Confession and the healing of the nations

Over at the Daily Episcopalian, the Rev. George Clifford has something to say about Confessing the sin of an unjust war. Something worth heeding.

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; in your great compassion blot out my offenses.
Wash me through and through from my wickedness, and cleanse me from my sin.
For I know my transgressions only too well, and my sin is ever before me.

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One, have mercy upon us.