For Peace (Da pacem, Domine)
The antiphon Da pacem, Domine is one of the most ancient liturgical supplications of the Church, attested in the 9th century and sung at Vespers in times of war or public tribulation. It is followed by the collect Da pacem of the Roman Missal, among the Prayers for Various Needs.
Antiphon
Give peace, O Lord, in our days: because there is no other that fighteth for us, but only thou, our God.
Versicle and response
V. Let peace be in thy strength,
R. and abundance in thy towers (Psalm 121:7).
Collect
O God, from whom all holy desires, right counsels, and just works do proceed: give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that, our hearts being obedient to thy commandments, and the fear of enemies taken away, our times by thy protection may be peaceful. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
In Latin
Antiphona: Da pacem, Domine, in diebus nostris: quia non est alius qui pugnet pro nobis, nisi tu, Deus noster.
V. Fiat pax in virtute tua,
R. et abundantia in turribus tuis.
Oremus: Deus, a quo sancta desideria, recta consilia et iusta sunt opera: da servis tuis illam, quam mundus dare non potest, pacem; ut et corda nostra mandatis tuis dedita, et hostium sublata formidine, tempora sint, tua protectione, tranquilla. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.