tasmania, the Right Reverend John Harrower, has expressed his deep sorrow over the bombings in Bali earlier this week. 'We pray for all those affected by this tragedy, and that the perpetrators may be brought to justice. Our hope is in the God who can provide true comfort, and who through Jesus can bring new life even out of death.' Bishop Harrower has rewritten and distributed to all Anglican Churches a prayer he wrote at the time of the first Bali attacks in 2002, used in the National Day of Mourning. The prayer will be used in services at St David's Cathedral and elsewhere this weekend. God of Love, look mercifully upon all those suffering because of the recent bombings in Bali. Heal the injured, comfort the dying, console those who mourn, especially those who are reliving the previous bombings through this event. Strengthen the nurses, doctors and all care givers.   God of Justice, lead the investigators to the truth, bring the guilty to trial, to their just penalty, and to repentance. Enable governments to rule with compassion and justice and deny terrorists their evil intent.   God of Compassion, assist those identifying the dead. Be with those awaiting news of their loved ones. Draw near to those in despair.   God of Hope, help us to be bridge builders, peacemakers, resilient to withstand evil, bearers of love, justice and compassion.   We pray in Jesus' name. Amen   Contact Media Officer - Rev. Stephen Carnaby 0417 343 710 Read previous media releases.