If we are unwilling to learn from history, we commit ourselves to reliving the mistakes of our ancestors.

What can we learn from war? Gazing at ancient graves; Name upon name preserved, Marking the battle’s phase; The lives of those who gave their all That we should not be tyrants’ slaves.

Almighty foundation of all that is harmonious, lead us through this passing strife.

Leader: We pause to remember those who go to war in our name. Congregation: We give thanks for courage, for love of country, for those who work to bring peace to our world.

1. With open hearts we come this Anzac Day To pay respect, to ponder and to pray; We would reflect upon the pers’nal cost Paid by those grieving and by all “the Lost.”